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Phillip Melton, age 65, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

SHELBY- Kimberly Dawn Durden, a beautiful soul born on March 1, 1973, in Gaston County, peacefully departed this world on August 19, 2026, at the age of 53.

SHELBY- William Osborne Mitchell Jr., known to many as "Bill," age 67, passed away peacefully at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, N.C., on August 16, 2026.

Pamela Rae Jennings "Pam" Belcher, age 57, of Cherryville, North Carolina, formerly of Montcalm, West Verginia, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland, Shelby, North Carolina.

SHELBY, NC - Community members are invited to join local organizations in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday, August 31, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Totally Free Clothes and Thrifty Thrift Store, located at 318 Gidney Street, Shelby, NC.
This free community event is open to everyone and is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives to overdose, supporting individuals and families affected by substance use, and raising awareness about overdose prevention and recovery resources.
The event will feature guest speakers, community resource information, free food, door prizes, naloxone training, a remembrance wall, and a moment of silence to honor the lives lost to overdose. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with local organizations offering prevention, treatment, recovery, and support services.

Star is so sweet & loves being outside, 5/6 year old, 60 pound Lab mix. Star is good with cats, other dogs and house trained. She sleeps on her fur blanket at the bottom of the bed, & enjoys her evening piece of cheese with her incontinence medicine. Star would thrive best in a quiet home with an adopter who could give her lots of love & patience as she is a very shy girl.

Members of the Red Cross, Victoria Hess, Gregory Kudasz, Elleen Zulo, Matt Zullo and Leigh McBeth gave out water to some roasting and well deserving fans at the American Legion World Series.

A large crowd came out to Keeter Stadium for the sweltering opening ceremonies Friday night at the American Legion World Series.

American Legion National Commander Dan Wiley, greets players and fans at the opening ceremonies at Keeter Stadium in Shelby Friday night August 14, 2026.

Kimberly Ann Dobbins, beloved mother, "Mimi", cherished daughter, and treasured friend, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Atrium Health in Shelby, NC.

Gaffney - John Derrick Dover, 32, of 391 Goucher Green Bethel Road, passed away Monday, August 17th, 2026.

These bat boys walk onto Veterans Field during the World Series, on Friday, August 14 in Shelby.

Dora Kay Morrison Phillips, 75, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026. Born in Cleveland County on September 2, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Jenkins and Viola Blankenship Morrison.

Janet Anne Shytle, 77, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, in Dallas, North Carolina.

Cindy Hord Clark, born on November 3, 1957, in Cleveland County, NC, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Rosa Foster Price, born on October 19, 1945. She lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a profound commitment to family and community.

Richard Steve Hester, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.

Sherry Lynn Hipps Beaver, 62, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Michael Donovan "Boo" Paysour, 54, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 12, 2026.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch Mary Louise Ivey Faile.

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle and significant other, Uriel Santiago-Caban age 67, on Sunday, August 9, 2026 while at his home.

The Lord called Genia Marie Tessneer Doster home on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

It is with great sadness but also expectant joy in the Lord's promise of eternal life that we announce the passing of our beautiful wife and loving mother, Cynthia Annette Poe.

David Harold Ledford, 59, passed away on August 13, 2026 at his residence in Grover, North Carolina.

George Steve Brackett, 72, of Brackett Hill Road, Casar passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.