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These huge icicles formed from the melting snow at the Helms' household in Fallston. (Photo provided)

Darla Jean Moore Sheets, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2026 while at her home.

Daniel Gene Potter, age 73, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.

Wanda Marie Taylor, age 75, of Shelby, earned her wings on February 2, 2026, leaving this world peacefully and stepping into the arms of her Savior.

Billy Ray Collins, 87 of Curtis Road, Mooresboro, passed away Tuesday, February 3 at Atrium Health- Cleveland Hospital in Shelby North Carolina.

Brenda Watts Hamrick, a cherished soul whose warmth and vivacity touched the lives of many, passed away on February 2, 2026, in Shelby, North Carolina.

Edwin "Ed" Aaron Lee, 76, of Casar passed away on January 31, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Glenn Allen Brooks, 75, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his residence.

Mrs. Sylvia Annette Horne, 68, departed this life on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones as she went to her eternal home to be with the Lord.

Ms. Lois Crawford, 71, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2026.

Mr. Jimmy Lee Elmore, 79, of 2555 Shoal Creek Church Road, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House, Shelby, NC.

Ms. Arlene F. McCormick, 84, went to be with her loved ones on January 21, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC.

Leonard Lewis Tessnear, age 83, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Robert Granville "Bob" Lee, age 87, of Rock Hill, formerly of Birmingham - Bloomfield, Michigan, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Piedmont Medical Center.

Marline Rose Marie Milberry Walker, lovingly known as Molly, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 83.

Susan Shockley Sorrow, 69, passed away on Thursday, January 29th, 2026 at her home in Gastonia, NC.

Christina "Chris" Currie Hardin, age 78, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Barrie Poole-Adams, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22nd at the age of 85 at Valley Hills Health and Rehab in Hendersonville, NC.

Darrell "Rusty" Eugene Morrison, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 29, 2026 while at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Martha Jean Hall, 56, passed away on Sunday, January 04, 2026 while at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland, Shelby, NC.

Clyde Thomas Brown, 80 of Hull Road, Lawndale, passed away on January 29, 2026 at the Laurels of Hendersonville.

Heath Denton Hovis, 80, of Deerfield Road, Shelby passed away on January 27, 2026 at Atrium Health - Cleveland.

Saturday, June 6
What: National Trails Day Hike with the C.A.R.E. Dogs
When: 10:00 am until Noon, June 6.
Where: The Gateway Trail, 807 S. Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain, NC.
More Info: Come help us celebrate National Trails day on June 6th! We will be there with some of our adoptable CARE dogs who just love to hike! Sign up to take a dog for a hike, short or long, whichever you prefer. Come back and socialize with some great dogs and people. It is going to be a great day! Be sure to sign up at the web site, cliffordsarmyrescue.com and tell us size, energy level and any other info so we can match you with the perfect dog.

Sunday, June 7
What: Belwood Heritage Museum
When: 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm, June 7.
Where: Belwood Heritage Museum, 133 Carpenter's Grove Church Rd., Lawndale, NC.
More Info: On display are antique farm equipment and tools, furniture, household items, pictures, and numerous miscellaneous items of interest from rural life in the late 1800's/early 1900's, all donated by members of the local community. Admission is free.

Meredith and Jakob Diebold were bundled up while at the Foothills Farmers Market in Shelby on Saturday, January 24th. The frigid days we've been having in Cleveland County is making everyone wear many layers of clothes.

Loyd Lewis of Lewis Farms made sure to stay as warm as he could while working at the Foothills Farmers Market in Shelby on Saturday, January 24th.
Jeff Melton photo.