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Aaron Eldridge Conner Sr., 89, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 15, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Kathy Pearson Harris, 71, of Shelby passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Olin Louis Bumgarner, age 88 of Cherryville, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at his residence.

Allen James Yarboro, Sr., age 93, of Waco, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carolyn A. Greene Harris, 86, while she was at VIA Health Partners - Hospice of Wendover, Shelby, NC.

Lydia Lynn Nalley Haynes, 57, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Jack Moss, age 71, of Shelby, NC, passed away on April 16, 2026 on the family farm.

James "Jim" Albert Hallman, 85, of Vale passed away on April 15, 2026 at TerraBella in Lincolnton, NC.

Sherry Ellen Smith Warlick, 75, of Fletcher passed away on April 16, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Debra Martin Tesseneer, age 64, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Henderson Care.

Mary Ellen Reber loved Jesus with all her heart. She started trusting in His sacrifice for her sins even from the age of 4. She lived in Fort Mill, SC, but at age 71, she graduated into heaven on April 11, 2026.

Rhonnie Bane Clark, age 81, of Scottsboro, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Highland Medical Center in Scottsboro.

Blacksburg -- Barbara Peterson Harris, 88, of 410-1/2 S. Chester St., passed away on Sunday, April 12th, 2026, at her home.

Earnest Eugene "Gene" Bledsoe, 63, of Grover, NC, passed away on April 12, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Deacon Joey Wayne Watkins departed this life and transitioned into eternal life surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte, North Carolina.

T.J. Bryant and Brody Davis were the founders of the Cleveland County Antique Tractor Association in 2020. This year they celebrated the 6th annual Antique Tractor Show.

Federal, state, and local officials joined Sen. Debbie Clary, co-founder and board chair of Pinnacle Classical Academy, at the official dedication of Pinnacle Classical Academy's grade 4-12 school building at its Joes Lake Road campus on April 10.

Elaina holds on to her dad, Jeremy Lankford during the Antique Tractor Show at Springmore Baptist Church in Boiling Springs. Jeff Melton photo

Members of Springmore Baptist Church sold hot dogs, snacks and soft drinks during the Antique Tractor Show. The fundraiser was for the Churches' building fund.

Members of Springmore Baptist Church sold hot dogs, snacks and soft drinks during the Antique Tractor Show. The fundraiser was for the Churches' building fund. 

Hayrides were a fun part of the 6th Antique Tractor Show hosted by the Cleveland County Antique Tractor Association. 

Award winners at this year's Antique Tractor Show were Jeremy Lankford who won the slow race; Thomas Joplin, chain stacking; Alan Jones, 3rd place tractor; Trey Ledbetter, 1st place tractor, Gene Blanton, 2nd place tractor, and Kyle Gonce, tractor backing.

Dean Davis Jr., a devoted family man and pillar of his community, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication.

Blacksburg - Emmie Lou Anderson Mattox, 81, of 186 Bedford Road, passed away on April 11, 2026, at her residence.

Jordyn Lei Robinson, 28, of Gaffney, South Carolina, passed away on April 14, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.