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Robert Gene Ledford, 86, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on October 20, 2025 at his home.

Blacksburg - Helen Baccus Massey, 62, of 215 North Academy Street, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at her residence.

Frances Peeler Shoup, 81, of Lawndale passed away on October 20, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House.

Roger William Whitley, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on October 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

Kenneth Jerry Sigmon, known affectionately as Pawpaw to his family, passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 73, in Catawba County, North Carolina.

Dorothy Sue McNeely, 94, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025.

Donald Melton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, entered Heaven on October 1 8, 2025, at the age of 84.

Ralph Thomas Wray, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 17, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, entering the loving arms of Jesus after a life well lived.

SHELBY: Geraldine "Gerri" Page, born on May 5, 1943, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, completed her earthly journey on October 14, 2025, in the same community she called home for her entire life.

Brenda "BB" Lee Putnam Bridges, 77 of Mooresboro, NC passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and strength that could only come from a life fully lived.

Shelby Kiwanis members Heidi Vassey and Pam Sharts are pictured with ROTC volunteers Olivia Thompson, Skylar Orton, Avery Ervin, Matthew Sperling, Joseph Olenick and Logan Frankenberger at the 59th Annual Shelby Kiwanis Pancake Supper on Friday, October 24th. Jeff Melton photo

Shelby Kiwanis members Heidi Vassey and Pam Sharts are pictured with ROTC volunteers Olivia Thompson, Skylar Orton, Avery Ervin, Matthew Sperling, Joseph Olenick and Logan Frankenberger at the 59th Annual Shelby Kiwanis Pancake Supper on Friday, October 24th. Jeff Melton photo

Ms. Ozzie Smith enjoyed a dinner at her home on October 8th with her sisters, Moniecue Meeks, Shirley Smith, two of her children and a couple of grandchildren. A few friends also stopped by just to wish her a Happy Birthday. The dinner specials included, homemade chicken and dumplings and pumpkin pie, two of her favorites.

MOORESBORO- David Hartman, a loving husband, father, and grandpa, passed away on October 12, 2025, at the age of 62 in Mooresboro.

SHELBY- Rebecca Hamrick Carroll, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, born on December 30, 1944, in Shelby, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord on October 14, 2025, at the age of 80.

Pamela "Pam" Davis Fish, 65, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family and friends after a courageous, years-long battle with cancer.

Mrs. Lanelle Ratledge Nolley, a devoted educator and cherished member of her community, passed away on October 14, 2025, at the esteemed White Oak Manor in Shelby, North Carolina.

Judy Hawkins Arrowood, age 78 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away at her home on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Geraldine Turner Beam, age 84, of Bessemer City, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Terrace Ridge Assisted Living.

Ruby Elizabeth Payseur Hallman, age 100, of Kings Mountain, passed away peacefully October 14, 2025, at White Oak Manor.

Isaiah G. Elmore, "Ma's Boy," 26, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, October 13, 2025.

Cherryville - Mrs. Renee Seate Jenks, 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

Mary Esther Beam Leigh was born to Ernest and Esther Beam in 1940 and married
Raymond Thomas Leigh in 1963.

Kathryn Sigmon Campbell, 88, passed away peacefully in Fayetteville, North Carolina on October 11, 2025, after a brief illness.

Samuel Irvin Parker, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and dedication.