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Jimmy Blanton, 57, of Hoover Road, Lawndale entered into his eternal home on March 13, 2026, at his residence.

Blacksburg - Carolyn Putman Stacy, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 at Cherokee Medical Center.

Patrick Kenneth Rowe, 63, of Shelby, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Tuila Pansy Beaver, 89, of Ellenboro passed away on March 11, 2026 in Concord, NC.

At its February 16 meeting, Shelby City Council members voted unanimously to approve an agreement with Healthy Together Cleveland (HTC) to establish a collaborative partnership to provide support for community health and wellness initiatives.
"We are hopeful this partnership will benefit our residents by providing educational opportunities that encourage long-term, healthy living," said Mayor Stan Anthony.

Curly is a 3½‑year‑old male poodle/terrier mix with a gentle soul. He may be a little shy at first, but he's incredibly sweet and warms up quickly. Once he trusts you, Curly is happiest curled up in your lap, soaking up love and companionship.

Roger Ross and his wife Suzette were honored to meet and have their photo made with Dawn Staley, the head coach of the South Carolina Girl's Basketball team when they attended a game on Sunday, March 1st, 2026. South Carolina defeated Ole Miss.

Jimmy gets a treat before the hike for the C.A.R.E. doggies event at the Gateway Trail in Kings Mountain. Jimmy is available for adoption through Cliffords Army Rescue.

R.B. Cline, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Nancy Lee Bookout Price, age 91, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Peak Resources.

James Clayton Little Jr. of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House.

Linda Eskew Whitesides, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Shelby, North Carolina.

Alice Elizabeth Willard Williams, age 83, of Ellenboro, passed away at Fair Haven Forest City on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Jessie Dwayne Brittain, age 66, of Lincolnton, passed away March 10, 2026, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House of Huntersville.

Douglas Marshall Greene, age 73, of Bostic passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Oak Grove Healthcare.

Debra Lou Fredley, age 72, of Forest City passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at Oak Grove Healthcare.

Ricky James Morgan, 51, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, at Atrium Health Pineville.

Barbie Leanne Penny, 56, passed away on March 7, 2026 at home in Gastonia, NC.

Carl Evans Parker Jr, born on February 4, 1955, in Cleveland, passed away peacefully in his hometown Shelby on March 4, 2026, at the age of 71.

Woodrow Wilson Whisnant, born on October 26, 1947, in Lawndale, NC, passed away peacefully in Cleveland on March 9, 2026, at the age of 78.

Ray Monteith, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his home.

Mr. Wilbur Lee Russell, 65, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026.

Life's journey began for Michael Anthony Addison on March 16, 1978, in Cleveland County, NC.

Betty Jean Gill Goforth, 81, of Shelby, NC, entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2026, at Via Health Partners, formerly Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Jodie Maser Hicks, 61, of Smyrna, SC, passed away peacefully, with her husband by her side, on March 07, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.