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Danielle Annette Ringler Garrison, age 48, of Cherryville, passed away October 7, 2025, at Atrium Health Pineville.

Edward Harry Pies (Mr. Pies), 83, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at Atrium Health in Shelby, NC.

Rebecca "Becky" Hoover Wood, age 78, of Cherryville, passed away October 7, 2025, at her home.

David Milton Phillips Jr., born July 18, 1961, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025.

Lois Brooks Sheets, age 88, of Mint Hill, NC, formerly of Squire, WV, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House.

Teresa Dotson, age 61, of Caroleen, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Mrs. Mary Anne Williams, age 90 of Central, South Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

James Austin Smith, known affectionately as Austin to his friends and family, passed away on October 3, 2025, at the age of 29 in Lawndale, North Carolina.

Mrs. Susan "Sue" Mae Canfield Ashworth, age 71 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Blacksburg - Trevor Dean Hearn, 24, of Roberts Road, passed away on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at his residence.

Rodney R. Wagenknecht, 70 of 254 Wendy Dr. passed away on October 5th, 2025 at the Upstate Community Hospice House.

Linda Sue Greene, 75, of Grover, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life into the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 6, 2025.

Mrs. Angeline Young Duncan, 55, of 321 Grice Street Shelby, NC departed this life on Friday, September 19, 2025, at her residence.

Mr. Billy H. Poston, affectionately known as "Paw Paw Bill," was born on July 12, 1939, in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Arnette Poston Johnson (Emerson) and Isiah "Zeke" Williams.

Marilyn Mauney Griffin transitioned to her eternal home in heaven on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10:29 PM at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital.

Elder William James Ross Jr., 63, of Shelby, NC, departed this life on Thursday, September, 18, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Willie B. Jolly, 76, was born on June 12, 1949, to the late Bobby and Clara Williamson Jolly. On September 18, 2025, he peacefully entered into the arms of the angels from the comfort of his home.

Mrs. Reba Barrett Strickland, age 92 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Bill Edwin Parker, age 77, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Shelby, NC. Born in Dodge County, GA, on October 16, 1947, he was the son of the late Alta Mae Harrell Parker and James Charles Parker.

Barbara Ann Taylor Traylor, 85, of Allendale Drive, Shelby passed away on October 2, 2025 at Atrium Health - Cleveland.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judy Canipe Phillips, who departed this life on October 3, 2025, at the age of 73.

Adam Joseph Pederzani passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 while Caromont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his devoted and loving family.

New Program through GWU's Searight PACE Equips High School Students with Experiential Learning Experiences.

Representatives from Pinnacle Classical Academy in Shelby and Gardner-Webb University met recently to establish a Skills Training Partnership Agreement. Offered through GWU's Searight Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) Program, this five-week summer college readiness experience will strengthen Pinnacle high school students' development of advanced analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Cleveland Community College's sixth annual Yetis Athletics Golf Tournament teed off Friday, October 10, at Deerbrook Golf Club, bringing together 32 teams and 128 golfers in support of Yetis Athletics. The event raised nearly $45,000 to fund athletic scholarships and enhance the College's growing athletics programs.
This year's winning team featured Matt Bryant, Jason Deans, Curtis Bailey, and Rod Howard. Additional recognitions went to Dan Jablonski and Robby Reynolds for Closest to the Pin, and Dalton Putnam for Longest Drive.

Sisters Renlee and Reese Ott and their dog CoCo enjoyed riding in a wagon during "Mush, Music & Mutts" Festival in Shelby.