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Timothy Smith, 58, of 115 Yoda Drive Grover, NC went home to be with JESUS on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain NC.

Richard Glover, Jr. departed this life for his eternal home on January 18, 2020 at his residence in Shelby, NC.

Magdalene Dawkins Littlejohn age was born on January 19, 1932 in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Andrew and Evie Williamson Dawkins.

Charles Edward Holland Sr., age 81 of Shelby, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.

Reba Spradley Hollis, age 68, of Mooresboro, NC passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Hospice of Wendover of Shelby, NC.

Mrs. Christine Elaine Vinson left this earthly life to seek rest with the Lord, Saturday, January 11, 2020 at her residence in Shelby, NC.

County residents are invited to dine and dance in an intimate evening setting at the HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County's (HFCC) annual gala, set for Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the LeGrand Center in Shelby. Now in its fifth year, the 2020 event - "Night in Tuscany" - will include plentiful food, live entertainment and a silent auction.

H. Bruce Edmondson, age 63 of Grover, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.

Janie Short Huffstickler was born in Shelby, NC to Beacher Burl "BB" Short of Forest City and the late Venar Williams Short.

Fashion shows are not common in Cleveland County, but Gardner-Webb University (GWU) is presenting one that is even more unusual than most. The clothing items for this fashion show will be made of mixed media and will be wearable sculptures that display biblical content.

SHELBY - Robert Eugene Lucas, age 73, a resident of Shelby, North Carolina was born in Covington, Kentucky on November 4, 1946.

Cherryville- Mrs. Sandra Beam "Sandy" Mitchem, 57, passed away peacefully on
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 surrounded by her family at Atrium Health -
Cleveland in Shelby.

Ronnie Charles Short, 63 of Golden Valley Road, Casar passed away, Tuesday,
January 21, 2020 at Hospice at Wendover.

Thomas Lee Bess, 70, of Lawndale, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at
Wendover in Shelby.

Jimmy Hawkins, age 77, of Caroleen, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence.

SHELBY - Jason Marvin Ayers, age 40, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 20, 2020 at his residence.

SHELBY - Hazel Russ Tesseniar passed away on January 11, 2020 at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

SHELBY - John Fitch, III, age 68, a native of Cleveland County, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

SHELBY- Billy Gene Grigg, 80, peacefully went home on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Atrium Healthcare - Cleveland.

CHERRYVILLE - Randy Dale Elmore, age 62, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Somerset Court of Cherryville.

Beverly Ledbetter Blanton, 61, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at her residence. Services will be private to the family.