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Alta Lippard Pernell, 99, passed away peacefully at Trinity Ridge Assisted Living, Hickory, NC on May 19, 2025.

Ronald G. Abernathy, age 73, of Cherryville, passed away May 18, 2025, at Autumn Care of Marion.

Angela Lee Ellis, 64, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 14, 2025.

RaShawn "Pun" LaRay Flack, 42, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at CaroMont Health, Gastonia, NC.

Larry Dean Hosch, aged 68, passed away peacefully at VIA Health Partners Hospice in Shelby, NC, on May 05, 2025.

Jennie Ruth Goodson Bolin, 87, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Joyce Lovelace Babb, 92, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 18, 2025 at White Oak Manor Shelby in Shelby, NC.

Amanda Hopper, 90, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Peak Resources of Shelby.

Ruby Hester McSwain Ward, 88, of Casar passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Tony Del Wallace, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, in Cleveland County, NC, at the age of 84.

1st Sgt. Frank T. Polk, US Army, SF, Ret., passed peacefully into his heavenly home on May 13, 2025.

Patricia Ann Stanley, age 76, of Mooresboro, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, has passed on to Heaven at her home.

Louise Murray Gettys, age 92 of Ellenboro, NC, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Glenda "Doodle" Sipe Craig, age 83, of Vale, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at her residence.

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Charles "Wayde" Ledbetter, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who passed away peacefully at 64 on May 17, 2025

Charles Donald Greene, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 17, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Elizabeth Ann (Oates) Ramsey, age 76 of Lincolnton, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Main.

Julius "Porky" Gaff Howie, 87, of Hollis Road, Shelby passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at his residence.

SHELBY: Dayna Roberts Philbeck, born on June 23, 1965, in Cleveland County, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Cleveland County at the age of 59.

Shelby: Aaron Justin Roberts, 32, of Shelby, NC passed on Saturday, April 19, 2025 Cleveland Atrium after a long hard battle with Alports.

Alton Lee Vess, fondly known as Alton, passed from this life leaving behind a legacy
of love, laughter, and wisdom. He was a skilled craftsman and a generous soul.

SHELBY: Carolyn Ann Mode, a cherished member of her community and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at the age of 80, in her hometown of Cleveland County. Born on November 15, 1944, Carolyn lived a life full of love, kindness, and devotion.

SHELBY: Brandi Marie Mullen, born on April 8, 1990, in Catawba County, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 35 in Cleveland County.

SHELBY: Jimmy Dean Camp, was born on July 7, 1957, in Cleveland County.

SHELBY: Alemedia Ann "Micki" Allison Hamrick, affectionately known as Micki, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, in Cleveland County at the age of 73.