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GASTONIA - Roger Dale McDaniel, 64, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

Bobby Lafayette Pearson, 86, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully into the hands of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday June 29, 2019, surrounded by his family.

Mrs. Ruth Agnes Davis Toney, age 73 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2019.

Maxie Kenneth Nix, Sr., 82 of Blacksburg, SC, passed away June 28, 2019, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Norman is survived by a daughter, Carol McSwain (Mike) of Shelby, NC, a son, Bruce Bartrug (Debbie) of Lower Burrell, PA, a brother, Lou Bartrug of Summerfield, FL, five grandchildren, Brian Bartrug (Nikki), Avyn Israel (Scott), Ann McSwain (Heather), Michael McSwain (Morgann), Matthew McSwain (Jessica), and twelve great grandchildren.

Two Cleveland County Students recently attended the 80th annual American Legion Boys State Program.

If you happen to be around the Cleveland County Court Square in Uptown Shelby on the evening of Saturday, July 13, 2019,

The Foothills Farmers' Market will be celebrating Farmer Foodshare on Sat., July 6th, 2019 in Uptown Shelby.

Thursday, July 4, 2019
What: Fundraiser for Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

Thursday, July 4, 2019
What: Casar's July 4th Celebration

With the approach of the July 4th weekend, Sheriff Alan Norman asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday period a happy and enjoyable one for all.

Moss Lake
Two events have been fished at the Thursday Night Moss Lake Tournaments since my last report.

I have often said God inspired two books.

Roger Dale Arrowood, age 62, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his home.

Mary Frances Rome Bradshaw, age 85, of Ellenboro, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the Oakland Living Center.

Thomas "Happy Hal" Dedmon passed away on June 20, 2019 at age 97.

Vernon Luther Kite, 90, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2019 at Magnolia's of Easley.

KINGS MOUNTAIN - Terry Carson Ross, 63, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Testa Family Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Mrs. Shirley Curtis Ramseur of 820 Earl Rd. Apt. 3 A Shelby, NC was born on August 16, 1927 in Forsyth County, NC to the late Claude and Martha Boyd Curtis. She departed this life on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

BESSEMER CITY - Margaret Ann Wiggins Freeman, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband, Jerry Freeman; one daughter, Tammy Freeman; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman.

Lynn Moore, age 64, of Ellenboro, NC died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Oak Grove Health Care.

Fifty years ago, the Honda motorcycle company coined a slogan "You meet the nicest people on a Honda".

SHELBY - The Salvation Army of Shelby will host young musicians from The Salvation Army of the Carolinas Music Conservatory on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Shelby City Pavilion.