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Rev. Queen was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late George I. Queen and Amanda Cook Queen.

Rev. Harry Queen, 88, of Kings Mountain transitioned to his eternal home on December 12, 2025.

Mr. David Henry Willmore, age 79 of Shelby, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his residence in Shelby.

Julie McGinnis Taylor, 56, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 9, 2025 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.

SHELBY- Sandra Kay Earl, a beacon of light, passed away on October 22, 2025, at the age of 72 in Shelby.

SHELBY- Elbert Ted McSwain, affectionately known as Ted, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at the age of 72.

SHELBY- A speed enthusiast and adrenaline aficionado, Michael Adam Howell, raced through life from March 3, 1994, to December 5, 2025, clocking a swift 31 laps around the sun.

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Bonnie Evans Reece, an inspiring pillar of the community, passed away peacefully, on December 7, 2025, at the age of 80.

Ms. Alean McCombs, 96, made a peaceful early morning departure into eternal rest with the Lord on December 2, 2025 at Hospice Wendover of Cleveland County.

Mr. Tylon L. Wilson, 53, of Atlanta, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Grady Memorial Hospital, in Atlanta, GA.

Marylin Moore Kurtyka, age 78, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Atrium Health Shelby.

Rosemary Lancaster, 73, has passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Barbara Gail Franklin Auten, 73, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at her home in Shelby, NC.

Nelson Fay Warren, 89, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Shelby, NC.

Ada Flora Ledford, 89, entered her Heavenly home on December 4, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

Forrest Ridings, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, retired Baptist minister, and respected paint contractor, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the age of 74.

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Lori Michelle Belt Moss of Shelbyville, TN who passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby, NC.

SHELBY- With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Joyce Anne Dye, who departed this world peacefully on December 6, 2025, in Kings Mountain.

SHELBY - With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Robert

"Dirtman" Davis, who departed this world on December 7, 2025, at the age of 84 in Shelby,

North Carolina.

Virginia Louella Causby, 91, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 09, 2025 at Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia, NC.

Ralph E. McDonald, 73, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 8, 2025 at his home.

Tony Phillip Sisk, 69, of Dallas-Cherryville Hwy, Bessemer City passed away on December 7, 2025 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

Jo Ann Smith Greene, 76, of Lawndale, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Atrium Health - Cleveland in Shelby with her family by her side.

Kenneth Eugene Queen, 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 7, 2025 at Atrium Health in Shelby, NC.

Dr. YKeiah Surratt Lawrence, 33, of Shelby, North Carolina, transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte, NC.