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Naomi Kirby Smith, 83, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away on September 11, 2025 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation in Cherryville, NC.

Eleanor Elam Cloyd, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Carol McSwain Wall, age 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Linda Hopper Harris, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home.

September 17, 2025, The Town of Boiling Springs is delighted to announce Brian DiYorio as the Town's next Police Chief. DiYorio will join the Boiling Springs Police Department beginning in October 2025. A graduate of Appalachian State University, DiYorio began his career as a Patrol Officer in South Carolina before joining the City of Gastonia Police Department.

By Allyson Parker

By all appearances, Helping Hands Nursing Services is a business that is deeply committed to providing quality care to each and every client by incorporating strong work ethics and dedication to their goals.
The ethics, President Ruth Huffstetler highlights, may be the very reason for the sustainability and strength of the business being celebrated.
On September 11, 2025, Huffstetler, along with staff, caregivers, patients and other guests, celebrated the 50th anniversary of business by having a dinner event at the LeGrand Center in Shelby, NC, from 5 to 8 p.m.

This crowd listened intently to the music of Mike Dufault & The Rhythm Kings at DragonStock in Uptown Shelby on Saturday, September 20th. DragonStock 2025 was a fundraiser to help support the Cleveland Country Music Hall of Fame.

Mike Dufault & The Rhythm Kings perform at DragonStock 2025 was held in Uptown Shelby on Saturday, September 20th from 10 am til 10 pm. The event was a special fundraiser for the Cleveland Country Music Hall of Fame.

The Cleveland County Crimestoppers received the "Best Promotional Idea Award" at the North Carolina Crime Stoppers Association (NCCSA) annual training conference on September 17.

Roy F. Parsons, 86, of Shelby, North Carolina, originally born in Logan, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Atrium Health-Cleveland.

Ms. Margie L. Tuft, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 84.

Kevin Andrew Williams, 60, of Lawndale passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte after a courageous 3-year battle of Pleomorphic Liposarcoma.

Jane Reuché Edwards Adams, age 93, of Cherryville, formerly of Vale, passed away September 9, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Ruby "Joyce" Nanney White, age 95, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Robert William Ivey, 80, of Grover, NC, passed away on September 8, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

SHELBY: Patricia Laney Noggle, "Tricia" born May 15th, 1953 in Ithaca, New York, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 8th, 2025 in Shelby, NC.

MOORESBORO: Chris Cross, favorite only sister, aunt, cousin, and dear friend, passed away September 7 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Cherryville - Mrs. Ann Holt Walker, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, surrounded by her family.

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Dewey "Bud" Nelson Dotson, 88, on Monday, September 1, 2025.

Charles W. Smith, age 76, of Forest City, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at his home.

Donald "Don" Charles Blanton, 77, of Shelby, NC, passed away and went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 6, 2025.

Betty Lewis Patterson Masters was born December 17, 1933, to William Hayne and Agnes Austell Patterson in Shelby, North Carolina.

Ms. Deborah Denise Williamson-Hopper, affectionately known as Debbie, was born on December 26, 1960, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Mr. Roy Lee Laborn, 79, of Kingstown, NC, entered eternal rest to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Mr. William Freeman Tate, Jr., 83, of Shelby, NC, passed away on August 20, 2025.