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David Eugene "Gene" Byrd, of Shelby, NC, and Conway, SC, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 77.

Lou Ann Hamrick Slater, 71, of Shelbyville, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Gary Richard Stroupe, a loving father and cherished friend, peacefully passed away at his residence in Forest City on August 6, 2025, after a long illness.

Gary B. Gragg, 87, passed away peacefully at TerraBella in Shelby on Monday, August 4, 2025, with family by his side.

Bobby Joe Winn, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2025.

Marsha Daman went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 2, 2025.

Jean Elizabeth Tesseneer, 75, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at her home.

Nancy Carol Walker, 69, of Kings Mountain, formerly of Roanoke Rapids and Lake Gaston, passed away on August 04, 2025 at Summit Place in Kings Mountain, NC.

Steven Odis Costner, a devoted family man and esteemed member of his community, peacefully slipped into eternity on August 4, 2025, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his lovely wife by his side.

Grady Keith Blanton, born on March 12, 1969, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, passed away on August 3, 2025, at the age of 56.

Randy Flay Whitworth, affectionately known to many as "Harley," went to his heavenly home on August 4, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on July 17, 1956, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, Harley lived a life rich in love, family, and passion.

Ms. Maebell Winters Lott, 100, of White Oak Manor, Shelby, NC, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Rose Sharon Hicks Grigg, 58 of Mooresboro Road, Shelby passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025 at her residence.

Thelma Jean Philbeck Cody, affectionately known as Thelma, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2025, in Kingstown, North Carolina.

William Franklin Turner, age 80, of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.

Sherry Hampton McMullan, age 50, of Spinners Dr., passed away August 2, 2025, at her home.

Eliza Chloe Lynn Sparks, 96, born June 29, 1929 died peacefully on Saturday, August 2 at her home - Summit Place of Kings Mountain.

Robert Fowler, age 37, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Mission Health in Asheville.

Brandon Russell Ropp, of Shelby, North Carolina, born December 4th, 1996, passed away unexpectedly following a tragic accident.

Russell Darren Dotson, 58, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 31, 2025 at his residence in Lawndale, NC.

Syphay Siharaj, age 70, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at her daughter's residence surrounded by her family.

Charlie Tyson Hensley, age 61, of Black Avenue, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Crystal Gail White, age 48, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

The Ocean Blvd. Band will perform during the Hot Nights Cool Rides Friday Kick Off Cruise In & Concert on Friday, August 15 at 7:30pm. The free concert will be held at Pavilion on Park Square (POPS) located at 153 Park Square in Forest City.

At the American Legion World Series Volunteer Meeting held at the Legrand Center on July 24th, Shelby American Legion Post 82 and Department Vice Commander Jimmy Sherman were awarded the American Legion Cash Leadership Award.