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SHELBY- Cynthia "Diane" Presson Ruppe, a loving, caring mother and grandmother, was born on November 8, 1958, in Brunswick, GA.

KINGS MOUNTAIN-Wanda Louise Hays, 86, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2026.

Meet Blue, the pint-sized, 4 year old Pittie mix with a personality twice his size! Blue's journey hasn't been the easiest--he came to the rescue after living life as a feral dog--but he has made incredible strides and is ready to find his "forever" home. While he's come a long way, Blue will need a patient family willing to give him the adjustment time he needs to feel safe and secure. Once he trusts you, be prepared for a "Velcro dog" experience like no other. Blue doesn't just like his people; he loves them fiercely. He wants to be wherever you are, whether you're relaxing on the couch or heading out for a stroll.

Tiffany and Flynn Crain were looking for a toy truck and tractor at the Mooresboro Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 13th.

People came out early for the annual Townwide Yard Sale in Mooresboro on Saturday, June 13th.

The Mitchell's were selling items for the first time at this year's Mooresboro Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 13th.

Young entrepreneurs, Marlee Street, Brenlee Street, Oakland Toney and Blakely Toney set up a lemonade stand at the Townwide Yardsale in Mooresboro on Saturday, June 13th.

Mrs. Clouggeon Hardin Crosby of 2729 Camp School Road, Shelby, NC, made a peaceful transition from this earth to be with the Lord in His heavenly home on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Mrs. Carrie Peeler Ashe, 95 of Danville, Virginia departed this life on June 1, 2026 at her family's home in Shelby, NC.

Vicki Rogers Sturgill, age 62, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at her home.

Minnie Scism-Dulaney, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 at her home.

Jean (Gene) Winter Philbeck passed away on June 12, 2026, at TerraBella Shelby at the age of 86.

Larry Dean Anthony, born on March 3, 1935, in Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. He was a man whose life was characterized by faith and love for family.

Blacksburg -- Willow Rayne Williams was born sleeping on Friday, June 12th, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital, and was the daughter of Tony Williams Jr. and Grace Odom.

Betty Kelly Byars, 91, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Kimberly Ann Glover Ellis, 55, of Shelby passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at her residence.

Lois Genevieve Smith Culbertson, 80, of Shelby, NC, went home to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Vicki Bridges Carter, 72, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 12, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Bess-Alice Hambright Phifer was born on October 13, 1917, in Blacksburg, South Carolina and died on June 12, 2026.

Steven Ben Reynolds, 58, of Shelby, NC, passed away on June 11, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Vicki Bridges Carter, 72, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 12, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Jimmy Dean Poston, age 67, of Crouse, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at Carolinas Medical Center - Charlotte.

Debra Virginia Martinez, 70, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 14, 2026 at her home.

Linda Heafner Dellinger, age 81, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehab.

Colene Martin Bennett, age 97, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on June 13, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.