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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.

William Samuel Thomas, born November 2, 1944, in Greer, South Carolina, left for his eternal home August 29, 2025.

Eric Rodney Rogers, our beloved father passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at the age of 90.

SHELBY: On September 4, 2025, just hours after her 91st birthday, Ruth Crawford Swofford peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior at Wendover Hospice.

Linda Brooks Monteith, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at her home.

Mr. Raymond Undra Miller, 57, of Shelby, NC, passed away on August 28, 2025 at his residence.

Sandra "Fay" Mauney Lawrence; age 62, of Ostrich Lane passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

SHELBY: Larry Alan Lane, born on December 4, 1955, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, completed his earthly journey on September 2, 2025, at the age of 69.

Brenda Ann Willis McDonald, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Monday, September 1st, leaving behind a legacy of love, care, and devotion.