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Terry "Kris" Champion, 69, of Shelby, NC passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Gerald Lee Walker, age 81, of Caroleen, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at Fair Haven Home in Forest City.

Blacksburg - Ceafie McKInley Leagan Junior, also known as Jr., 89, born April 13, 1935, passed away peacefully April 10, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Marguerite Rose Turner, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025 at her home.

Elizabeth Spake Upton, a cherished member of her community and a beloved friend to many, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at Peak Resources of Cherryville.

Roger Carol Stacey, 68, passed away on Friday, April 04, 2025 while at his home.

SHELBY- Mary Rachel Jolley, lovingly known as Rachel, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at the age of 80 in her birthplace of Cleveland County, North Carolina.

SHELBY- Linda Williams Worthey Navey Worthey, affectionately known as Linda, passed
away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on April 6, 2025, in Cleveland County,
North Carolina.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of R.J. "Jack" Moss, Jr., age 75, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, on April 10, 2025, at Wendover Hospice.

SHELBY- Robert Anthony Martin, or as his CB radio comrades knew him, "Firestick" went on
his final ride down the heavenly highway on April 4, 2025, at the age of 65.

MOORESBORO- At the ripe young age of 61, Mike Pearson decided to embark on the ultimate fishing trip in the sky.

GROVER: Patricia Ann Queen, 76, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland.

SHELBY- Cleveland County, NC has lost one of its brightest lights and most spirited souls. Margie Lee Bowen, aged 71, danced her way to heaven on March 25, 2025, leaving behind a trail of joy, laughter, and a touch of endearing chaos in true "hot mess" fashion.

CHERRYVILLE: Born on October 19, 1992, in Union County, Harley Sebastian Privette passed away on March 28, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. He was 32 years old.

SHELBY: Carver Don Bridges, affectionately known as "Don," peacefully teed off on his final journey from Cleveland County, the same place he joyfully called home for 86 years.

Bob Jones went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8th, 2025. He was 86 years old.

Brian Lemberger, age 49, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at his home.

Anderson "Andy" Bailey Haskins Jr., 41, of Grover, NC, passed away on April 7, 2025 at home in Grover, NC.

Charlene Lewis Ellis, 91, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 7, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Patsy Ann Peeler Hastings, 91, of Oak Grove Clover Hill Church Road, Lawndale passed away on April 7, 2025 at White Oak Manor - Shelby.

It is with joyful hearts that we celebrate the life of Margaret Hastings, a beloved mother, friend, and dedicated member of our community.

Brenda Gail Russ Newton Laws, 80, passed away on April 7, 2025 at Atrium Health - Union in Monroe, NC.

Bobby Lee Russ, 78, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Timothy Michael McIntosh, known affectionately as Tim to his friends and family, left this world on April 1, 2025, at the age of 49.

Samuel David Drawdy, 77, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 while at White Oak Manor - Kings Mountain.