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Jana Lynn Watts Havens, 63, of Lawndale, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her home.

Smyrna - Luther Darvin "LD" Alexander, 70, passed away Monday, March 16th, 2026, at Hospice and Community Care in Rock HIll, SC.

Jeanette Eunice Webb Francis, 85, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Cathy Bradley, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Pat Hembree, age 74, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Ms. Lena Mae Glenn, 89, of Selby, NC, transitioned peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Ms. Yvonnia Hosch Morgan, aged 77, of Shelby, N. C., passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, N. C.

Grover "G.H." Walton was born October 7, 1944, in Staunton, VA, to the late Capt. Grover H. Walton and Katherine Gardner Walton.

Bobby Gene Pyron, Sr., 81, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Robert "Ivy" Gaines, born at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Ivy's journey began with an eight-month stay in the NICU before he transferred to Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC, for another four months.

Charlotte Ann Severt Stinnett, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville, North Carolina.

Jimmy Blanton, 57, of Hoover Road, Lawndale entered into his eternal home on March 13, 2026, at his residence.

Blacksburg - Carolyn Putman Stacy, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 at Cherokee Medical Center.

Patrick Kenneth Rowe, 63, of Shelby, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Tuila Pansy Beaver, 89, of Ellenboro passed away on March 11, 2026 in Concord, NC.

At its February 16 meeting, Shelby City Council members voted unanimously to approve an agreement with Healthy Together Cleveland (HTC) to establish a collaborative partnership to provide support for community health and wellness initiatives.
"We are hopeful this partnership will benefit our residents by providing educational opportunities that encourage long-term, healthy living," said Mayor Stan Anthony.

Curly is a 3½‑year‑old male poodle/terrier mix with a gentle soul. He may be a little shy at first, but he's incredibly sweet and warms up quickly. Once he trusts you, Curly is happiest curled up in your lap, soaking up love and companionship.

Roger Ross and his wife Suzette were honored to meet and have their photo made with Dawn Staley, the head coach of the South Carolina Girl's Basketball team when they attended a game on Sunday, March 1st, 2026. South Carolina defeated Ole Miss.

Jimmy gets a treat before the hike for the C.A.R.E. doggies event at the Gateway Trail in Kings Mountain. Jimmy is available for adoption through Cliffords Army Rescue.

R.B. Cline, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Nancy Lee Bookout Price, age 91, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Peak Resources.

James Clayton Little Jr. of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House.

Linda Eskew Whitesides, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Shelby, North Carolina.

Alice Elizabeth Willard Williams, age 83, of Ellenboro, passed away at Fair Haven Forest City on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Jessie Dwayne Brittain, age 66, of Lincolnton, passed away March 10, 2026, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House of Huntersville.