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Ellen Bolin, 86, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on March 17, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Brandon Rhoshod Ross was born June 21, 1990, and said goodbye to the world on March 9, 2025.

Patrick Allen Byrd, 63, departed this life on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his residence.

Pearlie Proctor Barrett, 94, of Carpenter's Grove Church Road, Lawndale passed away on March 17, 2025 at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

Thomas Lee Greene, 60, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on March 12, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.

Cherryville - Mrs. Linda Wright Bailey, 82, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at her residence.

Cherryville - Mrs. Shelby Jean Randall Hudson, 68, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at her residence.

Marlie Dean Lail Warlick, 93, of Lawndale passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her home.

Dianne Tesseneer Glover, 71, of Shelby, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at her home.

Ricky Dean Greene, 63, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 while at his home.

Mary Jo McCurry Hester, 91, passed away at home surrounded by her loving and devoted family on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Tracy Coleman Stuart, 58, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 while at his home.

David William "Herb" Blanton, age 71, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincoln.

Frances Elizabeth White Wylie returned to the side of her Lord and Savior on March 6, 2025.

Blacksburg -- Donna Kaye Wylie Willis, 60, of 1149 Rock Springs Road, passed away on Friday, March 14th, 2025, at the Gaffney Medical Center.

Charles (Charlie) Nathaniel Camp, 79, of New Bern NC (Blacksburg SC), went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 5, 2025.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nathan Curtis Arrowood,46, of Bessemer City, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, who graced this world with his warmth and kindness.

Norman Monroe Penley, Jr., age 55, passed away March 12, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Located in a small brick building at 318 Gidney Street in Shelby, the Totally Free Clothes Store is still going about the business of being a blessing to the many folks it helps daily.
Well... almost daily, as they are closed on Wednesdays, according to N.C. natives Melanie and Mark Burr, who run the place.

"Hike With A CARE doggie" will be held on Saturday, April 5 at Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, located at 807 S. Battleground Ave.

The City of Kings Mountain, in partnership with the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail and presenting sponsor Albemarle Corporation and Metal Recycling Services, will host an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 12, to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day.

PINNACLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY ARCHERY TEAM WINS INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
Front row L-R: David Dillow, Jaxson Erhardt and Brylee Gladden. Back row L-R: Madison Romain, Emma Gladden, Jocelyn Grigg, Duncan Pittillo and Parker Proctor

Marcella Deese Short, 74, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on March 06, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Betty Marie Ramsey Cloninger, age 95, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Peak Resource of Cherryville.

John Martin passed away on March 2, 2025 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina at the age of 84.