Obituaries

Grady Keith Blanton, born on March 12, 1969, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, passed away on August 3, 2025, at the age of 56.

Herman Bess Devenny, known affectionately as Herman to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at his home in Lincoln County, North Carolina.

Ila VanDyke Leonhart, born on January 27, 1928, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, completed her earthly journey in her hometown on July 11, 2025, at the age of 97.

Ina McDowell Harrington, age 72, of Shelby, NC, formerly of Forest City, NC and Youngstown, OH, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on July 23, 2025, in Shelby, NC.

James Franklin Parker, 74, of North Brook #3 School Road, Vale passed away on August 12, 2025 at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke.

cJames Talbert II,"Jimmy" aka JT, 60, of Kings Mountain, NC, transitioned on Monday, June 30, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Jean Elizabeth Tesseneer, 75, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at her home.

It is with deep sadness that the Scudder family announces that Jeffrey Scudder, 71, of Casar, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10th.

Jerry Franklin Ledford lived a modest life full of quiet accomplishments, incredible friends, and an adoring family.

Mr. John "Al" Albert Lookadoo, age 88 of Shelby, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Joseph "Joe" Wallace Costner, 81, passed away on February 13, 2025.

Judy Greene, age 79, of Cliffside, passed away at her home on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Kathy H. Dixon, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at her home.

Keith McSwain, of Cleveland County, was born on November 17, 1954, and completed his earthly journey in his hometown on August 10, 2025, at the age of 70.

Kimberly Earlene Pearson-Bragg "Kimmie Sue", age 52 of Blacksburg, SC, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Linnie Arch Holder, born on August 21, 1951, in Lee County, North Carolina, completed his earthly journey on August 14, 2025, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at the age of 73.

Lou Ann Hamrick Slater, 71, of Shelbyville, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Ms. Maebell Winters Lott, 100, of White Oak Manor, Shelby, NC, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Mark David Hoverkamp Jr., born June 3, 1983, in New Haven County, Connecticut, decided to take his final joyride into the sunset on May 11, 2025, at the age of 41, in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Marsha Daman went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 2, 2025.

Martha Curry Thrift, 81, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Hospice Wendover in Shelby, NC.

Martha Seagle Short, 80, of Lawndale passed away on August 6, 2025 at her home.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha Sue Welch Horton, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, who left this world on July 26, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Mary Ann Spangler Trice, age 93, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Mary Helen Bennett, 97, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 29, 2025 at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC.