Obituaries

Marie-Ange "Michelle" Michelle-Paule Corbet Helms, age 65, of Kings Mountain, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Atrium Health Kings Mountain.

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.

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.

SHELBY: Mary Anne Byers Harrill, a lifelong Cleveland County native passed away at age
90, Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Mavin Hoyle Swofford passed away on September 1, 2025 in Cherryville, NC surrounded by her loving family.

Melvin Charles Kale, born on January 24, 1944, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, completed his earthly journey on August 28, 2025, in the same county that was his lifelong home.

SHELBY: Mildred Gahlena Carpenter, a beloved resident of Cleveland County, North Carolina, completed her earthly journey on the 21st of August, 2025, at the age of 94.

SHELBY: Patricia Arelia Webb, born on January 9, 1951, in Gaston County, North Carolina, completed her earthly journey in her hometown on August 17, 2025, at the age of 74.

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Phyllis Faye Jones Wells, who embarked on her journey to Heaven on August 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Pierre Montoya Martin transitioned from this earthly life on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Atrium-Mercy in Charlotte, NC.

Priscilla "Pris" Woods Gantt , beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, in Hartsville, South Carolina, at the age of 80.

Randy Joe Bowman, 69, walked into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital in Shelby, NC, with his beloved wife by his side.

Raymond Louis Manley Sr., 89, of 741 Burnt Mill Road, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at his residence.

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

Blacksburg - Ms. Rhonda Gayle Childers, age 70, of Blacksburg, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Richard "Ricky" Alex Lemons, 66, of Lawndale passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.

Robert Harold Kendrick, Sr., 87, passed away on Wednesday August 20, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House with his family by his side.

Rosa Janell Bedsole Droz, 86, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 30, 2025 at Testa Family Hospice House.

Rose Faye Lee Bridges, 72, of Hendrick Lake Road, Shelby passed away on August 29, 2025, at Atrium Health - Cleveland.

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.

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

Stanley James Leddon peacefully passed to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 16,2025; in White Oak Manor Kings Mountain, NC.

After a life well-lived, Terry Fletcher Brown, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Shelby, North Carolina, on August 20, 2025, surrounded by her children

Terry Lee Larson passed away on August 15 2025 due to medical conditions from Cancer.

Thomas "Jimmy" James Propst, 83, of Belwood, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.