Hilda Blanton

Aug 18, 2022

Mrs. Hilda Bess Blanton, age 75 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Tony C. Blanton of the home, two children, Laura B. Mitchell and husband Mark and Carl Blanton and wife Amy, five grandchildren,...

Donald Beason

Aug 18, 2022

Mr. Donald Austin Beason, 75, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday August 18, 2022 at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was born June 22, 1947, son of the late Flanny Charles and Martha Jane Bridges Beason. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers.

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Randy Ropp

Aug 14, 2022

Mr. Randy Stephen Ropp, age 75, passed away Sunday August 14, 2022. A native of Cleveland County, he was born March 17, 1947, son of the late Russell Sheffield and Grace Margaret Champion Ropp.

Mr. Ropp is survived by two sons; Richard Ropp and wife Tracy of Boiling Springs, NC, Russell Stephen Ropp...

Betty Kosol

Aug 4, 2022

Mrs. Betty Kosol, 55, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby Kosol, one daughter, Caroline “Bee” Kosol, three siblings, Anothinh Ouaneoudone (Nikone), Chantho Siphanthone (Duan), Ary Siphanthone (Mon Ackhavong) all of Kings Mountain, NC.

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Raymond Forner

Aug 3, 2022

Mr. Raymond Cletis Forner, age 86 of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. He is proceeded in death by his wife Lillie Jane Carlisle Forner.

He is survived by his children, Mr. Roger Forner of Shelby, NC, Mr. and Mrs. Don and Regina Forner...

Kyle Ledford

Jul 26, 2022

Kyle Reece Ledford, 39, of Shelby, passed away July 26, 2022. A native of Cleveland County, he was born December 29, 1982, son of Chris and Aleeta Faye Ledford Adkins. Kyle was a special person, when he was around, he loved to make others laugh. He loved and cared for everyone, but the apple of his eye...

Mark Peters

Jul 20, 2022

Mark Bennet Peters of Shelby, NC went to his heavenly home on July 20, 2022.

Mark was a loving husband, son, father, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and friend.  Loved by his wife Angie Peters and united in marriage for 28 years, he was a blessed man.  Angie provided undying love, support and role as caregiver for Mark over...

Lenda Queen

Jul 18, 2022

Mrs. Lenda Gayle Moore Queen, 76, met Jesus face to face with great joy while surrounded by her loving family, Monday, July 18, 2022 at her home in Long, SC. A native of Cleveland County she was born June 21, 1946, daughter of the late Ernest and Marjorie Callahan Moore. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in...

Mary Kale

Jul 14, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Whisnant Kale, age 79 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Glenn Kale Jr. of the home, two daughters, Ann Stroupe and husband Scott of Kings Mountain, NC, and Lisa Vickers of Shelby, NC, a...

Martha Johnson

Jul 14, 2022

Martha Nadine Johnson, 88, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was born July 1, 1934, daughter of the late Jacob and Sally Philbeck Lee. Martha was a Graduate of Mooresboro High School and also a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She worked at Fiber Industries for...