Shelby Mission Camp’s garden spreads love and lettuce
By Alan Hodge
Enthusiastic volunteers, welltilled soil, and a desire to serve God and grow vegetables for deserving devourers all adds up to characterize the work going on at the Shelby Mission Camp’s garden at 302 Sharpton Dr.
The garden is a lovingly tended half-acre plot located on the camp’s 40-acre property.
The camp was started in 2010 and operates under the umbrella of the Baptists on a Mission organization which is a part of the Baptist State Convention of NC.
The garden is three years old. Its official name is 410 Farm. The name comes from the 1st John Bible verse 4:10 - Jesus answered and said unto her, “If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.”
Robbie Alexander is the camp coordinator. He explained the project’s primary purpose.
“We grow produce and provide it to the local food pantries we partner with,” he said.
Just a few of the pantries include Ross Grove Baptist in Shelby and Union Baptist near Polkville.
The range of veggies that come out of the garden is impressive. Last week saw perfectly aligned rows of goodness growing in the rich soil.
“We grow kale, lettuce, collards, broccoli, tomatoes, corn, beans, and chard to name a few,” Alexander said. “Last year we grew 6,000 pounds of vegetables. This year we are hoping to grow 8,000 pounds. We are off to a good start. We have about 250 tomato plants. 100
pepper plants, and a good mix of cool season stuff.”
The garden is grown yearround.
“As long as stuff grows, we distribute it,” said Alexander.
Volunteers are the backbone of the garden and its mission. Volunteers include church groups, students, and individuals. They come from both Carolinas and other states as far away as Michigan.
“We have hundreds of volunteers,” Alexander said. “They eat and sleep at the camp.”
Last week saw a group of around 40 student volunteers from Morganton-area churches working on the garden. Baptist churches represented included Missionary Ridge, Amherst, Pleasant Hill, and East Valdese. Missionary Ridge youth pastor Michael McIntosh talked See GARDEN, Page 2
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Shelby Mission camp coordinator Robbie Alexander shows student volunteers from Morganton-area Baptist churches how to trim vegetable greens for harvest.
More Shelby Mission Camp volunteers from Morganton raising fence at the potato field. From left- Mackenzie Wilson, Braxton Ervin, Kelby Hicks, Jessica Carswell.
Tools at the ready, these Shelby Mission Camp volunteers from Morganton get ready for
Volunteers Caleb Scronce and Madison Shrewsbury help out at the Cleveland County Potato Project site up the street from Shelby Mission camp.
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about the benefits of coming to Shelby.
“The garden is a good outreach,” he said. “It lets the students learn about gardening and serves the Lord. This is our second year coming here.”
A Shelby resident and retiree, Bob Osburn was also manning a hoe.
“This is what the Lord called me to do,” he said. “I enjoy teaching the young people about farming.”
Expanding on its agricultural associations, Shelby Mission Camp also partners with other volunteer groups such as the Cleveland County Potato Project to grow and distribute vegetables. CCPP is creating a plot at the corner of Lafeyette St, and Sharpton Dr. and some of the Morganton church student volunteers were there last week raising a fence.
folks with home repairs.
The future looks bright for Shelby Mission camp and its work in the garden.
In addition to the garden, Shelby Mission camp also sends out volunteers on a variety of other projects to help the community. This includes building handicapped ramps and helping elderly
“Hopefully we will be able to expand the garden,” said Alexander. “That way we grow more food, host more volunteers, and help feed more families.
For more information on Shelby Mission Camp and volunteer opportunities, call Alexander at 704-467-3706.
To our cherished patrons, with heartfelt gratitude, we thank you for over 30 years of unwavering support.
It is with heavy heart that we announce the upcoming closure of our family restaurant.
We have treasured serving you and being a part of your lives.
You followed us as we moved locations from our original Cleveland Mall location.
You fed our food to your children and they grew strong. Now those children are grown and bring their own children.
We’ve made many friends and lost some through the years.
We watched Shelby grow and change.
We will miss seeing y’all every day. Thank you for the memories!
Chinatown Restaurant
Garden volunteer and retiree Bob Osburn from Shelby doing some weeding. Photos by Alan Hodge
Robbie Alexander and (left to right) Chris Maynard, Noah Maynard, and Shawn Cassady install sprinklers in the garden.
BANTUM ROOSTER
Bantum Rooster at Patriots Park this Saturday
Live entertainment is back at Patriots Park! The City of Kings Mountain is thrilled to bring live music back to Downtown Kings Mountain with the 2025 “Live at Patriots Park” Concert Series, presented by the Albemarle Corporation.
The series kicks off May 3rd with North Carolina’s own Bantum Rooster.
Bantum Rooster has been performing dance and party shows for audiences across the Carolinas for over a decade, becoming one of the most sought-after party bands on the market! Featuring smooth vocal harmonies, a hot rhythm section, a sensational horn line, and nonstop energy, Bantum Rooster will not disappoint.
The show will begin at 6:00 PM. Parking is available throughout the downtown.
Get your taste buds ready! Food trucks and an adult beverage garden, presented by the American Legion Post 155, will be on hand.
We encourage attendees to wear purple for this event, honoring the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life.
A great cause, food, beverages, and LIVE Music- Saturday night in Downtown Kings Mountain will be epic! Patriots Park is located at 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC.
For more information on the concert series, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Marketing, Tourism, and Events Department at 704-730-2101 or visit their website at www. KingsMountainEvents. Com. You may also visit their Facebook page at @ COKMTourismandEvents.
11th Annual Extension
Master GardenerSM Plant Sale
Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 8-11 AM (rain or shine)
Cleveland County Extension Center Auditorium
130 S. Post Road, Suite 1 • Shelby, NC 28152
Master GardenerSM Volunteers have been propagating & potting plants for months to ensure a wide selection of perennials, herbs, annuals, and house plants at great prices! Come find your plants and visit our Garden Shed for garden art, handmade creations for bird lovers, and other treasures.
Sale is open to the public. Cash, debit and credit cards accepted. Free seed packets to the first 100 customers.
The Hobbit opens this weekend
Kings Mountain Little Theatre and Bobby and Tosha Dearmin of Cleveland County Farm Bureau Insurance presents The Hobbit, directed by Jim Chandler in May. Dates include Saturday, May 2, 3, 9, and 10 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets: Adults - $20, and Students and Senior Citizens $10.
How can someone prove to themselves that they have the skills and traits needed to achieve bold dreams? How can a person demonstrate that they are worthy of trust and friendship? These questions capture the inner conflicts that Bilbo Baggins (Bridget Allen), a quiet, unassuming Hobbit, faces in The Hobbit when an ancient wizard named Gandalf (Kevin Burke) sends him on an adventure with 13 dwarves, led by a moody and mercurial King Thorin Oakenshield (Trey Ross), who have lost their home to a fierce dragon named Smaug.
Many dangers occur along the way, including a run-in with a mysterious creature named Gollum (Sarah Sandoval) and being captured by three hungry Trolls, and Bilbo discovers his values, skills, and courage. His journey suggests that the heroism and strength of even the smallest of folks lie within everyone, and one way to access these inner reserves is to
take life’s challenges headon, even when they bring peril.
The cast included: Andrew Holland, Kevin Newton, Anna Osorio, Aarya Singh, Mickey Abernathy, Shelby Doss, Erin Evans, Xavier Johnson, Nick Howell, Xavier Jattan, Elijah Osorio, Kyle Denton, Karsyn Holland, Caroline Dedmon, Linda Sharp, Erin Evans, Aubrey Jennings, Anna Jennings, Abigail Osorio, Layla Doss, and Jasmine Dover.
KMLT is accepting Season Member reservations at tickets@kmlt.org & 704730-9408.
Online ticket sales open on April 7th at www.kmlt. org
Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. is a volunteerbased, 501c3 tax-exempt community theater. It owns and operates the Joy Theatre and the Liberty Mountain Garden. It is a funded affiliate of the Cleveland County Arts Council and is supported in part by a Grassroots Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency.
Bourbon and Cigars on cinco de mayo (margaritas available)
May 5, 2025. 6:30 – 8:30 pm 133 WEST RESTAURANT 133 West Mountain St., Kings Mountain, NC
Entry Ticket cost is $50.00 which includes heavy hor’dourves, and two tickets redeemable (each) for a cigar, a shot of bourbon, or a margarita. A cash bar is available for any other beverages. Additional bourbon and cigar tickets are available on site at $10/each.
Admission tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code, link (see below), or call Sherry Yocum @ 704-300-7597 or Paul Ledford @ 704-418-0543
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NEIGHBORHOOD CALENDAR
SATURDAY, MAY 3
SATURDAY MAY 3
What: HIKE with the CARE RESCUE DOGS
When: 10:00 am until Noon, May 3.
Where: Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, 807 South Battleground Ave, Kings Mountain, NC.
More Info: Hikes will be the first Saturday of every month, weather permitting. (check on Clifford’s FB Event pages each month) This is a great way to get some fresh air and exercise while helping a CARE doggie get out, socialize, and be seen by potential adopters. Its a win win for humans and doggies. You may even make some new friends ! We have many dogs in rescue, young, older, small, medium, large, so there is one for everyone’s interest and needs. Just let us know when you sign up, in the comment section, what size and energy level of dog you would like to walk, so we can match you with a dog. Go to our Facebook page “Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza” and under the Events tab, click on the May 3 event, and it will take you directly to the Genius signup link. Let’s hit the trails! C.A.R.E (Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all volunteer, dog rescue organization.
What: Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan BBQ
When: Noon until Sold Out, May 3.
Where: Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Club, 2500 Hollis Rd., Ellenboro, NC.
More Info: BBQ fundraiser. Plates $12.00-consists of BBQ, Buns, Hushpuppies, baked beans, dessert and beverage. BBQ kits can be pre-ordered for $45.00 and include slaw, sauce. Contact Cindy at (704) 692-0724 or Rick at (224) 388-3552. All proceeds go to helping the community and those in need.
SATURDAY, MAY 10
What: Clear Creek Classic Youth Fishing Tournament
When: 8;00 am until 11:00 am, May 10.
Where: South Mountains State Park, Clear Creek Access, 5999 Branstrom Orchard St, Morganton, NC.
More Info: Free Event for kids under 16 years old. Prizes include tackleboxes and rod/reel combo for longest fish, smallest fish, first fish caught, and most fish caught. Register by calling the park office at 828-433-4772 or emailing south.mountains@ncparks.gov
Neighborhood Calender Deadline: Friday, 3 PM, prior to Thursday’s Edition. Go to shelbyinfo.com & click on SUBMIT EVENTS.
SATURDAY, MAY 10
SATURDAY MAY 10
What: Mother’s Day Brunch and Plant Sale
When: 10:00 am until 1:00, May 10.
Where: The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 502 W. Sumter St., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Mark your calendars now! This will be the third annual Mother’s Day Brunch to benefit those with no voice, Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza (C.A.R.E.) Maggie and Carol Watson (former Sister’s Cafe) will once again be preparing some amazing food. We will also have live music, with Trace Casanova providing the entertainment. If you have never seen this young man, you are in for a treat! He can croon like Sinatra, Martin and more. Perfect for a Mother’s Day Brunch. There will also be a mimosa bar, a Mother’s Day themed silent auction and some special surprises. Out front we will have a plant sale, flowers, herbs, vegetable plants. Bring your mom, wife, girlfriend, special person, out for a very special day. Tickets are $15, (Tickets are $15 per person (available on line) and $20 at the door. Brunch will be in the lower level of The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. C.A.R.E (Clifford’s Army Rescue Extravaganza) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all volunteer, dog rescue organization.
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Nar-Anon Support Group: Meets 6:30 pm weekly on Tuesdays at the First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Nar-Anon is a support group for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction. We meet in the classroom off Dale St. between Sumter & Campbell St. Park on the side of the church or in the alley. Signs are posted. Call Bill, 704-692-2092 or church office, 704482-3467.
Al-Anon Support Groups: Al-Anon Family Support Groups support those who are affected by someone else’s drinking and drug use. No Name AFG meets on Mondays at Noon at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 510 W Sumter St., Shelby. Contact Kay at 704-473-4891. Shelby AFG meets on Thursdays at 8:00 pm at Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham St., Shelby. Contact Jann at 704-692-7688.
Support Group: Every Thursday, Depression and Anxiety peer support group meets at 205 S. Washington St., Shelby, NC. From 6:30 pm until 7:30pm upstairs in the Mental Health Association Office. Contact Jodi by text at 704-484-8998 or email qtbeauty76@gmail.com.
Writer’s INK: Local Writers group next meeting will be held on Friday, May 2nd at the small conference room at Cleveland County Library from 1-3pm. This group meets on the first Friday of each month and welcomes writer’s of all genre and levels.
Dr. Chase Price
WELCOME TO OUR PRACTICE!
Dr. Andrew “Chase”
Price is a native of Shelby, NC and a graduate of Shelby High School. He attended the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill for his undergraduate studies, receiving a degree in Business Administration. He then received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland in Baltimore. In Dental School, Dr. Price was selected as an Air Force Health Professions Scholarship recipient and became an Active Duty Air Force dentist after graduation. His first assignment was an AEGD residency at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, LA. In residency, Dr. Price received advanced training in many areas of dentistry including prosthodontics, implant placement and restorations, endodontics,
orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and conscious sedation.
After residency, Dr. Price served 4 years at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, AL and 4 years at Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina providing comprehensive dental services to Air Force patients. After several moves with the military, he and his family were excited for the opportunity to move back home to North Carolina.
Dr. Price is blessed with a beautiful family including his wife Joanne, daughter Morgan, son Davis, and Border Collie mix Domino. He enjoys spending the majority of his time with his family, especially at the pool and beaches during the summer. He is also a sports enthusiast with a love for all sports but especially football, basketball and golf.
By Gary Miller
Gary Miller has written Outdoor Truths
It was a beautiful morning. The rain was enough to get me wet, but not enough to keep me from pursuing another tom. I did, however, wait until I heard a gobble before I decided where to set up. Therefore, it was breaking day. When I began to move, I heard some hens and thought I was busted. I turned around, went back up to the top of the hill and conferred with myself to determine what plan b would be. Evidently, those hens didn’t see me. Because after a few minutes two of them showed up with two other gobblers. I was about 100 yards away. When they got behind some brush, I quickly set up a few decoys, and settled in, hoping to eventually lure them to me. That next hour was nearly perfect. Not only did I witness these toms strutting their stuff, but at one point a rainbow appeared just over their stage. And that was right before another gobbler decided to join the party. For a few minutes, I was able to ease my gun down, pick up my phone and take pictures and videos of my view. It was a rare morning, and after an extended period, they began to ease my way. Slow but steady. And now only 75 yards away. But then my perfect morning changed. The nearby cattle decided they wanted the grass where my turkeys had congregated. So, they pushed my hopes in the other direction. But what I got that morning was more, and even better, than expected. But for success, I had to be willing to change my weapon from my shotgun to my camera. It’s just what the circumstances demanded. Don’t’ get me wrong, I was pretty upset with a few bovines, but after thinking about what had just transpired, I realized I was the only person invited to this one-day-only production. I thought about the hill that overlooked it all that I sat on, that provided my amphitheater view. I thought about the sun pushing through the rain to paint my rainbow. And I thought about those three toms who performed for my pleasure. I’m not sure why God gave me this particular morning, and why it didn’t end with a dead bird, but I know this. The same God who provided the hens to start it, provided the cows to end it. And I was just there to enjoy it..
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GIFT GUIDE
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 11
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Unique gift ideas make Mom feel special Unique gift ideas make Mom feel
From every skinnedup knee when you were small to nearly every celebration throughout life, she is always there. Mothers are consistently there cheering you on and supporting you. Mothers are strong, fearless and kind, and Mother’s Day is your day to give back to them for all they’ve done and show them how much those mo-
ments mean to you. Mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, and many more remarkable women often work tirelessly and without fanfare to provide for their families. Even though they may deserve to be recognized throughout the year, moms enjoy a special day nestled within the month of May when children, spouses and others
celebrate Mother’s Day. Many people give heartfelt gifts on Mother’s Day to express their love for the mothers in their lives. The perfect gift may focus on Mom’s interests and the things that make her truly happy. With that in mind, the following shopping tips can help anyone fi perfect Mother’s Day gift.
• Explore spa packages. What mother won’t benefi from some rest and relaxation with a little pampering thrown in? Salons and massage therapists typically put together Mother’s Day packages that cater to mothers. Packages may include massages, facials, hair treatments, manicures, and pedicures. Gift-givers can customize the services depending on their budgets.
• Dining out can be a treat. A meal at a favorite restaurant can be a welcome change from kitchen duty. Mother’s Day is a busy day for restaurants, many of which have limited menus to better handle the crowds. As a result, if dining out on Mother’s Day, Mom may not get the full menu she desires. To ensure mothers have full menus at their dis-
Day and then choose another day of the week to enjoy a meal in an upscale restaurant.
• Schedule a paint and sip. A paint and sip session is a unique gift. A ses-
instructions. Patrons are encouraged to bring snacks and their favorite beverages. With the right planning, well-intentioned children can turn the evening into a “ladies night out” and encourage other moms to join in the fun. Or the entire family can paint masterpieces together.
to wine tastings and wine pairing events. A Mother’s Day wine tasting can be special for the entire family and support local businesses. Check the vineyard’s rules on guests. Many times those under 21 can attend but will not be permitted to consume wine, though other refreshments may be available.
• Give tickets to a show or sporting event. Whether Mom is a sports fan or she prefers the theater or live music, event tickets can make a wonderful gift.
• Give the gift of wine tasting. Wineries can be found
Mother’s Day offers the perfect opportunity to lavish attention on special women. Gifts that cater to Mom’s interests will make the biggest splash.
Celebrate Mother’s Day
By Glenn Mollette
Happy Mother’s Day to my dear wife who is a great mom and to every Mother everywhere!
My brothers and sisters were all gone from home by the time I was eight years old. I missed them but during the summer I had my mother mostly all to myself. My dad worked third shift in the coal mines and slept most of the day. My mother’s main job was keeping me quite so I wouldn’t wake my dad from sleep. Fortunately for him he had built a small place behind our house where he slept during the day. If I
didn’t bounce the basketball and played quietly all went well.
I was close to my mother growing up. My sisters always said, “I was mommy’s baby.” I came along ten years after my other brothers and sisters so probably it was a little easier raising one child than trying to raise my four sisters and brothers all at once.
Life was relatively simple. Some mornings during the summer we had to put bug dust on the bean patch in the garden. Some mornings we hoed corn. We raised hogs and often there were middling’s to make.
We had sulfur drinking water that was unfit for washing clothes. If we
had not caught enough rain water then it meant carrying water from our nearby creek. We had about a hundred yard walk to the creek so we had to make a lot of trips back and forth to the creek for enough water. God forbid if I got busy chasing a crawdad and stirred up the creek water. yard and on more than one occasion she broke off a limb and used what we referred to as a “switch,” on me. I suppose that meant the peach tree limb would assist me in switching my behavior.
However, mom was great. I remember how hard she worked. I know how passionately she loved our family. She took care of my
Fun, fashionable color trends for Mom
Whether you’re looking forward to attending a few special events or have a fun getaway planned, you’re probably wondering what key items you’ll need to add to your wardrobe for summer.
The good news is that there’s no need to overhaul your entire closet. And it’s easier than ever to incorporate on-trend pieces into your outfit of the day.
This season’s most coveted colors are bright hues, pretty pastels and metallic tones, according to Nichole Duck, women’s buyer for fashion-forward retailer, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse.
Here she shares how to wear on-trend colors for any style.
Metallics as Neutrals
Metallic accessories and footwear provide a versatile option for today’s fashion. Because metallics can mesh with a broad range of color palettes and design styles, they are “the new neutral.”
Ideas to try:
• Select a classic white tshirt, skinny jeans and a pair of metallic slides for a comfy and casual look.
• Wear a long floral dress with metallic sandals featuring rose gold or silver to make a statement.
Bold and Beautiful
From berets to jumpsuits, bright hues are prevalent head to toe this season. Additionally, there’s a resurgence of on-trend apparel and accessories that have undoubtedly been inspired by somewhere over the rainbow.
In fact, rainbow-striped knit tops, athletic track pants, crewneck sweaters and more are now all the rage.
Ideas to try:
• Pair a neutral open-toed sandal with a pleated maxi rainbow skirt.
• Balance casual jeans with a pair of sexy stilettos in a favorite statement color. Vibrant red, ultra violet and electric blue shades can add a charge of energy to any outfit.
Ice Cream Pastels
dad and my four siblings. She loved God and prayed and she loved people. I miss my mom. By God’s grace and mercy I’ll see her again and my dad in heaven.
My children’s mother is also deceased. My sons and I miss her every day and I know they miss her love and devotion. They have now lived most of their lives without their mother. Mother’s Day is a tough day as they can only remember.
If you have a good mother, take a moment this Mother’s Day and praise her. Good words, hugs, and any deed that might make her life a little easier are well deserved. Do something that pleases mom and for one day forget about
yourself.
Maybe your mom and grandma are deceased. On this Mother’s Day maybe there are other special moms
This season, ready-to-wear fashion features a palette of ice cream pastel shades (think yellow sorbet, mint green and lilac hues). The possibilities to incorporate these colors into this season’s outfits are limitless.
Ideas to try:
• Combine a pair of pastel skinny jeans with a neutral kitten-heel for a polished look. Shades of beige, coffee and gray all work well to complement the soft colors.
• Try a fun, pointy-toed pump with a simple camisole and pair of jeans.
“From running errands to enjoying a night on the town, this season’s color options offer variety and versatility for everyone’s personal style,” says Duck.
From head to toe, just a few essential on-trend pieces are all that’s needed to give your entire wardrobe a fresh summer reboot.
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that you can graciously wish and express to them in some way, “Happy Mother’s Day.” We can’t go wrong celebrating Mother’s Day.
Crafts lead the way for Mother’s Day gifts
other’s Day is a special time for children to show their appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers and the other special women in their lives. Older children
typically are capable of designing their own Mother’s Day crafts or even shopping for gifts for Mom, while younger children will likely need some help from an adult.
Youngsters may not be able to take charge of Mother’s Day festivities alone, but they certainly have the energy and enthusiasm to chip in. Handmade craft gifts are a thoughtful way for young kids to show their love for Mom. Here are a few ideas that can occupy even the youngest of hands.
Handprint butterfly photo card
All that is necessary for this craft is a printed photograph of the child’s face, paper, scissors, glue, and finger paints. The child should dip hands into the paint and make four handprints on paper in some preferred colors. When dry, cut around the perimeter of the handprints. These will serve as the “wings” of the butterfly. Glue the picture of the child’s face in the middle of a piece of paper or card stock. Draw a butterfly body underneath it (or print out a stock image to
use). Draw antennae sticking out of the child’s head and attach the handprints around the head and butterfly body to make the wings.
Heartfelt masterpiece
Children can draw and color all over a large sheet of construction paper or another durable paper. An adult can then use another sheet of paper to make a frame mat of sorts, cutting out a heart shape from the middle. Both pieces of paper are then trimmed to the dimensions of a photo frame. The artwork is placed first and then the heart matting on top so that the artwork will show through the heart shape. Frame everything together for a lasting memento.
Fuzzy flowers
Kids can make Mom a bouquet of flowers that will never wilt. Print a photo of the child’s face and attach it to a piece of circular card stock that is roughly six inches in diameter. Have the child paint a popsicle stick green, and then attach that to the back of the round card stock. The child then glues small fuzzy pom poms to the card stock surrounding the picture to make a flower. If desired, attach a magnet to the back of the flower so it can be secured to the refrigerator. Crafts are a great gift option for young children looking to give something special to Mom on Mother’s Day.
Famous Quotes For Mother’s Day
“Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.”
– Lin Yutang, Chinese writer
“I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” – Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States of America
“A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest.” –Irish proverb
“All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That’s his.”
– Oscar Wilde, Irish poet
“The future destiny of a child is always the work of the mother.”
– Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France
““The God to whom little boys say their prayers has a face very like their mothers’.”
– James Matthew Barrie, Scottish author
Learn the meanings behind popular Mother’s Day flowers
other’s Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother’s Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household. While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Mother’s Day, gift givers may want to select flowers for Mom that convey specific messages. The language of flowers has been recognized for centuries. Though perhaps not as heralded as it once was, flower symbolism persists to this day. Here’s a look at some of the meanings behind certain types of flowers to help guide Mother’s Day gifting.
• Amaryllis: These plants start as bulbs and are naturally spring-blooming flowers. The name comes from the Greek word “amarysso,” which means “to sparkle,” and they symbolize pride.
• Aster: These daisy-like flowers are delicate-looking perennials. Asters make great gifts because they symbolize love and daintiness.
• Begonia: There are more than 2,000 types of begonias, and the flower symbolizes deep thoughts. Begonias were made famous by French horticulturist Michel Bégon, who thought the blooms looked like beautiful girls.
• Bleeding heart: These flowers are red and pink blossoms that look like the perfect heart shape with a teardrop at
the bottom. They’re beautiful and symbolic of love and affection.
• Buttercup: These are associated with youthfulness and cheerfulness and can call to mind childhood days spent picking buttercups and holding them under chins to reveal that you like butter. The flower is known for its beauty and innocent charm.
• Camellia (white): White camellias stand for purity and innocence, but they also symbolize admiration and respect. Camellias make beautiful additions to any bouquet.
• Daisy: Daisies are happylooking flowers, and according to Norse mythology they represent motherhood and children.
• Delphinium: Delphini-
ums come in pink, white and blue varieties and embody youth and renewal. They’re a good pick if you want to convey a continued or renewed affection for a person.
• Tulip: Tulips with an orange hue are thought to represent understanding and appreciation. They can express appreciation for Mom or another special person. Yellow tulips symbolize happiness, while pink tulips are symbolic of love. Red blooms should be reserved for sweethearts.
Various flowers symbolize feelings people want to express to their mothers, grandmothers and other special women on Mother’s Day.
Spice up brunch this Mother’s Day
Children commonly like to give their mothers a break from cooking on Mother’s Day. Youngsters may be eager to help out in the kitchen and whip up something that Mom is certain to enjoy. But many recipes can be complicated for younger children or others who might not be so adept with meal creation. However, with a few ingredients that families may already have on hand, it’s possible to craft a delicious Mother’s Day brunch.
This recipe for “Wee Chicken & Waffles with Maple Syrup” from Denise Gee’s “Southern Appetizers: 60 Delectables for Gracious Get-Togethers” (Chronicle Books) utilizes commercially available miniature waffles and popcorn chicken bites to create a chicken and waffles dish with a kick. Serve alongside mini muffins, deviled eggs, cheese and crackers, and other brunch dishes that are simple for youngsters and their little fingers to prepare.
WEE CHICKEN & WAFFLES WITH MAPLE SYRUP
Serves 10 to 12, Three or Four Waffles Each
Maple Syrup
2 cups maple syrup
1⁄4 cup pineapple preserves
1⁄4 cup apple jelly
11⁄2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
3⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
40 mini waffles from a 10.9-ounce package, lightly toasted
40 pieces cooked fried popcorn chicken
Finely chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley or green onion for garnish (optional)
Hot sauce for serving
To make the syrup: In a large microwave-safe glass measuring cup with pour spout (one holding at least 3 cups) or a bowl, add the maple syrup, pineapple preserves, apple jelly, horseradish, pepper, and salt; whisk
to combine.
Microwave the mixture on high for 35 seconds. (You also can heat it in a small saucepan on low until the mixture is warm.) Stir and taste, adjusting the flavor if desired. Set the syrup aside.
Place the toasted waffles
on a large serving platter. Top each waffle with a piece of chicken. Drizzle the chicken-waffle bites with about 1 teaspoon of the syrup. Garnish with the parsley, if desired, and serve with the remaining syrup and hot sauce.
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Saturday Saturday, May 3
What: Car Show
When: May 3.
Where: First Love Independent Baptist Church, 2636 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Come out and support us. Shine those rides up. Cost to enter your ride $20.00. Reach out if you would be interested in becoming a vendor. Cost to become a vendor for a 10x10 spot $20.00. Reach out to Mike or Tammy Brittian, 704-476-6310. We have been asked if you can enter a golf cart and yes if you want to enter your golf cart you can!
What: BBQ Fundraiser
When: Noon until 7:00 pm, May 3. Where: Hopewell-Hollis Ruritant, Club, 2500 Hollis Rd., Ellenboro, NC.
More Info: Come out and join us for a BBQ fundraiser. Plates are 15.00 and include BBQ, sauce, slaw, french fries, hushpuppies, dessert and beverage. Taking orders for BBQ butt kits $45.00. Contact Cindy at (704) 692-0724 or Rick at (224) 388-3552 for more information.
What: First Responders Meal
When: 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, May 3. Where: Lawndale Baptist Church, 407 West Main St., Lawndale, NC.
More Info: Hosting a first responders meal for all EMS, Police, Fire, State Troopers.
What: El Bethel UMC & Scout Troop Cntry Breakfast
When: 8:00-11:00am, May 3.
Where: El Bethel United Methodist Church, 122 El Bethel Road, Kings Mountain, NC.
More Info: El Bethel UMC and Scout Troop 92 will be having their quarterly Country Breakfast. Dine in or carryout available. 704-739-9174 for more information or carry out orders.
Wednesday, May 7
What: Benefits for Health
When: 7:00 pm, May 3.
Where: Shelby Seventh Day Adventist, 2350 Hoey Church Rd., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Forget Not All His Benefits. Psalms 103:2. Benefits for Health. We will start an eight part series on the Bible and Health. Look to https://www.facebook.com/ share/1JM7UpbQWt/ for further details.
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also John 14:1-3
Saturday Saturday, May 10
What: Yard Sale For Missions
When: 7:00 am until, May 10.
Where: Prospect Baptist Church, 2610 Prospect Church Rd., Mooresboro, NC.
More Info: Yard Sale for Missions, Butt Sale Pick Up & Gun Raffle 7AM until. Concessions available.
What: BBQ Fundraiser.
When: Noon until 7:00 pm, May 3.
Where: Hopewell-Hollis Ruritant, 2500 Hollis Rd., Ellenboro, NC. More Info: Come out and join us for a BBQ fundraiser. Plates are 15.00 and include bbq, sauce, slaw huspuppies, dessert and beverage. Taking orders for BBQ butt kits $45.00. Contact Cindy at (704) 692-0724 or Rick at (224) 388-3552 for more information
Announcements
Al-Anon Family Groups Support: Al-Anon Family Support Groups: Al-Anon Family Support Groups support those who are affected by someone else’s drinking and drug use. No Name AFG meets on Mondays at 12noon at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 510 W Sumter St., Shelby. Contact Kay at 704-473-4891. Shelby AFG meets on Thursdays at 8:00 pm at Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham St., Shelby. Contact Jann at 704-692-7688.
Nar-Anon Support Group: Meets 6:30 pm weekly on Tuesdays at the First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Nar-Anon is a support group for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction. We meet in the classroom of Dale St., between Sumter and Campbell St. Park on the side of the church or in the alley. Signs are posted. Call Bill, 704-692-2092 or the church office, 704-482-3467.
Support Group: Every Thursday, Depression and Anxiety peer support group meets at 205 S. Washington St., Shelby, NC. From 6:30 pm until 7:30pm upstairs. Questions text Jodi at 704-484-8998 or email qtbeauty76@gmail.com.
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PATSY HOLLIFIEL CONARD
Patsy Hollifield Conard, 63, of Ellenboro, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Steve! Patsy is survived by her daughter Trina; her sisters, Sierra and Rosa; her brother, Lonnie; and four grandchildren.
Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com
J.P. Roberts, 83, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025.
J.P. was born Friday, March 6, 1942 in Gunter, Alabama to the late O.W. Roberts and Opal Mashburn Roberts.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Sutherland. He is survived by his wife, Dorlis Roberts; son, Jamie Roberts and wife, Shelly of Forest City; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life was held April 21, 2025, at the Harrelson Chapel with Reverend Tim Whiteside and Reverend Tony Fowler officiating.
Memorials may be made to Florence Baptist Church, Backpack Fund, 201 S. Broadway Street, Forest City, NC 28043 or to the Caroleen Congregational Holiness Church, Food Ministry Fund, PO Box 670, Ellenboro, NC 28040.
Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.
An online guest registry is
A private funeral service and interment will be held by the family.
Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com.
Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is serving the family.
available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com
82, of Nashville, previously of Cherryville, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
She was born on September 27, 1942, in Cleveland County, to the late Muriel Melton and Mable Sarah Proctor Cash.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Grover Parker, Sr.; son, Daniel Grover “Danny” Parker, Jr., and siblings, Bill Cash, Bob Cash, and Nancy Clark.
Survivors include her daughter, Danna Parker Banning (Allen), of Nashville; brother, Melton Cash (Sharon), of Cherryville; sister-in-law, Sheila Cash, of Statesville; four grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters.
Funeral Services were held April 21, 2025, at Second Baptist Church, in Cherryville, with Rev. Jerry Lail officiating. Burial followed at City Memorial Cemetery.
Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com
Carpenter-Porter Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
BETTY DELORES MOSS HUGHES
Betty Delores Moss Hughes, 89, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
A native of Kings Mountain, Betty was born on July 15, 1935, to the late Laura Jolly Moss and Forrest Evan Moss.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lewis Hughes Sr.; sisters, Mildred M. Whetstine and Virginia M. Gibson; and brothers, Solon Moss, Earl Moss, and Kenneth Moss.
Betty is survived by her sons, John Lewis Hughes Jr. and Jeff Hughes (Kimberly R. Hughes); two grandchildren; brother, Larry Moss; and sister, Sheila Moss Ledford.
Margaret Newton Beam, 98, of Cherryville, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
She was born February 2, 1927, in Gaston County to the late Ben Dixon and Mamie Moss Newton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee “Bob” Beam; son-in-law, Stowe Sellers; and siblings, Bennett Newton, Imogene Newton Beam, and Betty Jane Newton Bame.
Survivors include her son, Dermont Beam and wife, Gayle Moss Beam; daughter, Lu Ann Sellers; six grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held April 23, 2025, at First Baptist Church with Rev. David Bame and Rev. Dr. Vince Hefner officiating. Burial followed at City Memorial Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 301 E. First St. Cherryville, NC 28021.
Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com
Carpenter-Porter Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
EUGENE CHARLES KOENIG, JR.
Eugene Charles Koenig, Jr., passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
He was born on November 9, 1944, in Bexar County, Texas.
Mr. Koenig served our country in the U.S. Navy.
Eugene is survived by a son, Lonnie Koenig, and his daughter, Trish Kiely.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Charles Koenig, Sr., his mother, Laurel Koenig, and his wife, Dorothea Koenig.
A Celebration of Life will take place Sunday, June 8th at the Vintage Dog in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, however, times for the service will be announced at a later date by his daughter and his friends at the Vintage Dog
To sign the guest book, please go to www.clevelandfuneralservices.com.
Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. is serving the family.
BERYL ROSS HAMBRIGHT
of Grover, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Born December 10, 1934 in Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Yates Ross and Jennie Payne Ross.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lee Hambright; sisters: Ann Ross Wood and Faye Gladden; and brother, Glenn Ross.
She is survived by her children: Kim Hambright of Grover, NC, Greg Hambright (Kelli) of Conover, NC, Lisa Forrester (Marshall) of Charleston, SC, and Linda Lutz (Dean) of Shelby, NC; brother, Jim Ross of Kings Mountain, NC; seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Funeral service was held April 22, 2025, in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Reverend Scott Kierstead officiating. Interment was at Grover Cemetery, Grover, NC.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Grover at 403 Cleveland Ave., Grover, NC 28073.
Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com.
Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is serving the family.
Charles “Chuck” Worley, 85, of Mooresboro, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Chuck was born Saturday, October 28, 1939 in Catawba County, NC to the late Claude Worley and Mabel Price Worley.
Mr. Worley served our
country in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Worley; many siblings which includes brothers, Edward Worley, Claude “Doc” Worley and Marshall Worley.
He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie W. Radford of Mooresboro; sister, Mabel Story of Prosperity, SC; brother, John Worley (Mick) of Hickory, NC and a grandson.
In honor of his wishes, no formal services will be conducted.
Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. An online guest registry is available at www. harrelsonfuneralhome.com
Ernest Wesley Moses and Elizabeth Dover Moses.
Surviving Mrs. Bolin are two sons, Kenneth and Richard Bolin; three daughters, Bertha Curtis, Vicki Self, and Linda Self; two sisters, Dot Pruitt and Ann Ingle; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Billy and David Bolin; two daughters, Patricia Bolin and Becky Bell; two brothers, Howard Moses and Toby Moses; two sisters, Louise Love and Julie Stewart; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held April 23, 2025, in the Gordon Mortuary Chapel.
Larry D. Hastings, 85, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Larry was born on February 13, 1940, in Cleveland County and was a son of the late Joe T. Hastings and Essie Chapman Hastings.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two brothers, Floyd Hastings and wife Hilda and Hugh M. Hastings and a sister Edna Camp and husband James.
Larry is survived by his wife, Pearleen Hastings.
A funeral service was held April 25, 2025, at StameyTysinger Funeral Home Chapel in Fallston, NC, with the Dr. David A. Irish officiating. Burial followed at Clover Hill Cemetery in Casar.
A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.
Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC is serving the family.
WILMA MOSES BOLIN
Wilma Moses Bolin, 91, of Blacksburg, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Born in Blacksburg, she was the widow of Brice Bolin and the daughter of the late
Dwight Mitchell Meade, 84, of Fallston passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.
He was born on February 15, 1941, in Cleveland County and was a son of the late Glen Mead and Flossie Costner Mead.
Mr. Meade served our country in the U.S. Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Martin Meade; and a brother Kenneth Meade.
He is survived by his son, Kale Meade and wife Pam of Fallston; sisters, Margaret Brackett of Casar, Mary Sue Boyles of Toluca, Janell Earl of Roswell, GA, Patsy Pennington of Casar and Dianne Morrison of Casar; and and three grandchildren.
A funeral service was held April 24, 2025, at Fallston Baptist Church with the Rev. David Blanton officiating. Burial followed at in Rose Hill Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Fallston Baptist Church, PO Box 116, Fallston, NC 28042.
A guest register is available at www.StameyTysingerFuneralhome.com.
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Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC
CORNELIA JENKINS SWEEZY
Cornelia Jenkins Sweezy, 81, of Shelby, passed away on Rhursday, April 10, 2025. Born in Shelby, NC on August 25, 1943, to Samuel Alexander Jenkins, Sr. and Mary Louise Bridges Jenkins, Cornelia grew up in the Mooresboro/Boiling Springs community.
Cornelia is survived by her husband, Gerald Sweezy; sons Noel and Jeremy Sweezy; daughter-in-law Karen; and the three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Amanda Jolley, and brother Samuel “Sammy” Jenkins, Jr.
All are invited to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2pm at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, with a Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation Inc (www.ccsedfoundation.org) at Giving Link via Paypal (https://www.paypal. com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2YBYUJUTDPR82), or by mail to Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation, 400 West Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center is serving the family. www.claybarnette.com
OBITUARIES I
BRENDA ANN McSWAIN
HAYNES
Brenda Ann McSwain
Haynes, 80, of Shelby, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025,
She was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on July 25, 1944. She the daughter of the late Roy Flay McSwain and Beatrice Lowery McSwain.
Brenda was preceded in death by her first husband, Sam Neely Bailes; her son, Todd Neely Bailes; and her husband, Jimmy Haynes.
She is survived by her daughter, Kim Bailes; her sister, Karen Lattimore and husband Frank; sisters-inlaw, Mary Murray of Georgia and Jane Ricker and husband James of Marion; and brother-in-law, Bobby Haynes of Marion.
A memorial service was held April 21, 2025, at ClayBarnette Funeral Home, officiated by Anita Ware. A private burial will follow at a later date for the family.
Memorials may be made to Cleveland County Hospice in her name or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center is serving the family. www.claybarnette.com
DONNIS TURNER WALKER
Donnis Turner Walker, 72, of Shelby, passed away on passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025.
She was born on August 29, 1952, in Cleveland
County, NC.
Donnis was preceded in death by her father, DL Turner; her husband, Charles Walker Sr.; her brother, David Turner; and her sister, Ann Johnson.
She is survived by her sons, Steven Walker and wife Nikki, and Gene Walker; her mother, Pauline Turner; her sister, Gail Finney and husband Billy; her seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A gathering of friends was held April 26, 2025, at ClayBarnette Funeral Home.
Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center is serving the family. www. claybarnette.com
SHIRLEY McENTYRE
CARROLL
Shirley McEntyre Carroll, 83, of Shelby, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
She was born on November 29, 1941, in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Dora McEntyre; her husband, Paul “Junior” Carroll; her daughters, Tammy Darlene McCullough, Vickie Smith, and Donna Pack; her brothers, Kenneth Gilbert, Junior McEntyre, and Joel McEntyre; her sisters, Margie Archer and Evelyn White; and three grandsons.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Hunt and husband Dennis; five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren,
A funeral service was held April 24, 2025, at Clay-Barnette, with Pastor Curtis McDaniel officiating. Following the service, Shirley was laid to rest at Cleveland Memorial Park.
Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center is serving the family. www.
Wayne Byers, 79, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Wayne was born Thursday, November 29, 1945 in Polk County to the late T.P. Byers and Willie Mae Beaver Byers.
Mr. Byers served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Gertie Tesseneer, Wendell Byers, Connie Lavender Wall, Rita Walker and Kay Byers.
He is survived by his wife, Judi Byers; daughters, Tammy Byers Morgan (Joe) of Apex, NC and Donna Hood of Ellenboro; sisters, Brenda Carter (Jerry) and LouAnn Bennett (Jerry) all of Ellenboro; and three grandchildren.
The funeral service was held April 25, 2025, at the Missionary Wesleyan Church with Reverend Jason Madison officiating. Interment followed at Eternal Hills Memorial Park with military honors.
Memorials may be made to Missionary Wesleyan Church, 811 Doggett Road, Forest City, NC 28043.
Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. An online guest registry is available at www. harrelsonfuneralhome.com
RUTH GALLMAN COLLINS
Ruth Gallman Collins, 99, of Blacksburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Born in Gaffney, Ruth was the widow of Ralph D. Collins and the daughter of the late John and Lottie McFarland Gallman.
Ruth is survived by her sons, Bobby Collins and David Collins (Brenda); five
grandchildren and eleven great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Collins, and a grandson.
Funeral services were held April 19th, 2025 in the Gordon Mortuary Chapel, Blacksburg, SC, with Rev. Scott Suttles officiating. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery.
April 22, 2025.
She was born October 30, 1957 in Mecklenburg County, NC, daughter of the late George Kenneth Grassmyer. She is survived by her husband, John R. Mattox, Kings Mountain. NC; children: Adam Mattox, Nashville, TN, Kelly Mattox Carter (Mark), Gable, SC; her mother, Wanda Kauffman Grassmyer, Snellville, GA; brother, Scott Grassmyer (Ann), Snellville, GA; and three grandchildren.
Memorial service was held April 26, 2025, in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. Memorials may be made to a charity of donor’s choice. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com.
Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is serving the family.
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.
John 16:13
Mr. Hugh Lee Peeler, 78, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Weaver Strickland and husband Jerry of Shelby, NC; a grandson; his siblings, Joe Don Peeler and wife Sue of Lawndale, NC, Bobby Gene Peeler of Ellenboro, NC, Derema Peeler Luckadoo of Casar, NC, Jimmy Steve Peeler and wife Barbra of Shelby, NC, Shirley Peeler McWhirter of Lattimore, NC, and Kathy Peeler Davis of Lawndale, NC.
Born January 10, 1947, in Cleveland County, NC, Hugh was the son of the late Joseph Osnie Peeler and Mary Margaret Weatherford Peeler and was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Jean Hughes Peeler.
A memorial service was held April 23, 2025, at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel conducted by Pastor Doug Pruett.
To sign the guest book, please go to www.clevelandfuneralservices.com. Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. is serving the family.
Bobby was born on March 27, 1940, in Burke County and was a son to the late Otis
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
Psalm 18:10
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Lee Towery and Zela Marie Chapman Towery.
Mr. Towery served our country in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Bradshaw Towery; a brother, Charlie Towery and wife Carolyn; and a brother-in-law, Johnny Shimpock.
He is survived by a sister, Mozelle Shimpock of Connelly Springs.
A funeral service was held April 27, 2025, at Zion Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Allan Barlow officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Zion Hill Baptist Church, 8173 Old Hwy. 18, Lawndale, NC 28090.
A guest register is available at www.StameyTysingerFuneralhome.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC
DEBORAH DIANNE JUSTICE
OBITUARIES I N R
Lucy Elizabeth Lowery Grant.
In addition to his parents, Dale is preceded in death by his beloved son, Preston Emery Grant.
Dale is survived by his wife, Kimberly Grant; two sons, Thomas Grant and Douglas Grant, two daughters, Jenifer Grant and Josie Grant, sisters Margaret Dority (Robert), Gail Merique (Jim), Debbie Harris (Todd), brother Donald Grant, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A celebration of life was held April 27, 2025.
Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
Stan Logan, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Born in Florence, South Carolina, on November 24, 1954, Stan was preceded in death by his parents, Col. James W. Logan and Dorothea Campbell Logan.
He is survived by his brother, James W. Logan, and his wife, Jenny.
Deborah Dianne (Dee) Justice, 69, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at home.
A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Ray Justice and Mozelle Justice.
Dianne is survived by her children, Deborah Rae (Debbi) Fisher (Gary) of the home, and Bobby Edward (Ed) King (Laura) of Lawndale; siblings, Wanda Justice (Dez) of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Christa McGinnis (Richard) of Cliffside; a brother, David Ray Justice (Becky) of Kings Mountain; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
A celebration of life service was held April 26, 2025, at Liberty Baptist Church in Ellenboro with Pastor Mac Tester officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home is serving the family.
HARVEY “DALE” GRANT
Harvey “Dale” Grant, 68, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late James Thomas Grant and
Online condolences may be shared at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
JOAN GRIGG
Joan Grigg, 94, of Shelby, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Paul and Edna Blanton Grigg.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hal W. Grigg.
Joan is survived by her brother and his wife Dayne and Dot Grigg of Shelby; two sons, Victor Grigg (Bella) of Tennessee, and Joel Grigg (Kay) of Shelby, NC; three granddaughters, and ten great grandchildren.
A Funeral Service was held April 27, 2025, at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home. Burial followed at Rehobeth Community Church in Shelby, NC.
Online condolences may be shared at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
BECCA HENDERSON
Becca Henderson, 33, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.
She was born September 17, 1991 in Cleveland County, NC.
She is survived by her children: Dalton Avery Henderson and Jasmine Taylor Butler; her parents: Joesph Rex and Teresa McFarland Henderson, Kings Mountain, NC; sisters: Margaret Ann Williams, Kings Mountain, NC and Nola Sue
Henderson-West (Evan), Charlotte, NC; and brother, Joseph Allen Henderson, Lincolnton, NC.
Memorials may be made to RAINN at www.rainn.org
Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com.
Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is serving the family.
Jeff Propes, 68, of Golden Valley, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
He was the son of Ethel Propes of Golden Valley and
the late Leonard Propes. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Janice Propes Scoggins and two brothersin-law, Andrew Scoggins and Tim Oliver
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Karyn Oliver of Polkville.
A Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:15 pm Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Golden Valley Church Cemetery, 1269 Golden Valley Church Road, Bostic. The Rev. Tom Elkins and Rev. Kevin Towery will officiate.
The Visitation will be from 1 pm until 2 pm Saturday in the church sanctuary.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or Gideons International, or the Gideons International, PO Box 97251, Washington, DC 20096-7251.
A celebration of life was held April 26, 2025, at Pleasant City Church.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant City Church, 1146 County Home Road, Shelby, NC 28152.
Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home is serving the family.
Roger David Crowe, 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Born in Cleveland County on December 2, 1943, Roger was the son of the late Franklin Norris Crowe and Lucille Tessneer Crowe. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Allan Crowe.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Webber Crowe and his sister, Rita Elder, and her husband, Billy C. Elder, Jr.
A graveside service was held April 28, 2025, at Cleveland Memorial Park, with Pastor Jon Jones offering words of encouragement.
Memorials may be made in Roger’s memory to VIA Health Partners founded as Hospice of Cleveland County or Zoar Baptist Church.
KIMBERLY ANN VEST MacLEOD
Kimberly Ann “Kim” Vest MacLeod, 55, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
She was born on March 17, 1970, in Milford, Delaware.
Kim is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Edward MacLeod; her parents, Gene and Charlotte Startt; two brothers, Kevin Vest and his wife Lori, and Brian Vest with his wife Heather; her grandfather; and sisters-in-law: Miley Henderson and Wendy Causby.
Kim was preceded in death by her sister, Cynthia McNatt; her grandmother; and mother-in-law, Charleen Simons.
A celebration of life service was held April 29, 2025, at the Shelby Seventh Day Adventist with the Rev. Oscar Montez officiating.
Memorials may be made to Robert MacLeod, 120 Owl Lane, Shelby, NC 28152, to help with expenses.
Online condolences can be made at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.
Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Fallston is serving the family.
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Summer Days, Healthy Ways May 17
The Cleveland County Health Department will be hosting the second annual Summer Days, Healthy Ways event on Saturday, May 17, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at 200 S Post Rd, Shelby. Summer Days, Healthy Ways is a fun, family-friendly event with inflatables, minigolf, face painting,
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balloon art, sweet treats, free food, giveaways, raffles, and more. The raffle will include a free Apple Watch and two children’s bikes.
Many community-based organizations will be present to share information and provide free giveaways and education on local resources to help keep children and families healthy this summer and beyond.
Health department staff will be available to provide free blood pressure and diabetes screenings for adults and school required immunizations for students. Insurance, including Medicaid, will be billed, if available, for immunizations. Immunizations will be provided at no cost for uninsured or underinsured students. Health department staff will also be available to complete NC Health Assessment Forms for rising pre-k and kindergarteners, or students new to NC schools for a flat fee of $25. This is a great opportunity to get your child ready for next
school year now before lines are long and appointments are limited. No appointment is necessary during this event.
“This event provides an opportunity for families to get out, get active, and spend quality time together in an affordable way,” says DeShay Oliver, Deputy Health Director for the Cleveland County Health Department. “It also helps connect families with many resources that are available to them in our community that they may not know about otherwise. Last year, we had a great turnout and hope to have an even better one this year. We plan to continue to host this event annually moving forward,” says Oliver.
This event is free and open to everyone. We hope to see you there.
For more information or if your agency is interested in staffing a community resource table, please call 980-4845199.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
IF YOU LOST A BIBLE ON MAIN STREET IN FOREST CITY, PLEASE STOP BY THE RUTHERFORD WEEKLY OFFICE LOCATED AT 157 WEST MAIN STREET TO CLAIM. YOU CAN ALSO CALL 828-248-1408.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BUSINESS SERVICES
AUCTIONS
YARD SALES
YARD SALES
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENTS! Steel Buildings & Covers. Hay Barns, Boat Storage Sheds, Pavilions, Tractor & Implement Storage. J Johnson Sales in Forest City. (828) 2455895 WE BUY & SELL SILVER AND GOLD COINS, JEWELRY, Etc. Jake’s Knives & Collectibles located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 295-5568
EMPLOYMENT
FOOD SAFETY QUALITY ASSURANCE(FSQA) MANAGER. (Bud Antle, Inc.; Bessemer City, NC): Ensure compliance with Federal (FDA and USDA), State, and local regulations. Supervise and train salaried and hourly employees within the FSQA departments. Travel to any of Dole value-added manufacturing facilities, as needed – up to 30% domestic travel required. Send resume to: Maureen Brennan, Bud Antle, Inc., 2959 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Monterey, CA 93940.
NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341
CONSERVATIVE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH SEEKING Full-time Pastor. Send resume and Doctrinal Statement to: Pastor Search Committee, 1184 Rock Springs Church Rd., Blacksburg, SC 29702
BUSINESS SERVICES
STUMP GRINDING. HAULING MULCH, ROCK AND DIRT. 828429-1102 or 828-429-4742.
KENS LAWN CARE. Complete Lawn Care. Mowing, Shurbbery Care, Weed Control, and Mulch. Call Ken. 704-419-9083.
JM YARD WORK. Mowing, Trimming, & Blowing. Shelby, NC area. John Hubbard. (704) 9749981
FOR REASONABLE RATE LAWN SERVICE. Call (704) 4724737
ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you. Full Lawnmower Service, Cars & Tractors. Honest & Reliable. (704) 300-2332
LOT CLEARING. TREE WORK INCLUDING DANGER TREES. FREE ESTIMATES. 828-4291102 or 828-429-4742.
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR. Skid Steer, Wreckers, Rollbacks, Splitters, Tractors, etc. 30 years experience. Shelby, NC. (Joe) (704) 692-1097
ROB’S LAWN CARE. I do lawns in the Shelby Area. Reasonable Rates! Call (704) 473-4660
JIM’S PAINTING SERVICE. Painting, roofing, tile floors, decks, staining. Free estimates. Now is the time to paint outside! Ask for Jim 828-429-7511.
QUALITY FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Pressure Washing lets us make it look like New! Deck Staining, Mulching, Pine Needles, Pruning, Install Ceiling Fans & Mini Blinds and much more! Call or Text today (704) 692-4449
D&D LANDSCAPING. We offer complete Lawn Care. Very reasonably priced! Based in Cherryville. Also serving surrounding areas. We offer discounts for seniors and veterans. Please give us a call for a quote! (704) 530-1237 smithdamien47@yahoo.com
SHIPMAN’S MASONRY. Foundations, Fireplaces, Outside Fireplaces, Brick, Block & Stone. Specialty in small jobs. 50 years experience. (863) 532-1587
CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-472-9367.
JR WARREN LAWN SERVICE. Cut and trim. Start at $45. Free estimates. Please text, 704-751-6217
YOUR TRUSTED HANDYMAN SERVICES. NEED A HELPING HAND AROUND THE HOUSE? LOOK NO FURTHER! WE ARE HERE TO HELP TACKLE YOUR NEEDS. DON’T LET THOSE HOME REPAIRS PILE UP—IS YOUR LAWN LOOKING TIRED AND OVERGROWN? LET US REJUVENATE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE. CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! (704) 466-2333
CLASSIC COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS. We extend professional janitorial services to facilities of all varieties at an affordable rate. Choose from daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly servicing. Call to schedule your business’ free consultation today! (704) 747-1282 administrator@ classiccommercialsolutions.com
WILL CLEAN HOUSES. Reasonable rates! Call or text me at (704) 419-9016
AUCTIONS
REID’S MINI STORAGE WAREHOUSE AUCTION Saturday, May 3; 10AM. Each unit auctioned separate and high bidder wins the entire unit. US Highway 221 South, Forest City, NC28043 - In the Sandy Mush area.
ABSOLUTE AUCTION. Estate of Savannah Banks (Living). BID ONSITE or BID ONLINE Sat, May 3rd, 2025 @ 10am. Preview: Fri. May 2nd, 2025 - 10 am till 6 pm. Location: 2221 Woodby Rd. Knoxville, NC 37914. WWW.EJ-AUCTION.COM. Contents of Shops and Sheds, Excavating Tools and Equipment: 655E Backhoe, Equipment Trailers, Dump Trucks, Trucks, Air Compressors, Battery Chargers, Drain Snake, Antique Welder, Woodchipper, Generators, Pressure Washers, Heaters, Paint Machine, Gas Auger, Floor Jacks, Hoist, Pallet Jacks, Wheels and Tires, Craftsman Toolboxes, Pallet of wire, Dewalt Tools by the pallet, Saws, Ladder jacks, Spool Wire, Radio Equipment, Plumbing misc., Straps, Welding Mask, Levels, Tape Measures, Mig Welder, Ratchet Binders, Antique Auto Lights, All kinds of Chains, Boating Misc. and much more! Trucks: 1978 Chevy Scottsdale 30 DRW, GM Diesel 4x4, 1986 International Dump Truck, 1984 Ford Dump Truck, 1984 Cube Van. EDWARD JOHNSON AUCTIONEERS, INC. NC8134, NC8496, TN5959. (828) 593-9649
YARD SALES
CLEVELAND COUNTY
NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE. Sat May 3rd, 8:00AM-12:00PM. Furniture, Clothing, KItchen Items, Lanterns and more. Grey Fox Forrest off Metcalf Rd., Shelby NC 28150
ESTATE TAG SALE. 2 BIG DAYS! Fri., May 2nd, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Sat., May 3rd, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Large selection of vintage powder compacts, lipsticks, perfume bottles, vintage ladies, purses, hats, Fenton glass, vintage clocks, and pocket watches, ladies jewelry, sterling silver items, golf clubs, and golf balls, cast-iron and wrought iron, patio furniture, vintage vanity, chest, ice cream, chair, and much more. At 2054 Biggers Lake Rd., Shelby, NC 28152
BIG YARD SALE. Fri May 2nd, 11am until & Sat May 3rd 8am until. Clothes, Baby Girl, Youth Boys to Adult, Household, Girls Furniture & more. Rain or Shine. 1407 Wesson Road, Shelby, NC 28152
11TH ANNUAL PLANT SALE. Saturday, May 10th 8:00AM11:00AM. Extension Master Gardener Association of Cleveland County presents Annual Plant Sale and garden creations, gifts and treasures. Cooperative Extension Auditorium, 130 South Post Road. Shelby, NC 28152
ESTATE TAG SALE KINGS
MOUNTAIN Fri., May 2nd
1:00PM - 6:00PM & Sat., May 3rd 8:00AM - 05:00PM. Solid wood furniture, Home décor, lamps, wall art, mirrors, Fine china, glassware, serving sets, Pots, pans, bakeware, Men’s clothing/shoes, Jewelry, handbags, figurines, holiday décor, Books, vintage toys/games, Hand/power tools, Yard/garden equipment. CASH OR VENMO ONLY. See more at: www.estatesales.net/NC/Kings-Mountain/28086/4451274 Kings Mountain, NC 28086
CLEVELAND COUNTY
BENEFIT YARD SALE. Sat., May 3rd, 2025 from 8:00 AM1:00 PM at Dover Baptist Church “RAIN OR SHINE” Includes : Toys, Household Items, Lawn Care Items and Much More! ALL Proceeds Benefit The TOTALLY FREE CLOTHES STORE! Church is located at 1501 Polkville Rd., Shelby, NC 28150
COMMUNITY YARD SALE. Sat, May 3rd, 8 am - 12 pm, Rain date: May 10th. 101 Rachel Court, Highland Pines Subdivision, Shelby, NC 28152
NATURALLY UNIQUE ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES presents an Estate Tag Sale. Fri, May 2nd, 2 pm - 7 pm, Sat, May 3rd, 9 am - 2 pm. Please park on one side of the street and do not block driveways. 33 Heritage Lane, Shelby, NC 28150
3-FAMILY. SAT., MAY 3RD. 7:00-? Toys, men’s, women’s, kids’ clothes, household items. Love’s Fish Box, 1104 Shelby Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
3 FAMILY YARD SALE Sat., May 3rd, 2025. 8 am-12pm. Household Items, Some Antiques, and Too Much More To List! Rate date: May 10th. 314 Sunrise Circle, Shelby, NC 28150
MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat May 3rd, 2025 from 8:00 AM until. NO Early Sales. Lots of miscellaneous. 135 Sprial Lane, Shelby, NC 28152
ESTATE SALE Fri., May 9th and Sat., May 10th, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Antique Furniture, Outdoor Items and Household Items. 6340 Sugar Loaf Rd., Connelly Springs, NC 28612
MCDOWELL COUNTY
GIGANTIC SIDEWALK YARD
SALE. Over 60 participating merchants and individuals. Saturday, May 3, 7:30am until noon. Historic Downtown Marion Business District, 104 South Main Street, Marion, NC 28752
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
LARGE COMMUNITY YARD
SALE! May 1st, 2nd & 3rd. 7 am-3 pm. Furniture, shelving, tools, household items and much more. 106 Pinehurst Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040
YARD SALE Multi-Family Yard Sale. At Parker Hannifin in Forest City on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 7:00AM - 1:00PM! 203 Pine Street, Forest City, NC 28043
YARD SALE- 4 FAMILIES. Sat May 3rd, 2025 from 7:30 AM12:00 PM. Baby/children clothes, tools, kitchen gadgets, furniture, Christmas and holiday decorations, shoes, household items. 168 Westmore Drive, Ellenboro, NC 28040
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE
SATURDAY, May 3; 8am-1pm. Furniture, household, clothing. Inside Tri City Mall at Different Times Mercantile. 2270 College Avenue (Suite 130), Forest City, NC 28043
FOR SALE
DISCOUNT APPLIANCES. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 477-4766 THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HOUSING AUTHORITY. KINGS MOUNTAIN HOUSING AUTHORITY IS SELLING (2) 60” TORO LAWN MOWERS, 40 HOURS ON ONE AND 41 HOURS ON THE OTHER. WILL TAKE BIDS STARTING AT $5,500 EACH; (1) 7-8 FEET TRAILER-HIGHEST BID. BIDDING WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 18 2025 AT 5PM. TO VIEW OR BID EMAIL VWILLIAMS@KINGSMOUNTAINHA. ORG (704) 739-2816 EXT. 6 VWILLIAMS@KINGSMOUNTAINHA.ORG
LAND FOR SALE $28000 for .83 acre lot in a great neighborhood. The neighborhood is near the airport in Shelby, very close to Crest schools. No HOA in neighborhood and more than suitable for a nice build. To see in person, lot is beside 113 Ocean dr. The right lot of the house when facing from the road. (704) 860-8946 yajudd@gmail.com
CRATES FOR PLANTER BOXES, or Many Other Uses. Various Sizes. Some with Lids. $25 to $35 each. They are going fast ... will not be anymore. (704) 3001818
WHEELS AND TIRES. Nitto Terra Grappler g2 Tires 265/65/17”. American Racing For Tacoma Wheels 17x8.5” Lug pattern 6x139.7 or 6x5.5 Photos available. Price Negotiable! (704) 418-5779
GRAVELY PROMASTER
PM260Z. 25 HP Kohler, Zero Turn 60” cut. WOODS Zero Turn 25 HP Kawasaki 60” cut. HUSQVARNA YTA Riding Mower, 22 HP, 46” cut. TROYBILT PONY Riding Mower, 17.5 HP 42” cut. JOHN DEERE D140, Riding Mower, 22 HP, 48” cut. REESE HITCH Aluminum Wheel Carrier. (704) 300-8684
DUMP TRAILERS
FOR SALE
PETS & LIVESTOCK
FOR SALE
BAPTIST PREACHER’S LIBRARY. LOCKYER, WIERSBY, OLIVER GREEN, STRONGS, PINK, JOHN R. RICE, CHARLES H. SPURGEON and Hundreds of other authors. Bible dictionaries, topical studies, Ryrie, Tower, and Keller. Hardbacks/ Paperbacks. Need a Church library? The quicker you come, the more choices you have. I have a booth inside the building, at the rear of the Southside Market at 1316 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28152. There is a flea market outside, but I am inside. Beginning April 26th and continuing every Saturday until I sell the books. Priced from $1 to $5 each. Hours for my booth is 8am till 3:30 pm. 1 Timothy 4:13 “Till I come, give attendance to reading to exhortation, to doctrine.” Volume discounts are available too. (704) 915-0594
SEVERAL GAS JUGS. I have EIGHT 2&1/2. Gal plastic gas jugs ALL for $25 (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
2013 MODEL MOPED SCOOTER. 50cc, burgundy color, good condition. MUST SEE $600. (704) 692-9117
WHIRLPOOL STOVE. 3 yrs. old. Burners underneath, Flat top. Works great. Located in Cherryville. $150. 704-830-6991.
TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, FLATBED TRAILERS, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389, (704) 4730867
NEW BATTERY MOBILITY
SCOOTERS. Summer Tune Up with new batteries. Code 10 for 10% discount. Call Scooterman John to make your unit perform well. Batteries installed from $199. Tele (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788
HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855
USED GENEREX HOME GENERATOR. $1500. (704) 477-0516
METAL GAS CAN. Old school metal gas can 2&1/2 gal can. $25 each. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
STEEL BUILDINGS, CARPORTS, GARAGES, WORKSHOPS. Car, Truck, Boat, Storage. Grading & Concrete “Turn Key Job”! Large On-site Displays. J Johnson Sales. 2690 Hwy. 221, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895
STORAGE BUILDINGS 8’X8’ up to 16’x40’. Built On Site IN ONE DAY! Financing OR Rent to Own Available. You Choose Your Colors and Placement of Your Doors & Windows. Delivery and Set Up is Included! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy 211 S. Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895
STORAGE BUILDINGS (WOOD•STEEL•VINYL). New Buildings from Approx. $100 month *wac (Includes Delivery & Set Up on Concrete Blocks). J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 2455895
METAL ROOFING. Carport Metal “One Piece OR The Whole Roof” We get deliveries twice a week! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC 28043. (828) 245-5895
TRAILERS, NEW, USED, REPO. In stock Dumps, Enclosed, Concession Trailers and Equipment. Inventory changes weekly! Call or Come By! Financing or Rent to Own Available. J Johnson Sales, 2690 Hwy. 221 S., Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 245-5895
J JOHNSON SALES. Steel Buildings, Carports, Garages. Large On-site Display. J Johnson Sales in Forest City. (828) 2455895
7 TON EQUIPMENT TRAILER
“LOADED”. $0 DOWN ! Approx. $200 Month *wac; 5 TON DUMP TRAILER “LOADED” $0 DOWN ! Approx. $240 Month *wac; 6’x10’ & 6’x12’ Utility Trailers $0 DOWN ! Approx. $90-$100 Month *wac. J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 2455895
COLLECTION OF WWII AIRPLANE PICTURES. 2 round oak tables, antique bowl & pitcher, military items, children’s walnut rocking horse, toys. 828-2453370.
NEARLY NEW SCRUBS. Cherokee, Sanibel Works, Grey’s Anatomy. Size small or x-small. Solid colors or patterns. Fit under 5’ & 100 lbs. $20. (704) 756-0551
3 PERSON PADDLE BOAT, (Sun Dolphin Laguna) with accessories. New 3200 PSI Westing House pressure washer with accessories. 828-289-6221.
WANT TO BUY
WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-2891488.
WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006
TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006
WANT ELECTRIC GOLF CART WITH 2 SEATS. Preferably 4 forward facing seats. $2500 or less. Call Jim. (704) 560-6602
I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197
FARM & GARDEN
FARM TRAILER FOR SALE.
CARS & TRUCKS
REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT
4”-10”; $3-$5. We are wholesalers; call for availability. (864) 546-2778 brendasherman9@gmail.com
FREE, 7 MONTH OLD WALK-
ING HOUND, Malinois female dog. Loves people. Very smart. Too active for older person. Need to re-home. 828-223-2730.
GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES, FULL BLOODED. No papers, 3 males, 5 females, 1st shots, wormed, $300 each. 828-7483398 or 828-289-3871.
MICRO MALTESE AND DACHSHUND PUPPIES. Happy, healthy, vet examined and vaccinated. Ready soon. Accepting deposits to hold your choice. (704) 437-2060 morninghawk@ charter.net
BEAGLE PUPPIES. Male Beagle Pups, 7 weeks old, 1st shots, dewormed weekly. $200 each. Call/Text (910) 571-2036
TWO CHIWEENIE PUPPIES
Ready now. 2 males. Have one set of shots and dewormed. $350 each. 704-466-6983.
MALTISHONS FOR SALE. I have 4 puppies for sale. There are 3 boys and one girl. The puppies will be dewormed. They will be ready the last week of May. $350 (704) 477-3750 Destinywarren1991@gmail.com
10’X10’X6’ DOG KENNELS. Dog Houses and Dog Buildings. Delivery & Set Up Available. J Johnson Sales in Forest City. (828) 245-5895
TOY & TEACUP CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 6 weeks old. 2 males 1 female. $350 each. (704) 313-3352
CARS & TRUCKS
2011 DODGE JOURNEY ENGINE ONLY FOR SALE! 2.4 engine with 90,000 miles. $450 or best offer. 864-347-2080.
2015 CHRYSLER 200 Limited 152,100 miles, $5000, New batt. & air filters. New inspection. Low mileage on tires. ABS/Traction. Backup camera. AM/FM/ SXM Bluetooth. Heated seats. A/C, Cruise, Power windows & locks. Blue exterior, Black cloth interior. (704) 466-4340 ninsarcat@yahoo.com
2011 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250
SRW. 2011 Ford F250 Flatbed Crew Cab Powerful 6.2 V8 2WD Freshly Serviced and NC State Inspected (Transferable). New Brakes, New Custom Flatbed w/ removable rails, Trailer Hitch, AM/FM/CD Player / Cold AC Fantastic Truck for the Job or Farm. Call Kenny and come see this unique work truck. (704) 7708600 Kenny@myhighgear.com
2009 FORD MUSTANG 2 door Convertible. 102,090 miles, Power Steering, power seats, power windows, power top, 4 new tires. Very clean leather seats. Great for summer beach trips. Price $8500. Call or text (704) 466-0012
2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO V-6. Automatic, Red, Great Condition, 35,000 miles, $16,000. ALSO : 2021 Denali Canyon,V-6, 22,000 miles, 4 Door, Cheyenne Red, Excellent Condition. $35,000. Call (828) 755-7100
2003 FORD FOCUS 150,000 miles. Don’t Wait!, $1000. (704) 434-9251
2009 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CHASSIS. 178,000 miles. Auto., White, Two ladder racks. $8995. Call (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
2010 HONDA ODYSSEY
280,000 miles, $3500. Call (828) 980-4016
2005 FORD F-150 4x4, Red, Auto., Shortbed, 170,000 miles, $6000 ; 1985 Corvette, White, Auto., 140,000 miles. $4000. Call 704-487-7981 leave message.
1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD V6, 149,000 miles. automatic, power windows & locks, good condition. $6,500. 3 ton lever action chain hoist, like new. $450. Plate temp $250. 828-289-1817.
CAMPERS
MOTORHOME FOR SALE. $12,000 or best offer. Call for info. (704) 689-4001
MOTORCYCLES & ATVS
2009 ULTRA CLASSIC. HARLEY DAVIDSON, 6700 original miles $10, 000. (704) 692-0977
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC. 1850CC, new battery, very clean, great condition, asking $9,000 OBO. 2009 Yamaha VStar 1300CC, new tires & battery, asking $5,500 OBO. 828-289-8943
1967 CA77 HONDA DREAM MOTORCYCLE. Excellent Condition, Runs Great. $4500. Same owner for 55 years. (704) 6858535
VACATIONS
NEWLY RENOVATED BEACH HOUSE in OCEAN LAKES. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 4, golf cart. Weeks and weekends. Call nights only.704-472-5182
REAL ESTATE
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
ROOM FOR RENT - PADSPLIT. Renting a PadSplit room in Charlotte is affordable, flexible, and convenient starting at $750 a month. Enjoy all-inclusive pricing, furnished spaces, prime locations, and hassle-free living with no long-term commitments. Use promo code CLTROOM1 for $100 off your first month. (704) 387-3291 andrew@padsplit.com
LINCOLN COUNTY
PRIVATE FINANCING_FOR DESERVING_BUYER WITH LARGE_DOWNPMT Catawba County -Brick 3/1.5/1 home with 6 car garage in backyard! Carport can be converted to garage. Wrap around porch, full walkout basement, sunroom, large laundry room, open floor plan, over 1 acre, hardwood floors, replaced windows, smart thermostat, newly painted agreeable gray. Tin roof with gutters on both buildings. Vale, NC 28168 (828) 228-4016 valehousing@gmail.com
POLK COUNTY
POLK COUNTY, SUNNYVIEW, NC. For sale by owner. Convenient location. 3.62 acre, wooded residential lot. $50,680. No text or email. Call (828) 429-3287
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
2/2 RENT TO OWN -OWNERFINANCE!! MOBILE HOME RENT-TO-OWN. MAKE HOME OWNERSHIP A REALITY!! NEW ROOF AND WINDOWS, FULLY REMODELED!. LOT RENT INCLUDED. $7500 DOWN $928.52/MO. RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139 (727) 743-4908 CRAIG@ BLUERIDGEMOBILEHOMEPARK.COM
RENT-TO-OWN MOBILE HOME 3B/2B. 323 Whiteside Rd., Rutherfordton. $1134/mo. Fully remodeled & spacious 3/2 Mobile Home with/large lot, central air and heat, off street parking. $1134/month includes lot rent, septic and trash! $10,000 down. Contact by email only craig@ blueridgemobilehomepark. com
FOR RENT
CLEVELAND COUNTY
MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, $900 month. In Shelby. (828) 234-8147
1003-B MARK DRIVE, SHELBY, NC. Apartment, top floor, 2 bathroom, 2 bedroom. Rent $975, Deposit $975, App Fee $25. 704214-4180.
ASHLEY HILL ACRES. now accepting applications at 1442 Arlee Dr., Shelby. If interested please complete the rental application and the pay the application fee. Applications are located in a box next to the office door. No Pets, phone calls or texts. We have two and three bedroom mobile homes available. Background and credit check required. This a nice quiet family oriented property.
LARGE 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH. Shelby house. $715 per month. $600 deposit.
CLEVELAND COUNTY
2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, (704) 739-0259
HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354
LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 482-7723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM
LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 2 and 3 bedroom Townhomes. Rent is based on income (and even some expenses are deducted). Call or visit today! 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114
MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299
135-20 WIGGINS LANE, Kings Mountain, NC New Single Wide. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Rent $1375 Deposit $1375 No pets, App Fee $25 per adult. 704214-4180.
680 NC HWY 226 #19, Casar, NC. Camper for rent. Rent $975, Deposit $975. App fee $25. 704214-4180.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY THREE BEDROOM, JUST REMODELED. Quiet, wooded park. Landlord on site. No pets. Background check. Rutherfordton, NC. 828-429-9276.
