Angela Annette Williams, affectionately known to many as Annette, graced this world with her presence on September 8, 1965, in Cleveland County. She departed this life on July 5, 2026, at the age of 60, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
Phyllis Joan Sills McClellan, age 87, of 108 Columns Circle, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026, calmly in her sleep at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.
Rev. Shawn Anderson, age 54, of Ellenboro, NC received his abundant entrance through Heaven's Gate escorted by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 9, 2026 at CMC surrounded by his loving family.
It is with great sadness we announce that our beloved mother, grandmother, sister-in-law and friend, Nancy Annette Clary Raley, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 while at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family.
Randy William Nelon, 61, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 while at Missions Hospital, Asheville, North Carolina surrounded by his loving and devoted family.
SHELBY- Born on January 17, 1962, in Cleveland NC, and lifted into eternal rest on July 6, 2026, at the age of 64, Peggy Diane Pennington was a beacon of joy and inspiration to all who knew her. Surrounded by her loving family, she departed this world as she lived it--enveloped in love and laughter.
Mrs. Agnes Ellis Elmore, 88, departed this life on June 18, 2026 in West End, NC. A native of Cherokee County, SC, she was born on August 23, 1937 to the late Jacob McBrayer Ellis and Novella Thompson Ellis.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Matthew Elmore, Jr.; her son, Walter Brian Elmore; and her brothers, Walter B. Ellis, Curtis Ellis, Larry Wayne Ellis, and Jacob Ellis.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory three sons: Anthony Wade Ellis (Tammy) of Shelby, North Carolina; Elder Rodney Eugene Elmore of Raeford, North Carolina; and Ernest Matthew Elmore III (Tonia) of Shelby, North Carolina. She also leaves a special niece, Priscilla Roseboro (Rev. Lawrence Roseboro) of Shelby, North Carolina; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends who will forever treasure her memory
Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.
Lilly Anna Sparks, Heaven welcomed a beautiful soul as Lily Anna Sparks, 20, entered into the presence of her Lord on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
