KM Herald 10_16_24

Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival was a blast

By Loretta Cozart

Last weekend, the Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival created wonderful memories in downtown Kings Mountain. Families enjoyed spending quality time together, listening to music, having fun, and relaxing in the waning days of fall. Friends laughed and listened to the music in the warm afternoon sun, as they leisurely enjoyed each other’s company.

The event kicked off at 10 a.m. with various activities for everyone, including shopping, rides, food trucks, music, contests, games, exhibitions, and more.

“Mountaineer Days” wouldn’t be complete without firearm exhibitions by folks dressed in Revolutionary-period uniforms. It is Kings Mountain, after all! This town took its name from the famous battle 244 years ago. Here, we can embrace our heritage since so many who live in this area are descendants of patriots who turned the tide of success in favor of the Americans.

Miss Mounties of all ages mingled with the crowd and spread goodwill and smiles throughout the day. The Kings Mountain Optimists Cheer Teams performed, keeping the crowd in high spirits. The girls wore pink bows in

ing and spreading cheer with everyone.

their hair, which made a bold statement as they relaxed and enjoyed the day with their parents, family, and friends. Several times throughout the day, they

A tractor-drawn hayride harkened back to the 1950s as Scott Neisler drove his red McCormick Farmall tractor through downtown, taking the route down W. Gold Street, Tracy Street, Railroad Avenue, and back to Patriots Park. A horse-drawn hayride was also available to take you farther back in time. And while it wasn’t designed for riding, a buckboard wagon was displayed with fall flowers, bringing everyone back to when our

contests were held. At 11 a.m., judges gathered to make difficult decisions on various skills, from baking to candies to cross-stitch entries. One thing is for sure: Kings Mountain folks love their crafts. There were gardening and canning contests, too. And it made it hard for the judges to decide. Probably the easiest decisions were those with only one entry. And then there was that colossal pumpkin a young lad entered. It was so big he couldn’t lift it on his own!

Kids had sack races and

cers also took their turn carrying eggs on spoons. They quickly walked the distance of the course, laughing the entire time, and not a single one dropped their egg.

Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival has come and gone this year, but the snocones and barbeque will live on in our memories. Spending time with family and friends on such a beautiful day makes memories that will last a lifetime for the young and old who participated. Enjoy more scenes from the festival on page 5A

Heat for Hope donations help warm mountain neighbors in need

Loretta Cozart

By Loretta Cozart

A WFC event featuring Wrestling for Christ, sponsored by WFC / NMCW and The Terry Group, will be held on Saturday, October 19, at 125 S. Battleground Avenue beside KM Marketplace. The bell time is 1 p.m. WFC is a Christian-based wrestling company that brings you some of the best family-friendly wrestling en-

tertainment in the Carolinas.

Free admission is offered to those who donate a new or gently used coat or a non-perishable food item.

Jody Powell will speak at the event, which features family-friendly wrestling and a word from God’s Word. It is an outdoor event, so bring your chair.

Abundant Television is recording this event for future broadcasts.

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Two weeks after the devastating storm Helene swept through North Carolina, recovery efforts are making significant progress across several counties, with updates on power restoration, school and business reopenings, and debris removal.

“There is progress in western North Carolina towards recovery,” Cooper said. “We are grateful for the thousands of local, state, and federal of-

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ficials who are working in a coordinated way to bring relief to the years from an unprecedented, devastating storm. We know that there is much more to do, but we know that the people here are determined and resilient,” said Governor Roy Cooper, joining federal, state, and local responders at the Asheville Regional Airport in a recent press conference. Cleveland County reported See HELENE, Page 8A

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Scenes from the Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival. (Photos by Loretta Cozart)

■ OBITUARIES

Robert Preston Neisler, Jr. September 20, 1960September 29, 2024

CASTLE HAYNE, NC

Gloria Jean Slycord “Butch”

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Gloria Jean Slycord, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 08, 2024, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

She was born in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Joseph and Ollie Smith Wheeler and was preceded in death by 2 sons, Larry

Laura Frances Clemmer

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Laura Frances Clemmer, 66, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on October 11, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.

Born July 1, 1958 in Harrison County, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Betty Beatty Clemmer and the late Henry Ray Clemmer. Laura had many hobbies, including an affinity for crafting and a love of pottery. She enjoyed creating jewelry along with many other items. Laura had a heart for animals and loved her pets dearly. Laura was a very loving and caring person who always thought the world of her mother. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her mother: Betty Beatty Clemmer; brothers: Thomas Clemmer and wife, Cyndi, of Denver, NC; John Clemmer and wife, Nancy, of Jasper, Georgia; and Ray Clemmer and wife, Kathy, of Kings Mountain.

Laura is also survived by her beloved canine companion, Annie.

horses. The family spent a lot of time riding horses and attending rodeos. Anything to do with being outside was close to Preston’s heart. He enjoyed bird watching and was especially fond of hummingbirds. He followed the weather apps on his phone and had a great appreciation of the power of the weather. He often referred to himself as a weather geek.

Preston had a largerthan-life personality and will be missed by so many people. His life and legacy will live on through his children, family and his friends.

Preston is survived by his daughter, Katarina Marie Neisler of Charlotte, N.C. and his son, Robert Preston Neisler, III. of Wilmington, N.C., partner, Suzanne Sims, brothers Matthew Neisler and Chris Neisler from Pageland S.C., several nephews and many cousins.

Memorial may be made to: Hurricane Relief Fund Donations in Preston’s memory may be made to the Western North Carolina Assistance Fund at https://pay. payitgov.com/ncdonations

Visitation was held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM at Harris Funeral Home with a graveside service following at Mountain Rest Cemetery

Preston’s children, Katarina Marie Neisler and Robert Preston “Buckshot” Neisler, III. were his pride and joy. He took every opportunity to brag on their accomplishments. When the children were growing up in Pageland, S C. they owned

– Preston Neisler (64) died peacefully at home on Sunday, September 29, 2024. He was the eldest son of Robert Preston Neisler, Sr. and Nora Jane Deese Neisler. He was preceded in death by his parents. Preston spent his childhood years in Pageland South Carolina. He graduated from Central High School where he played football and was on the golf team. Preston loved competition. Whether it was sports, playing pub trivia or just life in general, he was happiest when he was competing. He was an adamant fan of the Clemson Tigers football team, the Colorado Avalanche hockey team, the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team and the Atlanta Braves baseball team, he also enjoyed Nascar. He loved cheering on his favorite teams and could recall stats of each team by memory. He attended Wingate College and eventually moved to Asheville, North Carolina where he worked in medical sales for a while and ended up working at Mission Memorial Hospital in the physical therapy department. He married Sheila Maphis in February of 1989, and they left Asheville and moved back to Pageland, South Carolina where he worked in the family textile business at Chesterfield Yarn Mills, Inc. Preston ran the sales department with his father, Robert Neisler, Sr. They travelled all over the northeast selling yarn. Preston never met a stranger and could always find something in common with anyone he met. He was Vice President of the Mill for many years and remained in sales until 2018 when he moved from Pageland, S.C. to Wilmington, NC where he worked for Manheim Auto Auction in Wilmington, He enjoyed his time there. Many of his co-workers were ex-military and Preston always had the highest respect for those who served our Country. The coast of North Carolina was not new to Preston. He spent many of his summers at Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina fishing, swimming and water skiing. He loved the water, sunsets and the pace of life in Wilmington. He enjoyed hosting friends and customers on annual deer hunts at Oakland Plantation in Council, North Carolina.

Dean Slycord II and Larry Dean “Tripp” Slycord III.

Butch was a lifelong member of East Gold Street Wesleyan Church. She worked in the clerical field for several industries during her career. Butch enjoyed reading and spending time at the beach and in the mountains. She was an avid photo taker and was known to snap pictures of her friends and loved ones frequently.

Butch loved spending time with those she loved. She was a loving mother, wonderful grandmother and great grandmother, and devoted sister. She will be missed dearly by all those who knew her.

She is survived by her son: Travis Slycord, Kings Mountain, NC; grandchildren: Payton, Josh, and Katie Slycord; great-grand-

The family will hold a private memorial service.

Donations in Laura’s memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at Attn: Gift Processing at National Kidney Foundation HQ, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY

Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals. com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services , Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

children: Calvin and Isaac Slycord; siblings: Ronnie Wheeler (Joyce), Kevin Wheeler (Peggy), Buck Wheeler, and Betty Ingle all of Kings Mountain, NC and numerous nieces and nephews .

Funeral service was held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church with Pastor Scott Whitney officiating.

Visitation was on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service in the church.

Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services , Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

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Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services , Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

William Lee “Bill” Ramseur Jr., M.D.

William Lee “Bill” Ramseur Jr., M.D., passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, after a long illness.

Born in 1944 to Dr. William Lee Ramseur, Sr., and Christine Rhyne Ramseur, Bill was raised in Kings Mountain, NC.

He graduated from NC State in 1967 and was a proud member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Bill studied medicine at Bowman Gray (Wake Forest School of Medicine), graduating in 1971. He

completed an internship at Baltimore City Hospital and was called into the Navy and assigned to the Naval Academy Hospital in Annapolis. His medical residency was completed at Case Western Reserve (OH), before he returned to Bowman Gray for an oncology fellowship. In 1978, Bill began his internal medicine and oncology practice in Greenwood, SC. Among other professional accomplishments, Bill was elected as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) in 1992.

Outside of medicine, Bill was a gifted artist who completed over 100 paintings in his retirement. He also enjoyed tennis, traveling, genealogy and gardening. In addition, he was a Rotary Club member and a lifelong Presbyterian, serving as both Deacon and Elder.

Bill leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Candace Carroll Welsted; two children: Jonathan Ramseur

KINGS MOUNTAIN ,

NC – Betty Lou Wells Johnson, 95, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 12, 2024 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.

Born September 12, 1929 in Cleveland County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Michael Wells and Sue Ellen Toney Wells and was also preceded in death by her husband Pete Johnson and siblings William E. Wells, Earnest B. Wells, Nellie Wells Godfrey, Mary Wells Wood, Bobby N. Wells, and Shirley Wells Holshouser.

Betty graduated from Bethany High School in Clover, SC before going on to

work many years in the textile industry, most recently in quality control at Anvil Knitwear. In her later years, Betty worked at the Kings Mountain Herald.

She was the organist for more than 40 years at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church in Kings Mountain. Betty was talented in the kitchen; everything she made was good, but her delicious chicken and dumplings were her specialty. She loved animals of all kinds, feeding everything from the regular domesticated variety to beavers and crows.

Betty was a loving mother, devoted wife, and a wonderful grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her daughter: Diana Wells Jackson and husband, Ronnie, of Summerville, SC; siblings: Boyce Wells and wife, Helen, and Toney Wells and wife, Martha Lou, all of Kings Mountain, NC; grandchildren: Clayton Jackson and wife, Jessica, of MD; Matthew Jackson and wife, Lauren, of SC; Christopher Jackson and wife, Ellyse, of MD; and Ryan Jackson

(Rose) of Fairfax, VA, and Jennifer Ramseur Kachel (Chris) of Charlotte, NC; five grandchildren: Aleksander and Evan Ramseur; and Emmeline, Bennett and Eleanor Kachel. He is also survived by his much-loved sister Coral Helms (Louis) and many in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents.

A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Saturday, October 19 at 11:00 am in the chapel of the Matthews Glen retirement community, Matthews, NC. Burial will be Sunday, October 20 at 11:00 am at the Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC.

A complete obituary can be found at www.throbertson. com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or the Foundation Fighting Blindness in Bill’s honor.

and wife, Lauren, of MD; great-grandchildren: Chrystelle Jackson, Adaline Jackson, Kenzie Jackson, Max Jackson, Henry Jackson, and Tyler Jackson. Betty is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Reverend Steven Blanton officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 prior to the service from 1:00 to 1:50 P.M. in the parlor of Harris Funeral Home. Interment will be at Bethany ARP Church Cemetery, Clover, SC. Donations in Betty’s memory may be made to any animal shelter or other charity of the donor’s choice. Interment will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services , Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

KM Baptist Fall Festival October 31

By Loretta Cozart

Kings Mountain Baptist announced its Fall Festival for Thursday, October 31, from 5 – 7 p.m., at 101 West Mountain Street in Kings Mountain. Bring the whole family dressed in costume to enjoy this annual fall event! Lions & tigers & bears, oh my! Oh, and Minnie Mouse, too!

Pictured, L-R: Charlotte Galloway and Andrea Whitesides holding granddaughter Molly Tucker taken at last year’s event. Photo by Anne Gamble

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KM Rotary Spaghetti Supper Friday, Oct. 25 Gov. Cooper signs $273M Helene relief fund legislation

event are also available:

By Loretta Cozart

A $50 donation earns 4 tickets

A $70 donation earns 6 tickets

A $90 donation earns 8 tickets A $135 donation earns 12 tickets

Event sponsors which include a banner at the

will reward you with spaghetti supper tickets, recognition in the Kings Mountain Herald, and most importantly, the satisfaction of assisting deserving students. The event will take place in the KM High School cafeteria between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., just before the Kings Mountain and Ashbrook football game. Participants can dine in or carry out. We appreciate any contribution. Tickets cost $15, but you can buy in bulk and save money:

$1,000.00 Title Sponsor / Banner at event / Social Media Recognition / 100 tickets

$500.00 Corporate

Sponsor / Banner at event / Social Media Recognition / 45 tickets

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Media Recognition / 20 tickets

To be included on the banner, all payments must be received by October 18th. Call 704-241-2218.

Please make your check out to Kings Mountain Rotary Foundation.

Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 149: Disaster Recovery Act of 2024 into law on Thursday, Oct. 10, allocating $273 million in initial storm-related relief. The state may approve additional funds later after state and local officials can determine the full scope of damages.

“Recovery for Western North Carolina will require unprecedented help from state and federal sources, and this legislation is a strong first step. Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage but also showed the resiliency of North Carolina’s people and its communities, and we must continue the bipartisan work to help them build back strong,” said Cooper in a statement about the signing.

Under the new law, the General Assembly finds that Hurricane Helene was a powerful Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 miles per hour that made landfall on September 26, 2024, along Florida’s Gulf Coast and severely impacted the entire Southeastern United States. Hurricane Helene caused widespread heavy rainfall in excess of 30 inches in some areas, record flooding, and significant loss of human life and property in North Carolina. In addition, the Gen-

eral Assembly finds that, on or about September 16, 2024, Potential Tropical Cyclone #8 (PTC8) was an intense weather event that severely impacted Brunswick and New Hanover Counties and caused excessive rainfall in those counties.

The General Assembly also finds that, as a result of Hurricane Helene, the following has occurred: Western North Carolina endured record-breaking rainfall that created several 1,000year flood events in several counties, devastating the people, infrastructure, businesses, and schools of entire communities. (1) On September 28, 2024, 25 counties in North Carolina were declared a major disaster by the President of the United States under the Stafford Act (P.L. 93288), approving individual and public assistance for affected counties. (3) North Carolinians have lost their lives, loved ones, homes, communities, houses of worship, businesses, jobs, and way of life. (4) Countless homes, buildings, and properties have been destroyed. (5) Entire communities have lost power, water, sewer, communication, and other essential services due to the devastation. (6) Over 400 roads and bridges were damaged and closed to traffic, including Inter-

state 40. (7) Landslides and flooding have cut off entire communities from outside help and communication. (8) Tornadoes were generated across the State as Hurricane Helene passed, causing significant damage in areas outside of the storm’s immediate path.

In response to the storm damage, the General Assembly created the Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Fund. – The Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Fund (Helene Fund) was established. The purpose of the Helene Fund is to provide necessary and appropriate relief and assistance from the effects of Hurricane Helene, consistent with the provisions of this act and subsequent legislation addressing the impacts of Hurricane Helene. The Helene Fund shall be maintained as a special fund and administered by the Office of State Budget and Management to carry out the provisions of this and subsequent acts necessitated as a result of Hurricane Helene.

The full description of the Disaster Recovery Act of 2024 is online: https://www.ncleg. gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/ House/PDF/H149v4.pdf.

Pieces of Kings Mountain History

Bess-Alice Phifer celebrates her 107th birthday

This article was originally published in the Kings Mountain Herald in 2017. It has been updated to reflect the passage of seven years.

On Sunday, October 13, Bess-Alice Hambright Phifer turned 107. During the last century and seven years, she has seen humanity’s best and worst. And, through it all, she has walked confidently in her faith.

Three Hambright sisters lived to celebrate their 100th birthdays: Louise Hambright Roberts, Aileen Hambright Cantrell, and Bess-Alice Hambright Phifer. The trio was featured in ELYSIAN magazine in December 2016. “It is extremely rare to be a centenarian, let alone find three from one family,” said Gary Small, director of the UCLA Longevity Center in Los Angeles.”

The sisters credited good genes, a balanced diet, and plenty of exercise as the secret to a long life.

Bess has outlived her two sisters and has an amazing life story.

Early Life Growing up on the family farm near the Kings Mountain National Military Park, Bess Hambright had a strong sense of self. Her parents were Tom and Mable Weir Hambright. She had seven siblings: Louise, Aileen, Lucy, Sue, Anderson, Lawrence, and Tom. Their lives revolved around family, school, and church, and their roots run deep in the community.

Bess knew her grandparents and often visited them in Grover and Kings Mountain. Her Uncle Gill Hambright lived in the home currently occupied by the Patrick family on Battleground Avenue.

On her mother’s side of the family, she is related to the Weir and McGill families; Grandfather Ted Weir was the postmaster. “At that time, the post office had moved out of Mauney Brothers Store and was located on Battleground Avenue,” Phifer explained. Her dad’s family descends from the Dickson and Hambright families. The Hambright line goes back to Colonel Frederick Hambright, commander of the Lincoln County Militia during the battle of Kings Mountain.

Bess’ oldest living relative during her childhood was Grandmother Sallie Dickson Hambright (1849 – 1934) who often visited the family at the farm. “She and her

youngest daughter would come from Grover to spend the weekend. They would always bring a big bag of good cookies,” Bess recalled.

Her family belonged to Antioch Baptist Church, and she attended school in a one-room schoolhouse her mother founded. The family provided lodging for the teacher in their home.

Bess’ earliest memories are of picking peanuts; chores were a common part of farm life. While in middle school, Bess and her sister, Aileen, took on more responsibilities. “My sister and I milked cows before we went to school. At that time, my mother and daddy were selling milk in those tin cans, and the dairy would come by and pick them up. Between us, we milked five cows. We’d take care of the milk to keep it cooled before school. And then we’d do it again when we came back home.”

Before the depression, they had a tenant farmer who helped with farm work. But the depression brought change. The tenant farmer moved on, so family members took on the work. Bess did everything from milking cows to picking cotton and hoeing corn.

When Bess was just 12, she attended the onehundred-fifth anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain. The year was 1930. President Herbert Hoover was the keynote speaker. Her mother had responsibilities during the celebration, so Bess and her siblings were free to wander.

She remembers the throngs of people. “The President’s speech was good; I remember seeing the speakers stand. Most of all,” she says, “I remember having the whole day free with all those people I didn’t know”

While in her junior

and senior years at Blacksburg Centralized High School, Bess played basketball and participated in class plays. In her senior year, she was a founding member of the very first Beta Club in the United States in 1934 - 1935. After high school, she attended Asheville College and earned a teaching degree. She taught 6th graders at Waco Graded School and coached their high school women’s basketball team.

In the early part of World War II, Bess also worked at the Shell Plant in Charlotte, “making 40 mm shells. I inspected the little percussion cup to make sure it had powder in it. I did it at night on the third shift.”

According to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library, “The U. S. Rubber Company was locally called the ’Shell Plant.’

During World War II, the plant became one of the biggest employers in the county, particularly in the employment of women. These women were Mecklenburg’s equivalent of ‘Rosie the Riveter.’ This was an extremely dangerous workplace to work, and the employees took their jobs seriously.”

The plant went into operation on December 17, 1942 - just ten days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

The War Years

With the war raging in Europe and the Pacific, Bess was about to face the biggest challenge of her life: serving in the American National Red Cross from 1943 until 1946. A co-worker at Waco suggested they apply for the American National Red Cross together.

Both the Principal and Superintendent supported their decision, but only Bess was accepted for service. The requirements were that you had to be 25 years old and have a college degree. She cred-

its her acceptance to her coaching experience. She joined in Atlanta, Georgia and went to Washington, D.C. for training.

“When I got to Washington, Hazel Frye was there. I was in training with Hazel for six weeks. We thought we’d go overseas together. I certainly didn’t have any idea I’d be going to the Pacific. I knew Hazel a little bit because mother and daddy were friends to her parents.” Hazel was assigned to Europe and Bess was assigned to the Pacific.

Bess began her service on the island of Hawaii at a Red Cross Rest Camp that had been established during World War I. “We had everything: a golf course and tennis courts. We had about 200 bicycles. All the men seemed to like to ride bikes. We had archery. And we’d take the men by van around the volcano and the bird park.”

Every five days, five hundred men would arrive at the rest camp for five-days of rest and relaxation. “We worked from 7 am to 10 pm,” said Bess. Every five days, a new group of men would arrive.

“The men appreciated having a few days of rest. I didn’t realize it meant so much to them. They had such a poor life. Even when I was there, I knew it was rough. They would tell you a few things. But I didn’t realize it was quite as bad as it was.”

By this time, Bess had received four promotions. She had “taken over as the head of the camp, seeing that it was all taken care of. I was over the Red Cross work, not the food,” she said. “It was a pretty big deal.”

While working in Hawaii, Bess met her husband-to-be, Marriott Phifer, a Kings Mountain native. Due to her duties, she didn’t see him much when he was at the camp. When asked if they dated in the Pacific, Bess replied, “When they told me they needed me to go to Guam, I got a week off. I spent a right smart time with Marriott that week.”

While in Guam, Bess was assigned to a field hospital processing the troops freed from prison camps. “Most had spent four or five years as prisoners. And to see those fellows…” her voice trailed off. “I stayed up all night trying to process who they were, to gather a little information about them.

“They looked like death standing, practically every one of them. I had seen many wounded

because I stayed at the field hospital at Guam. There were 200 – 300 doctors there. I ate in the same places the men ate. All the wounded fellows were there in that hospital. They couldn’t go home because they were waiting for transportation.

“All those fellows and no complaints from them,” she pauses. “That was the thing I noticed the most; they didn’t complain. Some were missing legs and arms. None in the beds could get up.

“I helped set up a place where the guys could have a magazine to read or listen to a radio. These guys hadn’t had radios or anything for years. Some of them didn’t even know who they were.”

One day, Bess found a 40-millimeter shell casing on the ground and immediately knew it was from the Charlotte Shell Plant. The men at the field hospital converted it to a candle holder for her in their shop and she has kept it as a memento all these years.

When discharged, Lieutenant Bess-Alice Hambright spent the next 28 days traveling home to her family on Hambright Road. Her title was referred to as an “assimilated rank.” Beginning in WWI, it was deemed appropriate that Red Cross workers be given both rank and uniforms.

According to the Official U. S. Bulletin, Volume 1, issued on June 29, 1917, “The purpose of conferring military rank is to indicate to members of the land and naval forces that the Red Cross workers enjoy the confidence of the President as Commander in Chief of the Army and of the American National Red Cross and that the authorities bespeak for them the cooperation, courtesy, and respect due to persons designated for such important duties to humanity.”

After the war

Bess was discharged on May 13, 1946. Six weeks later, on June 26, 1946, Bess-Alice Hambright married Marriott Phifer in a double wedding at Antioch Baptist Church with her sister, Lucy Hambright Kinard, and her husband, James Herman Kinard.

Marriott’s family belonged to Boyce Memorial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, so they joined that congregation. She has now been a member for 78 years.

Together, Bess and Marriott have four children: Dr. Reta Phifer, Doyt Phifer, Connie

Savell, M.D. Phifer Jr., and one granddaughter, Lesley Phifer.

Bess eventually returned to teaching. During her career, he taught at Waco, West, and Central and retired after 27 years of educating the community’s children.

At the time of the 2017 interview, Bess Phifer was a member of the Kings Mountain Study Club and an avid reader, reading four-five books a week. She recently presented to the club the book Lucky 666, The Impossible Mission, by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin. It was the first book she ever read that told the story of the men she helped during her service with the Red Cross.

Bess served as a Sunday School teacher for 4th and 5th graders at Boyce Memorial ARP Church, was active in Circle, knitted shawls for Hospice, and worked in the gift shop at Bonclarken (a conference center located in Flat Rock, North Carolina, operated by the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church). She also works in her yard every day, weather permitting, noting the importance of exercise.

What most impressed me about Bess Phifer is her faith. She never feared serving in the Red Cross, saying, “I wasn’t scared a bit. I felt like I was where I needed to be. I never felt like I shouldn’t have done this.”

Throughout her life, Bess Phifer has walked confidently in her faith. She wants her children to “stay close to the Lord.” When asked what got her through the difficult times, Bess replied without hesitation, “I lean on the Lord all the time, every day. If you didn’t have him to lean on, you’d be in bad shape, wouldn’t you?”

The Hambright sisters credited their long lives to good genes, a balanced diet, and plenty of exercise. These factors undoubtedly played a large role in their longevity. But as I spoke with Bess, I realized there was another critical factor in that equation. In Bess’s case, I’m confident faith played the most crucial role of all.

Happy Birthday, Bess-Alice!

LORETTA COZART

BESS-ALICE PHIFER

Photos by Mary (Pucky) Nantz

Photo by Susan Mosk

What do you do when you are in misfortune?

A LOOK AT JOHN CHAPTER 9

There are two families in a neighborhood in North Carolina. One of the families had a tree fall on the shed at the back of the house. The tree is so large that it crushed the shed and everything in it. Neither the shed nor the thing therein is salvageable. Another family has a child that is delayed in speech. The other children in the family have a normal speaking capacity.

In regular life, people would quickly ascribe it to sin, but with Jesus’ presence and correction, it’s God preparing to use these times and circumstances for bring glory to His

name. So don’t give up because of misfortunate or “bad luck”. You are a chosen vessel. A miracle is about to happen and you are to be used for God’s glory.

Jesus is walking by and finds a blind man at the temple in Jerusalem. The man is asking for alms at the temple as many of the handicapped would do to generate resources for their living. They knowing that the Jews coming tot the temple for worship would seek to fulfil the almsgiving commanded in Deuteronomy 15:8,11, presented their containers for coins and other items that they would use to live and survive. The man in this narrative was specifically identified as a person who was born blind.

His parents were living and were very aware that he was at temple seeking always from the worshippers. The blind man or his parents might have shared his story with people around the temple.

Looking at the blind man, the disciples asked if the blindness was caused by the man’s sin or his parents’ sin. Jesus responded to them that the blindness was not due to anyone’s sin. It is a blindness that has a larger purpose in God’s plan. God is going to use this man’s blindness to demonstrate His power, grace, and compassion. Following the correction of the perspective for which the man was blind, Jesus spat on the ground and made a clay mud with the dirt. He puts it on the man’s eye and tells him to go the pool of Siloam and was

it off. The man is obedient. He goes and washes the mud off and he sees. He celebrates his new sight since his birth. This is a wonderful news for the man, his parents, and his community. It is a great glory to God and a challenge to the religious people of the day.

Looking at the narrative, we could draw few spiritual lessons here to guide our lives: 1. While affliction may be due to sin of an individual or group (1 Corinthians 11:30; Psalm 38:3; James 5:16). It may could be with the man healed at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:14).). Jesus is saying now that it may not always be the case. One example of this is the story of Job’s afflictions. He was not suffering because of sin (Job 1:11-12). There are times that our suffering of misfortune is the base for

God working to demonstrate

His power and glory. Remain close to God in your crisis. He will heal you, and He will properly define for you your situation and shame your enemy.

2. The second lesson is that we should always be obedient to God’s directions and actions. Has this man not obeyed Christ and go the pools and wash the mud, he wouldn’t have been healed. Don’t expect change in disobedience.

3. The third lesson: your situation is not intended for nurturing your pity and indifference. It’s for God’s glory that you are experiencing this misfortune. You are selected as the instrument for the demonstration of God’s glory.

4. The fourth lesson: Just as Job’s friend and the disci-

ples of Jesus were declaring sin as the cause of the affliction, so will your enemies, friends, family, and community will tell you that sin has brought affliction upon. Man’s perspective is always different from God’s. Therefore, it is wise to always wait for God, be faithful to God as Job and the blind man. Therefore, misfortunate or what others may refer to as “bad luck” may come upon you but Jesus Christ is the right interpreter and remover of all misfortune. Once we turn to Him, he will remove our misfortune or “bad luck”. He is passing by. He is not far from you, He is ready to heal you. He will never hurt you. Obey His command your misfortunate circumstance will be washed away.

Kings Mountain Area Church Directory

St. Paul United

Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256

Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007

Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716

The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street

True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764

First Wesleyan Church

505 N. Piedmont Ave. • Kings Mountain, NC

Church

701 Long Creek Road

704-629-4406

Love Valley Baptist Church

2032 Bethlehem Road

704-730-0075

Macedonia Baptist Church

1101 S. Battleground Ave.

704-739-6811

Midview Baptist Church

703 Margrace Road

704-739-6711

Mount Zion

Missionary Baptist Church

220 N. Watterson Street

704-739-8354

Mountain View

Agape Church

506 Sparrow Springs Road

704-739-0160

Baptist Church Compact School Road

704-739-4516

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

220 N. Watterson Street

704-739-8354

New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road

704-730-9507

New Bynum Chapel

AME

Zion Church N. Cansler Street

704-739-2606

New Camp Creek

Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road

704-487-7128

New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road

704-739-9371

Baptist Church 105 Waco Road

704-724-0414

Oak Grove Baptist Church

1022 Oak Grove Road

704-739-4833

Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831

Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852

Patterson Grove

Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826

Penley’s Chapel Church 1805 N Piedmont Ave

704-524-4139

Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398

Ministries 7011 Cleveland Avenue

Progressive Church of Our Lord 1001 Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070

Resurrection Lutheran Church

600 Crescent Circle

704-739-5580

Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.

Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466

Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216

Shady Grove Baptist Church

339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920

Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328

Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961

Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive

Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171

Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372

Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700

Arise Church 830 E. King St.

Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487

Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street

Pastor Clifton Morgan

Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247

Central Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471

Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697

Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015

Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152

Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697

Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571

Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

1 loaf French bread (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes

5 large eggs

1-1/2 cups unsweetened milk

2 TBSP. brown sugar

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 tsp. sea salt maple syrup, for serving

TOPPING:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted

2 TBSP. brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 cup frozen blueberries confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

Grease 9-by-13-inch baking

If making casserole ahead, cover baking dish and refrigerate overnight. If baking immediately, let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to allow bread to soak up egg mixture. Preheat oven to 350 F.

To make topping: Drizzle casserole with melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans. Top with strawberries and blueberries.

Cover and bake 35 minutes then uncover and bake 10-20 minutes, or until topping is browned and egg mixture has mostly set.

dish. Place bread cubes in baking dish. In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Pour mixture evenly over bread cubes.

“Artists’ Books” and “Contemporary Printmaking” Exhibit at SASi

Southern Arts Society Gift Shop & Gallery, Kings Mountain, NC, announced that its reception for both exhibits has been moved to Saturday, October 19, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Many of the artists will be in attendance to meet visitors and discuss their work. This is a free event, and the dress is casual.

“Artists’ Books: A Handmade Journey II” features a Book Artists Group known as the “Bookies” showing work in the Reavis Gallery. This exhibition is comprised of eleven regional artists - Mary Bartrop, Karen Bean, Anne Cowie, Dana Endsley, Laura Gardner, Janet Kaufman, Pam Perkins, Jean Silver, Lore Spivey, Donna Vaillancourt, Peggy Williams, who work in paper, mylar, clay, leather, wood and other media to create unique books in a variety of forms. Books and book kits are available to purchase from this exhibit.

Also, at Southern Arts Society (SASi) is “Contemporary Printmaking” in the Founders Gallery at SASi. The Exhibition of Contemporary Printmaking features work by student artists and their printmaking instructor, Zalevskaya, at Gaston College in Dallas, NC. The prints vary in technique, concept, and skill level, showcasing techniques such as linocut, silkscreen, woodblock, lithography on

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polyplates, and monotypes. Participating Artists: Katie Bauer, Cesilia Baza, Bran-

don Bido, Jenna Cordero, MaryGrace Douthit, Andrew Odem, Maddie Sims, Finley Stiles, Jacob Wiggins, and Liliya Zalevskaya.

Work in the exhibit is available to purchase. Both exhibits, “Artists’ Books” and “Contemporary Printmaking,” are on view now through Nov 1.

Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Avenue in the historic Southern Railway Depot, at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing exhibits, programs, and classes in various media for artists of all levels.

NEW Fall Hours: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 10 am to 3 pm, and by Appointment. Admission is Free. For more information, please visit www. SouthernArtsSociety.org, or their Facebook page. Contact 704.739.5585 or email SouthernArtsSociety@gmail.com.

KMHS CLASS OF 1971 CLASS REUNION LUNCHEON – KMHS Class of 1971 held a Class Reunion at Italian Garden and Pizzeria in Kings Mountain on October 5, 2024. The classmates enjoyed time to talk and visit with each other before their luch at noon. Seated, L-R: Brenda Byers Floyd, Debra Rhea Walker, Wanda Smith Brackett, Jo Turner Tesseneer, Pam Wright Ford, Lynn Lovelace Brown, Gail Robinson, Geraldine Roberts Logan, Gloria Hardin Heath and Sheila Greene Cowherd. Second row, standing, L-R: Blake Goforth, Paul Goforth, Daniel Greene, Jonas Randy Bell, Richard Davidson, Phyllis Hamrick, John Heath, Mickey Moss, Linda Ledford Moss and Susan Fite Lovelace. Back row, standing, L-R: Ronald Anderson, Wilson Ledford, Scott Franklin, Carl Rhodes, Geeper Howard, David Putnam and Nathan Sanders.

Friends gather for a special 107th birthday for Bess Phifer on Sunday.

Bess Phifer and daughter Connie Savelle admire the cake and arrangement at Bess’ birthday celebration. Photos provided by Connie Savelle

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two fatalities from storm-related incidents involving fallen trees. As of Thursday, October 10, Duke Energy confirmed that only 13 customers remained without electricity, significantly improving from earlier outages. Schools reopened on Monday, October 7, signaling a return to normalcy for local children.

The Broad River, which caused severe upstream flooding, passes near Boiling Springs, a town of about 4,800 near the South Carolina border. Power and water services have been largely restored. Town Manager Zachary Parker stated that street flooding remained minimal while many basements were flooded. The wastewater treatment plant briefly flooded, but the waters receded a few days later.

“We didn’t have bad flooding, but we did have a good number of trees down,” Parker told Carolina Public Press. “Most of our damage came from vegetation, with trees taking down power and communication lines.” Parker praised the town’s swift response. “We reassigned a significant portion of the workforce to debris removal and clean-up, as well as to assess stormwater and road infrastructure damage. We’re now working with our insurance company and FEMA on the next steps.”

According to Duke Energy, debris removal continues to be the county’s primary recovery project. As of October 10, just four customers were still without electricity.

Gaston County, located on the southeastern edge of the disaster zone, reported one death due to falling tree debris. Despite this tragedy, the county fared well in terms of overall damage. Schools

reopened by Tuesday, October 1, with operations resuming swiftly. County officials have warned residents about potential delays in landfill operations and advised them to document storm-related expenditures for FEMA assistance applications carefully.

Lincoln County faced significant challenges, including uprooted trees, downed power lines, and flooding in rivers, creeks, and streams. Power has mostly been restored, and most debris has been cleared. However, minor clean-up efforts are still ongoing.

Catawba County: The Lookout Shoals area along the Catawba River experienced the worst flooding in Catawba County. Around 100 homes were directly impacted by river flooding, with 50 others sustaining significant storm damage. One storm-related fatality occurred when a 4-year-old girl died in a car crash on a closed, flooded road. Duke Energy reported

that only one customer remained without power in the county.

In Burke County, a man died after his truck struck a fallen tree the day after the storm. Debris removal is still a significant part of recovery efforts. The county will begin free debris pickup on Monday, October 14, with services continuing over the coming weeks. FEMA representatives have been visiting affected neighborhoods, assisting residents with recovery applications, and connecting them with relief organizations.

In McDowell County, major flooding along the Catawba River caused significant damage, including one death due to a collapsed house. The county hired contractors to clear storm debris from public roads in Old Fort, Marion, and state secondary roads. FEMA opened a disaster recovery center in Marion on Friday, assisting storm

survivors. Residents can also access comfort stations for showers, laundry, and other services at Old Fort and Marion churches.

Rutherford County, west of Cleveland County, saw some of the worst damage from the storm. Floodwater from the Broad River devastated the communities of Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. Emergency efforts remain ongoing as the county deals with widespread destruction.

The Lake Lure Resource Center has been set up to offer various services, including shower trailers, restrooms, hand-washing stations, and charging outlets. A public Starlink WiFi network is also available. However, cell service remains unreliable, and boil water advisories are in effect for residents of the town’s water system.

The county has reported three storm-related deaths and is currently investigat-

ing 30 missing persons cases. Welfare checks continue, with 1,722 customers still without power as of October 10. Schools reopened on Wednesday, October 9, but with a two-hour delay.

“Some roads in the upper part of the county are still unfit for school buses,” said Rutherford County Schools spokesperson Richard Garland. He added that some students were unable to attend their first day back. “Despite the challenges, it was great to see smiling faces and get kids back into a normal routine. For families still without power, the school provided a place where kids could access power, running water, and hot meals.”

As the clean-up continues across the region, officials urge residents to remain patient and informed about ongoing safety improvements and service restoration efforts at their locations.

KMHS volleyball sweeps South Point and Cramer, looking to make another state championship run

Kings Mountain High’s women’s volleyball team swept South Point and Stuart Cramer last week to remain undefeated in the Big South 3A Conference and nail down the BSC championship.

The varsity defeated South Point 25-16, 25-22 and 25-21 after the JVs won 25-13, 28-26.

Ruby Osborne, Camden

Pasour and Ava Tipton had big games for the varsity. Osborne registered eight kills and two blocks; Pasour 31 assists, eight digs, five kills and two blocks; and Tipton eight serve receptions, six service points and 15 digs.

For the JVs, Caroline Lane had seven kills and a block; Campbell Bennett six kills and two serve re-

ceptions; Avery Cruise five kills, five serve receptions and nine digs; and Jillian Patton eight serve receptions, four digs and 12 service points. Against Cramer, the JVs won 25-11, 25-7 and the varsity 25-10, 25-8 and 25-7.

For the JVs, Benton had eight kills and four digs, Lane seven kills and

a block, Avaclaire Moss 19 assists, one dig, one kill and 11 service pints and Jillian Patton five serve receptions, seven digs and 17 service points.

For the varsity, Pasour provided 29 assists, three kills, seven digs, a block and nine service points; Alexa Jones 10 kills, four serve receptions, five digs and 10 service points; Os-

borne eight kills and three blocks; and Tipton six serve receptions, 16 digs and 13 service points.

The Lady Mountaineers were scheduled to host Crest in the last regular season game last night. A victory would give them a perfect conference season. They carried a 13-0 conference and 23-1 overall record into the contest.

The first round of the state 3A playoffs will begin on October 19 and as the BSC champions KM should be at home. The playoffs continue October 22, October 24 and October 26. The Western Regional championship will be played

KM falls to Raiders, at Cramer Friday

Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers probably saw their Big South 3A Conference championship hopes go down the drain Friday when they fell to the unbeaten South Point Red Raiders 28-21 at Gamble Stadium.

The Raiders will end their season with conference battles against Ashbrook this week, followed by Forestview and North Gaston. If the Raiders run the table to earn the top seed from the BSC and KM rebounds to win upcoming games against Cramer and Ashbrook the Kings Mountain at Crest game November 1 should determine second and third place.

The Mountaineers never led last week but were in striking distance until their last drive ended with three incomplete passes from the Raiders’ 28-yard line.

The game began with South Point driving the opening kickoff 73 yards for a 7-0 lead on quarterback Patrick Blee’s four-yard run and Wilson London’s PAT.

South Point’s offensive scheme was obviously to keep the ball for long drives and take time off the clock. That initial drive ate up all but 2:41 of the first period.

The Mountaineers answered quickly, though, as Jayden Gash returned

the ensuing kickoff to the Raiders’ 49 to set up a six-play drive capped by a Josiah Hill three-yard run and Matt Rhom’s PAT. TJ Armstrong’s 28-yard pass to William Vaughn got things going. Hill covered the final 21 yards on five carries.

Neither team could get anything going on their next possession. The Raider defense had the Mountaineers backed up to their own eight yard line on a fourth and 11 and Vance Johnson’s punt with 7:11 on the clock was returned to the KM 31. From there it took just five plays for South Point to score with Chaynce Ford going in from eight yards out and Wilson London adding the PAT for a 14-7 lead that stood until halftime. Ford was the go-to man all night and finished with 29 carries for 193 yards. As a team the Raiders piled up 337 yards rushing and 73 passing.

The second half started with KM’s Kayden Williams returning the kickoff to the Raiders’ 46. A twoyard run by Hill and a 44yard touchdown reception by Jayden Gash followed by Rhom’s PAT squared things up at 14-all.

A South Point penalty following the ensuing kickoff backed the Raiders to their 10-yard line but they

covered the 90 yards in nine plays to go up 21-14. It took just three carries by Ford to get to the KM 26 and five plays later Peyton McCarn caught a 14-yard touchdown pass.

Kings Mountain battled back to tie the game on a 75-yard drive that took 10 plays. Gash had receptions of 40 and 12 yards, the latter putting the Mountaineers on the Raider 21. Hill took care of the rest in three carries with the final one coming from five yards out

The Raiders drove the ensuing kickoff 83 yards in seven plays to score their final touchdown on an 11-yard run by Ford with 11:20 left in the game.

The Raider defense held the Mountaineers to three and out and they had to punt from their own 25 with 10:31 left on the clock. South Point didn’t score again but did run the clock down to 5:32 before losing the ball on downs at the

Kings Mountain had a potential tying or winning TD drive going and made it to the South Point 21 before losing the ball on downs.

The Mountaineers’ defense forced the Raiders to punt and got the ball back at South Point’s 49-yard line with 1:23 left. Two receptions by Gash got them to the South Point 28 with 22.2 seconds left but three straight passes were incomplete, the latter in the end zone.

six catches for 118 yards and Vaughn caught four for 69 yards. Hill led the KM rushing with 71 yards.

The Mountaineers will try to bounce back Friday when they travel to Stuart Cramer for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Their final home game will be October 25 against the Ashbrook Green Wave. They go to Crest on November 1 and will have a makeup game at North Gaston November 8 to end the regular season.

Women’s tennis ends perfect regular season

Kings Mountain High’s girls tennis team recently ended another undefeated season and claimed their sixth Big South Conference championship in nine years. Team members are Lillie Bolin, Elizabeth Bolt, Shiloh Bridges, Katherine Frye, Kayla McSwain, Amelia Pruitt, Seanna Simon, Cindy Tipton, Markie Wampler and Brooklyn Whitlock.

The Lady Mountaineers started their championship run on September 12 with a 9-0 victory over Ashbrook. In singles competition, Katherine Frye, Seanna Simon, Kayla McSwain, Elizabeth Bolt, Cindy Tipton and Lillie Bolin all won by 6-0, 6-0 scores.

In doubles, Frye and Sigmon and McSwain and Bolt won by 8-0 scores and Tipton and Bolin won 8-3.

The Lady Mountaineers shutout Hunter Huss on September 18. In singles, Frye won 6-0, 6-1; Simon 6-0, 6-0, McSwain 6-0, 6-0, Bolt 6-0, 6-0, Bolin 6-1, 6-3 and Shiloh Bridges 6-1, 6-3. In doubles, Frye and Williams won 8-0, McSwain and Bolt 8-0 and Bolin and Amelia Pruitt 8-2.

The ladies defeated North Gaston 7-2. In singles Frye, Simon, McSwain, Bolt and Tipton won 6-0, 6 -0 and Bolin lost 6-4, 6-1. Frye and Simon won their doubles match 8-2 and Mc-

Swain and Bolt won their match 8-0. Tipton and Bolin lost 8-4. The ladies defeated Forestview 8-1, sweeping all singles matches and two of three doubles.

In singles, Frye won 6-2, 7-6 (7-3), Simon 6-2, 6-4, McSwain 6-2, 6-10-8, Bolt 6-0, 6-0, Tipton 6-0, 6-1 and Bolin 6-4, 3-6, 12-10. In doubles, Frye and Simon won 8-2, McSwain and Bolt 8-0. Tipton and Bolin lost 8-5. The ladies defeated Crest 6-3 with Frye winning 6-1, 6-1, Simon 6-0, 6-0, McSwain 6-3, 6-2, Tipton 1-6, 7-5, 10-8 and Bolin 6-0, 6-1.

Bolt lost 6-3, 6-4. In doubles, Frye and Simon won 8-0 and McSwain and Bolt 8-0. Tipton and Bolin lost 8-2.

The ladies dominated the Big South Conference tournament on October 9-10. Five players qualified for the Western Regional which will be held October 18. In the conference tournament, Tipton was seeded third and defeated players from South Point and Crest but lost to the #1 seed from Crest. In doubles, Frye and Seanna Simon finished first. They defeated players from Hunter Huss 8-0 and Crest 6-0, 6-1.

McSwain and Bolt were seeded fourth and won matches against the 10th seed from Huss 10-1 and Stuart Cramer 6-0, 6-1. In doubles, Frye and Simon defeated North Gaston’s #3 seed 6-2, 6-1 and the #2 seed from Forestview 7-5, 6-4.

“This was the championship match and it sure was a good match,” noted Coach Rick Henderson. “The duo of Frye and Simon claimed their first conference championship doubles crown.” McSwain and Bolt lost to the #2 seed from Forestview 6-2, 6-4.

“We would have had both

our doubles teams playing one another for the conference championship, but unfortunately the Forestview team was a little stronger,” Henderson said.

McSwain and Bolt dropped down to the consolation match against the #3 seed from North Gaston, but showed their strength and overpowered the North girls 6-4, 6-7 (8-10, 6-2) and earned third place .

“It’s not every year that one tennis team has five players going to the Regionals, but I’m excited for out student athletes and I’m looking forward to see them play next week,” Henderson said.

“We have all of our players back next year with the exception of a newcomer to the game of tennis, senior Brooklyn Whitlock,” Henderson noted.

“Not only do we have our Regionals going on next week, but having won the Big South 3A Conference championship we have our first round of dual team tournament starting on Monday, October 21,” Henderson said.

“I feel very confident that we will play our first round match at the KMHS tennis courts (beginning at 4 p.m.).

I’m inviting all tennis enthusiasts to come out and watch because they will see some fantastic tennis.”

“I’m so very proud of our team this year. They have practiced hard and have been committed since back in the latter part of June and middle of July.

Kings Mountain High’s JV football team won a hard-fought 7-0 game over the South Point Red Raiders last week in Belmont.

Khareem Coleman ran for 117 yards on 19 carries and scored the only touchdown in the second quarter on a three-yard run. Refugio Gonzalez added the PAT.

The KM defense led by Cam Houser, Christian Jarrett and Isaiah Rote was able to stop South Point on back-to-back quarterback sneaks at the one-yard line to secure the win.

Kings Mountain is 3-0 in the Big South Conference and 5-1 overall heading into a home game against Stuart Cramer Thursday at 7 p.m.

KM Mountainers played against South Point Red Raiders on Friday. (Photo by Charlie Smith)

Benefit concerts for Helene victims feature music celebrities

Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, and Bailey Zimmerman will join Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor for “Concert for Carolina” at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, October 26, with additional artists to be announced soon.

The benefit show was first announced on October 9 and met with an outpouring of support from artists, fans, and partners nationwide. ESPN’s Marty Smith and Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley will host the event, which

will be presented by Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. According to the Bank of America Stadium website, tickets for the show are sold out. For full details, go to https://www.concertforcarolina.com.

All proceeds from the event, including sponsorships, will be split 50/50 between Combs and Church’s Chief Cares Foundation to administer to organizations of their choosing in support of relief efforts across the

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 9th of August, 2024 as Administrator of the Estate of NATALIE LAIL WHITAKER (24 E 486), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, David Walter Lail, Administrator, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 16th day of October, 2024.

David Walter Lail, Administrator Estate of Natalie Lail Whitaker 1021 East Sanders Road Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (10/16, 23, 30 & 11/06/2024)

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 18th of September, 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of ALAN JEROME HARRISON, JR. (24 E 768), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Candice Waters, Administratrix on or before the 25th of December, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of September, 2024.

Candice Waters, Administratrix Estate of Alan Jerome Harrison, Jr. 6813 The Plaza Rd. Charlotte, NC 28215

KMH (9/25, 10/02, 09 & 16/2024)

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 23rd of September, 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of TERRACE CARPENTER (24 E 783), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Breana Catrice Carpenter, Administratrix on or before the 2nd of January, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of October, 2024.

Breana Catrice Carpenter, Administratrix Estate of Terrace Carpenter 291 N. Gate Rd. Gaffney, SC 29341

KMH (10/02, 09, 16 & 23/2024)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 9th of October, 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of SARA K. JOHNSON LEDFORD; AKA, SARA JOHNSON LEDFORD; AKA, SARA KATHLEEN LEDFORD (24 E 773), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Ava L. Padgett, Executrix on or before the 16th of January, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 16th day of October, 2024.

Ava L. Padgett, Executrix

Estate of Sara K. Johnson Ledford; aka, Sara Johnson Ledford; aka, Sara Kathleen Ledford PO Box 633. Lawndale, NC 28090

KMH (10/16, 23, 30 & 11/06/2024)

Carolinas and the Southeast. Luke Combs’ proceeds will be distributed between Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, and Eblen Charities.

Church’s Chief Cares focuses on helping established charities and organizations that are well-managed and organized and can expedite aid directly to the families affected by Hurricane Helene.

The City of Wilmington

will present a second major music concert on the Carolina coast.

With support from Live Nation, The NC Music Office, and the Wilmington Arts Council, the City of Wilmington is hosting “From Wilmington, With Love,” a hurricane relief concert on October 29 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater featuring Ben Folds, Jim Lauderdale, Moonshine State, Caleb Caudle & the Sweet Critters, and

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Collector of the Estate of DIANE MOFFITT TAYLOR of Cleveland County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 9th day of January 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 9th day of October 2024.

Personal Representative

Angela Hatley

3013 Vernell Lane

Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR CTA

Having qualified on 24th of September 2024 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Rallie Ann Turner; A/K/A, Rallie Ann Truesdale Turner (24 E 497), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Charles Edward Turner, Jr., Administrator CTA, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Administratrix CTA, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before January 9, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 9th day of October, 2024.

Charles Edward Turner, Jr. Administrator CTA of the Estate of Rallie Ann Turner; A/K/A Rallie Ann Truesdale Turner

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C.

402 East Graham Street

Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE

Having qualified on 2nd of October 2024 as Executor of the Estate of John Pierce Rogers (24 E 796), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Charles Allen Rogers, Jr., c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before January 16, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 16th day of October, 2024.

Charles Allen Rogers, Jr.

Executor of the Estate of John Pierce Rogers

c/o A. Susan Biggers

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C.

402 East Graham Street

Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

CO-EXECUTORS’ NOTICE

Having qualified on 3rd of October 2024 as Co-Executors of the Estate of Jessie Mae (Patty) Spencer Saltares (24 E 213), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to John Max Bridges and Mary Jeanette Bridges, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before January 16, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 16th day of October, 2024.

John Max Bridges and Mary Jeanette Bridges

Co-Executors of the Estate of Jessie Mae (Patty) Spencer Saltares

c/o A. Susan Biggers

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C.

402 East Graham Street

Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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Josh Goforth. 100% of proceeds will benefit local charities that assist with emergency food, housing, and home repairs through the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, which the United Way of North Carolina manages.

Tickets are on sale now for an evening of music supporting the recovery efforts of those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Wilmington at https://concerts.

livenation.com/from-wilmington-with-love-featuring-ben-wilmington-north-carolina-10-29-2024/ event/2D006147B76830AD.

“From Wilmington, With Love” sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Kara Spencer, Director of Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Wilmington.

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 13th of September, 2024 as Administrator of the Estate of GEORGE MILTON FUNK (24 E 233), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Michael Clyde Funk, Administrator on or before the 25th of December, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of September, 2024.

Michael Clyde Funk, Administrator Estate of George Milton Funk 160 Pony Barn Rd Lawndale, NC 28090

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

Having qualified on 24th of September 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of Randy William Christopher (21 E 1090), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to A. Susan Biggers, Administratrix, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before January 9, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 9th day of October, 2024.

A. Susan Biggers Administratrix of the Estate of Randy William Christopher Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND FILE NO.: 24 E 53

Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Myrna Lee Hollifield, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd of January, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of October, 2024.

Victoria Towery Hollifield 3751 Harris Creek Rd. Lawndale, NC 28090

Attorney: Brenton S. Begley McIntyre Elder Law 233 E. Graham St., Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR CTA

Having qualified on 4th of October 2024 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Ruby Faye P. Wright (18 E 33), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Steven L. Wright, Administrator CTA c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before January 16, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 16th day of October, 2024.

Steven L. Wright Administrator of the Estate of Ruby Faye P. Wright c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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**Voters can request a ballot be mailed to them using the NC State Absentee Request Form available at their local elections office or online at www.clevelandcounty.com.

**Voters can register to vote & cast a ballot during Early Voting ONLY. **North Carolina voters will be asked to show photo id when they check in to vote. All voters will be allowed to vote with or without a photo ID. If a voter cannot show photo ID when voting in person, they can still vote by filling out an ID Exception Form.

Having qualified on 25th of September 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of Tanner Lee Bowers (24 E 710), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Kendal Bowers, Administratrix c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before January 9, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 9th day of October, 2024.

Kendal Bowers Administratrix of the Estate of Tanner Lee Bowers

c/o A. Susan Biggers

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C.

402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 24 SP 260

A. SUSAN BIGGERS, ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF EDDIE GENE MCSWAIN, PETITIONER vs. BRUCE MCSWAIN, CATHERINE MCSWAIN KERIKART, RACHEL MCSWAIN FINK, MARTHA MCSWAIN SMITH, SHIRLEY MCSWAIN BRIDGES, RUBY MCSWAIN WARD, JAMES DALE MCSWAIN, DONNA CARPENTER, DOYLE MCSWAIN, LINDA MOSTELLER, CAROLYN NOEL, PATTI ENGLE, ROBERT SHERRILL MCSWAIN, HANK MCSWAIN, HELEN KENDRICK AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH COOK, CARL WILLIS WILLIAMS, JR., JAMES WILLIAMS, KATHY WILLIAMS BYARS, BOBBY WILLIAMS, BEVERLY LOOKADOO, CYNTHIA SCRUGGS, JOSHUA SISK, BERTHA FAYE HENSON, SAMUEL HUGH WILLIAMS, and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EDDIE GENE MCSWAIN, RESPONDENTS.

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF EDDIE GENE MCSWAIN.

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed on September 20, 2024 in the above entitled special proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:

Petition to Identify Unknown Heirs of EDDIE GENE MCSWAIN who died on September 26, 2022 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than November 12, 2024, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 2nd day of October, 2024.

A. Susan Biggers, Administratrix of The Estate of Eddie Gene McSwain, Petitioner 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 Telephone: 704/482-7300 North Carolina State Bar Number 18089 susanbiggers@bellsouth.net

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR

Having qualified on 17th of September, 2024 as Administrator of the Estate of Mary Ann Hayes Morrison (24 E 763), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Jerry Lewis Morrison, Administrator c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before January 2, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of October, 2024.

Jerry Lewis Morrison

Administrator of the Estate of Mary Ann Hayes Morrison

c/o A. Susan Biggers

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C.

402 East Graham Street

Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE

Having qualified on 18th of September 2024 as Executor of the Estate of Richard Thomas Kale (24 E 709), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to David Anthony Kale, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before January 2, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of October, 2024.

David Anthony Kale

Executor of the Estate of Richard Thomas Kale

c/o A. Susan Biggers

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C.

402 East Graham Street

Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR

Having qualified on 17th of September, 2024 as Administrator of the Estate of Ronnie Dean Barrett (24 E 762), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Jerry Barrett, Administrator c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before January 2, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 2nd day of October, 2024.

Jerry Barrett

Administrator of the Estate of

Ronnie Dean Barrett

c/o A. Susan Biggers

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C.

402 East Graham Street

Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

Having qualified on 25th of September 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of Marty Robert Francis (24 E 788), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Amanda Jane Francis, Administratrix c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before January 9, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 9th day of October, 2024.

Amanda Jane Francis Administratrix of the Estate of Marty Robert Francis c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX CTA

Having qualified on 25th of September 2024 as Administratrix CTA of the Estate of Barbara Lee McConnor (24 E 790), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to A. Susan Biggers, Administratrix CTA, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before January 9, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 9th day of October, 2024.

A. Susan Biggers Administratrix CTA of the Estate of Barbara Lee McConnor Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 15th of August, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of NANCY C.ROSS; AKA, NANCY CONNER ROSS (23 E 854), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Richard E. Ross, Executor on or before the 25th of December, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of September, 2024.

Richard E. Ross, Executor Estate of Nancy C. Ross; aka, Nancy Conner Ross 112 Scism Road. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of: GINGER NELL DAVIS aka GINGER CAMP DAVIS, Deceased.

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE

Having qualified on the 10th day of September, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of GINGER NELL DAVIS aka GINGER CAMP DAVIS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 27th day of December, 2024 or this notice will be leaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This the 25th day of September, 2024.

Gene Carol Davis, Ex. 242 Putnam Lake Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr.

CLONINGER & NEISLER

P.O. Box 515

300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 20h of September, 2024 as Administrator of the Estate of JOY LYNN ELLIS (24 E 164), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Michael Franklin Ellis, Administrator c/o J. Charles Hoyle, Attorney at Law, 207 Hoyle’s Road, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086, on or before January 2, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This is 2nd day of October, 2024.

Michael Franklin Ellis 1707 David Drive Shelby, NC 28150

Attorney: J. Charles Hoyle 207 Hoyle’s Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 24 E 764

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

JANICE ANN WRIGHT GREENE, DECEASED

Having qualified on September 25, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of Janice Ann Wright Greene, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Janice Ann Wright Greene to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, Michael Eugene Wright, c/o Nichóle B. Greene, Greene Law Offices, PLLC, 806 North Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 20th day of December, 2024 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of October 2024.

Michael Eugene Wright, Administrator of the Estate c/o Nichóle B. Greene Greene Law Offices, PLLC 806 North Lafayette Street Shelby, NC 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 8th of October, 2024 as Co-Executors of the Estate of RAMONA BURNS SANDERS (24 E 671), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, James Clark Sanders, II, Co-Executor and/or Ben Colon Sanders, Co-Executor on or before the 16th of January, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 16th day of October, 2024.

James Clark Sanders, II, Co-Executrix

Estate of Ramona Burns Sanders

3452 High Hampton Dr Charlotte, NC 28210

And/Or

Ben Colon Sanders

Estate of Ramona Burns Sanders

6124 Casar Rd Casar, NC 28020

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activities: •The Great Pumpkin Halloween Parade (Oct. 31)

Kings Mountain's annual Great Pumpkin Halloween Parade brings a spooky, fun-filled celebration for the entire family on October 31. The City of Kings Mountain invites little pumpkins, ages 0-first grade, and their parents to City Hall to begin a spell-binding journey to Patriots Park, where music, inflatables,

and games await at every turn. Participants can enjoy trickor-treating, costume contests, and more at Patriots Park as the ghosts, goblins, and pumpkins parade through town. The parade will begin promptly at City Hall at 10:00 am. The event offers plenty of candy and Halloween-themed entertainment for all ages, making it a great family tradition. Call the City of Kings Mountain's Special Events De-

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 26th of September, 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of CLYDE RUCKER KOONE (24 E 749), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Grace Koone Clark, Executrix on or before the 9th of January, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 9th day of October, 2024.

Grace Koone Clark, Executrix

Estate of Clyde Rucker Koone 122 Spring Meadows Drive Lincolnton, N.C. 28092

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PUBLIC

NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 19th of September, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of LOUISE WRIGHT McSWAIN; AKA, LOUISE ELLEN McSWAIN (24 E 776), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Mark O. McSwain, Executor c/o J. Charles Hoyle, Attorney at Law, 207 Hoyle’s Road, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086, on or before January 2, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This is 2nd day of October, 2024.

Mark O. McSwain

1813 Pinehurst Drive Lewisville, NC 27023

Attorney: J. Charles Hoyle

207 Hoyle’s Road

Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of: MARIO MOWATT, Deceased.

ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified on the 20th day of September, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of MARIO MOWATT, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administrator on or before the 5th day of January, 2025 or this notice will be leaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 3rd day of October, 2024.

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr.

CLONINGER & NEISLER

P.O. Box 515

300 E. King Street

Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of: CONNIE LOUISE MILLER OATES, Deceased.

ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified on the 3rd day of October, 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of Connie Louise Miller Oates, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administratrix on or before the 18th day of January, 2025 or this notice will be leaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 16th day of October, 2024.

Debra L. Oates, Administratrix

814 Parkwood Road Shelby, NC 28150

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr. CLONINGER & NEISLER

P.O. Box 515

300 E. King Street

Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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partment at 704-730-2101 for

more details. Visit their websites at www.kingsmountainevents. com or https://www.kingsmountainevents.com/great-pumpkin-halloween-parade.

• Haunted Gaston Ghost Tours (October)

For those seeking some spine-tingling fun, the Haunted Gaston Ghost Tours offers an immersive evening experience throughout Gastonia, just a short drive from Kings Mountain. These guided walking tours

explore historic haunted sites, sharing ghost stories and local legends. Perfect for older children and adults, the tour captures the eerie spirit of Halloween while highlighting the area's rich history. Tours are every Friday in October at 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for the general public, 12 and older, and may be purchased online. All tours will begin at the front of the Gaston County Museum of Art & History, 131 W. Main St., Dallas. See EVENTS, Page 8B

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 20th of September, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of SARA ELLEN HAMRICK: AKA, SARA HONEYCUTT HAMRICK (24 E 772), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Gregory D. Blalock, Executor c/o J. Charles Hoyle, Attorney at Law, 207 Hoyle’s Road, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086, on or before January 2, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This is 2nd day of October, 2024.

Gregory D. Blalock

P.O. Box 212 1450 East Marion Street Shelby, NC 28150

Attorney: J. Charles Hoyle 207 Hoyle’s Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 24 E 787

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE ELAINE LEDBETTER GREGORY

Having qualified on the 24th day of September, 2024, as Executrix of the Estate of ALICE ELAINE LEDBETTER GREGORY, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before January 1, 2025 or this notice will be pleased in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the Estate should make immediate payment. This the 2nd day of October, 2024.

Ashley Ledbetter Jones, Executrix Of the Estate of Alice Elaine Ledbetter Gregory 3139 Crowder Ridge Road Shelby, NC 28150

Attorney for the Estate: Robert H. Lutz Lutz Law Firm, PLLC 310-8 East Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150

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PUBLIC NOTICE

EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Jack McPhail Kirby, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned at 2255 Willow Creek Drive, Newton, NC 28658 on or before the 27th day of December, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of September, 2024.

Michelle Lynn Kirby, Executrix of the Estate of Jack McPhail Kirby

Patrick, Harper & Dixon L.L.P.

Post Office Box 218 Hickory, NC 28603

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 17th of September, 2024 as Co-Executrixes of the Estate of NELLIE LOUISE MOORE (24 E 759), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Kimberlen w. Bullock; aka, Kim Bullock, Co-Executrix and/or Phyllis Stamey, Co-Executrix on or before the 25th of December, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of to their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 25th day of September, 2024.

Kimberlen W. Bullock; aka, Kim Bullock, Co-Executrix

Estate of Nellie Louise Moore

524 Cleveland Ave. Kings Mountain, NC 28086

And/or

Phyllis Stamey, Co-Executrix

Estate of Nellie Louise Moore

7406 Shiras Court Charlotte, NC 28273

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Cozart October in and around Kings Mountain offers a variety of

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE. Tuesday, NOV. 13, 2018 at 10am at CHERRYVILLE SELF STORAGE, 300 W. Main St., Cherryville, N.C. Notice is here by given that various items of personal property are being sold pursuant to the assertion of a lean for unpaid rent, at the self storage facility. Rain Date: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 - 10am. Units: C051- Mattie K Bolen 670 Plainview Est. Lane Vale. C110- Louisa A. Kirkland 201 S Dixie St. Apt.5 Cherryville. C307- Matthew P. Jenkins 135 Weaver Dairy Rd Bessemer City. C505- Frank E Blanton 292 Kiser Rd, Bessemer City. C510- Keisha C Childers. P.O. Box 236 Cherryville. C514- Crystal D. Yarborough 6617 Charleston Trail Cherryville. TWO HUGE WHITE PINES DOWN, two standing. 828289-2407.

KEPT SECRET AROUND! COLLECTOR’S DREAM! We Buy, Sell & Trade. Gold, Silver, Rare & Unique Items, Knives, Antiques, Coins, Gold Eagles, Collectibles and Much More. We Offer Appraisals on Coins•Knives•Jewelry. You’ve Gotta Come Check Us Out! Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 295-5568

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SAMSUNG, LG & RCL TVs

“ALL NEW” and Lowest Prices! Home Theater Systems... “AGAIN LOWEST PRICES! Denon, Marantz, Integra, Nad and Yamaha. “ALL GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES!” 1180 Scenic Dr., Shelby NC 28150 Email: mrhifi47@gmail.com Call for your pricing!!! (704) 300-1192

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-297-0103

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Tues.-Sat. 11am-4pm. Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Hot Wheels, Jewelry, MORE. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on Facebook. 828-382-0075.

FALL HARVEST SALE/AUCTION. Saturday, November 2, breakfast 8am, auction 9am. Big Springs Church; 534 Big Springs Church Rd., Ellenboro NC 28040. NEWS AND EVENTS PLUS. www.HometownShelby.com NC4Ever@USA.com

EMPLOYMENT

NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341

LIVE IN CAREGIVER. Free room and board plus $100 per week. 91 yr old male with dementia. Background checked. (828) 514-4377 teresagash1@ bellsouth.net

PART-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Forest City, NC is seeking a part-time Music Director. Send resume to mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com or mail to 2676 Hudlow Road, Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 286-9294 mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com

LANDSCAPERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. Experience preferred, but not necessary. 704-526-6640.

SKILLED TRADES Woda Construction, Inc. is constructing 5 - 3 story breezeway walk ups and a community building, totaling 125,357 Sq Ft. (Consisting of 120, 1 - 3 bedrooms units). This project is known as Rutherford Crossing. We are seeking qualified section 3 individuals and business concerns to fill various positions and sub - contracting contracts for various trades. On the job training will be provided to the right candidate if necessary. If interested, please contact Alex Gronau at agronau@wodagroup.com or by mail at 1465 W. Academy Street Cherryville, North Carolina 28021 United States (912) 312-2442 agronau@ wodagroup.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYMAN SERVICES. No job too small. Have references. Construction, landscaping, etc. Jack of all trades! 40 plus years of experience. 828-3755773.

ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, full service on lawnmowers or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 300-2332

LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. In Gaston County area. Call Boyd, 980241-7332

POTTER RISK MANAGEMENT. “Specializing in Church Insurance” www. potterrisknc.com (704) 7503515 ejd@potterrisknc.com

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tune-up 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.

SALTZ HANDY SERVICES. We clean houses, clean out garages, haul off unwanted items, pressure washing, mowing and lawn care. Light landscaping, debris clean up & much more. Free estimates. 828-556-0580 or 828-2269878.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD and down tree removal. Will work FOUR HOURS DAILY for $100. Cash only. 828-395-0758.

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

HUGE, MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE. Fri., Oct. 18th, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM. 702 E Stagecoach Trail, Fallston. Multi-family yard sale. Furniture, household items, adult and children clothing, toys, and MORE! 702 East Stage Coach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090

NATURALLY UNIQUE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, LLC, presents an estate tag sale Part 1. Thurs, Oct. 17th, 2pm - 7pm; Fri., Oct.18th, 2pm - 7pm; and Sat., Oct. 19th, 9am - 2pm. 1915 Plesant Hill Church Rd, Shelby, NC 28152

NATURALLY UNIQUE AN-

TIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Presents an Estate Tag Sale. Thurs, Oct. 24th, 3pm - 6pm; Fri., Oct. 25th, 2pm - 6pm; and Sat., Oct. 26th, 9am; 302 Churchill Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

LARGE INDOOR LIVING

ESTATE TAG SALE. FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25-26, 9AM-3PM. UPSTAIRS. Household items, antiques, vintage glassware/silver, jewelry, sweaters, tablecloths, lamps, Gospel and Christmas albums, Christmas decorations, decorative and cross-stitch items, computer monitor and keyboard, and more. NO FURNITURE FOR SALE. BASEMENTVintage glassware, lamps, Collectibles, Hoosier cabinet, pie safe, 1950’s GE stove, tables, day bed, colored church windows, wardrobes, chairs, and much more. CASH ONLY. 215 Windover Drive, Forest City, NC 28043

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD Seasoned 90% Oak. All hardwood, 70 1/2 ton/1 1/4 cord, small bundle packs-$3 ea. Deliver charge-$15. 312 Helton Rd., Cherryville. 704435-3970.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD. Small stove wood. Cash only. Mix hardwood. 5’’ and shorter. Lots of 14’’ and 15’’ lengths. Delivered. $85. 828-395-0758.

ITEMS FOR SALE 1 Hunting bow - $60.00 an 1 oil filled electric heater- $100.00. 980745-2020.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

ITEMS FOR SALE. Invacare 5-liter oxygen-machine with Invacare homefill 2-oxygen bottle refill-station. Machine runscuts off on its own. You fix and save a lot of money. Cost over $4,000 when bought. Asking $500 or OBO. 704-718-3827

BALTIC 250-LB 3-POINT

HITCH FERTILIZER SPREADER; 100lb propane tank with 2-stage regulator; 80lb pull-behind fertilizer spreader; AgriFab Charmglow propane heater; Sears Kerosene Forced Air Heater, 50,000 BTU; front end tractor weights. 704-472-9995 DISCOUNT APPLIANCES. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 477-4766

FOR SALE

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD Seasoned mix hardwood. Cut, split, delivered $85. 1/2 ton truckload. Cut 16’’ to 18’’ long. 828-395-0758. Cash only.

FALLEN PINE TREES. You cut, you haul them, FREE. 1418 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Shelby, NC 28152. (704) 884-6337

2 CEMETERY SPACES. Cleveland Memorial Park. $1400 plus transfer fee. (704) 747-2856

NEW, NEVER USED. 22” Self Propelled IWORX Lawn Mower. Pd $400, sell for $150. (704) 600-7614

YAMAHA 5’1’’ GRAND PIANO. Church, School or Home. Walnut, white leather top stool, bought new in 1972. 828-6575568.

USED REGULATION POOL

TABLE. Includes balls, sticks & rack, walnut finish, leather pockets, 2 slates. 828-6575568.

LEAF BAGGER FOR HUSQVARNA, and Craftsman riding mowers. $40. (704) 477-1545

SKS 762X39 CALIBER RIFLE by Norinco, new condition, $575. 38 caliber Smith & Wesson model 60, stainless steel, new condition $590. 2 truck tires 245-70-17, $50/pair. 30 pieces of PVC pipes, 4 inch diameter, 20 ft. long, schedule 40, $30. each. 828-289-1817.

FOUR CEMETERY ADJOINING PLOTS. For Sale, Rose Hill Cemetery in Fallston, NC. Near Mosuleum and Convenient to sidewalk and road. Call 4:00pm-8:00pm. (704) 4725682

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. 704434-6389, (704) 473-0867

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Large On Site Display”. Concrete Pads, Grading, Plumbing, Electrical. “One Stop Shop For All !” J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City, 2690 Hwy. 221 South. (828) 245-5895

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BOAT, RV COVER HAY BARNS, Etc. “Check Out Our Price Before You Buy... There Is Difference!” J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

STORAGE BUILDINGS WOOD OR METAL. New, Used, Repo. New Buildings from $3756.00. Inventory changes weekly! J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

TRAILERS NEW5X10 WITH GATE $1395. Areas Largest Trailer Inventory, Equipment, Dumps, Landscape, Enclosed, Gooseneck “New & Used”. Best Cash Deals Around, Credit Cards, Financing, Rent to Own, No Credit Check Available. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City. (828) 245-5895

METAL ROOFING FOR SALE

INSTOCK! Deliveries Twice A Week. One Piece or the Whole Roof. J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

FOR SALE

NEW-USED TRAILERS PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ALL TYPES OF TRAILERS. 1500 Square Feet of Parts, Axles, Tires, Lights, Gates, Ramps, etc. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City, (828) 245-5895

OVENS FOR SALE. 2 ovens for sale, 1 white, 1 black. Both runs perfectly. $300 ea. 704-4069413 or 864-488-6295.

TINY HOUSE / OFFICE UNIT. 12’ X 28’. Small Kitchen, 1/2 Bath, TV on Wall, Heat & Air. $35,900. Deliver & Blocked. “Financing Available”. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City. (828) 245-5895

EMPTY BUILDING FOR SALE. 14x52 storage building or mobile home.Completely empty gutted out. $500 cash. You move it. 704-406-9413 or 864-488-6295.

ITEMS FOR SALE. 5x8 Utility Trailer-$600 and a Agri Fab Leaf Vac -$500. 704-472-7927.

LOST & FOUND

FOUND DOG!!!! Black Shepherd found in Cane Creek area. Call Greg 561-309-4883.

WANT TO BUY

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

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

WANT TO BUY 1 ACRE. In Cleveland or Rutherford County with Creek and Owner Financing. Call William. (704) 2149235

FARM & GARDEN

COW AND GOAT HAY. Square bales $6 each. (704) 418-1744

HAY BALES FOR SALE. 4x5 large hay bales. $40 per bale. Buy 20 bales, get 5 bales free. (828) 429-4900

COW & GOAT HAY. 4X5 bales. $30 per bale. 704-215-0214.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

2 GREAT PYRENESE. MALE 3 years old. Female 2 years old. Shots UTD. Small rehoming fee. Must go as a pair. Located in Morganton, NC. (828) 5699807 juliecarr42@yahoo.com

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 2 males, 5 females. $350 each. 6 month old female Chihuahua $150. 2 male Chiweenies, 6 months old. $150 each. Male Chiweenie mix $75. 704-4667793.

CHIWEENIE PUPPIES. Ready for new homes. 2 males, 2 females. First set of shots and dewormed. $350. each. 704466-6983.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

FREE CATS AND KITTENS. Male Kitten-8 weeks old-free to a good home. Also 3 Female cats, 3 years old, spayed and rabies given. 704-562-0370. TOY POODLES. $700 each. Males and females. CKC. Will be less than 10 lbs. Call 828289-8844.

2 BOSTON TERRIER FEMALE PUPPIES. CKC registered Boston Terrier Puppies ready for pickup now. UTD on vaccine and wormings, comes with Racheal Ray Bright Puppy and Cesar food, Leash and collar, and other necessities.$1,000. Can deliver, meet halfway, or you pickup. 14 yr experience. 864-492-5138. (864) 492-5138 dvcaldwell38@gmail.com

AKC MINI SCHNAUZER MALE PUPPY. 17 weeks old, playful. Vet checked, 3 rounds of shots & groomed. $600. (704)

CLASSIFIEDS CONT’D FROM PAGE 6B

CARS & TRUCKS

2001 HONDA ACCORD SDN. One owner, V-6, Automatic, Sunroof, Leather interior, 247,000 miles, Good condition! $3400. Call (704) 692-0802

1997 FORD F-250 HD Super Cab. 5.8V8, excellent condition. $10,750. 1996 Ford Windstar van. Great for mail carrier. $1100. 828-447-3627

2010 HONDA CR-V EXL Edition. 4 wheel drive. Leather. Sunroof. Heated seats. Cold A/C. Rear Camera. Navigation. 174,000 miles, (27mpg), $9999 / ONLY $1400 Down (wac). Call for details. (704) 300-5225

MACK

mileage. $12,500 or OBO. 704-4721997 leave message. Messages checked daily.

1991 CHEVROLET S-10 SLS pickup. One owner, 39,000 miles, white with aluminum truck cap, runs, drives great. $5,000. 704-538-8741, 828305-0939.

CARS & TRUCKS

2011 FORD EDGE SUV AWD. Runs and drives good. $3250. 828-287-3820

2007 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING MINI VAN. 223,000 miles, Power windows & doorlocks, keyless entry, cruise control, entertainment system. $4,000. 704-473-5445.

REAL ESTATE

CLEVELAND COUNTY

113-1 OAK DR. LAWNDALE, NC. Duplex, 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom. Rent $925 Dep $925 App fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

LINCOLN COUNTY

349-2 CAR FARM ROAD. Lincolnton, NC. Single Wide. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $975, Deposit $975. App Fee $25 per Adult. 704-214-4180

POLK COUNTY

SUNNYVIEW, NC FOR SALE BY OWNER. Convenient location, 3.62 wooded residential acres on quiet country road. $64,500. Owner financing available with 20% down. 828429-3287.

REAL ESTATE

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

LAND FOR SALE, CAMP

GROUND on land. Price lowered $160,000 to $150,000. 828-919-0159. 3795-3925 Hollis Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040 FOR SALE 4BR, 2BA, basement, garage, also big shop building. 2.39 acres. 828-8173227, leave message. 198 Rock Corner Road, Forest City, NC 28043

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Attached garage, ch&a, fireplace, good neighborhood, large yard, pet friendly. 704-418-6116

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

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR

Having qualified on 8th of October 2024 as Administrator of the Estate of Verda Lorraine Higdon (24 E 804), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to John William Higdon, Administrator c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before January 16, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 16th day of October, 2024.

John William Higdon Administrator of the Estate of Verda Lorraine Higdon c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

KMH (10/16, 23, 30 & 11/06/2024)

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of:

ELLEN EMORY ELLIS, Deceased.

EXECUTRIX NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified on the 7th day of October, 2024 as Ex-

ecutrix of the Estate of Ellen Emory Ellis, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 18th day of January, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 16th day of October, 2024.

Patricia Danyeal Emory, Exec.

201 Lowell Avenue Cramerton, NC 28032

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr.

CLONINGER & NEISLER

P.O. Box 515

300 E. King Street

Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KMH (10/16, 10/23, 10/30 & 11/6/2024)

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

LUXURY 3 BR, 3 BA. Multi-level Shelby House. Many Deluxe features! $1880/mo, $1650 Deposit. 704-600-5306 107-2 OAK DRIVE, LAWNDALE, NC. DUPLEX, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $925, Deposit $925, App Fee, $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

SMALL MOBILE HOME. 2 Bedroom, electric heat & air. 2 people maximum. No Pets. Near Cleveland Mall. Country living. Background check. $25 App Fee. $800 month, $900 deposit. (704) 477-6355

1040 CASAR BELWOOD ROAD. Casar, NC. Single Wide. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $975, Deposit $975, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

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

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 4th of October, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of JOSEPH CHARLES HOYLE (24 E 802), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, GREGORY D. BLALOCK, Executor or before the 16th of January, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 16th day of October, 2024.

Gregory D. Blalock, Executor

Estate of Joseph Charles Hoyle

P.O. Box 212

Shelby, N.C. 28151

KMH (10/16, 23, 30 & 11/06/2024)

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of: EMANUEL E. GOODE, JR., aka EMANUEL EARL GOODE, JR. aka EMMANUEL EARL GOODE, JR., Deceased.

EXECUTRIX NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified on the 2nd day of October, 2024 as Executrix of the Estate of Emanuel E. Goode, Jr., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 18th day of January, 2025 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This the 16th day of October, 2024.

Cassandra Earl Goode, Exec. 1637 Brookhaven Drive Gastonia, NC 28056

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr.

CLONINGER & NEISLER

P.O. Box 515

300 E. King Street

Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

110 KENTBURY DRIVE, GROVER, NC. Singlewide. 2 bedroom 1 bathroom. Rent $775, Deposit $775. App Fee $25 per Adult. 704-214-4180. MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

3 BEDROOM, 1 BATHROOM HOUSE. $1100 Rent, Deposit. References required. In Lawndale. Call for details. 704-6772612.

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, (704) 739-0259

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH RANCH Style Brick Home. On 2 acre lot. Newly remodeled with carport, full basement and small workshop. Halfway between Shelby and Fallston. NO Pets. $1200 month, $1200 deposit. (704) 477-3761

123 KIM DRIVE, GROVER, NC. Single Wide. 2 bathroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $775, Deposit $775. Ap Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

204 STOWE ACRES KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC. 3 Bedroom 1 bathroom. Rent $1175 Dep $1175. App fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180. FOR RENT RUTHERFORD COUNTY OAKLAND 2 BEDROOM $750. Efficiency

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 7th of October, 2024 as Executor of the Estate of DONALD MARCHE VAUGHAN (24 E 805), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Jerry Lane Vaughan, Executor or before the 16th of January, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 16th day of October, 2024.

Jerry Lane Vaughan, Executor Estate of Donald Marche Vaughan 107 Bottom Rd Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK In the Matter of the Estate of: SCOTT GENE BLANTON, Deceased. ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified on the 2nd day of October, 2024 as Administratrix of the Estate of Scott Gene Blanton, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administratrix on or before the 18th day of January, 2025 or this notice will be leaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 16th day of October, 2024.

Kimberly Ann Blanton, Admin.

130 Matthews Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr. CLONINGER & NEISLER

P.O. Box 515

300 E. King Street

Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

EVENTS

From Page 5B For more information, v isit https://www. gogastonnc.org/places/gaston-county-museum.

• Shelby Corn Maze (October) Just outside Kings Mountain, the Shelby Corn Maze invites families to explore acres of twisting paths through towering cornfields. Open through October 27, the maze also features hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and other fallthemed activities perfect for a day out with the kids. After getting lost in the corn maze, visitors can relax with sea-

sonal treats and visit the farm animals. This destination is a great way to enjoy the crisp autumn air and create lasting memories. The destination is open Fridays, 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm, Saturdays, 10:00 to 10:00 pm, and Sundays 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The Pumpkin Patch closes at 7:00 pm, and the Haunted Maze opens after dark. Farm Admission for ages three and up is $15, the Haunt Pass is $15, or the combined Farm and Haunt Pass is $22. Look up https:// shelbycornmaze.com for more details.

• Lineberger's Farm Pumpkin Patch (October) A staple for fall festivities,

Lineberger's Farm in Dallas offers a quintessential pumpkin patch experience. Open daily through October, and families can pick their perfect pumpkin, experience tractor-pulled hayrides, enjoy the playgrounds, and explore the corn maze. With picnic areas and fresh produce available, it's a fun and relaxing way to spend a fall day with loved ones. The farm's scenic backdrop adds charm, offering plenty of photo opportunities to capture the season's beauty. General admission is free. Hayrides are $7.50, and each rider gets a medium-sized pumpkin for free from the pumpkin patch. Children can also feed the baby chicks for fifty cents. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 6:30 pm, Saturday, 9:00 to 6:00 pm, and Sunday, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Visit https://www.linebergersfarm. com for more information. These are just a few events that offer a mix of Halloween thrills, autumn harvest fun, and family-friendly activities, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy in the Kings Mountain area this October. Check the respective event websites for more details about dates, times, and directions.

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By JIM MILLER Editor

How to Find Legal Help When You Can’t

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any programs or organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to seniors?

I believe I need some professional legal help but have limited income and very little savings. Almost 70

Dear Almost,

Whether you need help drawing up a will or a contract, or you’re facing some sort of legal jeopardy or dilemma, hiring an attorney can be expensive. Most lawyers today charge anywhere between $100 and $300 an hour. Fortunately, there are a number of different programs and organizations that offer free legal advice and may help you find a free or low-cost attorney. Here’s where look for help in your area.

Legal Aid: Directed by the Legal Services Corporation, legal aid provides free legal assistance to low-income people of all ages. Each community program will differ slightly in the services they offer and income qualifications. Visit LSC.gov/find-legal-aid to locate a program near you.

LawHelp: Powered by Pro Bono Net, a national nonprofit organization, LawHelp.org is a terrific resource that will help you locate free legal aid near you, get answers to your legal questions and even fill out legal documents. These free services are for people with low to moderate incomes.

Free Legal Answers: This is an online program created by the American Bar Association that matches low-income clients with volunteer lawyers who agree to provide brief answers online for free. This service will not answer criminal law questions and it’s not available in every state. See ABAfreelegalanswers.org to look for a program in your state.

Senior Legal Hotlines: There are around 30 states that offer senior legal hotlines, where all seniors over age 60 have access to free legal advice over the telephone. To find out if this service is available in your state, go to ProSeniors.org and click on “Resources,” followed by “U.S. Senior Legal Hotline Directory.”

Senior Legal Services: Coordinated by the Administration on Aging, this

service may offer free or low-cost legal advice, legal assistance or access to legal representation to people over the age of 60. Your Area Agency on Aging can tell you what’s available in your community. Call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 to get your local number.

Local Law Schools: More than 200 university law schools across the country have pro bono programs that offer free legal assistance provided by law students, who are supervised by their professors. See AmericanBar.org/groups/center-pro-bono –scroll down and click on “Directory of Law School Public Interest and Pro Bono Programs” to locate a program near you.

Pension Rights Center: This is a nonprofit consumer organization that provides free legal assistance for problems with pension, 401(k) or other retirement plans. Go to PensionRights.org/find-help to search for help in your state.

National Disability Rights Network: This is a nonprofit membership organization that provides legal assistance to people with disabilities through their Protection and Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program. If you are disabled, visit NDRN.org to find help in your state.

Other Options: If you can’t get help from one of these programs, or find that you aren’t eligible, another option is to contact your state or local bar association to see if there are any volunteer lawyer projects in your area or if they can refer you to a lowfee lawyer. To contact your state or local bar association, go to FindLegalHelp.org.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Stateside Legal: For military members, veterans, and their families, StatesideLegal.org provides access to free legal information and legal assistance in your area.