KMMS falls to Shelby in Tri-County tourney

Kings Mountain Middle School’s basketball team fell to Shelby 44-35 in the semi-finals of the Tri-County Conference tournament last week.

The Patriots finished with an overall record of 9-4 and 8-2 in the division. Xavier Hutchens led the major fund raiser of the year. All proceeds go to pay off the $828,000 left on the debt of athletic facility upgrades at the high school and middle school. Last year’s tournament netted $87,000.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 3rd of February, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of BRENDA KAY BLANTON, 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 V. Blanton, Administrator on or before the 15th of May, 2023, 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 day 15th of February, 2023.

Gregory V. Blanton, Administrator

Estate of Brenda Kay Blanton

1028 Manchester Drive Shelby, NC 28152

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 1st day of February, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of JOHN LEE SETZER, SR., deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Elisa Setzer Washburn, Executrix, on or before the 8th of May, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of February, 2023.

Elisa Setzer Washburn, Executrix

Estate of: John Lee Setzer, Sr.

1622 Spangler Dr. Shelby, NC 28150

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Patriots with 16 points. Nazire Davis and KJ Bell added seven each, Cristian Hill three and Christian Jarrett two.

Both teams were red hot to open the game with Shelby taking a 13-11 lead with just under a minute to go in the first quarter. KM’s Hutchens scored six of his 16 points during that span.

The second quarter saw both teams cool down but their defensive intensity picked up. Davis and Bell hit threes to help the Patriots cut the difference to 21-19 at the half.

The defensive battle con- tinued in the third quarter and Shelby carried a 28-21 lead going into the final period. Hutchens and Davis combined for 10 points and Bell added four as KM was able to rally late. The Patriots were down by just four with over two minutes to play before Shelby went on a run to win by nine.

“This was a fun year,” said KM Coach Shane Cole. “They guys showed a lot of growth and really bought into what KM basketball is all about. The team has a lot of heart. Now is the time to start working for next year.”

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 23rd day of January, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of AVIS C. CLARY; AKA, AVIS CARTEE CLARY, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Leanne C. Clary, Executrix, on or before the 1st of May, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 1st day of February, 2023.

Leanne C. Clary, Executrix Estate of: Avis C. Clary; aka, Avis Cartee Clary P.O. Box 493. Shelby, NC 28151

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Legal Notice

Notice to Creditors

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of William Michael Moran, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to hand deliver or mail them to the Clerk of Court for Cleveland County, North Carolina, 100 Justice Place, P.O. Box 1210, Shelby, NC 28150; A copy of the claim must be mailed to the undersigned c/o Robert T. Sawyer, II, Johannesmeyer & Sawyer, PLLC, 117 East Main Avenue, Gastonia, North Carolina 28052, on or before the 12th day of May, 2023, 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 8th day of February, 2023.

Sarah Warfield 4920 Kemp Road Reisterstown, MD 21136

Executrix of Estate of William Michael Moran, Deceased. Send Mail: c/o Robert T. Sawyer, II Johannesmeyer & Sawyer, PLLC 117 East Main Avenue Gastonia, NC 28052

Cleveland County Estate File --- 23-E-90

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Wizards 52 vs Dover 34

Wizards – Tahje Smith 9 points

February 16, 2023

10-12 Girls Division

Underdogs 17 vs Gaffney 6

Underdogs – Jasmine Wilson 11 points

11-12 Boys Division

Bulldogs 43 vs Dover 22

Bulldogs – Caleb Wright 2 points

February 17, 2023

5-6 Co-Ed Division

Logan 12 vs Steelers 22 Logan – David Crowell 10 points

Steelers – Carsen Hendricks 8 points

7-8 Boys Division

Bulldogs 17 vs Hornets 7 Bulldogs – Liam Burton 6 points

Hornets – Jayden Lamb 4 points

Corbett 9 vs Nicholson 32

Corbett – Joshua Cowand 2 points

Trey Clinton – 2 points

13-15 Boys Division

Tarheels 48 vs Spartans 42

Tarheels – Nevai Anderson 7 points

Spartans – Will Bridges 17 points

February 18, 2023

5-6 Co-Ed Division

Steelers 40 vs Logan 16

Steelers – Elijah Douglas 16 points

Logan – Miracle Robbins 6 points

Hornets 18 vs Campbell 30

Hornets – Moses Anderson 6 points

Campbell – Alex Ellis 8 points

7-8 Boys Division

Panthers 14 vs Corbett 8 points

Panthers – Kendrick Logan 4 points

Corbett – Braxton Corbett 6 points

Campbell 12 vs Bulldogs 16

Campbell – Quantavious Sharpe

10 points

Bulldogs – Joshua Jackson 12 points

7-9 Girls Division

Girl Power 12 vs Wildcats 28

Girl Power – Charlee Lane 4 points

Wildcats – Sadie Bert 10 points

9-10 Boys Division Bulls 23 vs Aces 44

Bulls – Knox Toney 15 points

Aces – Keegan Bridges 12 points

Ballers 13 vs Roberts 16

Ballers – Dylan Holland 6 points

Roberts – Peyton Clack 6 points

10-12 Girls Division Underdogs 21 vs Roberts 10

Underdogs – Zoey Bert 6 points

Roberts – Maliyah Surratt 4 points

16-18 Boys Division Kings 54 vs Ruby 47

Kings – Jaden Brooks 9 points

Legal 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:

MARK DONALD CAMPBELL, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 20th day of January, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of MARK DONALD CAMPBELL, 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 4th day of May, 2023 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 1st day of February, 2023

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, Admin. CTA CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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Legal 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:

GEORGE CECIL ESTES, JR., Deceased.

Having qualified on the 3rd day of February, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of GEORGE CECIL ESTES, 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 Executor on or before the 17th day of May, 2023 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 15th day of February, 2023

Fredrick S. Sisk, Ex. 116 Robinson Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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Legal 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:

JOHN CHRISTOPHER WILLETT, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 24th day of January, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of JOHN CHRISTOPHER WILLETT, 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 4th day of May, 2023 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 1st day of February, 2023

Burice Willett, Admin.

3618 George Beam Road

Shelby, NC 28150

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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Jaden Brooks concentrating on a Free Throw in the final seconds of the game.

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