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SAT JULY
■ OBITUARIES
Hazeleen “Hazel” Etta Blanton Harmon
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Hazeleen “Hazel” Etta Blanton Harmon, 79 , of Kings Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
Born in Cleveland County, on July 18, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Rev. William Lawrence Blanton and Vangie Crotts Blanton.
She was the former co-owner and operator of Turner Supermarket in Casar. She was very active in the Casar Community by helping with Christmas parades, Hee Haw Shows, and singing in the community choir. Hazel received the citizen of the year in Casar in 1999 for her work.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son Barry Turner and three brothers, Jerry, Bob, and Jack Blanton.
She is survived by a son, Larry Turner of Newton; two stepdaughters, Carol Harmon of Shelby and Sandra Descheneaux of Bryan College Station, TX; brother, Wayne Blanton of Monroe; two sisters, Nadine Turner of Kings Mountain and Betty Huffman of Connelly Springs; five grandchildren, Lilly, India, Dereck, Megan, and Michael; and dear friends, Linda and Clint Black, Eugenia Price, and Sheila Gantt.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, at 2:00 pm in the Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Blanton officiating.
The burial will follow the service in the Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.
Memorials may be made to David Baptist Church, 2300 David Baptist Church Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC.
Deborah “Debbie” Smith Ross
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Deborah “Debbie” Smith Ross, 60 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 25, 2022 at her residence in Kings Mountain, NC.
Born in Cleveland Co, NC, she was wife of 36 years to the late Timothy “Tim” David Ross, daughter of the late William Kenneth Smith and Doris Yates Smith.
Debbie was an elementary school teacher at West Elementary for 18 years, a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and former director of Dot’s Daycare. She was artistic and enjoyed teaching and playing with her granddaughter, Harper.
She is survived by her sons: Tyler Ross and Haley Adams, Kings Mtn; Tanner Ross and wife Savannah, Kings Mtn.; daughter: Tiffany Ross and Connor Stamey, Kings Mtn.; sisters: Darla Smith Bridges and husband Rusty, Lowell, NC; Deda Smith Shepard and husband Kyle, Moore, SC; granddaughter: Harper Ross; lifelong friend: Ann Lewis, Shelby, NC.
Funeral service was held at Bethlehem Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 3:00 P.M. Dr. Steve Taylor, officiating
Visitation was held 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 28, 2022 prior to the service at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC.
Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.
Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
LIBERTY
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intimately portrays the lives of these hardy men, women, and children. It is an immersive experience of special effects, sights, and sounds. Audiences in our previous seasons have come away entertained and inspired.
“Liberty Mountain” features a cast of more than 20 actors in a fast-moving, action-packed drama. Playwright Robert Inman says, “The talented cast and crew bring our audience a production that is true to history, highly entertaining, and inspiring. Every American should know the story of Kings Mountain and the crucial role it played in granting us the freedoms we enjoy today.”
Director Caleb Sigmon has been guiding “Liberty Mountain” since its premier in 2014. He says, “We use the entire auditorium to bring the story to life. We immerse the audience in the action. It’s great entertainment for the entire family.” The play incorporates authentic weapons and costumes.
“Liberty Mountain” opened on Friday, June 24, and additional performances are on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Sunday, July 17. Fridays and Saturdays have 7:30 p.m. performances. Matinee performances on Saturdays and Sundays begin at 3:00 p.m. The box office opens 1 hour before each performance. Tickets are available online www. LibertyMountainDrama. com, by phone, 704-7309408, or at the box office for walk-ups.
On Monday, July 4 there will be a special matinee at 3:00 p.m. Liberty Mountain, it’s sponsors, and the cast use this performance to honor our military veterans and serving members with a free ticket to the show. Just let the person at the box office know of your service.
Come 30 minutes early to attend our educational weapons display and other activities or stay after the show to “Meet the Cast” for autographs and photos. Adding to your “revolutionary” experience is a display of Revolutionary War historical portraits by renowned artist, Thomas Kelly Pauley.
Questions should be directed to jim@kmlt.org or call the box office at 704730-9408.
Liberty Mountain is produced by Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. with Gilbert and Jancy Patrick as the Presenting Sponsor. It is also funded in part by a grant from the Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority.
BRANDON NEAL HOFFMAN
CCSO adds name to Most Wanted list
By Loretta Cozart
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office added Brandon Neal Hoffman, 37, to the county’s Most Wanted list.
Hoffman is described as 5’, 8” tall and weighing 140 pounds. He is wanted for possession of cocaine OFA.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s office by using their mobile app or by calling 704.484.4822.
KM Herald Office Will Be Closed Monday, July 4th
CCSO needs help identifying this person
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office issued a request for assistance from citizens in identifying the male in this photo. The individual was involved in an attempted larceny around N. Post Rd. If you recognize the male or the vehicle, please contact Detective Clayton at 704-484-4830 or submit a tip on the app.
Drug house closed down
Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office shared that the drug house at 2000 Shelby Rd. in Kings Mountain is officially shut down. Customers are no longer welcome! Any unhappy customers or citizens with information about other drug houses should call 704-484-4831.
■ POLICE
ARRESTS
JUNE 16: Tracy Moss Edwards, 54, 319 N. Hill Street, DWI, driving while license revoked, $2,000 secured bond.
JUNE 16: James Glen Eller, 51, Mount Holly, order for arrest, two counts probation violation, misdemeanor, $50,000 secured bond.
JUNE 16: Chad Andrew Hill, 51, Kings Mountain, domestic protection violation, no bond.
JUNE 16: Ashley Madison Hawkins, 26, Gastonia, driving while license revoked, $1,000 unsecured bond
JUNE 17: Justin Thomas Tyler Swann, 27, Grover, driving while license revoked, $1,000 secured bond.
JUNE 17: Brian Lee Ware, 46, 409 Wilson Street, assault on a female, no bond.
JUNE 17: Andy G. Guffey, 49, Grover, probation violation, felony, $30,000 secured bond.
JUNE 17: Alexis Lee Haney, 21, 203 Brisco Street, second degree trespass, $1,000 secured bond.
JUNE 18: Levi Freeman Choplin, 22, Shelby, failure to appear, shoplifting, $500 secured bond.
JUNE 18: Sheila McClain Dawkins, 53, 1818 Alpine Drive, simple assault, criminal summons.
JUNE 18: David Raaheen Roberts, 42, 125 McGinnis Street, DUI, assault on government official, no bond.
JUNE 19: Michael Austin Mays, 25, 101 Dutchess Drive, resist, delay, obstruct, communicating threats, $2,500 secured bond.
JUNE 20: Cassie Ann Concard, 18, 414 Scotland drive, driving while license revoked, failure to burn headlights, $1,000 secured bond.
JUNE 20: Edward Ruff, 29, Charlotte, order for arrest, two counts; assault/battery, felony; injury to real property, $5,000 secured bond.
JUNE 20: David Scott Noblett, 40, Kings Mountain, order for arrest, breaking and entering; first degree trespassing, communicating threats, $30,000.00 secured bond.
JUNE 21: Cynthia Bridges Hunt, 53, 613 Floyd Street, failure to appear, $1,000 secured bond.
JUNE 21: Casey Rhyan Costner, 30, 224 Heather Lane, larceny, resist, delay, obstruct, $1,000 secured bond.
JUNE 21: Casey Rhyan Costner, 30, 224 Heather Lane, order for arrest, failure to appear, $500 secured bond.
JUNE 22: Tracy Lynn Moss Edwards, 53, Kings Mountain, failure to appear, DWI, $2,000 secured bond.
INCIDENTS
JUNE 6: A resident of Landing Street reported theft of a gray cellular telephone.
JUNE 9; A resident of Bessemer City reported larceny of a camper valued at $1,500 from Hounds Campground.
JUNE 17: Circle K, 225 Cleveland Avenue, reported a customer took $33 in merchandise and didn’t pay for it.
JUNE 18: U-Haul, Phoenix, AZ, reported a customer rented white U-Haul Chevrolet express Van and didn’t return it to 1800 Shelby Road.
JUNE 19: Complete Dismantling, Manito, IL, reported larceny of a $150,000 rock crusher off a work site on Patterson Road.
JUNE 21: NC Ventures, 314 N. Piedmont Avenue, reported a customer used a $20 counterfeit bill to purchase items from a vendor.
JUNE 21: Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Avenue, reported damage to a $300 light fixture.
JUNE 21: Walmart, 1011 Shelby Road, reported larceny of over $400 in groceries and other items.
JUNE 22: Walmart, 1011 Shelby Road, reported larceny of 14 bags of red mulch valued at $34.38 each.
JUNE 22: A resident of Baker Street reported larceny of an orange 15-inch chain saw valued at $250.
WRECK
JUNE 16: Officer Black said David Chris Presley, Mooresboro, operating a Yamaha Moped, ran off the road in the parking lot of Walmart, Shelby Road, and hit a parked 2020 Volk owned by Don Clark Lail of Mooresboro. Presley was partially thrown from the Moped and sustained minor injuries. Property damage was estimated at $1,750.
CITATIONS
JUNE 16: Chavon Antwana Miller, 26, 322 Holmes Street, revoked license, rear lamps violation.
JUNE 17: Cynthia Doster Belcher, 309 N. Gaston Street, expired tag, no inspection.
JUNE 18: Jessica Michelle Aragon, 36, 1910 Shelby Road, allow unlicensed person to operate vehicle.
JUNE 18: Fermin Oviedo, 41, 1910 Shelby Road, no operator’s license.
JUNE 19: Kerri Marie Welch, 37, 706 E. Ridge Street, revoked license, no registration number plate.
JUNE 20: Austin Michael McCain, 25, 111 Ada Street, stop light violation.
JUNE 21: Sharona Rose Sutton, 28, 1700 Shelby Road, resist, delay, obstruct.
JUNE 22: Kerrie Ann Duvall, 25, 703 Landing Street, speeding.
JUNE 22: Kristopher Wayne Smith, 18, 620 Margrace Road 2, speeding.
JUNE 22: Dylan Ryker Blanton, 22, 722 Mary’s Grove Church Road, speeding.
JUNE 22: Jonathan Blevins Parise, 4001 Chestnut Woods Drive, no vehicle inspection, no insurance, faulty equipment, headlamps.
JUNE 22: Kayla Yuntiko Cansler, 21, 518 Watterson Street, expired tag.
JUNE 22: Landry Hall Crawford, 22, 329 Wintergreen Street, speeding.
