THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

Mary Gold Tanner, born on December 22, 1954, in Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on May 19, 2026, in Gastonia, North Carolina. She was a cherished member of her family, known for her dedication, warmth, and unwavering love for those around her. Mary devoted much of her life to her career as a store manager at Revco, which later became CVS, where she worked diligently until her retirement. Her professional commitment was matched only by her passion for spending time with he

Billy Carroll Lemons, a cherished member of the Boiling Springs community, passed away on May 19, 2026, in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. Born on September 21, 1943, in Shelby, North Carolina, Billy lived a full and devoted life, marked by his unwavering commitment to family, faith, and fellowship. Billy was a faithful member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church, where he generously shared his musical talents by playing the organ. His love for music and the church was a defini

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Wanda Louise Hays, 86, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2026. Wanda was born in November 1939 in Clark County, Indiana. She was the second of six children born to Ruth (Noe) Prather and Goebel Copple. Raised in the rural countryside with humble beginnings, Wanda spent her childhood outdoors playing with her siblings, where she developed both a tenacious spirit and a lifelong love of nature. Even as a young girl, she p

Jackie Dean Boone , a cherished member of the Cleveland County community, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on April 5, 1946, in Cleveland County, Jackie lived a life marked by dedication, love, and an unwavering commitment to family. Jackie spent his professional career as a diligent packer in the Mill industries, where he worked tirelessly to provide for his family and contribute to the local economy. His colleagues remember him as a hardworki

Amanda "Mandy" Dawn Stidham, known as Mandy, born on August 14, 1974, in Cleveland Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 51 in Cleveland County Shelby, NC. Her life was tragically cut short, yet her legacy of love and creativity leaves a lasting impact on all who knew her. A devoted homemaker, Mandy dedicated her life to nurturing her family and creating a warm and loving environment for those she held dear. Her home was always filled with the j

Ronald C. Ervin, born on August 24, 1957, in Cleveland County, left this world on April 2, 2026, at the age of 68, in the same county that he called home throughout his life. His journey was one marked by a profound love for family, friends, and the simple joys that life had to offer. Ronald was a man whose passions spoke volumes about the vibrant spirit he carried within him. A car enthusiast to the core, he found joy not only in the mechanics but in the stories each vehicle