OBITUARIES

Nov 17, 2022

Nancy Rabb Pearson, age 86, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.  She was born June 26, 1936 in Gaston County to the late John Floyd and Ollie Barbee Rabb.  She was a member of Spencer Mountain Baptist Church. Nancy enjoyed all sorts of crafting, especially scrapbooking and floral arrangements.  She also...

Nov 9, 2022

Leon Wilkins Kirby, age 80 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Cleveland Pines in Shelby.  He was born January 12, 1942, in Gaston County to the late Theodore Cleveland and Cora Mae Wilson Kirby.  Leon served in the National Guard and retired from Continental Tires of Charlotte after 29 years. He enjoyed surf fishing at the...

Nov 8, 2022

Mark Richard Crowder, age 67 of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Atrium Health Cleveland.  He was born December 4, 1954, in Hill County, Texas, to the late Jack Melvin and Mary Huffman Crowder.  Mark had a passion for music and was a talented fiddle player.  He incorporated that love into the name of his vineyard that...

Nov 1, 2022

Franklin “Frank” Delnora Daves, age 82, of Baxter Road, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1940 to the late J.P. and Myrtle Newton Daves.

Frank’s favorite hobby was the game of Golf. His family says that Pine Grove golf course was his second home.

Oct 30, 2022

Lester “Les” Junior Conner, age 72, of Fred Conner Road, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Sunday, October 30, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 20, 1950, in Gaston County to the late Fred Conner and the late Mildred Mamie Dellinger Conner Hall. Lester was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

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Oct 30, 2022

Vernise Daves Webb, age 90 of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Wendover Hospice. She was born September 16, 1932, in Cleveland County to the late William Martin Daves and the late Annie Mae Gibson Daves.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cherie Bess; brothers, Fred...

Oct 27, 2022

Elaine Deck Yount, age 76, of Vista Dr., passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Wendover Hospice. She was born May 27, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Adam Guy and Faybelle Biggerstaff Deck. Elaine was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was also a member of Order of Eastern Star. She was a long time teacher/counselor for...

Oct 27, 2022

Paul Allen "Ernie" Hensley, age 56, of Bessemer City, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Mission Hospital, Asheville. He was born December 16, 1965 in York County to the late Ray Clyde and Nellie Lipe Hensley.

Paul loved Southern Rock, eating neapolitan ice cream, and trips to the beach with his brothers. He will be...

Oct 25, 2022

Caryl Beam Austell, age 74, of Cherryville passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her residence.  She was born February 16, 1948 in Gaston County, a daughter of the late JL and Lola Stroupe Beam.  She graduated Valedictorian in 1966 from Cherryville High School.  Caryl went on to graduate from High Point University and earned her Master of Counselor...

Oct 24, 2022

Carolyn Margaret Hull Dellinger, age 82 of Cherryville passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at The Greens in Lincolnton.  She was born July 15, 1940 in Lincoln County to the late Ray and Inez Leatherman Hull.  She was a member of First Baptist Church.  Carolyn enjoyed working in the gardens with her flowers and spending time with her family....

Oct 24, 2022

“Judd” William Clay Harrelson, III of Lincolnton, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Ewings Sarcoma.  He was born March 4, 2003 in Gaston County to Clay Harrelson and Haylee Huss Harrelson.  Judd was a 2021 graduate from West Lincoln High School where he played baseball and basketball.  He...

Oct 19, 2022

Mary Frances Brittain Kaylor, age 67, of North Drive, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Atrium Health – Lincoln. She was born November 25, 1954 in Cleveland County to the late Willard and Velleree Brittain.  She worked for 25 years at Sweet Tree and then another 10 years at Somerset Court.  Mary enjoyed listening to Charles Stanley on...

Oct 12, 2022

Charles Steven “Steve” Morgan, Sr., age 80 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born February 9, 1942 in Cleveland County to the late Clarence and Annabell Page Morgan.  Steve was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He worked as a rate analyst at Carolina Freight for...

Oct 10, 2022

Gary Dean “Rocky” Bennett, age 72, of Jane Street, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was born September 29, 1950 to the late Henry Wilson Bennett, Jr. and the late Juanita Huffstetler Bennett Hill.

Rocky was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was the successful business owner...

Oct 6, 2022

Walter Dixon “Curt” Bess, age 85, of Waco, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 23, 1936 in Cleveland County to the late Daniel Rush “Tom” and Blanche Canipe Bess.  Curt was a veteran of the United States Navy where he ran a print shop.  He continued the occupation in the printing department...

Oct 6, 2022

David Franklin “Frank” Farris, age 67 of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House of Huntersville.  He was born August 24, 1955, in Lincoln County to the late John Farris and Muriel Johnson Farris Grant.  Frank was formerly employed with UCS of Lincolnton, Southport Electrical, and R-Anell Homes.  He was a hardworking man...

Sep 30, 2022

Catherine Elizabeth “Lib” Auten, age 100, formerly of Cherryville, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Clapp’s Nursing Center of Pleasant Garden, NC. She was born December 26, 1921 in Lincoln County, daughter to the late Puett Clay and Ruth Abernathy Lawing.

Mrs. Auten was formerly employed with Belk’s Department Store of Cherryville. She won...

Sep 30, 2022

Damon Emil Fields, age 39, of Westgate Drive, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 5, 1982 in New Hanover County to Brian Fields and the late Carole Putnam Fields.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carole Putnam Fields.

Survivors include his...

Sep 19, 2022

Mary Jane Lail Ehlers, age 60, of West Academy Street, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born June 29, 1962, in Lincoln County to Carolyn Slaughter Lail and the late Cletus Sylvestus “Jr.” Lail.  She graduated Cleveland Community College where she was on the Dean’s List and received her Associate’s...

Sep 19, 2022

Oscar Franklin Sappenfield, age 96, of Crouse, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at Summit Place in Kings Mountain.  He was born November 2, 1925 in Gaston County to the late Oscar Lorenzo and Pearl Barrier Sappenfield.  Oscar was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army AirCorps where he served as a mechanic.  After the military, he attended...