OBITUARIES

Jun 11, 2022

Timothy Lamar Rayfield, age 58 of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at his residence.  He was born November 27, 1963 in Gaston County to the late William Audrey Rayfield and Lillie J. Conrad.  Tim enjoyed working on cars and “piddlin” around.  He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and doing yard work.  Tim was a family...

Jun 6, 2022

Robert Donald “Donnie” Dellinger, Jr., age 62 of Harrelson Road, died Monday, June 6, 2022 at Atrium Health Charlotte.  He was born June 29, 1959 in Lincoln County to the late Robert Donald “Bob” Dellinger, Sr. and Joyce Brackett Dellinger. Donnie was a long-time member of Second Baptist Church.  He enjoyed detailing cars and was very particular in his...

Jun 5, 2022

Johnna Lynn Wright Stamey, age 58 of Kings Mountain, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 5, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte. She was born September 24, 1963, in Gaston County, NC to the late John Stephen Wright and Barbara Jean Kiser Wright. Johnna dedicated her life to helping others as a dental hygienist, most recently at the Access...

Jun 2, 2022

Deborah Kay “Debbie” Leininger Weidenhamer, age 56 of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland.  She was born June 5, 1965.  Debbie was a former Medical Transcriptionist and an avid reader.  She loved Theater and enjoyed her cats.  Her greatest pleasure in life was being a mom.  She loved to watch her boys play football...

Jun 1, 2022

Troy Lee Houser, age 75, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at his residence.  He was born April 17, 1947 in Cleveland County to the late Forrest Lee and Alene Lackey Houser.  Troy was a family man and always stayed active and involved in what his children were doing.  He coached with Optimist Football, was a Boy...

Jun 1, 2022

Faybell Costner Truesdale, age 91 of Vale, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her son’s residence in Bessemer City.  She was born September 2, 1930, in Gaston County to the late Bertie Lee Costner Mauney.  Faybell was a hard worker and dedicated herself to raising her family. She loved her children, and they were her everything.  Faybell also...

May 31, 2022

Van Myrs Sellers, age 88 of County Line Rd, Kings Mountain, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his residence.  He was a native of Gaston County, born on December 13, 1933, son of the late Laura Elminer Sellers and the grandson of the late Hiram S. Sellers.  He was veteran of the United States Navy.  Van retired as...

May 26, 2022

Richard Scott Anderson, age 59, of Rosemary Lane, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Levine and Dickson Hospice house, Aldersgate. He was born September 4, 1962 in Gaston County to the late Robert and Mary Holland Anderson.

Richard was a member of Crowder’s Creek ARP Church. One of his favorite things to do was dance, he...

May 26, 2022

Gary Wayne Thornburg, age 82, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, at his residence.  He was born September 15, 1939, in Lincoln County to the late Clarence Virgil Thornburg, Sr. and Bonnie Fulbright Thornburg.

Gary was an adventurous traveler and took many trips with his wife, Phyllis. He was an avid golfer and played in many...

May 26, 2022

Helen Carolyn Overcash Dellinger, age 86, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Peak Resources.

Helen was born during the Great Depression to Clark Roland and Sadie Helms Overcash of Kannapolis, North Carolina.  Her home church was Midway United Methodist Church.  She excelled in school and won a scholarship to Pfeiffer College (now University) in...

May 21, 2022

Judy Diane Settlemyer Thompson, age 74 of Waco, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.  She was born September 16, 1947 to the late Rev. Z.W. and Edna Blanton Settlemyer.  Judy was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and served on Waco City Council. She was the owner and operator of Snacks Galore Vending. ...

May 19, 2022

Rose Ellen White House, age 62, of Mary Lane, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Peak Resources of Gastonia. She was born October 9, 1959 in Colombia, SC, to Shirley Ann Hoyle White and the late Archie Dennis White.

She was preceded in death by her brother, David White.

Survivors include her daughter, Lisa...

May 17, 2022

Angela Murray Hensley, age 48, of Mary’s Grove Road, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation of Cherryville. She was born March 4, 1974, in Gaston County to the late Joe Murray and the late Linda Hall Summitt.

Angela loved all things Disney. Her favorite Disney character was Eeyore. She also enjoyed watching...

May 13, 2022

Ruby Hester Clinton, age 84 of Cherryville, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at her residence.  She was born August 29, 1937 in Gaston County to the late Ernest Luther and Belvie Stines Hester.  Ruby enjoyed camping and taking beach trips.  She was an avid bowler.  Her greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother.  She loved...

May 11, 2022

Frances Othelia Nichols Faw Hall, age 86 of Crouse, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at her residence.  She was born November 2, 1935 in Wilkes County, to the late Fred and Alice Genevieve Nichols.  Frances was a member of the Methodist Church.  She was an avid gardener with an astonishing green thumb.  She always maintained the most beautiful...

May 10, 2022

Wayne Ogle, Jr., age 72 of Kings Mountain, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Testa Family Hospice House.  He was born January 19, 1950 in Sevier County, TN to the late Wayne and Mary Alice McClure Ogle.  Wayne attended Eighth Street Church of God.  He loved yardwork and had a passion for fishing.

In...

May 10, 2022

Peggy Jean Ellis Taylor, age 79, formerly of Oak Island, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Atrium Health Kings Mountain.  She was born March 20, 1943 in Lincoln County to the late William Theodore “W.T.” Ellis and Sally Edna Mull Ellis. Peggy enjoyed crafting and had a passion for traveling.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother...

May 5, 2022

Sybil Ann Black Allen, age 69, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, at her residence.  She was born April 9, 1953 in Lincoln County to the late Thomas Woodrow Black and Nora Bright Hullet Swink.  She retired from Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation.  Sybil enjoyed reading, especially Nicholas Sparks novels.  She loved planting flowers and spending time with...

Apr 27, 2022

Eva Nell Graham Glenn, age 85 of Rayfield Drive, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born May 12, 1936, in Cleveland County to the late Robert C. and Lanie Smith Graham.

She was preceded in death by her husband Oscar N. "Jr." Glenn; and son-in-law, Dan Metcalf. She was a...

Apr 26, 2022

Stephanie Diane Ratliff Wright, age 38 of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022.  She was born March 9, 1984, in Floyd County, Georgia, to Tammy Christopher Blanchard and William Howard Ratliff.  Stephanie enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was a great cook and loved to spend time with her family.  Her greatest accomplishment in life was being a mom...