OBITUARIES

Mar 7, 2022

Margie Bookout Dellinger, 92, of J. C. Dellinger Road, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at Peak Resource of Cherryville. She was born June 5, 1929 in Gaston County to the late Lee Alexander and Vergie Jane Wallace Bookout.

Mrs. Dellinger was a graduate of Cherryville High School and Southern Business College. She worked for...

Mar 7, 2022

Scott Allen Sigmon, age 55 of Cherryville, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at Atrium Health – Cleveland.  He was born September 28, 1966 in Norwich, Connecticut to the late Don Hugh Sigmon, Sr. and Laverne Elizabeth Sigmon.  He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  Scotty was a hard worker.  He loved mowing grass and going to...

Mar 6, 2022

Teresa Elaine Dellinger Benfield, 60, of Heatherbrook Trail, Vale, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Mission Hospital, Asheville. She was born March 6, 1962 in Lincoln County to Myrtle Jean Goins Dellinger and the late Everette Lee Dellinger.

Teresa enjoyed hiking in the mountains and visiting State Parks. She also enjoyed working with crafts....

Mar 2, 2022

Jo Elaine Mauney Haynes, age 85 of St. Mark’s Church Road, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 23, 1936 in Gaston County to the late Coy and Alice Elizabeth Beam Mauney.  Jo was an active member of Shady Grove Baptist Church where she served as assistant treasurer.  She retired after...

Feb 27, 2022

Joe Willard Martin, age 80 of East Academy St. passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his residence.  He was born February 9, 1942 in Cleveland County to the late Henry and Rosie Earwood Martin.  Joe retired after 28 years from Carolina Freight and went on to work a number of years cooking on the grill at Medical Center...

Feb 22, 2022

Aurelia Agatha Swanberg Vanicek-Pressley, age 84, of Hillside Drive, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her residence. She was born February 5, 1938 in Paterson New Jersey to the late Charles and Aurelia Belinski Swanberg.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frederick Vanicek, and second husband, Howard Hall Pressley.

Survivors include...

Feb 22, 2022

Sylvia Ann Haynes Reep, age 68, of South Dixie Street, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her daughter’s residence with her Chihuahua Itty by her side. She was born June 23, 1953, in Lincoln County to the late John Henry and Reba Heavner Haynes.

Sylvia was an avid NASCAR and Earnhardt fan. She enjoyed watching all...

Feb 18, 2022

Sherrill Stratton Pennell, age 79 of Sparrow Springs Road, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at Robin Johnson Hospice House.  She was born January 2, 1943 in Alamance County, NC to the late Melvin Reeves and Martha Ellen Sharpe Stratton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Gail Somers;...

Feb 18, 2022

Austin Eugene Thompson, age 19, of Ray St. Passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at Atrium Cleveland. He was born July 7, 2002 in Gaston County to Bryan Scott Thompson and Terry DeLynn Anthony.  Austin was a 2021 graduate of Cherryville High School where he played basketball and football.  Austin was an avid Eagles fan.

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Feb 16, 2022

Charlotte Jeanette Hallman, age 68 of Littlewoods Lane, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her residence.  She was born August 20, 1953 in Lincoln County, to the late Clyde Webb and Eva Neal Hallman.  She was a member of Leonard’s Fork Baptist Church.  Charlotte loved to take care of others and share what she had.  She was a...

Feb 13, 2022

Bazie Mabe Smith, age 91 passed peacefully into heaven on Sunday morning, February 13, 2022 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Bazie was born to the late Robert Mabe and Dora Joyce Mabe.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William McKinley Smith, daughter Wanda Smith, and son-in-law Louis Brown. Bazie worked for over...

Feb 12, 2022

Nettie Paulette Allen Gooden, age 75, of Saxon Lane, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Peak Resources of Shelby. She was born May 31, 1946 in Cleveland County to the late Homer and Myrtle Allen.

Nettie was retired from Rhyne Mills. She was a past member of Howards Creek Baptist Church. Her hobbies were messing with...

Feb 10, 2022

Steven Thomas Lackey, Jr., age 46, of Martin Road, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Carolinas Medical Center – Charlotte. He was born June 26, 1975 in Gaston County to the Roxanne Crosby Farnsworth and the late Steven Thomas Lackey, Sr.

Steven was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved being outdoors. He loved his coon...

Feb 9, 2022

Emory George “E.G.” Brown, age 67, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 26, 1954 to the late Angus Morris and Ethel Barnes Brown.

E.G. was retired from American & Efird Inc. after more than 40 years of service. He was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church....

Feb 6, 2022

Dewey Lafayette Hastings, age 69 of Old Hardin Rd. passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022.  He was born May 8, 1952 in Lincoln County to the late Judson Lafayette and Constance Stubbs Hastings.  Dewey was a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and enjoyed working on tractors and other equipment.  He also enjoyed refurbishing old vehicles and raising horses with his wife,...

Feb 5, 2022

Loyse Hull Smith, age 95 passed peacefully into heaven on Saturday evening, February 5, 2022 at home in Land Harbor.  Loyse was born May 1, 1926 to the late Perry Hull and Junnie McNeely Hull.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse L. Smith; and a grandson, Jonathan Beck.

Loyse worked in...

Feb 4, 2022

Rev. William Seamore “Bill” Greene, age 86 of Lincolnton, NC entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 4, 2022.  Bill was born October 18th, 1935, to the late Rev. Alvin and Ida Mae Green. After having served honorably in the United States Air Force, he returned home to follow his life's calling to serve...

Feb 3, 2022

James Thomas Mull, age 75 of Fallston Waco Road, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Testa Family Hospice House.  He was born June 7, 1946 in Cleveland County to the late James Franklin and Ruby Hoyle Mull.

James was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and...

Jan 29, 2022

Carolyn Yvonne Player, age 87 of Cherryville passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.  She was born August 11, 1934 in Darlington County, South Carolina to the late Robert Lawson Player and Margaret Leon George.  Carolyn was a member of First United Methodist Church in Cherryville.  Her love of children kept her...

Jan 27, 2022

Alejandro Berriel Sánchez, edad de 44 años, murió en Lincolnton el Jueves 27 de Enero, 2022.  El nació el 22 de Junio de 1977 en la Ciudad de Mèxico.  Fue el hijo de Gaudencio Rosendo Berriel López y Elena Sanchez Dorado.  Alejandro disfrutaba de Jugar basketball, y caminar con su perro “Oso,” y con sus amigos y familiares.