OBITUARIES

Dec 8, 2021

David Jones, age 64, of Pullen Circle, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 27, 1957, in Cleveland County to the late Romie Lester and Margaret Mull Jones.

David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was a simple man who loved his family and will be missed.

In...

Dec 8, 2021

Nancy Elizabeth Devine Moss, formerly of Academy St. passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.  She was born July 21, 1931 in Gaston County to the late Enoch Martin and Lola Bright Whitworth Devine.  Nancy was a member of First Baptist Church.  She was a servant of God and lived to serve others.  She...

Dec 6, 2021

Annie S. Randall Ramsey, age 95, of Dellinger Circle, passed away December 6, 2021 at home.  She was born March 26, 1926 in Gaston County to the late Lector Lee and Edna Mae Sigmon Randall.  Ann was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church, Cherryville.  She and her late husband, D.B., enjoyed sitting on the swing and spending time...

Dec 5, 2021

Tonya Gail Simonds Helms, age 45, of Reepsville Road, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 in Greeneville, South Carolina. She was born December 1, 1976 in Gaston County to the late Sheila Ann Simonds and the late Alvin Lee Headen.

Survivors include her husband, Grady J. Helms, and brother, Tony Lynn Simonds.

No formal services...

Nov 26, 2021

Helen Louise Farmer White, age 87, of Johnstown Road, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1934 in Lincoln County to the late Charlie Clarence and Bryte Reynolds Farmer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Heman Harvey White; brothers, Gene Farmer,...

Nov 25, 2021

Roger Dale Arnold, age 61 of Cramerton, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Gaston County to the late Billy Max and Gladys Phillips Arnold.

Roger enjoyed carp fishing and lawn care. He also enjoyed spending times talking with close friends.

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Nov 21, 2021

Esther Rena Harris Costner, age 74, of S. Pink Street, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 12, 1947 in Cleveland County to the late Claude and Ruth Geneva Williams Harris.

Esther loved sewing and crafting. She was also of the Methodist faith.

In addition to her parents, she...

Nov 10, 2021

John Wayne Stone, age 72, of Lincolnton, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born January 29, 1949, son to the late Willie and Eula Mae Bright Stone.

John worked with Law Engineering for over 25 years and then went on to start his own company, Stone Drilling, where he retired in...

Nov 8, 2021

Bryan Scott Bower, age 54, of Weaver Glenn Place, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 20, 1967 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio to Marilyn Babione Bower and the late Thomas J. Bower.

Bryan loved sports and was a big Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He loved traveling and spending time with his...

Nov 6, 2021

Ann Irene Farrell Mathis, age 61 of Harrelson Rd. passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center.  She was born October 13, 1960 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Marsha Leigh Grooms Farrell and the late Roba H. Farrell.  She was retired from Timken.  Ann was a member of First Presbyterian Church.  She enjoyed traveling and was...

Nov 6, 2021

Deborah Lynn Hlubik, age 51 of Bates Ave. passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.  She was born February 6, 1970 in Wayne County, Michigan to the late Frank and Donna Lee Chase Hlubik.  Debbie was of the Catholic Faith and she enjoyed Astronomy.  She cherished her family and her dogs, and she loved spending...

Nov 6, 2021

Mary Frances Roberts Bumgarner, age 77 of Spruce Pine, NC formerly of Martinsville, VA entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, November 6, 2021 at Autumn Care of Waynesville.  She became absent from her body here on earth and ever present with the Almighty God whom she lived to serve.  She was born August...

Nov 4, 2021

Carolyn Elaine Eaker Brown, age 75 of Eaker Rd., passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Atrium Health – Lincoln.  She was born October 24, 1946 in Cleveland County to the late Quentin Lloyd and Ruby Ida Neill Eaker.  Carolyn was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  She retired from Carolina Freight.  Carolyn was a member of...

Nov 4, 2021

Susan Duffy, of Coral Springs FL; passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2021.  Sue was born in Troy, NY and moved to Coral Springs, FL in 1986 where she spent the last 32 years surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her Husband of 49 years - Robert Duffy Sr.; Her Children...

Oct 31, 2021

Roger Joseph Roy, age 91, of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Wendover Hospice House.  He was born July 23, 1930 in New Haven County, Connecticut to the late Delphis and Leda Alberta Roy.  Roger was a Veteran of the United States Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Oct 26, 2021

Sue Winnie Wise Johnson, age 90, of Blair Wise Lane passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 22, 1931 in Lincoln County to the late Blair and Lucy Self Wise.

Sue raised and supported a family in the Air Force where her husband served for 21 years. Lived from Rapid City,...

Oct 25, 2021

Myrtle Mauney Clark, formerly of Puett’s Chapel Road, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.  She was born on August 21, 1924 in Gaston County to the late William and Beulah Metcalf Mauney.  As a lifelong member of Hephzibah ARP Church, Myrtle’s voice filled the choir, and her faith was exemplary to...

Oct 24, 2021

Gladys Kiser Neal, age 92 of Cherryville passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation.  She was born March 16, 1929 in Gaston County to the late Luther Andrew and Annie Lucy Clark Kiser.  Gladys was a member of Hephzibah ARP Church.  She enjoyed quilting and sewing and was a talented painter.

In addition to her parents,...

Oct 16, 2021

Frieda Kay Hendricks Heavner, age 79, of Milo Neal Road, departed from this life early Saturday morning, October 16, 2021. She was born September 16, 1942 in Lincoln County, daughter to the late Fred and Ruby Hopper Hendricks.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kayla Hull; and brother, Jerry Hendricks....

Oct 12, 2021

Cathy Ann Ludorf Wooten, age 56 of Fisher Rd. passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.  She was born September 1, 1964 in Wayne County, Michigan to the late Joseph C. and Priscilla Kowalski Ludorf.  Cathy was a hard worker.  She loved the sunshine.  You could often find her laying out by the ocean...