OBITUARIES

Oct 10, 2021

Glenn Wilford Anthony, Jr., age 80, of Paul H. Beam Road, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Atrium Lincoln. He was born December 28, 1940, in Gaston County to the late Glenn Wilford, Sr. and Lillie Pruett Anthony.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Beam, and Dot Newton....

Oct 10, 2021

Sheila Rebecca Dellinger Towery, age 64, of Houser Farm Road, passed away Sunday October 10, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. She was born January 6, 1957 in Lincoln county to the late Coy and Lorene Russ Dellinger.  She was a lifetime member of North Brook Baptist Church.  Sheila liked traveling, loved flowers, and enjoyed watching Hallmark Movies.

Oct 1, 2021

Ann Self Sigmon, age 73 of Old Fort, formerly of Lincolnton, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, at her residence into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.  She was born April 14, 1948, in Lincoln County to the late Robert and Fleta Boggs Harrill. Ann was a member of Cross Memorial Baptist Church. She was the founder...

Sep 27, 2021

Kay Jarrell Poovey, age 74 of Laboratory Rd., passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at her residence.  She was born May 3, 1947 in Cleveland County to the late Roy Lee and Matilda Boyles Jarrell. She was a loving wife, mother, and Nana. Kay was a member of Massapoag Baptist Church.  She enjoyed sewing and crafting.

Sep 25, 2021

Kayla Justice Hull, age 30, of Yoder Road, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 3, 1991, in Cleveland County to June Heavner LaMacchia and Kelly Hull.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Max and Betty Jo Hull.

Kayla was a beloved mother, daughter, step-daughter, granddaughter,...

Sep 25, 2021

Michael “Mike” Craig Perham, age 72, of Requa Road, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born March 21, 1949, in Waterloo, Iowa to the late Richard Melvin and Aurilla Phyllis Parkes Perham.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his shih tzu, Sassy.

Sep 24, 2021

Dr. James B. Calderbank, age 74, my sweet husband of 27 years died peacefully on September 24, 2021. He ended his journey at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville after a four-month illness. He was born in Greenwich, CT to the late John Jacob Birrell Calderbank and the late Luise Helene Meyer Calderbank.

Jim...

Sep 23, 2021

Bengy Dwayne Howell, age 54 of Martin Rd. passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte.  He was born August 14, 1967 in Gaston County to Quay and Judy Turner Howell.  Bengy was a 1986 graduate of Bessemer City High School and a graduate of Gaston College.  He was an electrical lineman.  Bengy was a member...

Sep 22, 2021

Virginia “Christine” Owens Wells, age 77, of Dick Elam Rd. passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her residence.  She was born September 19, 1944 in Lincoln County to the late James Norman and Laler Ware Owens.  She was a 1962 graduate of Tryon High School. Christine enjoyed gardening and reading.  She was an excellent cook and loved to...

Sep 18, 2021

Michael “Mike” Leroy Pittillo, age 68, of Mauney Road, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born August 23, 1953, in Burke County to the late Hoyt Lee Pittillo and the late Essie Jean Lee Pittillo-Clay.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Sam Pittillo, and a niece, Jessica Pittillo....

Sep 17, 2021

Jr. Lail, age 82, of West Academy Street, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born Cletus Sylvestus Lail, Jr., on August 14, 1939, in Gaston County to the late Cletus Sylvestus Sr. and Leona Mae Reynolds Lail.

Jr was an avid hunter and fisherman. Many people in town...

Sep 17, 2021

Phyllis Ann Allen McSwain, age 78, of Black Road, went to see Jesus with family by her side, Friday, September 17, 2021. She was born February 2, 1943, in Cleveland County to the late Riley Allen and Florence Ledford Allen of Kings Mountain.

Phyllis was the owner of All About Flowers of Cherryville. She also worked at...

Sep 12, 2021

Harold Perry Jones, age 66 of Shelby, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland.  He was born December 3, 1954 in Cleveland County to the late Howard Dean and Vera Lee Laws Jones. Perry was a 1973 graduate of Cherryville High School where he was an exceptional football player.  He was a Veteran of the United...

Sep 8, 2021

Patricia Payne Eaker, age 79, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2021 at her home. She left us peacefully, surrounded by family. She was born Patricia Sue Payne October 30, 1941, in Salisbury, NC, the daughter of the late Lois Beam Payne Vernon and the late William Carl Payne. Patricia (Pat) was married 61 adventurous years to Guy Howard...

Sep 4, 2021

Illa Elizabeth “Lib” Simpson Shull, age 83, of West Church Street, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Atrium – Cleveland. She was born September 14, 1937, in Lincoln County to the late John and Brite Elizabeth White Simpson.

Lib was an amazing woman that cared tremendously about her family and friends. She always thought of others...

Sep 4, 2021

Angelita H. Foster, age 88, residing at Brian Center Gastonia, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 6:16pm at Caromont Hospital Gastonia. She was born March 6, 1933 to Charles Carr and Florence Irene Kiser Harrelson. She is preceded in death by her husband George Foster and daughter Melody Danette Foster Trakas. Sydney says my mom loved climbing trees...

Sep 2, 2021

John Bennett Daves, age 75 of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Peak Resources.  He was born November 25, 1945 in Gaston County to the late J.P. Daves Sr. and Myrtle Newton Daves.  He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and retired from Carolina Freight.  Bennett enjoyed sports, golfing, and was an avid Carolina Tarheels...

Aug 27, 2021

Alice Kay Harrelson, 62, of Flint Hill Rd., died Friday August 27, 2021 at Atrium Lincolnton. Alice was born in Cleveland County on April 11, 1959 a daughter of the late Grimes and Joy Nance Harrelson, SR.  She was a self employed seamstress and farmer and a longtime member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. She was very talented...

Aug 25, 2021

Cecile Pitchford Bridges, age 91 of Mauney Road, Lawndale, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Peak Resources, Cherryville.  She was born January 2, 1930 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Ed and Maude Couch Pitchford.  Cecile was a member of Plainsview Baptist Church.  She enjoyed cooking and shopping.  She was a talented pianist and especially loved playing...

Aug 25, 2021

Deanna Lynn Frazier Breakfield, age 72, of Fitzhugh Street, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born February 28, 1949 in Gaston County to the late Carl Thomas and Martha Christine Miller Frazier.

Deanna was a faithful Christian and loved God and her family above everything. She devoted her life to helping others,...