OBITUARIES

Aug 17, 2021

John Cephus “J.C.”  Charles, 89, of Tryon Courthouse Rd. died Tuesday August 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Lincoln County on May 3, 1932 a son of the late Grady Lawrence, Sr. and Bessie Williams.

Mr. Charles was a member of Rudisill Chapel AME Zion Church.  He found great pleasure gardening, farming, horseshoes and...

Aug 17, 2021

Shellie Ruth Heavner Jones, 46, of Flint Hill Road passed away Tuesday August 17, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 29, 1975 in Gaston County, daughter of Charles Ray and Sherry Lynn Heavner Trammell.

Shellie was a former paramedic with the Gaston County Rescue Squad.

She is survived by her parents, Charles Ray...

Aug 15, 2021

Debra Ann Flowers Matheson, age 67 of Raven Dr., Kings Mountain, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Atrium Health, Cleveland. She was born June 24, 1954 in Gaston County to the late James Alan “Bud” Flowers and Mary Lee Mauney Flowers. Debbie was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Cherryville High School. ...

Aug 13, 2021

Mrs. Joan Anthony Auton, age 88 of Gaston Webbs Chapel Rd. passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at her residence in Crouse, NC.  Joan Auton was born on July 5, 1933 in Lincoln County, NC a daughter of the late Elizabeth Clark Anthony and Doris Craft Anthony.  Joan retired from Vermont America in Lincolnton, NC.  She was a member...

Aug 12, 2021

Debra Annette Black Sigmon, age 60 of Bud Black Rd. passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at her daughter’s residence.  She was born June 23, 1961 in Gaston County a daughter of the late Fred and Mary Kathleen Rollins Black.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.  Debbie loved going to the beach.  She had many hobbies including...

Aug 12, 2021

Judy Diane Anderson Morrison, age 74, of Stoney Point Road, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, Atrium Health – Cleveland. She was born April 30, 1947, in Cleveland County to the late John and Rosa Lee Short Anderson.

Judy enjoyed reading books, more specifically, true detectives and romance novels. She also loved to watch the Young and...

Aug 11, 2021

Calvin Jack Murdock, age 97 of Cherryville, North Carolina, passed away on August 11, 2021 at his daughter’s residence in Santa Barbara, California. He was born January 18, 1924 in Lynn Grove, Kentucky, just outside of Murray to the late William Spencer Murdock and Ola Jones Murdock. He was a WW2 veteran of the United States Navy. After the...

Aug 9, 2021

Charles Roland Haynes, age 88 of Tryon Courthouse Rd. went home to be with his Lord and Savoir on Monday, August 9, 2021.  He was born April 13, 1933 in Lincoln County to the late Roland Palmer and Eva Georgiann Hoyle Haynes.  Charles was a dedicated member of Shady Grove Baptist Church where he formerly served as a Deacon...

Aug 9, 2021

Patti Ann Bryan Crews, age 55 of Requa Rd. went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Atrium Health Lincoln.  She was born January 26, 1966 in Mecklenburg County to Colleen Holcombe Bryan and the late Johnny Bryan.  Patti was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  She was a CNA with...

Aug 8, 2021

Jeannette Miller Letterman, age 72 of Earl, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born June 27, 1949 in Mitchell County to the late Howard and Melba Young Miller.  She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church.  Jeannette was an avid sports fan.  She enjoyed watching sports on tv and especially loved...

Aug 8, 2021

Ray Thomas Valentine, age 85, of Shelby, NC, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. He was born February 9, 1936 in Cleveland County, to the late Lonus “L.E.” and Janie Rowe Dameron Valentine Sr.

He was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force. He was also retired from Fasco...

Aug 7, 2021

Bobbie Jean Spencer Page, age 90, of Bessemer City, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. She was born August 5, 1931 in Gaston County to the late Robert W. Spencer and the late Bertie Beatrice Absher Spencer Hartsoe. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Cherryville.

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Aug 6, 2021

Georgeina “Gi” Marie Daney Koontz, age 61, of Ballard Street, passed away Friday August 6, 2021 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born September 15, 1959, in Johnstown, PA to the late Charles and Georgeina McTaggart Daney.

Gi loved being surrounded by people. Her favorite pastime was family game night, and a good cup of coffee....

Aug 1, 2021

Teresa Abernathy Henley, 58, of Cherryville., died August 1, 2021 at Atrium Health-Main in Charlotte. She was born in Lincoln County on March 31, 1963 a daughter of Patricia Smith Abernathy of Lincolnton and the late Jack McCraven Abernathy.  Teresa was a graduate of Appalachian State University and was a leader of young minds at Cherryville High School where...

Jul 31, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Ronald Horacek, age 85 of Woodvale St. passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.  He was born October 23, 1935 in Ludington, Michigan to the late Lawrence Jerome and Genevieve Albrecht Horacek.  He attended the University of Michigan and was a member of their diving team.  Larry honorably served his...

Jul 31, 2021

Adam Ray Lackey, of Crown Creek Dr., age 39, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 in Vale, NC. He was born August 19, 1981, in Lincoln County to the Thomas and Judy Landers Lackey.

Adam was Vice President of American Sample House, member of North Brook Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and went on several mission...

Jul 19, 2021

Carol Toney Taylor, age 82 of Lincolnton, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at Levine Dixon Hospice House.  She was born August 1, 1938 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Nelson G. Toney and Zettie Rebecca Propst Toney.  She was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church.  She enjoyed baking and shopping.  Carol loved her family and loved...

Jul 18, 2021

Verna Jane Ray McLamb, age 86, of R W McLamb Dr., passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 8, 1935, in Elizabethton, TN to the late Paul and Virginia Josephine Kelly Ray.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ransom...

Jul 14, 2021

Kimberly Ann Hayes Angel, age 49 of Waco, went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her residence.  She was born October 26, 1971 in Cleveland County to Josephine Pow “Jo” Hayes and the late Frankie Lamar “Doodle” Hayes. She was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist...

Jul 10, 2021

Gerald Lorrel Veeder, age 89, of Kenwood Ave., formerly of Roy Eaker Rd. died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Atrium Health, Lincoln.  He was born February 9, 1932 in McKenzie County, North Dakota to the late Rev. Benjamin Herbert and Rena Rolfsrud Veeder.  Gerald was a longtime active member of First Wesleyan Church where he formerly served as Treasurer...