OBITUARIES

Apr 23, 2021

Barbara Eloise Yount “Bobbie” Rudisill, age 92 of Ed Rudisill Road, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland.  She was born October 20, 1928 in Hickory, NC to the late O.V. and Dorothy Eckard Yount.

Bobbie was the Valedictorian of Hickory High class of 1945. She was also the Valedictorian of Lenoir-Rhyne University class...

Apr 18, 2021

Rebecca Evelyn Willis Smith, age 59 of Lawndale, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland.  She was born February 11, 1962 in Lincoln County to the late Ralph Wayne Willis and Peggy Jane Adams.  Becky enjoyed watching NASCAR and loved to sit on the front porch.  She adored her furbabies, Lucy and Angel.  Becky’s greatest joy...

Apr 15, 2021

Dorothy Beam Grigg, 92, transitioned from her earthly home to her eternal heavenly home April 15, 2021.  Born in Cleveland County, October 9, 1928, she was the middle daughter of the late Yates Dewey Beam and Minnie Willis Beam.  She graduated from Burns High School with plans to embark on a nursing career until she met the love of...

Apr 14, 2021

Mark Frederick Smallwood, Jr., age 94 of Cherryville, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Robin Johnson House.  He was born August 1, 1926 in York, SC to the late Mark Frederick Smallwood Sr. and the late Dixie Knight Stinnette.

Mark was a WWII veteran of the United States Navy. He was a lifetime member of...

Apr 7, 2021

Robert “Bob” Johnson Wesp, age 67 of Cherryville, NC, formally of Andover, NJ passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born March 10, 1954 in Ridgewood, New Jersey to the late Robert Edward and Ruth Marion Johnson Wesp.  Bob was formerly the owner of Robert J. Wesp, Land Surveyor, PLS in Andover, NJ.  He always...

Apr 6, 2021

Michael “Todd” Freeman, age 51 of Creek Run Ct. went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 6, 2021.  He was born July 31, 1969 in Lincoln County, a son of Jim and Janice Lingerfelt Owens.  Todd was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle.  He was a gamer and also enjoyed playing Softball.  He was a loving husband,...

Apr 5, 2021

Linda Hall Summitt, age 71, of Mary’s Grove Road, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Atrium Health - Cleveland. She was born May 26, 1949, in Mecklenburg County to the late Robert and Faye Holloway Hall.

Linda enjoyed her daily Soap Operas. She also enjoyed watching Wrestling, especially the WWE. Linda loved her family and will...

Mar 30, 2021

Raela Marie Ruiz, infant daughter of Pablo and Meagan Nordmark Ruiz, returned to the Lord Tuesday, March 30, 2021.  She was born March 26, 2021 in Mecklenburg County.  Although Raela’s life on earth was very short, it was filled with God and she only knew love.  She was so loved by so many.

She was...

Mar 28, 2021

Janice Mattie Loftis White, age 74 of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her daughter’s residence.  She was born June 9, 1946 in Swain County to the late Faxton “Bud” Loftis and the late Eula Mae Barker Loftis.  Janice loved flowers and gardening.  She enjoyed fishing and animals and was an excellent cook.

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Mar 23, 2021

Robert Deal Shuford, age 67 of Vale passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his residence.  He was born July 7, 1953 in Lincoln County to the late Thomas and Kathyrne Louis Deal Shuford.  Robert was a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Army.  He was diehard Grateful Dead fan and enjoyed listening to music.  Robert was a master...

Mar 22, 2021

Russell Whitworth, age 90, of Brown Watterson Drive, passed away peacefully Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born June 17, 1930 in Cleveland County to the late James Burton and Sussie Barrett Whitworth.

Russell was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. He farmed and grew watermelons. He enjoyed his family and spending time with his grandson...

Mar 22, 2021

Laura Daphene Reid Allran, age 84, of Misty Harbor Circle, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born November 5, 1936 in Gaston County to the late Everette Reid, Sr. and the late Annabelle Featherstone Reid.

Laura grew up in Lowell, North Carolina and sang solos in the church choir. She...

Mar 17, 2021

Michael Todd Easler, age 55 of Bessemer City, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021.  He was born October 26, 1965 in Kingsport, TN to the late Thomas Michael Easler and Mary Lovens Johnson.  He was a 1984 graduate of Bessemer City High School.  Mike was an outdoorsman who loved to fish and “tinker” with things.  He enjoyed playing the...

Mar 16, 2021

Helen Huss Mullis, age 88 of Bessemer City, formerly of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Atrium Health Lincoln.  She was born January 21, 1933 in Lincoln County to the late Henry Monroe and Bessie Leonard Huss.  Helen was a former member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Charlotte and of Bethphage Lutheran Church in Lincolnton.  She enjoyed...

Mar 14, 2021

William Broderick “Bubba” Chapman, age 64, of Chapman Road, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 11, 1956 in Lincoln County, to the late Kenneth Franklin Chapman Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth Self Chapman.

Bubba loved spending time with his family, riding motorcycles, and shooting with the Cherryville New Year Shooters....

Mar 13, 2021

Kerry Keith Kowaleski, age 73, of Kowaleski Lane, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 10, 1947 in Orange County, NY, to the late Chester Anthony Kowaleski and the late Sybil Cotton Floyd.

Keith was a proud retired veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the American...

Mar 12, 2021

Suzanne Smith, age 77, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at Peak Resources of Cherryville. She was born December 13, 1943 in Mutnomah County, Oregon to the late Theodore Joseph and Margaret Louise St. Clair Okrasinski.

Suzanne was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Cherryville. She was retired from Freightliner of Gastonia. She enjoyed...

Mar 10, 2021

George Kenneth “GK” Davis, age 85, of Crouse Road, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Atrium Health – Lincolnton. He was born December 31, 1935, in Gaston County to the late Albert Franklin and Estrea Carpenter Davis.

GK was a veteran of the United States Army reserve. He was an alumnus of North Carolina State University...

Mar 8, 2021

Frances Louise Whitesides Ward, 79 of Waco/Cherryville passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Wendover Hospice.  She was born June 11, 1941 in Cleveland County to the late Willie and Lucille Whitworth Whitesides.  She was an excellent homemaker and enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers.  Frances loved working on the farm alongside her husband, Wade.

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Mar 8, 2021

Adam Cole Crowder, age 32 of Cherryville was tragically taken from Earth, but joyfully reunited with his sister in Heaven Monday, March 8, 2021.  He was born August 13, 1988 in Gaston County, NC.  Adam was the son of Dennis “Cotton” and Pam Booker Crowder.  He attended Cherryville High School and then went on to be the owner and...