OBITUARIES

Jan 11, 2021

Betty Jean McSwain Farris, age 85, formerly of Bess Town Rd. passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 4, 1935 in Lincoln County to the late Oliver Victor and Delia Elsie Black McSwain. She was formerly a member of Hephzibah Presbyterian Church and currently a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church....

Jan 10, 2021

Doyt Henry Sisk, age 73, of W. Old NC 150 Hwy, formerly of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 4, 1947 in Gaston County to the late Dewey and Fannie Hester Sisk.

Doyt enjoyed going to flea markets and finding a good deal. He also loved old cars and...

Jan 10, 2021

Sue Ellen Ramsey, age 74, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Brian Center of Lincolnton. She was born October 8, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Grady Clarence and Ellen Young Ramsey.  Sue Ellen was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church; where she taught Sunday school, and directed the church choir. She was a member of...

Jan 9, 2021

Gail Jennings Mellon, 60, of 345 Bess Rd., died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Gail was born July 1, 1960 in Cleveland County, a daughter of the late Hilton and Ellen Garren Jennings.

She was a member of Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church and a CNA having formerly worked at Hospice...

Jan 8, 2021

William Guy Hall, Jr., passed away, due to Covid-19, at the age of 92, peacefully at his home in Cherryville, NC on Friday, January 8, 2021.

He was born February 14, 1928, in Mecklenburg County to the late William Guy Sr. and Jewel Ellen Fowler Hall.

He was preceded in death...

Jan 4, 2021

Kelly Swain Childers, age 73 of Hwy 274, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.  He was born December 14, 1947 in Lincoln County to the late Norris S. and Bobbie Helms Childers.  He was member of Bess Chapel United Methodist Church.  Kelly graduated from West Lincoln High School and then from UNC Pembroke. ...

Dec 31, 2020

Joyce Ann Penner Wright, age 74 of County Line Road passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Atrium Health Charlotte.  She was born December 26, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Lloyd Webb and Artie Beatrice Wells Penner.  She was a member of Mount Beulah Baptist Church.  She was formerly the secretary with Kevin Gray Machine Company in...

Dec 28, 2020

Steve Lamar Holland, age 76 of Elam Road, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Atrium Health – Cleveland. He was born December 5, 1944 in Gaston County to the late Ethel Mae Holland.

In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Eugene Holland; and sister, Patricia Cagle.

He...

Dec 28, 2020

Connie Lou Turner Wise, age 88 of W. Church St. passed away Monday, December 28, 2020.  She was born February 1, 1932 in Cleveland County to the late A.C. Turner and Mary Mittie Russ Turner.  She graduated from Cherryville High School in 1949 and along with her husband, Hillard Wise, received the Senior Superlative “Most Dependable.”  Connie attended Bob...

Dec 25, 2020

Robert Keith Harris, age 37 of Hauss Rd. passed away Friday, December 25, 2020.  He was born July 2, 1983 in Gaston County to Robert Jay Harris and the late Cynthia Carpenter Harris.  He was employed with Yellow Freight as a dock worker.  Keith was a fun-loving person who could always make you laugh.  He will be missed deeply...

Dec 24, 2020

Jack Harmon Scism, age 80 of Waco passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Atrium Health Cleveland.  He was born August 15, 1940 in Cleveland County to the late Elbert Joseph and Helen Louise Cash Scism.  Jack was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.  After 32 years, he retired as a dispatcher...

Dec 14, 2020

Steven Nicholas Thompson, age 63 of Mt. Holly, NC, formerly of Coram, NY, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Atrium Health, Lincoln.  He was born August 26, 1957 in Queens, NY to the late Peter William Thompson and Joan Lamotte Thompson.  He was a computer programmer for Emblem Health.  Steven was an avid fan of the NY Mets and the NY...

Dec 12, 2020

Michael Sylvanus Ratchford, age 63 of Dallas Cherryville Hwy, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born December 19, 1956 in Gaston County to the late Lucille Rhyne Ratchford.  Mike enjoyed fly-fishing and had a great passion for hiking and going to the mountains.  He was a member of the Gaston County Cyclists...

Dec 6, 2020

George Junior Foster, age 90, of Brookdale Senior Living, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born November 8, 1930, in Gaston County to the late Tommy Robert and Azzalee Whetstine Foster.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melody Danette Foster Trakas.

George was a hard worker...

Dec 3, 2020

Stowe Alexander “Stumpy” Hoyle, age 63 of Knottywood Lane passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Wendover Hospice House. He was born May 29, 1957 in Lincoln County to the late Junior Hoyle and Peggy Jean Roberts Black.  He loved animals and enjoyed helping raise and care for them.  Stumpy enjoyed going on vacation with his family and especially...

Nov 29, 2020

Joshua “Tyler” Funderburk, age 27 of Hatchett Rd. passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at his residence.  He was born October 25, 1993 in Lincoln County to Randy Marvin Funderburk, Jr. and Kimberly Lynn Bivens.  He was a graduate of West Lincoln High School and employed with Cataler Corporation in Lincolnton.  He was raised in North Lincolnton Baptist Church...

Nov 28, 2020

JESUS TREJO-GARCIA

Jesus Trejo-Garcia, age 57, of Lakeland Ave., passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Atrium Health Charlotte. He was born October 14, 1963 in Zimapan Hidalgo Mexico to Aurelio Trejo Martinez and Leonila Garcia Trejo.

Jesus was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his father Aurelio...

Nov 27, 2020

Lawson Dean Hill, age 69 of Pine Ave., passed away Friday Nov. 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born on March 16, 1951 in Lincoln County to the late Victor Clyde and Doris Mace Hill.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, David Hill.

He is survived by...

Nov 27, 2020

Paul Richard Towery, age 74, of Hickory Lane, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 5, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Ralph and Ethel Swink Towery.

Paul enjoyed watching Westerns, especially Gunsmoke.  He was an avid Carolina Panthers fan and known for being a practical joker....

Nov 26, 2020

Donald Ray Shull, age 63 of North Main St. passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his residence.  He was born February 5, 1957 in Broward County, FL to the late Lloyd Wayne “Bill” Shull Sr. and Dorothy Louise Poston Shull.  Don was retired from Keystone Powdered Metal Company.  He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed beekeeping.