OBITUARIES

Oct 8, 2020

Ava Mauney Anthony, age 93 of Roy Eaker Road, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation. She was born February 24, 1927 in Gaston County to the late William F. and Beulah Metcalf Mauney.

She was a native of Gaston County. After graduating from Tryon High School she attended Evans Business College of...

Oct 2, 2020

Sheila Sue Melton Lanier, age 57 of Dallas, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at her residence.  She was born December 12, 1962 in Mecklenburg County to R.J. Melton, Sr. and the late Mildred Haney Hall.  Sheila was an excellent mother and homemaker.  She had a gift of always being able to find a good deal.  She enjoyed yardsales,...

Sep 29, 2020

Robert “Pete” Junior Peterson, age 82, formerly of Garrett Dr. in Shelby, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.  He was born January 10, 1938 in Cleveland County to the late Jessie and Mammie Wright Peterson.  He was retired from the textiles industry and was a member of Putnam Memorial Baptist Church.  Robert was...

Sep 27, 2020

Cynthia Elaine Farris Freeman, age 67 of Farris Farm Rd. passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1953 in Gaston County to the late Evon and Viola Shaw Farris.  She was retired as a legal secretary for Attorney Don Bumgardner.  Cynthia was an excellent cook.  She loved animals and...

Sep 26, 2020

Linda Sue Light Vandall, age 70, of Kent Street, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born January 13, 1950 in Raleigh County, West Virginia to Walter Lee and Sara Flynn Light.

Linda enjoyed her family and grandbabies and found pleasure in her Cabin in West Virginia

Sep 24, 2020

Marvin Eugene Pearson, age 85, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 24, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 17, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late Jasper and Ollie Moore Pearson.

Mr. Pearson was a member of Spencer Mountain Baptist Church where he was a former Deacon. He was a retired machinist...

Sep 23, 2020

Alfred Courtney Turner, Sr., age 80 of Bessemer City passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his residence.  He was born December 24, 1939 in Mecklenburg County to the late Ace Van and Claira Turner.  Big Al was a former fence builder.  He enjoyed Football, especially Washington.  He cherished his little dog, BooBoo.  Big Al’s greatest love was that...

Sep 21, 2020

Misty Renee Greene Pruitt, age 38, of Leslie Drive, passed away peacefully Monday, September 21, 2020 at Wendover Hospice House. She was born August 8, 1982 in Lincoln County to Ronnie Greene and Helen Ann Swink Mingus.

Misty enjoyed fishing with her husband Robert, trips to the beach, and family cookouts. She loved her family and will...

Sep 20, 2020

Carson Lee Owensby, age 14, of Tennessee Ave., was called home to be with Jesus, and his Daddy Sunday, September 20, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born October 29, 2005, in Gaston county to Leanne Wray Owensby and the late Calvin Lee Owensby, Jr.

In just 14 years Carson touched more lives than he...

Sep 18, 2020

Justin Randall Henderson, age 40 of Lincolnton, formerly of Orlando, FL, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 18, 2020.  He was born August 27, 1980 in Orange County, FL to Linda Ann Gloss Curatolo and the late Randy Ashby Henderson.  He was employed with Phillips Healthcare.  He was very interested in politics, was a gun enthusiast, and a member of...

Sep 13, 2020

Jerry Van Bell, Sr. 79, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, at his home in Cherryville, NC, surrounded by his many extended family members, who loved him dearly. Jerry fought kidney disease for many years. He will be buried with his beloved twin brother James, in their family plot in Ethel, Mississippi.

Jerry Van Bell,...

Sep 10, 2020

Jane Delores Smith Hollingsworth, age 65, of Alf Hoover Road, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Frye Regional medical Center. She was born February 13, 1955 in Adams County PA to the late John and Roxie Hagerman Smith.

Jane loved playing the game of bingo and enjoyed playing it with her family and friends. She also...

Sep 6, 2020

With humble acceptance of God’s will and with her family by her side, we announce the passing of Betty Daves Neill, 91, of Cherryville, NC September 6, 2020.

She was born to the late James Philector Daves and Myrtle Mae Newton Daves, September 5, 1929, in Shelby, North Carolina.

Betty is survived by...

Sep 5, 2020

Barbara Ann Bailey Williams, age 75, of Elm Street, formerly of Belmont, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 25, 1945 in Cleveland County to the late Theo and Hazel McCraw Bailey.

Barbara was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist church, Belmont, and faithfully attended First Baptist Church, Cherryville...

Sep 4, 2020

Larry Keith Rice, age 73, of Hoyle’s Woods Trail, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Cherryville NC on Sept 4, 2020.   He was born January 11, 1947 in Buncombe County NC to the late Harvey Levi and Wilma Lois Hickey Rice.

Keith loved to travel and experience life   He served 2 tours with the Army.  Served...

Sep 2, 2020

Forrest Kermit Dover, age 64 of Lincolnton passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory.  He was born January 16, 1956 in Gaston County to the late Marlene Dover Prather.  Kermit was a handyman and could do just about anything.  He enjoyed working in Heating and Air, Electrical Work, and Carpentry.  He loved traveling...

Aug 30, 2020

Janice Winkler Absher, age 65 of Tryon Courthouse Rd. passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincoln.  She was born January 31, 1955 in Mecklenburg County to the late Wayne and June Dulin Winkler.  She was a member of Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church and retired from Graybar Electric.  Jan loved her cats and enjoyed gardening and growing...

Aug 28, 2020

Brenda Gail Stacy Nichols, age 70 of Shelby, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at Wendover Hospice.  She was born August 19, 1950 in Haywood County to the late Robert Jefferson and Gladys Arulia Arrington Stacy.  Brenda spent many years in the hospitality industry as a housekeeper in hotels.  She enjoyed cleaning and was an excellent cook.  Her delicious...

Aug 18, 2020

David Wayne Randall, age 62, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Caromont Regional

Medical Center.  He was born January 17,1958 in Cleveland County to Oleen Payne Randall and the late Bergan Randall. He was previous employed as an electrician at Caromont Regional and before that he had worked at Carlton Yarn and Keystone Powdered...

Aug 16, 2020

Peggy Dellinger Benanti unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at her home in Scottsdale AZ. She was a graduate of Cherryville High, Class of '49.  Daughter of John and Minnie Dellinger of Cherryville. Sister of Matthew Dellinger of Cherryville, Clement Dellinger of Granite Falls NC, Emily Dellinger Murray Stephens of Atlanta GA and the late Norma (Mrs. David)...