OBITUARIES

May 17, 2020

Vergie Annette “Angel Ann” Perkins Henkle, age 84, of 208 South Depot Street, departed to be with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard “Howie” Melvin Henkle.

Survivors include her son, Richard M. Henkle, of Greensboro, two grandsons: Mark Henkle and...

May 16, 2020

Troy Michael Sellers, age 79 of Foster Rd. passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his residence.  He was born March 12, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Ben Ray Sellers Sr. and Mamie Gertrude Stroupe Sellers.  He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he formerly served as a deacon, an Elder, and an Elder Emeritus. ...

May 14, 2020

Damon Weldon Powell, age 92, of the Northbrook Community passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincolnton. He was born August 19, 1927 in Lincoln County to the late Arcie Miller and Pearl Houser Powell.  Damon was a veteran of both the United States Army and the United States Merchant Marines. He was also a member of...

May 5, 2020

Isobel Goins Pfeifer, age 92, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in the comfort of her family.  She was born March 27, 1928 in Gaston County, the youngest child of the late William Augustus and Ada Louise Goins.  She graduated from Cherryville High School in 1945.  She was a homemaker, an excellent wife and mother. A Christian by faith,...

Apr 25, 2020

Betty Wright Black, age 88, formerly of Crescent Dr. in Cherryville, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at her residence on Binwhe Lane in Gastonia surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 9, 1932 in Cleveland County to the late Bonnie and Edna McSwain Wright.  Mrs. Black was the last founding and charter member of Emmanuel Baptist...

Apr 24, 2020

Bradley R Nevins, age 60 of Hidden Valley St. passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at his residence.  He was born February 12, 1960 in Monroe County, Iowa to the late Roy R and Frances Lucille Gillette Nevins.  He was retired from Kendrion and was a veteran of the United States Marines.  He loved guitars, RC cars and building...

Apr 24, 2020

Ted Sorrels Beam, age 78 of Eaker Rd. passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at his residence.  He was born September 13, 1941 in Lincoln County to the late J. Ray and Mae Sorrels Beam.

Ted was a North Brook Icon where he grew up spending time at Flay Store which his parents owned and was known...

Apr 22, 2020

Barbara “Babs” Neal Bolick Beam, age 67, of Johnstown Road, passed away Wednesday April 22, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincolnton. She was born June 3, 1952 in Cleveland County to the late Neal Clarence and Jessie Lee Devine Bolick.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She had a fervent love for any...

Apr 19, 2020

Rodney Scott Dellinger, age 52, of Clineland Road, passed away Sunday evening, April 19, 2020 at his home. He was born February 1, 1968, in Cleveland county to Gloria Hullender Dellinger and the late Max Dellinger.

Scott was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and a craftsman.  He found great pleasure in helping people and liked...

Apr 16, 2020

Marsha Ann Hoyle Hollifield, age 71 of Eaker Circle passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation.  She was born October 8, 1948 in Lincoln County to the late Ralph Lane and Rebecca Louise Dellinger Hoyle.  She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  Mrs. Hollifield taught school for over 30 years and retired...

Apr 13, 2020

Kimsey Lee Phillips, age 81 of Cherryville Rd., formerly of South Jersey passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 22, 1938 in Waynesville, NC to the late Houston R. Phillips and Laura Jane Hannah.  He served in the National Guard and was retired from Truck Service Trucking of Forest City.  He enjoyed going...

Apr 10, 2020

Michael Keith Bess, age 53, of 316 Neal Rd., passed away suddenly Friday April 10, 2020. He was born August 11, 1966 in Fremont Nebraska to the late Clyde Keith and Mary Jeanette Garrett Bess.

Mike was employed with ADS for nearly 18 years. He loved carp fishing and being outdoors. He also loved his...

Apr 6, 2020

Gary Kern Dellinger, of Flint Hill Road, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, on his 69th birthday. He was born on April 6, 1951 in Gaston County to the late Thomas Henry and Maude Jane Jenks Dellinger, the youngest of 15 children.  He was a big jokester and always had a story to tell, whether true or not.  He...

Apr 5, 2020

Hillard Kenneth Hester, age 87 of Cherryville, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family and holding to his wife’s hand.  He was born April 1, 1933 in Gaston County to the late John Clifton and Annie Whitworth Hester.  He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and retired from Eaton Corporation. ...

Mar 31, 2020

Mildred Irene Ferrell Dellinger Reep, of Cherryville, formerly of Charlotte, age 91, passed away March 31, 2020 at Carolina Care Center, Cherryville. She was born August 22, 1928 in York, SC to the late Brawley Ruben and Gladys Dowd Ferrell Stokes.

Mrs. Reep enjoyed cooking, reading, her dog and the beach. Her family was the...

Mar 31, 2020

Anne Scott Lawson-Hines, age 77, of Stableview Drive, passed away Tuesday March 31, 2020 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 7, 1942 in Union County to the late Charles and Alene Carver Scott.

Anne was an animal lover and adored her dogs. She enjoyed gardening and working with flowers and plants. She also...

Mar 23, 2020

Donna Davis Hastings, age 63 of Aderholdt Rd. passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at her residence.  She was born October 18, 1956 in Lincoln County to Patricia Harwell Sockwell of Springhill FL and the late John Henry Davis. She enjoyed gardening and flowers and was an excellent cook and baker.  Donna was also the former secretary of the...

Mar 23, 2020

Harold Dean Jackson, age 88, of Martin Road, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at home. He was born March 11, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Edward Arthur and Bessie Beatrice Hastings Jackson.

Harold was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Harold was a retired purchasing director of all maintenance purchases,...

Mar 22, 2020

Gastonia, NC – Mary Larson Saine passed away peacefully at home Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving husband, 2 daughters and son-in-law.  She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on August 29, 1936, Mary was the daughter of the late Fenton and Mary Carter Larson.

Her family remembers her...

Mar 18, 2020

Richard James Marazza, II, age 61, of Killingdeer Lane, passed away Wednesday March 18, 2020 at Atrium Health, Pineville. He was born July 24, 1958 in Gaston County to Shirlee Davis Allen Marazza and the late Richard “Dick” James Marazza, Sr.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by the recent passing...