OBITUARIES

Mar 16, 2020

James Edward “Jim” Haynes, age 74 of Don McGinnis Rd. passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born July 23, 1945 in Lincoln County to the late James Franklin and EllRee Violet Mahala Haynes.  Jim retired from La-Z-Boy and was the former manager of AMF Lanes.  He was a member of the AMF...

Mar 15, 2020

Patricia Ann Ledwell Walls, age 60 of E. Dixon Blvd. passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Wendover Hospice.  She was born October 25, 1959 in Gaston County to the late Hoyle Ledwell and Gwinette Young.  She was formerly employed with Tirecord USA.  She enjoyed crafts and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her...

Mar 15, 2020

Willie Mae Oliver Bowers, age 73 of W. Church St. passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Atrium Health – Cleveland.  She was born July 6, 1946 in Sullivan County, TN to the late Clarence William and Lulie Mae Oliver.  She was formerly employed at Howell Mill and Crafty Cleaners.  She enjoyed going to Yardsales and she cherished her...

Mar 6, 2020

Reverend Howard Stephen “Steve” Kiser, age 71, of Barley Street, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. He was born March 17, 1948 in Lincoln County to the late Howard Marshall and Rachel Kiser Kiser.

Rev. Kiser was an ordained minister with the United Methodist Church, and was a graduate...

Mar 6, 2020

Carol Dee Welch Compton, age 81, of Glenn Oaks Drive, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at her residence. She was born November 1, 1938 in Sadorus Illinois to the late Delmar and Blanche Moore Welch.

Carol was a longtime member of Lawndale Baptist church. She and Orville were avid bowlers and loved traveling. Carol...

Mar 5, 2020

David Kenneth “Dave” Wood, age 82 of Rivers Ridge Dr. passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at his residence.  He was born September 17, 1937 in Illinois, to the late Samuel K. and Beatrice S. Wood.  He was a member of First Wesleyan Church and a Veteran of the United States Air Force.  He enjoyed racing cars, especially his...

Mar 5, 2020

Odess Sanford Killian, aka “Smiley”, age 89, passed away peacefully at Alexandria Place Thursday March 5, 2020.  Odess was born November 3, 1930 to the late Norman and Ida Slaton Killian. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church.  Odess worked for Firestone as a painter and retired after 37 years of service.  Odess worked extremely hard his entire...

Mar 1, 2020

Mary Neal Sain, age 92 of Harmon Road, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville.  She was born September 16, 1927 in Lincoln County, to Dorse and Julia Cook Neal.  She was a member of Messiah United Methodist Church for more than 70 years. She also attended Community Grove Church. Mary loved to...

Feb 26, 2020

Martha Lee Smith Williams, age 70, of Hole In The Wall Road, Lawndale, passed away Wednesday February 26, 2020 at home. She was born June 29, 1949 in Cherokee County, SC to the late John Williams Smith and Mandy Lee Mullinax Smith Parker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Maynard Williams; son,...

Feb 26, 2020

Edward Eugene Ervin, age 88, of Mary's Grove Church Road, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 7, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Ora Bell Tucker Ervin.

Edward was retired from the United States Air Force. He was a retired educator of automotive service technology for Cleveland...

Feb 18, 2020

Donald Ricky “Rick” Helms, age 67, of 206 South Elm Street in Cherryville, North Carolina, formerly of Charlotte, peacefully departed this world on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  Born May 31, 1952 in Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Arthur Edgar Helms and Ruth Lougene Cody Helms.

Raised in Cherryville,...

Feb 15, 2020

Elizabeth Morrow Hovis, age 97, of Weaver Dairy Road, passed away Saturday February 15, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born August 10, 1922 in Gaston County to the late David A. and Mae Kiser Morrow.

Elizabeth was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.

She was preceded in...

Feb 14, 2020

Teresa Ann Lingerfelt Bennett, age 63, of N. Pine St., passed away Friday February 14, 2020, at her residence. She was born April 16, 1956 in Mecklenburg County to the late Jack and Margaret Helms Lingerfelt.

Teresa was a proud mother to her daughter, Lisa, and a great sister to her younger brothers. She also...

Feb 14, 2020

Kay Baker Helms, age 77 of Fairways Dr. passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at her residence.  She was born July 8, 1942 in York County, SC to the late Lewis Lester and Viola Russ Baker.  She was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir and was former chairperson of the C.A.R.E. team. ...

Feb 9, 2020

Samuel Franklin “Bud” Childers, age 87, of Marys Grove Road, passed away Sunday February 9, 2020 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. He was born December 31, 1932 in Gaston County to the late John “Earl” and Vida Neill Childers.

Bud was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War. He was...

Feb 7, 2020

Edward David “Doc” Abernathy, age 73, of Lee Black Road, passed away peacefully Friday morning February 7, 2020 at Atrium Health Charlotte. He was born November 13, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Edward Lee and Velma Hoyle Abernathy.

Doc retired from Carolina Freight. He was cherished by his family and loved by all...

Feb 7, 2020

M. Barry Williams, age 77, of Elm Street, passed away Friday February 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 19, 1942 in Gaston County to the late Wallace and Zel Crane Williams.

Barry was a veteran of the United States Army, the United States Navy, and the United States Army National Guard. He was retired...

Jan 30, 2020

Virginia Louise “Gin” Davenport Bryan, age 53 of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at her residence.  She was born August 24, 1966 in Laurens County to Charles Davenport of South Carolina and the late Frances Maddison Davenport.  She was employed at Cosette Pharmaceuticals in Lincolnton.  Gin was always a dedicated employee and hard worker.  She enjoyed fishing...

Jan 29, 2020

Margaret Ramsey Brown, 92 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation.  She was born December 3, 1927 in Gaston County to the late Dock Boyd Ramsey Sr. and Lillie Strickland Ramsey.  She was a lifelong resident of Cherryville.  Margaret was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church Cherryville.  She was a loving...

Jan 28, 2020

Mildred “Millie” Page Costner, age 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Tuesday January 28, 2020 at Courtland Terrace of Gastonia. She was born March 13, 1934 in Gaston County to the late Clyde Lee and Pearl Travis Page.

She was preceded in death by her son, David Webb; brothers, Robert Page, and Harold...