OBITUARIES

Jun 3, 2019

Connie J. (Dippold) Bauer, of Cherryville, NC (formerly of St Marys, PA), passed away June 3rd, 2019, at Carolina Medical Center, after a brief battle against lung cancer.

Connie was born in St Marys, PA. on March 11, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Leola (Stilson) Dippold.

Connie attended St Marys...

May 29, 2019

Jonathan Eric Waters, age 35, of Bessemer City, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 while at UNC REX Hospital, Raleigh. He was born June 25, 1983 in Mecklenburg County, son to Rick Waters and to the late Cheryl Darlene Haas. Eric was a beloved son who loved to fish and make people laugh. He...

May 25, 2019

Ruby Devine Harden Phillips, age 96, formerly of E. Academy St. passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation.  She was born August 12, 1922 in Gaston County to the late Enoch Martin and Lola Bright Whitworth Devine.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.  Ruby retired after 33 years from Medical Center Pharmacy.

May 24, 2019

PETER ZOLLO

Peter Ferdinand Zollo, age 66, of Tryon Courthouse Road, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at

Robin Johnson House. He was born June 3, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York to the late “Fred”

Ferdinand and Nicoletta Triola Zollo. Pete was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother,

uncle and cousin....

May 18, 2019

Benjamin Hunter Wright, age 22, passed away unexpectedly, late Saturday May 18, 2019, due to an accident.  He was born September 12, 1996 in Cleveland County to Cheryl Lynn Swink Wright and Ricky Dennis Wright.  He enjoyed auto-mechanics and working on engines.  He was a hard worker and loved fishing.  Hunter was an amazing father and fiancé who adored...

May 17, 2019

Mary L. Johnson, age 72, of Blountville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17, 2019. She was a devoted mother and wife who loved her family. She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Thomas Michael Easler; second husband,...

May 16, 2019

As a result of a vehicle accident, Gregory Scott Falls, age 70, passed away on May 16, 2019 in Bremerton, WA where he resided.  He was born on October 9, 1948 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Harold Lewis Falls and the late Jacqueline Wallace Falls Davis.

A 1966 graduate of Cherryville High School, Greg attended...

May 12, 2019

Jeri Towery Loftin, age 69 of Academy Street, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Somerset Court of Cherryville. Jeri was born June 15, 1949 in Cleveland County to the late Emmett Wilson Towery and the late Annie Mae Roberts-Carfrey.  Jeri was a retired florist and enjoyed gardening, flowers, and the beach. Jeri loved animals and especially loved cats....

May 5, 2019

Prue Neal Willis Thornburg, age 85 of Marsh Trail Lane passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Atrium Health in Lincolnton.  She was born May 8, 1933 in Lincoln County, the youngest child of Dorse and Julia Cook Neal.  She was a member of Gainsville Baptist Church and attended Community Grove Church where her grandson pastors.  She was always...

May 3, 2019

Donald Marcus Freeman, age 63 of Charles McGinnis Rd. passed peacefully Friday, May 3, 2019 at his residence.  He was born August 26, 1955 in Lincoln County to the late Johnny Richard and Sue McGinnis Freeman.  Donald was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church.  He was an avid deer hunter and loved to tinker and fix things.  He...

Apr 29, 2019

Andrew Scott Thompson, age 22 of Ray St. died Monday, April 29, 2019 at his residence.  He was born December 26, 1996 in Pickens County, South Carolina to Bryan Scott Thompson and Terry DeLynn Anthony.  Andrew was a graduate of Cherryville High School, served in the Army National Guard, and was an apprentice lineman with UCLS in Gastonia.

Apr 29, 2019

Charles Robert “Hoss” Boyles, age 82, passed away peacefully Monday, April 29, 2019 at home. He was born June 22, 1936 in Lincoln County to the late Joseph Russell and Vera Pearl Howell Boyles. Charles was formerly employed as a mechanic in the textile industry. He also was an officer with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

Apr 24, 2019

Sandra Kay Shumate Stallings of Charlotte passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Testa Family Hospice House at the age of 75. She was born May 22, 1943 in Gaston County to the late Stewart Thomas Shumate, Sr. and Ruby Carpenter Shumate. Sandra was a graduate of Cherryville High School and UNC Women’s College in Greensboro. She worked in...

Apr 16, 2019

Ruby Nell Simmons Anthony, age 72 of River Hill Trail, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Atrium Health Lincolnton. She was born March 27, 1947 in Catawba County to the late Clyde Emory and Beulah Lutz Simmons. Ruby was retired as Deputy Clerk of Court with Lincoln and Catawba Counties.  She was a faithful member of Salem Lutheran...

Apr 16, 2019

Ben Willis Hendricks, age 79, formerly of Eaker Drive, passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2019 at Autumn Care of Drexel. He was born April 25, 1939 in Gaston County to the late Hobson "Hob" Hendricks and Nell Queen Hendricks Black. Ben was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in both the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. Ben...

Apr 13, 2019

Billy Ray Grigg, age 48 of Charlotte passed away April 13, 2019 at Novant Health Presbyterian, Charlotte. He was born December 5, 1970 in Cleveland County to Nancy Green Dunn Martin of Lincolnton and the late Carris Columbus Grigg. Billy was formerly employed with Kimbrell Furniture. Billy enjoyed playing the drums and was always a dedicated employee.

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Apr 12, 2019

Carlyle “Derrill” Beam, age 86 of Helton Rd. passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at his residence.  He was born November 23, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Hudson and Bessie Helton Beam.  Derrill was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.  He graduated from Tryon High School and was retired from the textile industry having been employed...

Apr 10, 2019

Carrie Lee Willis entered Heaven's gates April 10, 2019.  She was 93.

Carrie was born November 22, 1925, in Gaston County to Audie and Myrtle Metcalf Hallman.

She was married to Glenn David Willis for 64 years.  Glenn preceded her in death in 2010.

Carrie was also preceded in death by...

Mar 28, 2019

James Earl Brown, age 85, of Bud Black Rd. passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Charles George VA Medical Center Hospice, in Asheville. He was born January 5, 1934 in Cleveland County to the late Judd and Nell Heavner Brown.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Korea. Growing up on a Mill Hill...

Mar 22, 2019

Grady Clarence Ramsey, age 96, passed peacefully Friday, March 22, 2019 at Brian Center of Lincolnton.  He was born May 11, 1922 in Gaston County to the late Forest and Blanche Beam Ramsey.  Mr. Ramsey was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.  He retired after 50 years from Reeves Brothers.  Grady loved to be out working in his...