OBITUARIES

Mar 22, 2019

Charles Augustus Helms, age 81 of Roy Eaker Rd. passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation.  He was born August 31, 1937 in Gaston County to the late Augustus and Ruth Crowder Helms.  Charles was a member of Christ the King Church in Shelby.  He was a former professor at Gardner Webb University and...

Mar 21, 2019

Mr. Miles Douglas “Doug” Childers age 66, of Flay Rd. passed away March 21, 2019 at Atrium Health-Cleveland.  He was born February 1, 1953 in Cleveland County to the late Norris S. and Bobbie Helms Childers.  Doug was a member of Bess Chapel United Methodist Church.  He graduated from West Lincoln High School and received his bachelor’s degree from...

Mar 21, 2019

Mary “Earline” Burbank McDaniel, age 80, of Tryon Courthouse Road, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Atrium Health, Shelby, NC.  She was born October 5, 1938, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Harry Earl and Cecil Irene Jackson Burbank.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Cherryville. Earline was known for visiting with shut-ins, was...

Mar 18, 2019

Brenda Lee Kunkel Lutz, age 74, of Waco passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby. She was born February 19, 1945 in York County, Pennsylvania to the late John H. and Pauline Danner Kunkel

She was a member of Waco Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir. She was...

Mar 16, 2019

Alice “Faye” Gantt Reynolds, age 76 of Hershel Lackey Rd, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at her residence.  She was born March 10, 1943 in Cleveland County to the late Hazel and Alda Sue Heavner Gantt. Faye was a member of Leonard’s Fork Baptist Church. She formerly attended Pillar of Stone. She enjoyed her family, watching gameshows, playing...

Mar 16, 2019

Timmy “Joe” Riffe, age 59 of Airline Ave. passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at his residence.  He was born December 4, 1959 in Mercer County, WV to the late Julius and Hazel England Riffe.  Joe was an avid Rock-N-Roll fan and enjoyed going to concerts.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Mar 11, 2019

John Lee “Pete” Lowery age 79 of Brookfield Drive, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 20, 1939 in Cleveland County to the late Minor William and Lois Edwards Lowery.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Mae Pruitt Lowery.

Left to cherish his memory is his...

Mar 9, 2019

Shelvy “Jean” Greene Weaver, age 82, of Olde Coach Lane, formerly of Bessemer City, passed away March 09, 2019 at Caromont Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1936 in Watauga County to the late Donald and Tessie Greene. She was a homemaker and enjoyed knitting, sewing, crossword puzzles, and shopping. She will always be remembered for her...

Mar 8, 2019

C. A. MCGINNIS

Claude Albert “C.A.” McGinnis, age 84, of Old NC 150 Hwy, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at his residence.  He was born November 2, 1934 in Lincoln County to the late Sumey and Dare Rhyne McGinnis. He spent his early years in Cherryville and graduated from Cherryville High School in 1953. ...

Mar 6, 2019

Lucy Daves Morrow, 88 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Peak Resources and is now with the love of her life, Bun in heaven. She was born February 7, 1931 in Cleveland County to the late William Martin Daves and the late Annie Mae Gibson Daves.

In addition to her parents, she...

Mar 3, 2019

Robert Douglas “Bob” Patterson, age 72 of Anthony Grove Rd. passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Atrium Health – Lincoln.  He was born November 26, 1946 in Cleveland County to the late James Jethro and Velma Mazel Quinn Patterson.  He was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed working on cars.

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Mar 2, 2019

Benjamin Stephen Homesley, “Rabbit Man,” age 69 of Mary’s Grove Rd. passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House.  He was born October 28, 1949 in Cleveland County to Thelma Helton Homesley and the late Benjamin Stephen Homesley.  He was an avid fisherman, and loved hunting, especially rabbit hunting.

In addition to...

Mar 1, 2019

Bobby Keith “Wabbit” Grayson, age 61 of Dana Lane, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at his residence.  He was born November 21, 1957 in Gaston County to Norma Cantrell Calhoun and the late Bobby Joe Grayson.  He was a self-employed brick mason.  He enjoyed riding his scooter and repairing them.  Wabbit also enjoyed fishing.

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Feb 28, 2019

Robert Lee Dellinger, age 80 of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 28, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents Floyd "Dink" and Marilyn Dellinger.  Survived by: Sister, Suzanne Day; daughter, Tina  (Gary) Zegiestowsky; son, David "Buck" (Christine) Dellinger; grandchildren, Ashley, Caitlyn, Emily and Blake Zegiestowsky, Jack and McKenna Dellinger. A Celebration of Life Memorial...

Feb 27, 2019

Calvin Alexander Sawyer age 67 of Carpenter Rd, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Caromont Regional. Calvin was born March 23, 1951 in Gaston County to the late McKinley "Tom" Sawyer and Josephine (Coleman) Sawyer. Calvin retired from Tyco after more than 18 years of service. He loved to shoot pool, fish and had a great love for...

Feb 27, 2019

Pansy “Pat” Martin McMahan, age 89 of Chesterfield Dr., Belmont, and formerly of both Cherryville and Morganton, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019.  She was born June 8, 1929 in Cleveland County to the late James Thomas and Carrie Cronan Martin.  She was a member of Zion Baptist Church of Morganton and involved with their Beulah Group.  She enjoyed playing the piano...

Feb 23, 2019

Vicki Lynn Marshall Ford age 70 of Terrace Dr., Cherryville, NC passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Levine & Dixon Hospice House, Huntersville. She was born August 23, 1948 in Rowan County to the late John Levi and Nadine Pinkston Marshall. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Cherryville. Vicki was a former hairdresser. Vicki worked for...

Feb 19, 2019

Helen Sue Tallent, 80, of Johns Island, South Carolina, widow of Max Carroll Tallent entered into eternal rest Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 23, 2019 in Hebron United Methodist Church, 7929 NC-27, Vale, NC at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 23, from 12:00 to 1:45 PM prior to...

Feb 15, 2019

Ashley Victoria Burrow, age 27 of North Pine Street passed away after a sudden illness Friday February 15, 2019 at Atrium Health, Cleveland. She was born March 9, 1991 in Lincoln County to Christine Franklin (Perry), and Michael Burrow.

Ashley was an artistic young lady. She also loved makeup and fashion. She loved music and...

Feb 13, 2019

William Doyle "Bill" Tilley, Sr., age 68 of Carroll Dr. passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was born July 15, 1950 in Gaston County to the late Willie Issac and Flotella Laws Tilley

Bill was a faithful member and Head Deacon of Temple Baptist church of Shelby. He also had a love...