OBITUARIES

Feb 8, 2019

Penny Ann Dellinger Foster, age 61 of Green Meadow Dr. passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Wendover Hospice. She was born in Cleveland County to Robert Dellinger and the late Barbara Mae Flowers Dellinger. Penny never met a stranger. She found beauty in the simple things. She loved flowers and butterflies. Her favorite color was purple, and she...

Feb 7, 2019

Christy Rayfield Hall, age 66 of Marys Grove Road, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at home. She was born May 20, 1952 in Cleveland County to the late Ben Rayfield and the Late Lucille Burton Hunnicut (Harold). Christy was retired from the United States Postal Service, Cherryville Branch.

Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Jack...

Feb 6, 2019

Dr. Marshal E. Agner, age 91 of Hawthorne St. passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Trinity Oaks Health and Rehab in Salisbury, NC. He was born March 2, 1927 in Rowan County to the late Roy Augusta Agner Sr. and Demia Elsie Watson Agner. He was a graduate of Spencer High School, Lenoir Rhyne College, and Duke Medical...

Feb 2, 2019

John Clayton "J.C." Willis, age 83 of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Atrium Health, Lincoln. He was born August 21, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late Burgin Jacob and Bertha Cook Willis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Hollar Willis; brothers, Garry,...

Jan 31, 2019

Mrs. Mildred Cobb Agner, age 90 of Hawthorne St. passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Trinity Oaks Health and Rehab in Salisbury, NC. She was born September 15, 1928 in Gaston County to the late Rev. William Gurley and Emma Lillian Akard Cobb. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where she was active in...

Jan 29, 2019

Lester Lee Darty, Jr., age 92, of S. Main St. passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Wendover Hospice House. He was born November 1, 1926 in Gaston County to the late Lester Lee Darty, Sr. and Annie Eva Sparks Darty. Junior was a War World II veteran of the United States Army. He served two years and was...

Jan 23, 2019

Albert Sidney "Jimmy" Wright, age 68 of Mary's Grove Road, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. He was born November 9, 1950 in Cleveland County to the late Robert Wright and the late Jean Hord Hayes. He was an avid fan of the North Carolina Tarheels. In addition to his parents he was...

Jan 21, 2019

Billy Ray Stroupe, Sr., age 83 of Dallas Cherryville Hwy. passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at Peak Resources. He was born October 25, 1935 in Gaston County to the late Aaron Hubert and Fama Mauney Stroupe. He was a licensed barber and retired from Carolina Freight. Bill was passionate about square-dancing, where he was a caller and instructor....

Jan 17, 2019

Betty Lou Goins Dellinger, age 80 of Bess Rd. passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 13, 1938 in Gaston County to the late Roland and Parlee White Goins. She was retired from Modern Polymers and formerly attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her animals. Betty was a...

Jan 13, 2019

Melvin Jesse Swink, age 68 of Jim Patterson Rd. passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was born September 17, 1950 in Cleveland County to the late Frank and Eloise Waldroup Swink. Melvin was truly a jack of all trades and enjoyed working whether it be truck driving, tree work, construction, or demolition, just to name a few. He...

Jan 13, 2019

Roy Gene Farris, age 86, formerly of Bess Town Rd. passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. He was born April 2, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Ervin and Jennie Lee Carpenter Farris. He was formerly a member of Hephzibah Presbyterian Church and currently a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church. Roy...

Jan 10, 2019

Ola Lee Arrowood Radford, age 89 of Kirks Circle, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Brian Center of Gastonia. She was born May 16, 1929 in McDowell County to the late Calvin and Annie Arrowood. Ola loved dancing and enjoyed watching Gunsmoke and cartoons.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jan 7, 2019

Walter Rayburn Thompson, age 67, of W. Academy St passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 28, 1951 in Gaston County to the late James Eugene and Bonnie Edna Craig Thompson. His passion was fishing.

Survivors include his four daughters, Tammy Carpenter and husband, Scot of Cherryville, Renee Smith of Dallas,...

Jan 6, 2019

Nennette Dunn Cash, age 55 of Wrentree Dr. passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born November 1, 1963 in Cleveland County to Arlie and Brenda Sue Hale Dunn. Nennette was a big-hearted person who loved flowers, the beach, and 'PRINCE' music.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie...

Jan 4, 2019

Larry Cline Lowman, age 55 of Lincolnton passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born March 27, 1963 in Lincoln County to Larry Joe Lowman of Maiden, and the late Vickie Sellers Lowman. Larry was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who loved the Clemson Tigers, and spending as much time as possible...

Jan 4, 2019

Allen Dale Abernathy, 58, of Cooper Rd., died January 4, 2019 at Atrium Health-Lincoln. He was born in Lincoln County on October 2, 1960, a son of the late Morris John Abernathy and Emmie Morrison Abernathy of Vale. He was a handyman and carpenter who enjoyed carp fishing and hunting.

In addition to his father, he was...

Dec 28, 2018

Margie Helen Whitworth Hedgpeth, age 92 of Dallas Cherryville Hwy passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Peak Resources. She was born July 8, 1926 in Gaston County to the late Matthew and Ida Heavner Whitworth. She attended Lincolnton Church of God. Margie was an excellent homemaker who loved caring for her husband and raising her daughter. She enjoyed...

Dec 25, 2018

Donald Cameron Lockwood, Jr., age 78, of Requa Rd passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Caromont Regional. He was born December 5, 1940 in Rochester, NY to Donald Sr. and Wilma Schwapacher Lockwood. He was a maintenance mechanic at Benson Landscaping. Donald was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the American Legion post...

Dec 25, 2018

Gary Lon Allran, age 88 passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Atrium Health Lincoln. He was born April 30, 1930 in Gaston County to the late Howard Wayne and Dorothy Sullivan Allran. He was director of computer operations and truck transportation at Carolina Freight Carriers and attended St. John's Lutheran Church.

In addition to his...

Dec 24, 2018

Jimmie Lee Cain, age 78 of Eaker Dr. passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was born August 3, 1940 in Hughes County, OK to the late Vonnie Lee and Vera Stanley Cain. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force with 28 years of service and formerly employed at Oklahoma Christian College,...