William "Bill" Rawlins
Jun 5, 2024
William “Bill” Herbert Rawlins, Jr., age 77, of Cherryville, passed away on June 5, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on June 17, 1946, in Gaston County, to the late William Herbert Rawlins, Sr. and Grace Roberson. Bill was a gardener and had a green thumb. He enjoyed growing muscadines and tomatoes. He was...
William "Bill" Eaker
Jun 3, 2024
William Christy “Bill” Eaker, age 76, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at Wendover Hospice House. He was born October 18, 1947, in Lincoln County to the late Philip A. Eaker, Sr. and Syble Jenkins Eaker. Bill was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Pumpkin Center. Bill...
James "Tubb" Austin
May 29, 2024
James Boyd “Jim” Austin, age 73, of Mary’s Grove Rd., passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at his residence. He was born September 9, 1950, in Mecklenburg County to the late James Boyd Austin, Sr. and Ruth Huffstickler Austin. He retired from O’Reilly Auto Parts. Jim loved the beach and enjoyed shagging.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Patricia Oates
May 27, 2024
Patricia Ann Brock Oates, age 75, of Cherryville, passed away May 27, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Pat was born December 17, 1948, in York County, South Carolina, to the late Gilbert and Nettie Virginia Wright Norton. Pat was a member of Cherryville Church of God. She retired from the healthcare industry where she was a former certified nursing...
Pat Ginn
May 24, 2024
Patsy Ann Pruitte Ginn, age 84 of Cherryville, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 17, 1939, in Gaston County to the late Joseph Lawrence and Edith Inez Anthony Pruitte. Pat was a faithful member of First Wesleyan Church where she served on numerous committees and was a member of the Wesleyan...
Sarah Clinard Honeycutt
May 23, 2024
Sarah Ann Clinard Honeycutt, age 88, of High Point, passed away at her brother’s home, on May 23, 2024. Sarah was born on March 17, 1936, in Forsyth County, to the late Orville Franklin Clinard Sr. and Mildred Ruth Atkins Clinard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Lee Honeycutt; her daughter, Leigh Ann...
Marshall "Gene" Butler
May 17, 2024
Marshall Eugene Butler, age 62, passed away at home, with his loving wife beside him, on May 17, 2024. Gene was born on June 6, 1961, to the late Grady Marshall Butler and Alice Faye Chapman Butler. Gene enjoyed spending time outdoors. He loved going fishing and camping. He also enjoyed doing yardwork. Gene was also known as “Blue” to...
Michael Braddock
May 13, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Antoine Braddock, age 84, of Cherryville, who departed this world on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Peak Resources. Born on September 27, 1939, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Clifton Clyde and Elizabeth Paracca Braddock.
Michael, or simply "Mike" to those who knew him best, lived a life filled with simple pleasures...
Debbie Ray Costner
May 8, 2024
Deborah Ray Costner, age 75, passed away on May 8, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Deborah was born in Gaston County on May 5, 1949, to the late Jerome “Bud” Ray and Ruth Beam Ray, of Cherryville. Deborah was a special education schoolteacher for Cleveland County Schools for 43 and a half years, beginning at Washington Elementary...
Sherrie Jones Thompson
May 4, 2024
Our loving mother has gone home but she will always be in our hearts. Sherrie Ann Jones Thompson, who loved to be called "Momma" by her kids, departed her loving family on May the 4th of 2024. Sherrie was born March 25, 1961, to Marcella Walker Jones & Jonas D Jones. Sherrie was mother to Brandon & Tiffany. She was...
Ginger Louise Ramsey
May 4, 2024
Ginger Louise Ramsey, age 78, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Abernathy Laurels of Newton. She was born June 12, 1945, in Gaston County to the late David Kelly and Louise Margaret Huffman Ramsey.
Ginger was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Ginger also enjoyed watching the Price...
Ruby Morrison Gantt
May 3, 2024
Ruby Ann Morrison Gantt, age 71, of Lincolnton, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born December 6, 1952, in Cleveland County to the late Charles and Dora Lee Morrison. Ruby was a member of Roseland Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing and would often sing at local nursing homes.
Survivors include her husband, Wireman Gantt; son,...
Peggy Wyont Abernathy
Apr 29, 2024
Peggy Ann Wyont Abernathy, age 81, of Long Shoals Road, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Ivy at Gastonia. She was born December 3, 1942, in Gaston County to the late Webb Thomas and Callie Mae Davis Wyont.
Peggy was a longtime member of Puett United Methodist Church. She was an avid bowler and years ago, she bowled with...
Ronald "Ford" Smith
Apr 29, 2024
Ronald “Ford” Smith, age 82, passed away at Inspired Living-Hidden Lakes, in Bradenton, FL, on April 29, 2024. Ford was born on March 27, 1942, in Cherryville, to the late Fred Lafayette and Beulah Neal Smith.
Ford was affectionately known as “Fordie” by his friends and family. Fordie was a simple man who loved with an open heart. He was always...
Jonathan Rhett Ray McPeters
Apr 21, 2024
Jonathan Rhett Ray McPeters, infant son of Shana Locklair McPeters and Jonathan Ray McPeters, passed peacefully from the arms of his earthly father directly into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Levine’s Children Hospital of Charlotte. He weighed 3 pounds, 4 ounces and was 17 1/2 inches long.
Even though Jonathan never took a step...
Billy Dellinger
Apr 19, 2024
Billy Durene Dellinger, age 67, of Vale, passed away on April 19, 2024, at his home. Billy was born on August 10, 1956, in Lincoln County, to the late Carl Dellinger Jr. and the late Minnie Lee Cook. Billy enjoyed antique cars and was a gifted mechanic. He also loved horses.
Survivors include his children, Christy D. Adams (Jackie), Melissa D....
Barbara Foley Ringler
Apr 18, 2024
Barbara Lee Foley Ringler, age 79, of Cherryville, passed away at her home on April 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 25, 1945, in El Dorado, California, to the late Floyd and Laverne Foley. Barbara enjoyed puzzles, specifically crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She appreciated staying warm and could often be found under a blanket or...
Evelyn Brown Thomas
Apr 18, 2024
Evelyn Louise “Ebbie” Brown Thomas, age 97, of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Peak Resources of Cherryville. She was born September 22, 1926, in Lincoln County to the late George Monroe and Olive Senter Brown.
Evelyn was a graduate of Charlotte Business School and was active in the Phi Beta Kappa Sorority. Evelyn retired after many years as...
Jeffrey Teaster
Apr 15, 2024
Jeffrey Teaster, age 51, of Bessemer City, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home. Jeffrey was born on October 10, 1972, in Cleveland County, son to the late Jethro Lee and Mary Sue Ruppe Teaster. Jeffrey was a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church. He enjoyed listening to music and knew who wrote and performed many songs....
Mary Frances Shelby
Apr 11, 2024
Mary Frances Shelby, age 84, of Denver, left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born on November 9, 1939, in Cherryville, to the late Alva and Edna Champion Carpenter. Mary was a devoted & loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She was your biggest encourager and cheerleader with...
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William "Bill" Rawlins
Jun 5, 2024
William “Bill” Herbert Rawlins, Jr., age 77, of Cherryville, passed away on June 5, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on June 17, 1946, in Gaston County, to the late William Herbert Rawlins, Sr. and Grace Roberson. Bill was a gardener and had a green thumb. He enjoyed growing muscadines and tomatoes. He was...
William "Bill" Eaker
Jun 3, 2024
William Christy “Bill” Eaker, age 76, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at Wendover Hospice House. He was born October 18, 1947, in Lincoln County to the late Philip A. Eaker, Sr. and Syble Jenkins Eaker. Bill was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Pumpkin Center. Bill...
James "Tubb" Austin
May 29, 2024
James Boyd “Jim” Austin, age 73, of Mary’s Grove Rd., passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at his residence. He was born September 9, 1950, in Mecklenburg County to the late James Boyd Austin, Sr. and Ruth Huffstickler Austin. He retired from O’Reilly Auto Parts. Jim loved the beach and enjoyed shagging.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Patricia Oates
May 27, 2024
Patricia Ann Brock Oates, age 75, of Cherryville, passed away May 27, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Pat was born December 17, 1948, in York County, South Carolina, to the late Gilbert and Nettie Virginia Wright Norton. Pat was a member of Cherryville Church of God. She retired from the healthcare industry where she was a former certified nursing...
Pat Ginn
May 24, 2024
Patsy Ann Pruitte Ginn, age 84 of Cherryville, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 17, 1939, in Gaston County to the late Joseph Lawrence and Edith Inez Anthony Pruitte. Pat was a faithful member of First Wesleyan Church where she served on numerous committees and was a member of the Wesleyan...
Sarah Clinard Honeycutt
May 23, 2024
Sarah Ann Clinard Honeycutt, age 88, of High Point, passed away at her brother’s home, on May 23, 2024. Sarah was born on March 17, 1936, in Forsyth County, to the late Orville Franklin Clinard Sr. and Mildred Ruth Atkins Clinard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Lee Honeycutt; her daughter, Leigh Ann...
Marshall "Gene" Butler
May 17, 2024
Marshall Eugene Butler, age 62, passed away at home, with his loving wife beside him, on May 17, 2024. Gene was born on June 6, 1961, to the late Grady Marshall Butler and Alice Faye Chapman Butler. Gene enjoyed spending time outdoors. He loved going fishing and camping. He also enjoyed doing yardwork. Gene was also known as “Blue” to...
Michael Braddock
May 13, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Antoine Braddock, age 84, of Cherryville, who departed this world on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Peak Resources. Born on September 27, 1939, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Clifton Clyde and Elizabeth Paracca Braddock.
Michael, or simply "Mike" to those who knew him best, lived a life filled with simple pleasures...
Debbie Ray Costner
May 8, 2024
Deborah Ray Costner, age 75, passed away on May 8, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Deborah was born in Gaston County on May 5, 1949, to the late Jerome “Bud” Ray and Ruth Beam Ray, of Cherryville. Deborah was a special education schoolteacher for Cleveland County Schools for 43 and a half years, beginning at Washington Elementary...
Sherrie Jones Thompson
May 4, 2024
Our loving mother has gone home but she will always be in our hearts. Sherrie Ann Jones Thompson, who loved to be called "Momma" by her kids, departed her loving family on May the 4th of 2024. Sherrie was born March 25, 1961, to Marcella Walker Jones & Jonas D Jones. Sherrie was mother to Brandon & Tiffany. She was...
Ginger Louise Ramsey
May 4, 2024
Ginger Louise Ramsey, age 78, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Abernathy Laurels of Newton. She was born June 12, 1945, in Gaston County to the late David Kelly and Louise Margaret Huffman Ramsey.
Ginger was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Ginger also enjoyed watching the Price...
Ruby Morrison Gantt
May 3, 2024
Ruby Ann Morrison Gantt, age 71, of Lincolnton, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born December 6, 1952, in Cleveland County to the late Charles and Dora Lee Morrison. Ruby was a member of Roseland Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing and would often sing at local nursing homes.
Survivors include her husband, Wireman Gantt; son,...
Peggy Wyont Abernathy
Apr 29, 2024
Peggy Ann Wyont Abernathy, age 81, of Long Shoals Road, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Ivy at Gastonia. She was born December 3, 1942, in Gaston County to the late Webb Thomas and Callie Mae Davis Wyont.
Peggy was a longtime member of Puett United Methodist Church. She was an avid bowler and years ago, she bowled with...
Ronald "Ford" Smith
Apr 29, 2024
Ronald “Ford” Smith, age 82, passed away at Inspired Living-Hidden Lakes, in Bradenton, FL, on April 29, 2024. Ford was born on March 27, 1942, in Cherryville, to the late Fred Lafayette and Beulah Neal Smith.
Ford was affectionately known as “Fordie” by his friends and family. Fordie was a simple man who loved with an open heart. He was always...
Jonathan Rhett Ray McPeters
Apr 21, 2024
Jonathan Rhett Ray McPeters, infant son of Shana Locklair McPeters and Jonathan Ray McPeters, passed peacefully from the arms of his earthly father directly into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Levine’s Children Hospital of Charlotte. He weighed 3 pounds, 4 ounces and was 17 1/2 inches long.
Even though Jonathan never took a step...
Billy Dellinger
Apr 19, 2024
Billy Durene Dellinger, age 67, of Vale, passed away on April 19, 2024, at his home. Billy was born on August 10, 1956, in Lincoln County, to the late Carl Dellinger Jr. and the late Minnie Lee Cook. Billy enjoyed antique cars and was a gifted mechanic. He also loved horses.
Survivors include his children, Christy D. Adams (Jackie), Melissa D....
Barbara Foley Ringler
Apr 18, 2024
Barbara Lee Foley Ringler, age 79, of Cherryville, passed away at her home on April 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 25, 1945, in El Dorado, California, to the late Floyd and Laverne Foley. Barbara enjoyed puzzles, specifically crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She appreciated staying warm and could often be found under a blanket or...
Evelyn Brown Thomas
Apr 18, 2024
Evelyn Louise “Ebbie” Brown Thomas, age 97, of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Peak Resources of Cherryville. She was born September 22, 1926, in Lincoln County to the late George Monroe and Olive Senter Brown.
Evelyn was a graduate of Charlotte Business School and was active in the Phi Beta Kappa Sorority. Evelyn retired after many years as...
Jeffrey Teaster
Apr 15, 2024
Jeffrey Teaster, age 51, of Bessemer City, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home. Jeffrey was born on October 10, 1972, in Cleveland County, son to the late Jethro Lee and Mary Sue Ruppe Teaster. Jeffrey was a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church. He enjoyed listening to music and knew who wrote and performed many songs....
Mary Frances Shelby
Apr 11, 2024
Mary Frances Shelby, age 84, of Denver, left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born on November 9, 1939, in Cherryville, to the late Alva and Edna Champion Carpenter. Mary was a devoted & loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She was your biggest encourager and cheerleader with...
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