OBITUARIES

Jun 28, 2018

Clyde Edward "Shorty" Bean, age 78, of Ike Lynch Rd passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare Systems Lincolnton. He was born December 30, 1939 in Caldwell County to the late Floyd Edward and Nora Lorenea Bean Bean. He was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church and was a self-employed machinist. Clyde loved restoring cars and...

Jun 27, 2018

Mary "Betty" Propst Tillman, age 90 of Cramerton, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Courtland Terrace. She was born March 26, 1928 in Gaston County to the late Lemuel Lester Robert Propst and Claudia Blackwood Propst. Betty enjoyed cooking, flowers, and birds. She also loved the beach where she and her husband, Ben lived for many years at...

Jun 27, 2018

Maggie Louise Roper Rhom, age 85, of Marcus Dr. passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Alexandria Place. She was born December 18, 1932 in Cleveland County to the late Jasper Young "J.Y." and Brunie Poole Roper.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Rhom; son, Jerry Thomas; and siblings,...

Jun 26, 2018

Myrtle Tate McAbee, age 93 of Cherryville passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born October 22, 1924 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Mattie Johnson Tate. Myrtle was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She was an excellent homemaker and loved sewing, canning, and baking.

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Jun 25, 2018

Terry Wren Johnson, age 65, of Cherryville, formerly of Mayville, MI, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 from complications with his fight against cancer. Terry was born December 27, 1952 in Ingham County, Michigan. He was employed with General Motors for 25 years. After his retirement, he went into truck driving for several years. He and his wife moved...

Jun 23, 2018

Lloyd Wayne "Bill" Shull Sr., age 88 of Oak Street passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Peak Resources in Shelby. He was born June 8, 1930 in Gaston County to the John Clifton and Marie Peeler Shull. Bill was a member of Second Baptist Church. He was a talented musician who raised his family to love and play...

Jun 23, 2018

Pauline Neal Heavner, age 87 of Hershel Lackey Rd. passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation. She was born June 24, 1930, in Lincoln County to the late Dorse and Julia Cook Neal. Pauline was a member of Gainsville Baptist Church since 1962 and a former Sunday School teacher. She retired from the textile industry, working 17...

Jun 22, 2018

Chatman Loyd Sellers, 104, of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018. Chatman, born March 30, 1914, was the son of the late Charles (Charlie) Clayton and Mary Ella Sellers. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Gladys Bess Sellers and by his siblings Ruth Hoyle, Edna Craft, Earl Sellers and Walter Sellers.

Jun 20, 2018

Rachel Jane Travis Dellinger, age 80, of Tot Dellinger Road passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at her home. She was born January 24, 1938 in Lincoln County to the late Lee and Lena Lackey Travis. She was a wonderful cook and homemaker. Rachel enjoyed farming, thrifting, attending church and spending time with her family.

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Jun 18, 2018

Amy Sue Helms, age 41, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare Systems Kings Mountain. She was born December 12, 1976 in Gaston County to Douglas Dermont and Patsy Mae Stewart Helms. She graduated from Fallston Christian School and was a chiropractic technician. Amy loved and cherished her family, especially her daughter.

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Jun 16, 2018

Rebecca Louise Neal Pearson, 88, of 211 Forgotten Lane, died June 16, 2018 at Peak Resources, Cherryville. She was born on Feb. 22, 1930 in Gaston Co. a daughter of the late Jesse Lee and Lanie Neil Neal. Rebecca was a member of Mt Beulah Baptist Church. She was an LPN formerly employed by Kings Mt. Hospital and retired...

Jun 16, 2018

Kathaleen Lackey Gantt, 96, of 8696 Reeps Grove Church Road, died Saturday, June, 16, 2018 at Carolina Care, Cherryville. She was born on January 16, 1922 in Cleveland County to the late Thomas Guy and Jennie Moss Lackey. Kathaleen was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She was an excellent home healthcare giver, raised five sons, was involved...

Jun 15, 2018

Bertie Lee Roper Trammell, age 81 of E. First St. went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 15, 2018. She was born February 8, 1937 in Cleveland County to the late J.Y. and Burnie Poole Roper. Bertie was a member of Second Baptist Church. She was retired from Carolina Care as a Certified Nursing Assistant and...

Jun 15, 2018

James Evon "Jim" Helms, age 86 of Cherryville Hwy passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare System Cleveland. He was born July 20, 1931 in Gaston County to the late Kenneth Hugh and Fay Houser Helms. Jim was a member of First Baptist Church and retired after 23 years as Vice President of Insurance and Safety from...

Jun 14, 2018

Cynthia Lee O'Neal Armstrong, age 59 of Hickory passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at her residence. She was born October 14, 1958 to Dorothy Jones O'Neal and the late Edward O'Neal. Cindy was retired from the textile industry. She enjoyed watching TV, especially The Price is Right and spending time with family.

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Jun 6, 2018

Janet Carol Lee Coy, age 72 of Daring Drive, formerly of Florida and Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. She was born October 25, 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Owen and Lois Collins Lee. She was a retired certified nursing assistant. Janet enjoyed traveling, sight-seeing, and going on Sunday drives....

Jun 3, 2018

Danny Ray Seate, age 49 of North Dr. passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born January 2, 1969 in Lincoln County to the late Ollie Ray and Bernice Anthony Seate. Danny was employed for over 20 years with Keystone in Cherryville and then retired from Gaston County Sheriff's Department. He enjoyed going...

Jun 1, 2018

Charles C.V. "Pete" Stamey, age 74 of Startown Rd. passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 at Peak Resources in Shelby. He was born December 7, 1943 in Lincoln County to the late Charles Donald and Lucille Grigg Stamey. C.V. retired from Trend Line of Lincolnton and Cochrane Furniture. Pete was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

May 25, 2018

Zora Leeanna Phillips Light, age 61 of Foxdale Lane passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare System - Lincolnton. She was born August 29, 1956 in Elkton, Maryland to the late Lenzy Petson Phillips and Louise Jane Treadway Schwertner. Zora was a beloved mother and grandmother who cherished her time spent with her family, especially the grandchildren....

May 23, 2018

Fred "Junior" Neill, age 89, formerly of Old Post Rd. passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation. He was born September 30, 1928 in Gaston County to the late Mallie Mae Lingerfelt and Fred Canada Neill, Sr. Junior was a member of First Wesleyan Church where he was a church teller emeritus, member of...