OBITUARIES

Apr 13, 2018

Rebecca Harrelson Rhyne, 97, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018. She was born on November 17, 1920, in Cherryville, NC one of nine children to the late Logan Clay and Maud Jenkins Harrelson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Henry Garrett Rhyne, on April 15, 2007.

Mrs. Rhyne is survived by her...

Apr 3, 2018

Roger Wayne Neal, age 62 of Rockdale Rd passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born February 6, 1956 in Cleveland County to the late J.B. and Betty Dellinger Neal. Roger loved fishing, horseback riding, and playing bluegrass music with various groups and bands. He worked at Coca Cola Bottling for many years and Freightliner...

Apr 3, 2018

Billy Monroe Hager, age 62 of Landers Church Road passed away April 3, 2018. He was born May 11, 1955 in Mecklenburg County to the late Morris Elwell and Vidie Ilene Stilwell Hager. He graduated from Appalachian State University and was in the Peace Corps for two years. He was a veterinarian as well as a USDA inspector. Bill...

Mar 30, 2018

Steve Augustus Sellers, age 72 of Kenwood Rd passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main. He was born March 30, 1946 in Burke County to the late Samuel Asbury and Elsie Bright Heavner Sellers. Steve was a Cherryville New Year's Shooter and enjoyed Demo Derby and tractor pulls.

In addition to his parents, he...

Mar 25, 2018

Betty Jean Randall Black, age 88 of Dellinger Circle passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 15, 1930 in Gaston County to the late Lector Lee and Edna Mae Sigmon Randall. Betty was a faithful member of First Presbyterian. She loved her church and her church family. She had retired from Blackwelder's Textiles....

Mar 22, 2018

Press Lingerfelt Jr. age 81, of E. Academy St. passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Wendover Hospice House. He was born December 9, 1936 in Gaston County to the late Preston Alton and Winnie Huss Lingerfelt. Press was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He retired from Carolina Freight after 27 years of service. He was a...

Mar 19, 2018

Kimberly Jane Lackey Carpenter, age 47 of High Ridge Circle, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. She was born April 27, 1970 in Cleveland County to Peggy Jane Powell Lackey of Charlotte and the late Wilburn Dwight Lackey. She received her certification as a LPN from Cleveland Community College. She was employed at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center and formerly worked...

Mar 19, 2018

Sally Robena Pruitt Hooper, age 77 of Academy St. passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center Lincolnton. She was born November 13, 1940 in Greenville, SC to the late John B. and Dolly M. Pruitt. Sally was a member of Cherryville Church of God and enjoyed reading and writing poems.

In addition to her...

Mar 18, 2018

Faye Marie Arrowood Dellinger, age 81 formerly of St. Mark's Church Road passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Carolina Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 8, 1937 in Cleveland County to the late William Erskin and Leona Edna Arrowood. Marie was a wonderful caregiver and enjoyed TV, music and crocheting.

In addition to her...

Mar 15, 2018

Horace McKnight Lingerfelt Jr. age 73 of Hallman St., formerly of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare Lincoln. He was born June 30, 1944 in Lincoln County, to the late Horace McKnight and Lona Cody Lingerfelt. Junior enjoyed watching sports and golfing.

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

Mar 12, 2018

Julie Mae Wellman Ayers, age 83, formerly of Shelby, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at Peak Resources. She was born September 5, 1934 in Cleveland County to the late Gus and Alda Self Wellman. Julie Mae was a member of a nondenominational church. She was a wonderful homemaker and former CNA at Beam's Nursing Home. She loved animals,...

Mar 11, 2018

Travis Joe Guffey, age 43 of N. Mulberry St. passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 11, 1974 in Cleveland County. Travis was the son of Brenda Renfroe and Danny Coffey and Joseph Guffey.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, T.J. Guffey; grandmother, Margaret Renfroe; and...

Mar 8, 2018

Ava Pratt Dover Howell, age 96 of Carolina Care Center went home to heaven March 8, 2018. She was born May 25, 1921 to the late Ralph and Mary Dover. She was a member of Bess Chapel United Methodist Church. Ava loved sewing, traveling, gardening, and was a proud member of Bess Chapel Methodist Women.

In addition...

Mar 7, 2018

Lee Edward Cornwell, age 38 of New Port Richey, FL, formerly of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was born November 3, 1979, the son of Paul and Carol Cornwell and the late Donna Brashears Cornwell. Lee was the Director of Graphic Installation for Capital Retail Services where he thoroughly enjoyed his work. He loved sports of...

Mar 7, 2018

Sarah Ruth Whitley Weaver, 89, born August 11, 1928 went to be with her Lord and Savior and to join her husband of 57 years Joe Nixon on March 7, 2018. Ruth was an active member of Concord United Methodist Church her entire life until her health declined. She was a resident of Brian Center Lincolnton where she was...

Mar 6, 2018

Dennis Lee Costner, Sr. age 65, of Baxter Road passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was born January 3, 1953 in Cleveland County to the late Lee and Rachel Davis Costner. He was a maintenance tech for Firestone and enjoyed his work. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. Dennis...

Mar 3, 2018

Marelene Downey Childers, age 79 of Mary's Grove Rd. passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Peak Resources. She was born May 7, 1938 in Gaston County to the late James "Willie" and Hattie Hoyle Downey. She was a faithful member of Mary's Grove United Methodist Church. After graduating from Kings Mountain High School, she went to work for...

Mar 2, 2018

Helen Sloop Quinn age 97, formerly of Wright Circle in Cherryville passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 at Brian Center Cabarrus. She was born December 19, 1920 in Cabarrus County to the late Charles Clayton Sloop, Sr. and Myrtle Lipe Sloop. Helen was a member of First Presbyterian Church (Cherryville, NC) and then Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (Concord, NC) where...

Feb 27, 2018

James Ben Hord, age 90 of Crouse Rd. passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare System - Lincoln. He was born December 1, 1927 in Cleveland County to the late Loren and Ellen Houser Hord. Ben was a member of Crouse United Methodist Church. He retired from Southern Bell after 33 years of service. J.B. was also...

Feb 21, 2018

Ruby Nell Dellinger Keever, age 95 of Hicks St. passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation. She was born August 19, 1922 in Lincoln County to the late Thomas Henry and Maude Jane Jenks Dellinger. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Ruby was a talented painter and loved reading. She enjoyed...