OBITUARIES

Jan 8, 2018

Leigha Juanice Snipes, infant daughter of Wesley Thomas Snipes and Ashlee Juanice Hampton, was born into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 8, 2018. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandmothers, Lorna Watson of Cherryville and Charlotte Little of Texas; and an uncle, Chris Snipes of Cherryville.

A memorial service to honor...

Jan 4, 2018

Max Dellinger, age 86 of S. Elm St. passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare System Cleveland. He was born August 25, 1931 in Gaston County to the late Junius Clarence and Dona Belle Sellers Dellinger. Max retired from Carolina Freight after 46 years of service. He was a Korean War Veteran of the US Army and...

Jan 4, 2018

Terrie Lynn Hudson Smith, age 53 of Sunset Dr. passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at her residence. She was born August 27, 1964 in Gaston County to the late Alfred William Hudson and Jennie Flowers Hudson Davenport. Her greatest love was spending time with her grandbabies.

Survivors include her sons, Joshua Wayne Hudson (Lisa) of Spartanburg,...

Jan 3, 2018

Barbara 'Dabo' Hayes Edwards, age 77, of Heavner Rd. passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at CMC - Lincoln. She was born March 8, 1940 in Gaston County to the late Ralph 'Mutt' Malcolm and Lois Janette Huss Hayes. She was the canteen supervisor at Timken and was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Barbara cherished family and...

Jan 1, 2018

Wilbur Joe Brown, age 48, of E. First Street, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center- Main. He was born September 26, 1969 in Gaston County to Barbara Morrow Brown and the late Worth Joe Brown. Joe was an assembly man at Bradington Young and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was an original...

Dec 27, 2017

Lucy Marie James Seagle, age 68 of Mary's Grove Rd. passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. She was born October 8, 1949 in Wilkes County to the late Robert Westley and Elsie Mae Adams James. Lucy graduated from Appalachian State University and went into Social Work where she worked with Gaston County Social...

Dec 23, 2017

Benjamin Stephen Homesley, 96, of 966 Mary's Grove Rd., died Dec. 23, 2017 at Carolina Health Care-Cleveland. He was born November 25, 1921 in Cleveland County to the late John and Betty Mullen Homesley. Ben was a retired long line truck driver for L.J. Kennedy of Jacksonville, FL and formerly employed at Carolina Freight, and Mercury Motor Express. He...

Dec 20, 2017

Hubert Clinton Mitchem, age 93 of West Hwy 27 passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Brian Center of Lincolnton. He was born July 3, 1924 in Lincoln County to the late Kirby Sherman and Hattie Davis Mitchem. He was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church and retired from Impact Furniture. Hubert enjoyed farming and going to tractor...

Dec 6, 2017

John Lee Black, age 96 of Tot Dellinger Rd. passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation. He was born February 24, 1921 in Gaston County to the late Alfred Melton "Bud" and Annie Craft Black. John Lee was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he formerly served as a deacon and...

Dec 6, 2017

Carolyn Sue Self Huffstetler, age 78 of Mary's Grove Church Rd. passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare System Shelby. She was born August 24, 1939 in Cleveland County to the late Pauline Self. Carolyn was a member of Mary's Grove United Methodist Church and a 1957 graduate of Cherryville High School. She enjoyed babysitting, loved dogs,...

Dec 5, 2017

Barbara Ann Hampton Simpson, age 65 of Charleston Trail, passed away Tuesday. December 5, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 21, 1952 in Gaston County to the late Calvin Marshall and Vivian Lee Sutton Hampton. Barbara was formerly employed with Mohican Mills and was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses of Lincolnton. Barbara was a talented seamstress and...

Nov 24, 2017

Kate Lee Eaker Smith, age 99, formerly of Baxter Road, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation. She was born September 19, 1918 in Gaston County to the late Clarence Slyvanus and Dovie Elizabeth Craft Eaker. Kate graduated from Cherryville High School in 1938 and then attended East Carolina where she played basketball. She...

Nov 22, 2017

Mary Frances Bingham, 84, of North Morgan St., died November 22, 2017 at White Oak Manor, Shelby, NC. Mary was born on Feb. 18, 1933 in Gaston Co. a daughter of the late Everette A. and Lula Eaker Bingham. She was a lifetime member of Mary's Grove United Methodist Church. She loved her jewelry, flowers and her What not's....

Nov 21, 2017

Teresa "Tina" Willis, age 61, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. She was born February 27, 1956 in Lincoln County to Prue Neal Willis Thornburg of Lincolnton and the late Klutz Willis. She was a retired NCDOT supervisor and her hobbies included playing bingo, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Tina...

Nov 12, 2017

Jo Ann "Joann" Williams, age 56, of Belmar Road passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Testa Family Hospice House. She was born June 20, 1961 in Lincoln County to the late Joe Pinkney and Margaret Cornelius Wilson Williams.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jean Williams.

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Nov 9, 2017

Frankie "Doodle" Lamar Hayes, age 72, of Dallas-Cherryville Highway passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at CMC-Main. He was born July 29, 1945 in Gaston County to the late Ralph Malcolm and Lois Janette Huss Hayes. He retired from Carolina Freight after 30 years of service as a yard man. Doodle enjoyed deer hunting, NASCAR, cheering for the Duke...

Nov 7, 2017

Shelby Jean Neal Ford, age 73 of Mary's Grove Rd. passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. She was born September 1, 1944 in Gaston County to the late Howard Ralph and Mable Lorene Harmon Neal. Shelby retired from Doran Mills and had attended Second Baptist Church. She also loved flowers and hummingbirds. She...

Nov 3, 2017

Dorothy Canipe Wright, age 78 of Vernon St. passed away peacefully Friday, November 3, 2017 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. She was born November 11, 1938 in Gaston County to the late Walter Andrew and Eunice Pope Canipe. Dot was 1957 graduate of Cherryville High School and a member of Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church.

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Oct 27, 2017

Betty Hoyle Powell, age 85 of the North Brook Community passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare System Lincoln. She was born April 12, 1932 in Lincoln County to the late Arthur Raymond and Lilly Blanche Wehunt Hoyle. Betty was a member of Bess Chapel United Methodist Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher, church...

Oct 22, 2017

Carolyn Faye Grant White, age 77, of Putnam St. passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare Systems Cleveland. She was born July 19, 1940 in Gaston County to the late Goldman Benjamin and Cora Elizabeth Layel Grant. Carolyn was previously employed with Homelite and was a member of Second Baptist Church. She was an avid Redskins fan,...