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Mitchell Murphy

Apr 9, 2024

Mitchell Wayne Murphy, age 28, of Shelby, passed away on April 9, 2024, at his home. Mitchell was born on June 21, 1995, in Shelby, to Kelli Renee Cline and Randall Wayne Murphy. Mitchell was a family man; he loved spending time with his family and adored his sons.

In addition to his parents, Mitchell is survived by his two sons,...

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William "Bill" Wallace, Jr.

Apr 8, 2024

Rev. William Warren "Bill" Wallace, Jr., of Cherryville, NC, finally got to see Jesus face-to-face on April 8, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and others who called to speak with him just hours before he left. He was the oldest child of William Warren Wallace, Sr. and Clara Delle Beam Wallace, both of Cherryville. He is...

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John Darren Wing

Apr 3, 2024

John Darren Wing age 39 of Stanley, passed away at his residence, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He was born June 5, 1984 in Mecklenburg County to Teresa Ellis-Shaw and the late John Darien Bowen. John was preceded in death by his grandparents Frank and Patricia Bowen and step-grandmother Berniece Ann Shaw.Survivors include his sons, Joseph Darien Wing, Elijah Dean Wing;...

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Ronnie Martin

Mar 31, 2024

Ronnie Dale Martin, age 73, of Lincolnton, passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Atrium Health – Cleveland. He was born July 22, 1950, in Cleveland County to the late Henry and Rosia Earwood Martin.

In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry, Harold, and Joe Martin.

Ronnie was a graduate of West Lincoln High...

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Essie Fredell Bivens

Mar 31, 2024

Essie Elizabeth Fredell Bivens, age 80 of Reepsville Road, Vale, went to be with the Lord, early on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Atrium Health in Lincolnton. Essie was born October 2, 1943, in Rutherford County to the late William Fredell and Bessie Self Fredell. She worked for many years as an advocate at Amy’s House in Lincolnton. She...

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Jenny Neal Osborne

Mar 30, 2024

Jenny Marie Neal Osborne, age 41 of Vale, passed away after a short battle with T- cell lymphoma and an extended battle with liver disease, Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Atrium Health – Cleveland. She was born June 7, 1982 in Lincoln County to Lydia Humphries Neal and the late Roger Wayne Neal.

She was preceded in death by her father,...

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Jewel Gayle Trees

Mar 26, 2024

Jewel Margarite Gayle Trees, age 82, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her residence. She was born September 28, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Joseph B. Gayle and Onie Lee Anderson Bolin. Jewel enjoyed arts and crafts. She was an artist and loved working with ceramics and refinishing furniture. She also had a great...

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Pastor Jim Cape

Mar 23, 2024

Pastor James Harold “Jim” Cape, age 66, of Lincolnton, stepped from here to Glory on Saturday, March 23, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 14, 1957, in Dallas, Texas to the late James Tillman and Margaret Ruth White Cape. Jim evangelized for several years before going on to Pastor at Open Door Apostolic and then...

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Freddie Heavner

Mar 21, 2024

Freddie Manford Heavner, age 79, of Requa Road, Cherryville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family early Thursday morning, March 21, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 29, 1944, in Lincoln County to the late Phillip Heavner and Sarah Willa Brown Heavner. Freddie grew up in the Northbrook community. He was a graduate of Cherryville High School....

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Charlie Absher

Mar 16, 2024

Charles Larry “Charlie” Absher, age 65, of Waco, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his residence. He was born June 11, 1958 in Madison County, Indiana. Charlie was the son of the late Michael Clayton and Alpha Mae Carpenter Absher. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and retired from truck driving. Charlie enjoyed playing chess and...

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Maeka Shronce

Mar 15, 2024

Maeka Hoover Shronce, age 66 of Crouse, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence. She was born October 4, 1957, in Lincoln County to the late Noah and Elizabeth Betsy Hauss Hoover. Maeka retired as a Registered Nurse with the Department of Corrections. She was a member of Bethphage Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crafting and working with paper-mache. ...

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Vickie Elaine Porter

Mar 10, 2024

Vickie Elaine Clawson Porter, age 68, of Cherryville, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. Vickie was born June 29, 1955, in Gaston County, to the late Joe Bill Clawson and Dorothy Sue Jarrell Clawson. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cherryville. Vickie enjoyed taking...

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Lynn Bridges Drawdy

Mar 9, 2024

Sarah Lynn Bridges Drawdy, age 65, of Paw Jims Road, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation of Cherryville. She was born November 21, 1958, in Gaston County to the late Martin and Betty Tate Bridges.

Lynn was a member of Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church where she held many capacities including former...

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Danny Parker, Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

Daniel Grover “Danny” Parker, Jr., age 55, of Waco, NC, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Wendover Hospice of Shelby. He was born January 31, 1969, in Cleveland County to Barbara Ann Cash Parker, and the late Daniel Grover Parker, Sr.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Muriel and Mable Cash and...

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Ben T. Blackburn Sr.

Feb 29, 2024

Ben T. Blackburn, Sr., age 91, of Roy Eaker Road, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at his residence. He was born January 30, 1933, in Ashe County, NC to the late Rev. Edward Eugene Blackburn and Ollie Margaret Clawson Blackburn. Ben was a graduate of Elkland High School, class of 1952. He was a Veteran of the United...

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Joe Wise

Feb 29, 2024

Joe David Wise, age 90, of Cherryville, passed away February 29, 2024, at his home. He was born December 18, 1933, in Lincoln County to the late Hillard B. Wise, Sr. and Ava Stroupe Wise. Joe was actively involved in the Men’s Bible Class and Men’s Club at the First Presbyterian Church. He was retired, after 20 years of service,...

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Elizabeth "Ann" Houser Newton

Feb 28, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Houser Newton passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Cherryville, NC on February 28, 2024. Ann was born in Gastonia, NC on June 3rd, 1935. Ann graduated with honors from Cherryville High School in 1953. She earned a BA in Education from Lenoir Rhyne College in three years, graduating in 1956. Ann married Charles Richard Newton on...

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Bobby "Jerry" Shalp

Feb 27, 2024

Bobby “Jerry” Shalp, age 58, went home to be with Jesus on February 27, 2024. Jerry was born on June 3, 1965, in Gaston County to the late Geraldine and Bobby Shalp. He fought hard. Jerry was a hard-working man, he loved fixing old lawn mowers. He could rig anything up so it would run like new. Jerry loved his...

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Steve Hale

Feb 22, 2024

Steve Lynn Hale, age 68 of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was born July 28, 1955, in Gaston County to the late Richard Blair and Virginia Dare Gordon Hale. Steve was a retired truck driver and enjoyed playing cards. He loved trips to the beach and going fishing.

In addition to his parents, he...

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Kerry Johnson

Feb 21, 2024

Kerry Bernarr Johnson, age 66 of Kings Mountain, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Atrium Health, Charlotte. He was born April 1, 1957, in Cleveland County to the late Thomas Hazel Lee Johnson and Leah Johnson. Kerry was a hard-worker and faithful provider for his family, often times, holding down three jobs at one time. He enjoyed working outside...

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