OBITUARIES

Jan 12, 2016

Beatrice "Tootie" Watts Dellinger, age 82 of Crouse School Rd died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare Systems - Lincoln. She was born on March 27, 1933 in Gaston County to the late Charlie and Mae Funderburk Watts. She was a member of Crouse United Methodist Church and retired from Lincoln County Schools having worked at Crouse and...

Jan 11, 2016

Marvin Smith, age 70, of North Dr. died Monday, January 11, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare Cleveland. He was born September 1, 1945 in Rutherford County to the late James Wesley Smith and Agnes Frady Smith Bolick. Marvin enjoyed watching Ric Flair and professional wrestling, trips to the mountains and working on his grandfather's farm.

In addition to...

Dec 27, 2015

Jimmy Ray Gordon, Sr. age 56 of Armstrong Circle died Sunday, December 27, 2015 at his residence. He was born on January 15, 1959 in Cherokee County, SC to Frances Gallman Simpson of Cherryville and the late James Thomas Gordon. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his father, he...

Dec 25, 2015

Harold Eugene Self, age 78 of Allen St. died Friday, December 25, 2015 at Wendover Hospice. He was born on January 28, 1937 in Cleveland County to the late William Calvin and Ethel Madge Self Holland. He was a member of Mary's Grove United Methodist Church. Harold was an avid fisherman who was very independent and strong willed.

Dec 23, 2015

Shirley Elizabeth Carpenter Smith, age 79 of Mary's Grove Church Road died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Peak Resources. She was born on April 1, 1936 in Gaston County to the late William Harvey and Mary Magdalene Bowman Carpenter. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Shirley was formerly employed with Durham Life. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles,...

Dec 19, 2015

Jo Ann Dorsett Day, 83, formerly of Rayfield Dr., died Saturday Dec. 19, 2015 at Peak Resources, Cherryville. Jo Ann was born on Sept 6, 1932 in Elkin, NC a daughter of the late Roby Glenn and Seless Edison Dorsett. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and was retired from Sweet Tree. Mrs. Day was an expert...

Dec 19, 2015

Barbara Jane Anthony Haskin, 73, of Sipe St., formerly of Benfield Rd. and Cherryville, died December 19, 2015 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. She was born in Gaston County on September 18, 1942 to the late Woodrow Wilson Anthony and Edith Louise Noles Anthony Shull. Barbara was formerly employed at Cherry Oak Manor. Mrs. Haskin read her Bible...

Dec 15, 2015

Troy Franklin Pruitt Sr., age 72 of Baxter Rd. died Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Wendover Hospice. He was born on October 13, 1943 in Cleveland County to the late Avery Pruitt Sr. and Elvina "Vinnie" Self Pruitt. Troy was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church. He enjoyed serving his Lord in any way he could, especially through...

Dec 11, 2015

Forest Howard "Frosty" Houser, age 55 of S. Elm St. died Friday, December 11, 2015 at his residence. He was born on October 1, 1960 in Gaston County to William E. Houser and Dr. Judith Ford Houser, both of Cherryville. Frosty was educated in Cherryville Schools and attended Western Carolina University and Gaston College. He received an associate's degree...

Dec 8, 2015

Wilma Berends Roberts, of Hillcrest Dr., died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Wendover Hosipce after a very brief illness. She was born in Chase Co. Kansas, a daughter of the late Harry and Maude L. Odle Berends. Wilma attended Chase County Schools and was a graduate of Emporia State Teachers College now Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. She married...

Dec 3, 2015

Sue Black Sneed, age 89, died Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Peak Resources in Cherryville. She was born on October 2, 1926 in Gaston County to the late James and Ava Wise Black. Sue was a member of First Presbyterian Church. After retiring from Ruby's Dress Shop, Sue continued as an at-home seamstress for many years.

In...

Dec 1, 2015

James Bruce Hamrick, 65, of Atlantic lane, died December 1, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Cherokee County, South Carolina on November 29, 1950; a son to Emma B. Hinson Hamrick of Polkville and the late William Dude Hamrick. He enjoyed sharing time with his grandchildren and yard sitting under the tree.

Survivors include his...

Nov 28, 2015

Eric Lee Larkin, 28, of Hillcrest St., died November 28, 2015 from a suspected accidental Carbon Monoxide poisoning. He was born on November 24, 1987 in Cleveland Co., a son of Terry Lee and Sherry Ann Erich Larkin of Cherryville. He was employed at Keystone Powdered Metal. Eric had a heart of gold who would do anything to help...

Nov 28, 2015

Ronnie Carpenter, 72, passed away very suddenly November 28, 2015. He was born in Crouse, North Carolina on September 18, 1943.

He was proceeded in death by his mother, Merlyn Randall Carpenter; father, Hubert Carpenter; and brother, Dennis Carpenter. He is survived by his sister-in-law Marlyn Eaker Carpenter; nephew, Kern Carpenter and Cheryl (children Dennis and Austin)...

Nov 26, 2015

Fred Junior Elmore, 68, of Old Hwy 150, died November 26, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Lincoln County on April 1, 1947, a son of the late Fred Odell and Virginia Sloan Allen Elmore. Junior had attended Crouse United Methodist Church and was a former member of Crouse VFD. He found great pleasure in...

Nov 25, 2015

Paul McSwain

John Paul McSwain, 94, of Oakleaf Dr. (Mary's Grove) died November 25, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Cleveland County on October 5, 1921, a son of the late D. Grover and Vessie Petty McSwain. Paul was a member of First Baptist Church, where he was a part of the Dub Beam Sunday...

Nov 22, 2015

John Adam Gillespie, age 69 of Sorrells Baxter Rd. passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Carolinas Healthcare System Lincoln. He was born on October 15, 1946 in Broome County, NY to the late Maxwell James and June Hilda Griffith Gillespie. John was an active member of Bess Chapel United Methodist Church and United Methodist Men. He received his...

Nov 18, 2015

Boyd Dellinger

Charley Boyd Dellinger, 84, of Crouse School Rd., died November 18, 2015 at Carolina Healthcare Systems-Lincoln. He was born in Lincoln County on June 4, 1931 to the late Ernest and Ivey Devine Dellinger. Mr. Dellinger was a member of Crouse United Methodist Church and an Army veteran of Korea. He was the owner of...

Nov 15, 2015

LaRue Brittain Boston, age 81 of S. Dixie St. died Sunday, November 15, 2015 at her residence. She was born on March 12, 1934 in Cleveland County to the late James Esley and Annie Mae Perry Brittain. She was a member of Plains View Baptist Church and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. LaRue enjoyed reading, gardening, and sewing....

Nov 13, 2015

Kenneth Wayne Bridges, age 64 of Mozelle Rd. ended his battle with Alzheimer's on Friday, November 13, 2015. He was born on September 30, 1951 in Cleveland County to the late Paul Thurman Bridges Sr. and Ollie Belle Sanders Bridges. Wayne was a member of Waco Baptist Church. He was a licensed contractor and owned WT Construction. He had...