OBITUARIES

Apr 28, 2014

Robert Lewis Barrett, 76, died Monday, April 28, 2014. He was born on May 10, 1937 in Gaston County to the late Lewis and Eva Absher Barrett. The family moved to Homestead, Fla in 1946. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he was honored to serve as a Deacon and an Elder. He graduated from South...

Apr 23, 2014

Carolyn Joy Heafner Beam, age 79, of Cherryville, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospice House after a five year courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Born on June 7, 1934 in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late George Dewey and Carolyn Douthit Heafner. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Carolyn's...

Apr 18, 2014

Billy Gene "The Wizard" Abernethy, 79 of 103 Terrace Dr., died Friday April 18, 2014. He was born in Lincoln co. on June 6, 1934 a son of the late Joseph P. and Cordia Lynn Abernethy.

Mr. Abernethy proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War, member of American Legion Post #100 where...

Apr 18, 2014

Jerry Lee Beam, 67, of Kings Mountain was called home on Good Friday, April 18, 2014. He was born on November 27, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Lawrence Lee and Lorene Shull Beam. Jerry was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the 69th Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade. His tour included involvement in the Tet Offensive in...

Apr 16, 2014

Rena Mae Sellers Wallace, age 90, of Sellerstown Rd., died Wednesday, April 16, 2014. She was born on February 10, 1924 in Cleveland County to the late David Andrew and Lee Nora Huffstetler Sellers. Rena was a member of Mary's Grove United Methodist Church. She was a caregiver for many years to her parents and brother. Rena loved to...

Apr 13, 2014

Jeffrey Dean Thomas, age 34, of Crouse died Sunday, April 13, 2014. He was born on May 26, 1979 in Gaston County, to Harold Dean Sain Thomas of Crouse and the late Jerry Carlton Thomas. He was a graduate of West Lincoln High School. Jeff participated in Basketball with the Optimist Club and was on the wrestling team in...

Apr 10, 2014

Dorothy Lee Randall, 90, of South Jacob St., died April 10, 2014 at the Brian Center in Lincolnton. She was born on October 12, 1923 in Lincoln county a daughter of the late Raymond and Carrie McGinnis Randall. She was a retired inspector for Varat Sportswear and liked music especially the Lawrence Welk Show.

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Apr 5, 2014

John Bennett Dellinger, Jr., age 95, of Pine Ave., died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 21, 1919, a son of the late John Bennett Dellinger Sr. and Vida Victoria Aderholt Dellinger. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church where he served as Secretary of Sunday School for over...

Apr 3, 2014

Helen Faye Clark, age 85, of Terrace Ridge Assisted Living, died Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 11, 1929 in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Christopher Sylvanus and Ruth Pasour Clark. Faye was a lifetime member of Hephzibah ARP Church. She enjoyed gardening and loved flowers.

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Mar 31, 2014

Lila Kate Beaty Franklin, age 57, went to sleep on March 31, 2014 to go to heaven and be with her Lord, Jesus Christ. She was born October 13, 1956 in Gaston County, to the late Reese Harrison and Mary Zelda Wilson Beaty. She was employed as the supervisor of security at Metals of America in Shelby.

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Mar 30, 2014

Elsie Mae Bess Hord, 98, of Eaker Rd. died March 30, 2014 at the Brian Center, Lincolnton She was born on Nov. 6, 1915 in Gaston Co. a daughter of the late William Lewis and Bertie Jane Mauney Bess.

Mrs. Hord was a lifetime and dedicated member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and retired from Fasco. Mawmaw,...

Mar 27, 2014

Mary Leona Bratton, age 65, of Sigmon Street died March 27, 2014 at the home of her daughter in Lincolnton. Mary was born October 16, 1948 in York County, SC a daughter of the late James and Frances Dover Wray. She was a spunky red head, a great momma who loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved...

Mar 26, 2014

June McCollum Kirby, age 82, of 803 Woodhaven Street, passed away peacefully at her home in Cherryville surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Mrs. Kirby was born May 17, 1931. June was a member of First United Methodist Church, past Regent and active member of the Tyron Resolves Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution, teacher...

Mar 25, 2014

Laura Rudisill Screws, age 59 passed away early Tuesday morning, on March 25, 2014 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born on November 10, 1954 in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Dave and Geri McNeilly Rudisill. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Laura was an honors graduate of Ashbrook High School, attended Lenior...

Mar 13, 2014

Giles Baxter Neill, 86, of Cascade St., formerly of Cherryville, died Thursday March 13, 2014 at Sherrill's Ford Hospice House.

Mr. Neill was born in Cleveland Co. on January 5, 1928, a son of the late Marcus Zone and Mattie Earl Moore Neal. He was retired mechanic from the Rhyne Houser, Carlton, and Burlington Mills. I

Mar 11, 2014

Floriee "Flo" Elizabeth Able Pow Boyles, age 95, of Somerset Court, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at her residence. She was born on September 11, 1918 in Greenwood Co. SC, a daughter of the late Sydney G. and Julia Brooks Able. Flo was a member of First Baptist Church and was a graduate of Hollywood High School in...

Mar 9, 2014

James Edward Smith, 87, of Blue Tick Lane, died Sunday March 9, 2013 at Brian Resources in Lincolnton. Mr. Smith was born in Durham Co. on Dec. 20, 1926 a son of the late John and Gertrude Bane Smith. He was a dairy farmer and retired from Pharr Yarns. He faithfully and honorable served his country in the US...

Feb 28, 2014

Jane Beam Helms, age 81 of E. Main St. died on Friday, February 28, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 1, 1932 in Lincoln County to the late James Webb and Eva Howell Beam. Jane was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she was involved in the Keenagers and a member of...

Feb 24, 2014

Linda Sue Beam Beam, 67, of Vista Dr., died February 24, 2014 at her residence. She was born February 20, 1947 in Guilford Co., NC a daughter of the late C. Grier and Lena Sue Brawley Beam.

Linda was a homemaker, member of First United Methodist Church, and former Girl Scout leader. She enjoyed spending time at...

Feb 22, 2014

Beydn Gabriel Swink, age 10, of Fort Benning Ga, died February 22, 2014 at Children Health Care of Atlanta Scottish Rite, Atlanta Georgia after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born May 9, 2003 in Lincoln County, NC a son of Meghan Anne Daniels (Sgt. Kevin Daniels) of Fort Benning, GA. and Sfc. Joshua Alan Swink (Annie Neal)...