OBITUARIES

Oct 6, 2022

David Franklin “Frank” Farris, age 67 of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House of Huntersville.  He was born August 24, 1955, in Lincoln County to the late John Farris and Muriel Johnson Farris Grant.  Frank was formerly employed with UCS of Lincolnton, Southport Electrical, and R-Anell Homes.  He was a hardworking man...

Oct 6, 2022

Walter Dixon “Curt” Bess, age 85, of Waco, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 23, 1936 in Cleveland County to the late Daniel Rush “Tom” and Blanche Canipe Bess.  Curt was a veteran of the United States Navy where he ran a print shop.  He continued the occupation in the printing department...

Sep 30, 2022

Catherine Elizabeth “Lib” Auten, age 100, formerly of Cherryville, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Clapp’s Nursing Center of Pleasant Garden, NC. She was born December 26, 1921 in Lincoln County, daughter to the late Puett Clay and Ruth Abernathy Lawing.

Mrs. Auten was formerly employed with Belk’s Department Store of Cherryville. She won...

Sep 30, 2022

Damon Emil Fields, age 39, of Westgate Drive, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 5, 1982 in New Hanover County to Brian Fields and the late Carole Putnam Fields.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carole Putnam Fields.

Survivors include his...

Sep 19, 2022

Mary Jane Lail Ehlers, age 60, of West Academy Street, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born June 29, 1962, in Lincoln County to Carolyn Slaughter Lail and the late Cletus Sylvestus “Jr.” Lail.  She graduated Cleveland Community College where she was on the Dean’s List and received her Associate’s...

Sep 19, 2022

Oscar Franklin Sappenfield, age 96, of Crouse, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at Summit Place in Kings Mountain.  He was born November 2, 1925 in Gaston County to the late Oscar Lorenzo and Pearl Barrier Sappenfield.  Oscar was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army AirCorps where he served as a mechanic.  After the military, he attended...

Sep 18, 2022

Ralph Junior Foster, age 92, of Black Road, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1930 in Gaston County to the late William Franklin and Novella Short Foster.

Ralph was a long-time member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Two of his favorite hobbies were gardening and crappie fishing....

Sep 16, 2022

Flonnie Deese Cross, age 85, of Startown Road, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at The Greens of Lincolnton. She was born on October 23, 1936 in York County to the late Joseph Hammond and Sally Kate Deese.

Flonnie was a member of Reepsville Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents,...

Sep 16, 2022

Frankie Dellinger Bess, age 81, of Waco, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at her residence. She was born on October 16, 1940 in Gaston County to the late Thomas Henry and Maude Jane Jenks Dellinger.

Frankie was formerly employed with, and retired from, Carolina Freight Carriers. She enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, taking relaxing walks along Oak...

Sep 15, 2022

DALLAS – Darise Arlen Hartman, age 89, of South Gaston Street, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at his residence in Dallas. He was born October 12, 1932, in Cleveland county to the late Lois Alvin and Velma Pearl Smith Hartman.

Mr. Hartman was a Veteran of...

Sep 10, 2022

Belinda Starlene Bradley Wilson, age 56, of Arbors Drive, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at her residence. She was born October 3, 1965 in Gaston County to Eller Lou Bradley Gould and the late Grady Coleman Meredith.

Belinda was a Registered Nurse, phlebotomist and was formerly employed with Gaston Memorial Hospital as well as Riverwood Medical...

Sep 10, 2022

WASHBURN, Gertrude, "Gert, Trudy, BT" (Brooks) age 95, formerly of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, September 10th, 2022. She was born in Hall County, Georgia August 9th, 1927 to Robert Addison Harlan Brooks and Cora Williams Brooks. After attending Cleveland County School Systems she married Robert Eugene Washburn in 1944. She later attended beautician school and started her private beauty...

Sep 9, 2022

Mildred “Millie” Mauney, age 89, of Gaston County, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022. Millie was a Life-long member of Webb’s Chapel Baptist Church, where she played the piano for 50 years. Millie Graduated from Evan’s Business College and worked as a secretary until her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Brent Ervin Mauney...

Sep 5, 2022

Patsy Hayes Heavner died peacefully on September 5, 2022 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC with her granddaughter by her side.  Patsy was born on February 5, 1929 in Cherryville, NC.  She was the daughter of Charles Lafayette Hayes and Alma Dellinger Hayes of Cherryville.  She graduated from Lowell High School where she was Valedictorian...

Sep 3, 2022

Bonnie Annette Foster Baxter, age 43, of Sherrills Ford, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022. She was born September 3, 1979 in Catawba County. Bonnie was a free spirit who loved being outdoors. She enjoyed all the arts and crafts, including knitting and crocheting.

Bonnie is survived by her parents, Bonnie Edwin “Bud” Foster, Jr...

Sep 3, 2022

Gregory Ronald “Greg” Berry, age 60, of Dallas, NC entered his final resting place on September 3, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born October 4, 1961 in Gaston County to the late Wallace Denver Berry, Sr. and Sylvia Stacy Berry.  Greg was a devoted husband, dedicated father and brother, proud grandfather, and loyal friend.  He and...

Sep 1, 2022

Ray Homesley, 95, passed away on September 1, 2022, at his home in Chesnee, SC.  He was born on October 1, 1926, in Cherryville, NC, to John and Betty (nee Mullen) Homesley. Ray grew up in Cherryville, NC, and graduated from Waco High School where he enjoyed playing basketball on the high school team. After high school in 1945...

Aug 28, 2022

Lisa Renee Pruitt McGowan, age 53, of Mozelle Road, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at her residence. She was born February 24, 1969, in Cleveland County to the late Marvin Ray and Sadie Verline Adams Pruitt.

Lisa was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed going out to eat....

Aug 24, 2022

Charles William Brown, age 82 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 peacefully in his home.  He was born April 16, 1940 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Garland Odell and Desmer Wright Brown.  Charles proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  He was a member of Cherryville American Legion Post #100, served on...

Aug 13, 2022

Sadie Faye Ratchford Hoover passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at home.  Sadie was born on December 8, 1926 in Gaston County.  Her parents were the late Crown and Mattie Best Ratchford of the Costner community.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, John DeWayne Hoover; sisters, Cora Rhyne, Ruby Robinson, Clara Hastings, Helen Hoffman and...