OBITUARIES

May 3, 2023

 

Markus Allen “Dino” Long, age 57 of Lincolnton, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at his residence.  He was born March 19, 1966 in Cleveland County to the late Donald Louise and Joyce Sellers Long.  Mark worked in the Auto Body Shop industry and enjoyed gardening and fishing.

 

Survivors include his son, Chris Long of Connelly Springs; daughter,...

May 2, 2023

 

Derek Michael Sellers, age 45 of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born January 10, 1978 in Gaston County to Michael and Linda Brittain Sellers.  Derek was a 1996 graduate of Cherryville High School.  He worked for around 25 years on the grill for Cottons Seafood.  He enjoyed watching wrestling and...

Apr 28, 2023

William Charles “Bill” Steene, age 85, of Cherryville, passed peacefully Friday, April 28, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born March 23, 1938 in Syracuse, NY to the late Robert and Clarabelle Howard Steene.

 

Bill retired in 1993 after nearly 40 years of service from IBM as an engineer. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of...

Apr 26, 2023

 

Joann Fritz Fleming, age 78 of Cherryville, NC, formerly of St. Marys, PA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at her residence surrounded by family.  She was born March 22, 1945, to the late Joseph and Zita Stauffer Fritz. She was retired from Cherryville Elementary School with Gaston County School Nutrition. Joann was an active member of St....

Apr 23, 2023

 

Chase Burton Blanton, age 41 of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his residence after an extended illness.  He was born March 12, 1982 in Cleveland County, the son of David William “Herb” and Betty Whitworth Blanton.  Chase was a barber and former owner of Cut to the Chase Barber Shop.  He enjoyed sports, especially watching his...

Apr 17, 2023

Eva “Ann” Black Pfeifer, age 87 of Cherryville, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House.  She was born December 21, 1935 in Gaston County to the late William Howard and Elena Haynes Black.  Ann was an active member of First Wesleyan Church for 50 years.  She worked until the age of 75 as an LPN with Carolina...

Apr 16, 2023

Gary “Kent” Scism, age 80, of Morganton, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his residence.  He was born October 17, 1942 in Lincoln County to the late Forest Ralph and Maude Mae Blanton Scism.  Kent enjoyed staying active and did so with tennis, kayaking, biking, hiking, disc golf, and running.  He loved the outdoors.

 

In addition to his...

Apr 15, 2023

 

Bailee Elizabeth Rushing, age 5 of Bessemer City, went to Heaven Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center.  She was born December 18, 2017 in Gaston County, the daughter of Cameron and Chelsea Carpenter Rushing.  Bailee was the most cuddly and loveable little girl.  She loved her Rainstick and crinkle sounds. Bailee also loved swinging and had...

Apr 15, 2023

 

Fred Coleman Day, age 77 of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born August 6, 1945, in Lincoln County to the late Fred Columbus and Velma Greene Day.  Fred enjoyed golfing and racing.  He was a member of the Traditional New Year’s Shooters and formerly employed with Tindol Ford of Gastonia. ...

Apr 6, 2023

 

Clifford Wade Ward, age 76, of Racine Drive, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1947 in Cleveland County to the late Eugene Webb and Elizabeth Bonnie Rayfield Ward. Wade loved working on the farm alongside his wife Frances.

 

Wade was a 1965 graduate of Waco High School. He was a...

Apr 4, 2023

Alanna Jean Buff Landers, age 48 of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at her residence.  She was born September 11, 1974 to Billy Gene Buff and Kathy Davis Hart.  Alanna loved music and soap operas.  She was a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her children and grandson.

She was preceded in death by...

Apr 3, 2023

Adriana Woody Gordon, age 77, of Cherryville, formerly of Charlotte, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.  She was born September 22, 1945 in Mecklenburg County, a daughter of Dr. William Woody of Gastonia and the late Carolyn Hale Woody.  She was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Charlotte as well as...

Apr 1, 2023

Ernest Hugh Carpenter, Jr. age 70, of Bessemer City, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his residence.  He was born May 24, 1952 to the late Ernest Hugh Carpenter, Sr. and Jean Bivens Carpenter.  Ernest was a United States Army Veteran and a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.  He enjoyed panning for gold and gardening.  Ernest was...

Mar 26, 2023

Diane Self Childers, age 76, of Bud Black Rd. passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 21, 1946 in Cleveland County to the late William Hunter Self and Margaret Doty McSwain.

Diane was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was formerly employed as an inspector with Sweettree, and as...

Mar 24, 2023

Joe Allen Aderholdt, age 91, of Belmar Rd., passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born January 13, 1932, in Gaston County to the late William Allen and Ava Lee Crowder Aderholdt.  He was a United States Air Force Korean War Veteran.  Joe was a member of the First Wesleyan Church.  He enjoyed gardening, antique...

Mar 23, 2023

Angela Lee Cook Peeler, age 59, of Delview Road, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Atrium Health – Cleveland. She was born May 4, 1963 in Dekalb County, GA to Rebecca Lee Shell and the late Rev. Jerry Randall Cook.

Angela was a graduate of Cherryville High School class of 1981. She also was a graduate...

Mar 23, 2023

Rosie Madeline Gilbert Fulbright, age 87 of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at her residence.  She was born June 25, 1935 in Lincoln County to the late Robert Lee and Mary Belle Leatherman Gilbert.  She was a member of Spirit Life Church of God.  Rosie loved being outdoors and gardening. She also enjoyed word searches and spending...

Mar 18, 2023

Michael Lloyd “Doodle” Bumgarner, age 72, of Villa Rica, Georgia, formerly of Cherryville, NC, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Tanner Carrollton Hospital, Carrollton, Georgia. He was born July 11, 1950 in Lincoln County to the late Lloyd and Carolyn Newton Bumgarner.

Doodle was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church. He was an avid...

Mar 15, 2023

Aaron Scott Costner, age 30  of Gastonia, NC passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born January 22, 1993 in Lincolnton, NC the son of Clayton Curtis Austin and late Juanita Gail Costner.  He loved his kids and family.  Aaron would always have you laughing, no matter the day you were having.

Mar 8, 2023

Rita Sue Black Lorrey, age 80, of West Church Street, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 23, 1943, in Cleveland County to the late Edgar Ray “Bud” and Hattie Mae Dellinger Black.  Rita was a graduate of Cherryville High School. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church of...