OBITUARIES

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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Timmy Willard Upton

Feb 21, 2024

Timmy Willard “Tim” Upton, age 70 of Lawndale, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Atrium Health, Cleveland. He was born August 8, 1953, in Lincoln County to the late Hillard Bernard and Lorene Ava Seagle Upton. Tim enjoyed hunting and fishing with P.J. Coleman and Jamie. He loved to shoot pool and spend time outdoors.

In addition to his parents,...

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Theresa Vitale Conrad

Feb 18, 2024

Theresa “Terri” June Vitale Conrad, age 65, of Crouse, passed away February 18, 2024, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital. She was born November 29, 1958, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to the late Nicola Vitale and Geraldine Sheppard Vitale.

Terri enjoyed cooking and baking. She loved her Aunt June’s Mayonnaise Cake and anything Italian, including Spaghetti Pie. Terri adored visiting Seaside, New...

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Tracy Arthurs McGinnis

Feb 16, 2024

Tracy Arthurs McGinnis, age 67, of East Church Street passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born January 13, 1957 in Flint, Michigan to the late Jimmy Arthurs and Shirley Lail Brittain.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 5 year old brother, Todd Arthurs; and her husband, Timothy McGinnis.

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Rose Jans Pfeifer

Feb 10, 2024

Rose Marie Jans Pfeifer, age 66, of Vale passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Wendover Hospice of Shelby. She was born August 10, 1957 on the Lackland Airforce Base in San Antonio, Tx. to the late Arlington Clayton and Ethel Viola Webb Jans.

Rose enjoyed many hobbies, including beach trips, traveling, working in her yard, and dancing (even though she...

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Ronald Beam

Feb 6, 2024

Ronald S. Beam of Florence, SC and a native and former resident of Cherryville, NC passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Presbyterian Home in Florence, SC. Ron was born July 17, 1934, in Cherryville, the son of the late James Webb and Eva Julia Beam.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife...

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Shirley Neal Braddock

Feb 1, 2024

Cherryville bid farewell to a cherished soul on Thursday, February 1, 2024, as Shirley Neal Braddock, age 87, embarked on her eternal journey. She was born February 22, 1936, in Butler County, Ohio, to the late Russell Neal and Katherine Neal. Shirley was an embodiment of love and family devotion. Her unwavering commitment to caring for her family marked her...

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Carol Sellers Ballance

Feb 1, 2024

Carol Sellers Ballance, age 69, of Crouse, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born July 7, 1954, in Lincoln County to Bennie Ray Sellers and Janet Carpenter Sellers. Carol retired from Rutherford Electric where she worked on the switchboard. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Carol had a love...

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Teresa Foster

Jan 20, 2024

Teresa Ann Boone Foster, age 77, of Mary’s Grove Church Rd. passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at her residence. She was born October 23, 1946, in Gaston County to the late Earl and Virginia McKinney Boone. Teresa was the co-owner with her husband of Bass Shack, in Shelby, since 1977. She had a great love for people, loved giving...

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Violet Porter Smith

Jan 19, 2024

Violet Porter Smith, age 78 of Cherryville, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at her residence. She was born April 16, 1945, in Horry County, to the late George Herman and Blanche Lavada Blanton Porter. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and a fine Christian woman. Violet was a natural nurse who loved to take care...

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Dwayne Spivey

Jan 18, 2024

Dwayne Spivey, age 63, of Lincolnton, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1960 in Hiawassee, GA to the late Cliff Spivey, and the late Betty Jean Parker Hendricks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Gerald Leroy Hendricks; and brother, David...

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David Wright

Jan 16, 2024

David Todd Wright, age 60, of Cherryville, passed away January 16, 2024, at Atrium Health Main. David was born August 19, 1963, in Cleveland County to the late William “Bill” Monroe Wright and Mary Magdelene Towery Wright. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys and UNC Tarheels fan. David was also a loyal NASCAR fan.

In addition to his parents, David was...

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Glen Heafner

Jan 15, 2024

Fred "Glen" Heafner, 84 of Vale, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family. Glen was born January 11, 1940, in Lincoln County to the late Dave and Moree Heafner. Glen was a member of Reeps Grove United Methodist Church. Glen’s pride and joy was his family, especially his grandchildren.

In...

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Jim Eden

Jan 12, 2024

James E. “Jim” Eden, age 92 of Cherryville, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at his residence. He was born December 18, 1931 in Crawford County, Ohio to the late Daniel Eden and Rose Mary Mauney. Jim was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Air Force where he served 18 months active duty and continued his service state...

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Scott Sain

Jan 8, 2024

Marcus Scott Sain, of Crouse, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was 65 years old.

Born on June 28, 1958, in Cleveland County, Scott was the youngest son of John Edmond and Frances Inez Dellinger Sain. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, John Edmond Sain, Jr.; father- and mother-in-law, John and...

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