OBITUARIES

Jimmy Shull

Jul 25, 2023

Jimmy Clifton Shull, Jr., age 53, of Crouse, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Atrium Health Mercy in Charlotte. He was born August 22, 1969, in Cleveland County to Jimmy Clifton Shull, Sr. and Sharon Gail Anderson Shull.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Justin Shull (Elizabeth); daughter, Kristina Marie Shull; and nephews,...

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Harold Sipe

Jul 16, 2023

Harold David Sipe, Sr., age 95, of Cherryville passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. He was born May 21, 1928 in Catawba County, to the late Charles Ray and Edith Dellinger Sipe. He was a veteran of the United States Army and member of the Cherryville American Legion Post #100. Harold was retired from...

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Chuck Deaton

Jul 13, 2023

Bobby Charles “Chuck” Deaton, age 62, of Bessemer City, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at CaroMont Health in Gastonia. He was born December 18, 1960, in Gaston County to Phyllis Carpenter Wysor and the late Bobby Charlie Deaton.

In addition to his father, he was proceeded in death by two grandchildren, Bella Rain Durbin and Cooper Easton...

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Pamela Brown

Jul 9, 2023

Pamela Kay Boone Brown, age 69, of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Somerset Court. She was born January 18, 1954 in Iredell County to the late Olcy Homer Boone and Mary Aileen Goodall.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Brown; son, Eric Erwin; sisters, Linda Boone Stubbs, Dale...

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Betty Price

Jul 8, 2023

Betty Louise Mauney Price, age 91, of Lincolnton, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at her son’s residence in Pensacola, Florida. She was born February 15, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Bill and Beulah Metcalf Mauney.

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her siblings, Carl Mauney, Lois Mauney Neill, Robert Mauney, Thelma...

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Jim Justiss

Jul 8, 2023

James Allen “Jim” Justiss, age 85 of Cherryville passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Wendover Hospice. He was born November 12, 1937 in Coweta County to the late Leon and Lily Payton Justiss.

As a teenager, he achieved the ranks of Eagle Scout and God and Country award. This was a proud time and he said the award...

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Charles Foster

Jun 30, 2023

Charles Edward “Blademan” Foster, age 77, of Mary’s Grove Church Rd. passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born October 22, 1945, in Cleveland County to the late John Howard Foster and Willie Rhea Huffstetler. Charles was self-employed as the owner of Bass Shack, in Shelby, since 1977. He was a pro bass fisherman and a...

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Walter Mull

Jun 26, 2023

Walter Mull, age 91, of Sterling Dr. passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House. He was born June 4, 1932, in Cleveland County to the late Pete and Essie Mae Costner Mull. Walter was a carpenter by trade and loved being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.

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

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Janet Jones

Jun 14, 2023

Janet Sue Neill Jones, age 74 of Cherryville passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was born August 31, 1948 in Cleveland County to the late J.B. and Margie Sisk Neill. Janet was a lifelong member of First Wesleyan Church in Cherryville. She was an elementary school teacher for 31 years in Bessemer City. Janet loved...

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McKinley "Wayne" Golden

Jun 8, 2023

McKinley “Wayne” Golden, age 69, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at his residence after a short battle with cancer. He was born July 16, 1953 in Surry County to the late Thomas McKinley and Sadie Alene McCann Golden. He loved traveling to the beach. Wayne had an extraordinary collection of Barbie Dolls that he enjoyed collecting throughout...

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Geraldine Hovis

Jun 8, 2023

Geraldine Eaker Hovis, age 95, of Gastonia, passed away June 8, 2023, at Morningside of Gastonia. She was born April 24, 1928, in Gaston County to the late Robert Lee and Leona Kiser Eaker. Geraldine was a lifelong member of Concord United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker extraordinaire who enjoyed baking, candy making, canning and sewing. Geraldine also loved...

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Gladys Frankford

Jun 7, 2023

Gladys Bryte Dellinger Frankford, age 101 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House. She was born February 13, 1922 in Gaston County to the late John Henry and Onie Lee Eaker Dellinger. Gladys was well educated and attended the following colleges, Women’s College, St. Louis University, UNC Grad School, and Columbia University. She had...

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Willie "Bill" Crawley

Jun 6, 2023

Willie Sue “Bill” Crawley, age 98 of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House. She was born December 22, 1924, in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Mary Leatherman Spake. Bill was a retired supervisor of Fasco Industries. She was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was an Elder Emeritus. She...

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Mitchell Franklin

Jun 5, 2023

Mitchell Garry Franklin, age 67 of Shelby, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. He was born August 21, 1955, in Cleveland County to the late Irvin Franklin and Ruth Gettys Franklin. Mitchell served in the United States Army and was a machinist by trade.

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

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Lee Stamey

May 31, 2023

Lee Merrill Stamey, age 79 of Lincolnton, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He was born May 15, 1944 in Lincoln County to the late Guy Vance and Ardina Carpenter Stamey. Lee was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. He loved fishing and enjoyed working on lawn mowers.

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

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Philip Eaker Jr.

May 22, 2023

Philip Arnold Eaker, Jr. age 77, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Cleveland Pines. He was born August 22, 1945 in Lincoln County to the late Philip A. Eaker, Sr. and Syble Jenkins Eaker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister, LaDonna Eaker.

Survivors include his brothers, William...

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Kathleen Shipley

May 20, 2023

Kathleen Mary Shipley, age 74 of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 23, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Franklin S. and Mary Lavardera Lusby. Kathleen enjoyed reading, bowling, and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul...

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James Kenneth Ramsey

May 17, 2023

James Kenneth “Jim” Ramsey, age 79 of Lincolnton, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born July 5, 1943, in Cleveland County to the late Grady Clarence and Ellen Susan Young Ramsey. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church where he formerly served on Church Council and was a Sunday School Teacher. ...

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Marcos Trejo Garcia

May 9, 2023

Marcos Trejo Garcia, age 46, of Hickory, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1976 in Hidalgo, Mexico, to Leonila Garcia De Trejo and the late Aurelio Trejo Martinez. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Newton. Marcos was a great father, brother, and uncle who enjoyed life and always had...

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Robbie Owens

May 4, 2023

Robert Dean “Robbie” Owens, age 61, of Shoal Road, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at home. He was born January 18, 1962, in Cleveland County to the late James Gene Owens and the late Frances Walker Luco.

Robbie enjoyed playing golf, watching NASCAR, fishing, and trips to the beach.

In addition to his parents, he was...

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