All Obituaries

Lena Rose Stewart Braswell was born November 29,1931 in Johnston County, North Carolina was one of thirteen children born to William Walter Stewart and Pearl Lena Lee Stewart of Four Oaks,NC. She was the widow of the late Reverend Charles Worth Braswell of Lenoir, NC who preceded her on March 15, 1985. Surviving are a son, Thomas Douglas (Ann) Braswell of Charleston,SC; daughter, Renee Leigh (Kent) Farmer of Vale, NC; son, Stewart Jeffrey Braswell of Charlotte, NC; brother, Stanley Dale...

Lester Sidney “Sid” Willis, age 66, of Garver Street, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Atrium Health of Shelby.  He was born November 9, 1952 in Gaston County to the late Robert and Beulah Peeler Willis.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John D. Willis.   He is survived by his son, Robert “Cooter” Willis of the home; his daughter and son-in-law, Christie and Paul McNeilly of Polkville; grandchildren,...

Deborah Ruth Coleman Curlee, of Whiteville passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2019 at the age of 60. Deborah was born February 22, 1959 in Burke County to Russell Coleman and the late Zeta Whisnant Coleman. She loved cats, NASCAR, collecting NASCAR memorabilia, and loved to talk to friends and family.  Deborah also enjoyed country music and working crossword puzzles.   In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Leland Coleman and Roger...

Iva Mae Green Wray Ottinger, age 88, of Tennessee Ave., went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 8, 2019, while at home.  She was born April 29, 1931 in Gaston County, daughter to the late Walter Carl Green and Maude Mack Mathis.   She was preceded in death by her first husband Fred V. Wray, and her second husband Thomas Ottinger; stepfather, Lewis Monroe Mathis; stepbrother Ed Mathis, stepsister Viola Mathis Burnett.   Left to cherish her memory are her daughters,...

Barbara Ann Hyde Rose, age 73 of Ruby Lane, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her residence.  She was born August 7, 1945 in Towns County, GA to the late Bob and Vinnie Kathryn Queen Hyde.  Barbara enjoyed reading, canning, and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Clifford Collins, Jr.; and three late siblings.Survivors include her daughter, Beth Cashwell of Bessemer City; son, Bobby Collins and Maria of Charlotte;...

Barbara Ashworth Summers Betts, age 86, of Cherryville, formerly of Cameron, SC, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at her residence.  She was born February 4, 1933 in Calhoun County, SC, to the late George and Jewelle Ashworth Summers.  Mrs. Betts graduated with her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Winthrop College.  She married the love of her life, Major James David Betts, Sr.  She spent 35 years educating children on military bases.  Mrs....

Jean A. Stiles, age 74 of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her residence.  She was born December 3, 1944 in Walsh County, ND to the late Joseph Anthony and Bernice Mary Korynta Gerszewski.  Jean loved reading, flowers, and birdwatching. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William HC Stiles; son, Joseph Anthony Stiles; sisters, Elaine Erickson and Gail Gerszewski; brother in law, Eddie Davis; sisters in law, Vera Stiles and Thea...

Connie J. (Dippold) Bauer, of Cherryville, NC (formerly of St Marys, PA), passed away June 3rd, 2019, at Carolina Medical Center, after a brief battle against lung cancer. Connie was born in St Marys, PA. on March 11, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Leola (Stilson) Dippold. Connie attended St Marys Area Public Schools and had been employed by Keystone Powdered Metal Company for many years before retiring in 2014. On September 18, 1999, she married Ray Bauer, the love of...

Jonathan Eric Waters, age 35, of Bessemer City, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 while at UNC REX Hospital, Raleigh. He was born June 25, 1983 in Mecklenburg County, son to Rick Waters and to the late Cheryl Darlene Haas. Eric was a beloved son who loved to fish and make people laugh. He will be greatly missed.   In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Stanley and Dorothy Waters.   Left to cherish his memory...

Ruby Devine Harden Phillips, age 96, formerly of E. Academy St. passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation.  She was born August 12, 1922 in Gaston County to the late Enoch Martin and Lola Bright Whitworth Devine.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.  Ruby retired after 33 years from Medical Center Pharmacy.    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Loraine Harden; brother,...