All Obituaries

Rachel Jane Travis Dellinger, age 80, of Tot Dellinger Road passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at her home. She was born January 24, 1938 in Lincoln County to the late Lee and Lena Lackey Travis. She was a wonderful cook and homemaker. Rachel enjoyed farming, thrifting, attending church and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Bryant and granddaughter-in-law, Beverly Walls. ...

Amy Sue Helms, age 41, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare Systems Kings Mountain. She was born December 12, 1976 in Gaston County to Douglas Dermont and Patsy Mae Stewart Helms. She graduated from Fallston Christian School and was a chiropractic technician. Amy loved and cherished her family, especially her daughter. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Monica Faith Moss; and siblings, Andrea...

Kathaleen Lackey Gantt, 96, of 8696 Reeps Grove Church Road, died Saturday, June, 16, 2018 at Carolina Care, Cherryville. She was born on January 16, 1922 in Cleveland County to the late Thomas Guy and Jennie Moss Lackey. Kathaleen was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She was an excellent home healthcare giver, raised five sons, was involved in the community, cared for her parents and in laws, and was a hairdresser. In addition to...

Rebecca Louise Neal Pearson, 88, of 211 Forgotten Lane, died June 16, 2018 at Peak Resources, Cherryville. She was born on Feb. 22, 1930 in Gaston Co. a daughter of the late Jesse Lee and Lanie Neil Neal. Rebecca was a member of Mt Beulah Baptist Church. She was an LPN formerly employed by Kings Mt. Hospital and retired from Gaston Co. Parks and Recreation. She was exceptional, dedicated care giver and loved to go and eat. In addition to...

James Evon "Jim" Helms, age 86 of Cherryville Hwy passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare System Cleveland. He was born July 20, 1931 in Gaston County to the late Kenneth Hugh and Fay Houser Helms. Jim was a member of First Baptist Church and retired after 23 years as Vice President of Insurance and Safety from Carolina Freight Carriers. He was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Air Force where he served 4 years and...

Bertie Lee Roper Trammell, age 81 of E. First St. went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 15, 2018. She was born February 8, 1937 in Cleveland County to the late J.Y. and Burnie Poole Roper. Bertie was a member of Second Baptist Church. She was retired from Carolina Care as a Certified Nursing Assistant and had formerly been employed as a seamstress with Sweet Tree in Cherryville. Bertie loved to help others. She enjoyed going out...

Cynthia Lee O'Neal Armstrong, age 59 of Hickory passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at her residence. She was born October 14, 1958 to Dorothy Jones O'Neal and the late Edward O'Neal. Cindy was retired from the textile industry. She enjoyed watching TV, especially The Price is Right and spending time with family. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Connie Sanges and Donna O'Neal. In addition to her...

Janet Carol Lee Coy, age 72 of Daring Drive, formerly of Florida and Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. She was born October 25, 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Owen and Lois Collins Lee. She was a retired certified nursing assistant. Janet enjoyed traveling, sight-seeing, and going on Sunday drives. She had a love for animals, especially horses. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Danny Ray Seate, age 49 of North Dr. passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born January 2, 1969 in Lincoln County to the late Ollie Ray and Bernice Anthony Seate. Danny was employed for over 20 years with Keystone in Cherryville and then retired from Gaston County Sheriff's Department. He enjoyed going to the movies with his grandson and watching the races on Sunday. In addition to his parents, Ollie...

Charles C.V. "Pete" Stamey, age 74 of Startown Rd. passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 at Peak Resources in Shelby. He was born December 7, 1943 in Lincoln County to the late Charles Donald and Lucille Grigg Stamey. C.V. retired from Trend Line of Lincolnton and Cochrane Furniture. Pete was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Stamey. ...