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Jewel Gayle Trees

Jewel Gayle Trees

Mar 26, 2024

Jewel Margarite Gayle Trees, age 82, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her residence.  She was born September 28, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Joseph B. Gayle and Onie Lee Anderson Bolin. Jewel enjoyed arts and crafts.   She was an artist and loved working with ceramics and refinishing furniture.  She also had a great...

Pastor Jim Cape

Pastor Jim Cape

Mar 23, 2024

Pastor James Harold “Jim” Cape, age 66, of Lincolnton, stepped from here to Glory on Saturday, March 23, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born May 14, 1957, in Dallas, Texas to the late James Tillman and Margaret Ruth White Cape.  Jim evangelized for several years before going on to Pastor at Open Door Apostolic and then...

Freddie Heavner

Freddie Heavner

Mar 21, 2024

Freddie Manford Heavner, age 79, of Requa Road, Cherryville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family early Thursday morning, March 21, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 29, 1944, in Lincoln County to the late Phillip Heavner and Sarah Willa Brown Heavner. Freddie grew up in the Northbrook community. He was a graduate of Cherryville High School....

Charlie Absher

Charlie Absher

Mar 16, 2024

Charles Larry “Charlie” Absher, age 65, of Waco, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his residence.  He was born June 11, 1958 in Madison County, Indiana.  Charlie was the son of the late Michael Clayton and Alpha Mae Carpenter Absher. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and retired from truck driving.  Charlie enjoyed playing chess and...

Maeka Shronce

Maeka Shronce

Mar 15, 2024

Maeka Hoover Shronce, age 66 of Crouse, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence.  She was born October 4, 1957, in Lincoln County to the late Noah and Elizabeth Betsy Hauss Hoover.  Maeka retired as a Registered Nurse with the Department of Corrections.  She was a member of Bethphage Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed crafting and working with paper-mache.  ...

Vickie Elaine Porter

Vickie Elaine Porter

Mar 10, 2024

Vickie Elaine Clawson Porter, age 68, of Cherryville, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. Vickie was born June 29, 1955, in Gaston County, to the late Joe Bill Clawson and Dorothy Sue Jarrell Clawson. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cherryville. Vickie enjoyed taking...

Lynn Bridges Drawdy

Lynn Bridges Drawdy

Mar 9, 2024

Sarah Lynn Bridges Drawdy, age 65, of Paw Jims Road, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation of Cherryville. She was born November 21, 1958, in Gaston County to the late Martin and Betty Tate Bridges.

 

Lynn was a member of Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church where she held many capacities including former...

Danny Parker, Jr.

Danny Parker, Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

Daniel Grover “Danny” Parker, Jr., age 55, of Waco, NC, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Wendover Hospice of Shelby. He was born January 31, 1969, in Cleveland County to Barbara Ann Cash Parker, and the late Daniel Grover Parker, Sr.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Muriel and Mable Cash and...

Ben T. Blackburn Sr.

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...

Joe Wise

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,...

Elizabeth "Ann" Houser Newton

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...

Bobby "Jerry" Shalp

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...

Steve Hale

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...

Kerry Johnson

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...

Timmy Willard Upton

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,...

Theresa Vitale Conrad

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...

Tracy Arthurs McGinnis

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.

Survivors...

Rose Jans Pfeifer

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...

Ronald Beam

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...

Shirley Neal Braddock

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...

Jewel Gayle Trees

Jewel Gayle Trees

Mar 26, 2024

Jewel Margarite Gayle Trees, age 82, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her residence.  She was born September 28, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Joseph B. Gayle and Onie Lee Anderson Bolin. Jewel enjoyed arts and crafts.   She was an artist and loved working with ceramics and refinishing furniture.  She also had a great...

Pastor Jim Cape

Pastor Jim Cape

Mar 23, 2024

Pastor James Harold “Jim” Cape, age 66, of Lincolnton, stepped from here to Glory on Saturday, March 23, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born May 14, 1957, in Dallas, Texas to the late James Tillman and Margaret Ruth White Cape.  Jim evangelized for several years before going on to Pastor at Open Door Apostolic and then...

Freddie Heavner

Freddie Heavner

Mar 21, 2024

Freddie Manford Heavner, age 79, of Requa Road, Cherryville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family early Thursday morning, March 21, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 29, 1944, in Lincoln County to the late Phillip Heavner and Sarah Willa Brown Heavner. Freddie grew up in the Northbrook community. He was a graduate of Cherryville High School....

Charlie Absher

Charlie Absher

Mar 16, 2024

Charles Larry “Charlie” Absher, age 65, of Waco, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his residence.  He was born June 11, 1958 in Madison County, Indiana.  Charlie was the son of the late Michael Clayton and Alpha Mae Carpenter Absher. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and retired from truck driving.  Charlie enjoyed playing chess and...

Maeka Shronce

Maeka Shronce

Mar 15, 2024

Maeka Hoover Shronce, age 66 of Crouse, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence.  She was born October 4, 1957, in Lincoln County to the late Noah and Elizabeth Betsy Hauss Hoover.  Maeka retired as a Registered Nurse with the Department of Corrections.  She was a member of Bethphage Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed crafting and working with paper-mache.  ...

Vickie Elaine Porter

Vickie Elaine Porter

Mar 10, 2024

Vickie Elaine Clawson Porter, age 68, of Cherryville, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. Vickie was born June 29, 1955, in Gaston County, to the late Joe Bill Clawson and Dorothy Sue Jarrell Clawson. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cherryville. Vickie enjoyed taking...

Lynn Bridges Drawdy

Lynn Bridges Drawdy

Mar 9, 2024

Sarah Lynn Bridges Drawdy, age 65, of Paw Jims Road, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation of Cherryville. She was born November 21, 1958, in Gaston County to the late Martin and Betty Tate Bridges.

 

Lynn was a member of Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church where she held many capacities including former...

Danny Parker, Jr.

Danny Parker, Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

Daniel Grover “Danny” Parker, Jr., age 55, of Waco, NC, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Wendover Hospice of Shelby. He was born January 31, 1969, in Cleveland County to Barbara Ann Cash Parker, and the late Daniel Grover Parker, Sr.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Muriel and Mable Cash and...

Ben T. Blackburn Sr.

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...

Joe Wise

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,...

Elizabeth "Ann" Houser Newton

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...

Bobby "Jerry" Shalp

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...

Steve Hale

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...

Kerry Johnson

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...

Timmy Willard Upton

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,...

Theresa Vitale Conrad

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...

Tracy Arthurs McGinnis

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.

Survivors...

Rose Jans Pfeifer

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...

Ronald Beam

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...

Shirley Neal Braddock

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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