All Obituaries

Candice Leigh Hamrick Melton, age 46 of E. Main St. passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at her residence. Candi was born June 27, 1971 in Gaston County to Daniel E. Hamrick Sr. and Vicki Stewart Hamrick of Cherryville. She was formerly employed at Walmart. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, and traveling. Her favorite place was to be out on the beach. Candi was proud of her big family and her greatest pleasure in life was spending time with...

David Christopher Walker, age 54 of Hwy 182, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare System in Kings Mountain. He was born May 11, 1963 in Lincoln County to Clara Carlotta Putnam Walker of Lincolnton and the late Barry Thomas Walker. Chris enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially striper fishing. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Josh Walker of Newton; the mother of his son, Jodi Walker of Newton;...

Rebecca Harrelson Rhyne, 97, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018. She was born on November 17, 1920, in Cherryville, NC one of nine children to the late Logan Clay and Maud Jenkins Harrelson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Henry Garrett Rhyne, on April 15, 2007. Mrs. Rhyne is survived by her four children: Alice and Charles McRorie of Charlotte, NC; Marianna Davis of Gastonia, NC; Garrett and Shelby Rhyne of Stoneville...

Michael Lamar Silver, 61 of Brown Waterson Rd. passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 28, 1956 in Buncombe County to the late William Arlon and Thelma Wyatt Silver. Mike was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and enjoyed working on cars. He was an excellent caretaker and looked after his family. Paw Mike's greatest pleasure came from spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he...

Billy Monroe Hager, age 62 of Landers Church Road passed away April 3, 2018. He was born May 11, 1955 in Mecklenburg County to the late Morris Elwell and Vidie Ilene Stilwell Hager. He graduated from Appalachian State University and was in the Peace Corps for two years. He was a veterinarian as well as a USDA inspector. Bill enjoyed volunteering at the Carolina Raptor Center where he shared his love for birds along with all other seeanimals. ...

Roger Wayne Neal, age 62 of Rockdale Rd passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born February 6, 1956 in Cleveland County to the late J.B. and Betty Dellinger Neal. Roger loved fishing, horseback riding, and playing bluegrass music with various groups and bands. He worked at Coca Cola Bottling for many years and Freightliner in Mt. Holly for 33 years before retiring in 2015 from health issues. In addition to his parents,...

Steve Augustus Sellers, age 72 of Kenwood Rd passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main. He was born March 30, 1946 in Burke County to the late Samuel Asbury and Elsie Bright Heavner Sellers. Steve was a Cherryville New Year's Shooter and enjoyed Demo Derby and tractor pulls. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Martin. He is survived by his sisters, Ruth Kiser and husband, Morris...

Betty Jean Randall Black, age 88 of Dellinger Circle passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 15, 1930 in Gaston County to the late Lector Lee and Edna Mae Sigmon Randall. Betty was a faithful member of First Presbyterian. She loved her church and her church family. She had retired from Blackwelder's Textiles. Betty enjoyed playing Bingo and cherished her time spent with family. In addition to her parents...

Press Lingerfelt Jr. age 81, of E. Academy St. passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Wendover Hospice House. He was born December 9, 1936 in Gaston County to the late Preston Alton and Winnie Huss Lingerfelt. Press was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He retired from Carolina Freight after 27 years of service. He was a United States Navy Veteran and member of Cherryville American Legion Post # 100. Press was also a member of the...

Kimberly Jane Lackey Carpenter, age 47 of High Ridge Circle, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. She was born April 27, 1970 in Cleveland County to Peggy Jane Powell Lackey of Charlotte and the late Wilburn Dwight Lackey. She received her certification as a LPN from Cleveland Community College. She was employed at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center and formerly worked at Health and Rehab of Gastonia. Kim loved riding motorcycles and horses. ...