All Obituaries

Harold Michael “Boo Boo” Barkley, age 68, of Candice Court, passed away peacefully at home Sunday December 8, 2019. He was born April 11, 1951 in Lincoln County to the late John Walter and Edith Wease Lowe Barkley.   Mike enjoyed restoring old cars. He participated with the New Year’s Shooters for many years. He also was retired from the City of Cherryville Public Works. Mike loved his family and will be dearly missed.   In addition to his parents he was...

Muriel Lena Johnson Grant, age 94, of Dallas-Cherryville Highway, passed away Saturday December 7, 2019 at Peak resources of Cherryville. She was born July 4, 1925 in Casar, NC to the late Crayton Winslow and Amanda Parker Johnson   She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Guy Wells; brothers, Garl, Pete, and Ed Johnson; and sister, Nadine Morrison.   Left to cherish her memory are her children; Linda McMahan of Crouse, Mike Farris (Roxie) of Crouse, and Frank Farris...

JAY BOSTON   John “Jay” William Boston, age 80, of Formosa Trial, passed away Friday December 6, 2019 at Carolina Caring Hospice House, Newton. He was born May 31, 1939 in Gaston County to the late Guy William and Dallas Hoyle Boston.   Jay was employed for 42 years as a painter with Charlotte Paint Company. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Jay’s two favorite places were either in a tree stand or sitting at a carp lake.   He was preceded in death by...

Jerry Edwin Helms, age 80, of Delview Rd., passed away Tuesday December 3, 2019 at home. He was born May 31, 1939 in Gaston County to the late Augustus and Ruth Crowder Helms. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles A. Helms, and Mickey Helms.   Jerry was a graduate of the North Carolina School for the Deaf. He was very athletic and enjoyed playing many sports, including football, basketball, and wrestling. In 2002, Jerry was inducted in the North...

Joyce Leatherman Rogers   After 95 years, Joyce Leatherman Rogers finally got her wish “to just go to sleep and wake up in heaven” on December 3, 2019.  She grew up on West Church Street with her mother and grandparents, Melvin and Amanda Bumgardner Newton.  Raised in the Baptist faith, Joyce and her husband, T.C., stressed the importance of living a Christian life and getting a good education.  If the doors to the church opened, all three of their children...

Allen Dale Lawrence, 90, of Conneautville passed away peacefully at Atrium Health, Lincoln on November 28, 2019.  He was born June 29, 1929 in Crawford County, PA to the late Wallace and Nellie Laird Lawrence. He married Irene Miller Lawrence on July 1, 1949. He was a retired truck driver. Dale enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially mowing his 5-acre yard, horseback riding, and driving his team of ponies.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of...

Maxine Stroup Daves, age 81, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019.  She was born August 22, 1938 in Gaston County to the late Lloyd and Alma Houser Stroup.  She graduated from Cherryville High School and had one sister, Frances Stroup.  Maxine was a member of Second Baptist Church where she was enjoyed decorating and was a former youth leader.  She loved to make flower arrangements and was an excellent cook.   In addition to her parents, she was...

Dock Boyd “D.B.” Ramsey, Jr., age 93, of Dellinger Circle, passed away Sunday evening November 17, 2019 at home. He was born February 3, 1926 in Gaston County to the late Dock Boyd Sr. and Lily Strickland Ramsey.   D.B. was a WWII veteran of the United States Army. He was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church, Cherryville.   He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna R. Beigel; seven siblings, Zula Beam, Eva Abernathy, Louise Fowler, Jennie Ramsey, Evan...

Lillie Margaret Poston Lackey passed away peacefully during the morning hours of November 9, 2019.  Lillie was born October 30, 1929 to Fibra and Sarah Self Poston in Waco, NC.  She attended the old Waco High School and graduated in 1947.  Upon graduation, she married the love of her life, T.G. Lackey in 1948.  Upon moving to the North Brook community, she and T.G. began their family.  Three children came from their union, Mike, Randy, and Susan.   Her pride...

Carroll Ned Beam, age 84, of Dallas-Cherryville Highway, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at his daughter’s residence. He was born February 25, 1935 in Lincoln county to the late H. Craig and Mary Ellen Speagle Beam.   Carroll Ned served in the Army National Guard. He worked for many years in banking and retired from BB&T of Cherryville. Carroll Ned was an active member of St. Marks Lutheran Church where he served in several capacities, including the church...