All Obituaries

Tommy Wayne Brackett, age 66, of Beatle Street went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 12, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born January 11, 1952 to Grace Brackett and the late Jim Brackett. Tommy was a faithful member of First Church of Nazarene of Cherryville where he taught Sunday school and loved the kids. He loved people and his music but most of all he loved God and his family. He was an Army Veteran of the 1st Infantry,...

James Clay Wright, Jr. "Jim" passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018. He was born in Rowan County to Clay Wright and Lucille Staton Wright Blythe. He graduated from Landis High School, Lenoir Rhyne University, and received a Master's Degree from James Madison University. Jim was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church since 1972. He enjoyed volunteering with Meals on Wheels. His teaching career began at Belmont High School. Through the...

Jimmie Louise Wray Blanton, 70 of Eighth Ave., formerly of Shelby, died Aug. 11, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Clover, SC on Oct.11, 1947. She was the daughter of the late James Edward and Frances Dover Wray. She was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church, Shelby. Mrs. Blanton liked to talk, eat chocolates, and watch soap operas. She adored all her babies. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings,...

John Michael Stone, 57, of Gatewood Dr., died Friday Aug. 10, 2018 at Carolina Healthcare-Lincoln. He was born in Brewton, Alabama on May 26, 1961. He was the son of the late John Earl Stone and Pearlene Blair Stone Busby. He was a longline truck driver for DotLine Transportation for 30 years. He enjoyed Classic Cars and driving and was a veteran of the US Army. He is survived by his wife, Selina Rhyne Stone; children, Gian Stone, Joplin, MO...

Bonnie Michelle Bumgarner Smith, age 41 of Park Circle passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at her residence. She was born November 10, 1976 in Gaston County to Clyde Keith and Bonnie Holliday Bumgarner of Lincolnton. She was a member of Reepsville Baptist Church and was employed at FMS Enterprises. In addition to her parents, Keith and Bonnie Bumgarner, Michelle is survived by her daughters, Emylee Michelle Setzer of Lincolnton and Chloe...

Faye Hullender Dellinger, age 91 of J.C. Dellinger Rd. passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. She was born May 31, 1927 in Gaston County to the late Henry and Junie Whiteside Hullender. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She enjoyed sewing and needle point. Faye was an excellent farm wife and homemaker extraordinaire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Dolores Lavon Pope Hill went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2018 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center in Shelby, North Carolina where she had been a resident for the past year. Dolores was born on August 8, 1934 in Dierks, Arkansas to Harold and Imogene Pope. She lived in Central Texas most of her life. She worked as waitress and as a nurse's aide in long-term care centers. She was a resident of Cisco, TX for many years where she attended the...

Jack Lyday Whitworth, age 88 of Farmwood Dr. passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at his residence. He was born May 9, 1930 in Gaston County to the late Howard and Grace Hill Whitworth. Jack was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church where he served as former president and life member of LMIM, council member, and mens Sunday school class teacher. He was also a member of the Dub Beam Sunday School class at First Baptist Church. Jack was a...

Betty Anne Chezem Leonhardt, age 59, of Leonhardt Rd passed away Monday, July 30, 2018. She was born December 29, 1959 in Florida to Lester Chezem and Juanita Franklin Stephens. Betty was a secretary for Leonhardt Trucking and loved to garden, fish and dance. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 34 years, James Kevin Leonhardt; children, James Leonhardt, Jr. of Hickory, Stacey Leonhardt of Hickory, Angela Leonhardt of...

David Lester Pope, age 88 of Elm St. passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Alexandria Place of Gastonia. He was born December 3. 1929 in Gaston County to the late James Colin and Georgia Cline Pope. David was a Veteran of the United States Army and served a two year tour in the Korean War. He was a Sergeant and taught M1 Rifle courses. He was retired from Carolina Mills. David was a member of Lincolnton Church of God. He was a devoted...