William "Doug" Clinton
Oct 27, 2025
William Doug Clinton, age 66, of Cherryville, passed away October 27, 2025, at his home. Doug was born January 24, 1959, in Cleveland County, to the late William David and Ruby Hester Clinton.
Doug was a longtime member of the Pythian Lodge and a truckdriver for Sundrop. He enjoyed playing softball, shooting pool, and participating in turkey shoots. He was also...
Hillard B. Wise, Jr.
Oct 25, 2025
Hillard Bickle Wise, Jr, age 94, of W. Church St., Cherryville, NC, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincoln, Lincolnton, NC. He was born August 13, 1931, in Lincoln County to the late Hillard Bickle, Sr., and Ava Stroupe Wise.
Hillard graduated from Cherryville High School in 1949, where he and his wife Connie were both voted "most...
Bill Nantz
Oct 25, 2025
Willam Stanford “Bill” Nantz, age 83, of Bess Chapel Church Road, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincoln. He was born May 25, 1942, in Lincoln County to the late Claude and Fanny Wingate Nantz. He was a member of Bess Chapel Global Methodist Church. Bill was a loving husband and father who took pride in his...
Mitchell "Todd" Mantooth
Oct 20, 2025
Mitchell Todd Mantooth, age 59, of Vale, passed away October 20, 2025, at his home. Todd was born November 3, 1965, in Gaston County, to Darlene Lutz Mantooth and the late Bobby Eugene Mantooth, Sr.
Todd was a graduate of Bessemer City Highschool and played many sports, including baseball. He also coached baseball with the Tryon Optimist Club. He enjoyed being...
Geraldine Turner Beam
Oct 14, 2025
Geraldine Turner Beam, age 84, of Bessemer City, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Terrace Ridge Assisted Living. She was born August 7, 1941, in Cleveland County to the late Wilbur and Mary Elizabeth Lankford Turner. Geraldine was a faithful and longtime member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church where she served as church counsel treasurer for many years and...
Ruby Payseur Hallman
Oct 14, 2025
Ruby Elizabeth Payseur Hallman, age 100, of Kings Mountain, passed away peacefully October 14, 2025, at White Oak Manor. Ruby was born September 2, 1925, in Gaston County, to the late Clarence and Barbara White Payseur.
Ruby was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and loved watching Westerns. In her earlier years, she liked golfing and...
Lisa Michelle Pressley
Oct 12, 2025
Lisa Michelle Pressley, age 53, of Cherryville, passed away October 12, 2025, at Levine & Dixon Hospice House at Aldersgate. Lisa was born June 29, 1972, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Clyde Lee Pressley and the late Judy Johnson Bertaux.
Lisa was a former Clerk of Court at Mecklenburg Courthouse and received her Criminal Justice degree from Garner Webb. She...
Becky Wood
Oct 7, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Hoover Wood, age 78, of Cherryville, passed away October 7, 2025, at her home. She was born November 7, 1946, in Lincoln County, to the late James Rhodes Hoover and the late Ruth Finger Hester.
Becky was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church. She was actively involved in the church, where she served on the Lay Ministry Team,...
Danielle Ringler Garrison
Oct 7, 2025
Danielle Annette Ringler Garrison, age 48, of Cherryville, passed away October 7, 2025, at Atrium Health Pineville. Danielle was born May 23, 1977, in Lincoln County, to Clay Brand Ringler and the late Barbara Foley Ringler.
Danielle always had a way of making others smile. She liked butterflies, the color purple, and taking pictures. She was adventurous and funny, hardworking and...
Lois Brooks Sheets
Oct 6, 2025
Lois Brooks Sheets, age 88, of Mint Hill, NC, formerly of Squire, WV, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House. She was born January 18, 1937, in McDowell County, WV to the late James Carl and Margaret Gretchin McCann Brooks. Lois began teaching at the age of 19 and retired in 1989 after 33 years...