Ruth Short Pruitt
Oct 11, 2026
Loving Wife, Momma, Nanny, and Sister.
Annie Ruth Short Pruitt, age 83, of Lincolnton, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at her daughter’s home. She was born November 6, 1942, in Gaston County to the late Roland and Bessie Trammel Short.
Ruth worked hard all her life for her family. She was always quiet but loved singing for the Lord.
She was preceded...
Annie Sherrill Neal Swink
Oct 9, 2026
Annie Sherrill Neal Swink, age 41, of Fort Polk, Louisiana, passed away Friday evening, October 9, 2026, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was born July 1, 1985, in Frankfort, Germany to Keith Warren Neal and Julia Ann Dellinger Austin.
Services are pending and will be announced once made available.
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Britt Fender
Oct 7, 2026
Britt Fender, age 78, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Britt was born November 24, 1947, in McDowell County, to the late William McKinley and Donnie Mae Edwards Fender.
Britt had a heart as big as Texas, and he always opened his heart to those less fortunate. In recent years, he...
Carol Elizabeth Browne
Oct 7, 2026
On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Carol Elizabeth Browne (affectionately known as "Ceeb"), age 70, of Cherryville, North Carolina, passed away as gently as she lived.
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 26, 1955, Carol was a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Colorado.
Carol lived a simple and...
Don Kiser
Oct 5, 2026
Donald Ray Kiser, age 82, died peacefully at the home he loved on October 5, 2026. Don was born on June 6, 1944, to parents Henry and Eleanor Kiser.
A member of Bethel Lutheran Church, he previously served on the church council, taught an adult Sunday School class, was a member of the Cemetery Committee, and a youth leader. He was...
Gail Glover Allen
Oct 3, 2026
Gail Glover Allen, age 75, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her residence. Gail was a devoted wife, stepmother, and step-grandmother, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who loved her deeply. She fought a long hard battle with cancer but now she is with her Savior where there is no cancer...
Betty Abee Brooks
Sep 22, 2026
Betty Rose Abee Brooks, age 92, of Myrtle Beach, formally of Kings Mountain, passed away September 22, 2026, at Reflections Assisted Living at Carolina Forest. Betty was born September 21, 1934, in Burke County, to the late Frank and Bessie Townsend Abee. Betty loved dancing with her husband, specifically couples dancing and line dancing. She also enjoyed vegetable gardening and...
Claudia "Renee" Bolick
Sep 22, 2026
Claudia “Renee” Bolick, age 51, of Lincolnton, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Atrium Health Lincoln. Renee was born June 12, 1975, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Mildred Haney Hall.
Renee enjoyed going to yard sales and finding a good bargain. Family was the most important part of her life, and she cherished the time she spent with her...
Ueastes "Hooch" Cochran
Sep 17, 2026
Ueastes "Hooch" Cochran, age 83, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born October 27, 1942, in Swain County, to the late James Harley and Fannie Burr Cochran.
Hooch was a long-time member of Soul’s Harbor Tabernacle. He also served for many years as a deacon and as the Sunday School Superintendent. Hooch...
Jair Zamora Bello
Sep 15, 2026
Jair Darinel Zamora Bello, de 29 años y residente de Cherryville, falleció inesperadamente el martes 15 de septiembre de 2026.
Los servicios funerarios serán anunciados por Servicios Funerarios Exequias Guadalupana S.A. de C.V., en la Ciudad de México, México.
No se llevarán a cabo servicios formales en Carolina del Norte.
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Jair Darinel Zamora Bello, age 29,...