Elisabeth Bolick Lovingood
Nov 13, 2025
Elisabeth “Libby” Adele Bolick Lovingood, age 90, of Cherryville, passed away November 13, 2025, at Testa Family Hospice House. Elisabeth was born on June 12, 1935, in Gaston County, to the late Ellis Anderson and Lula Parks Bolick.
Libby was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and a former member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. She was actively involved...
Debbie Fisher Peeler
Nov 5, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Fisher Peeler, 70, of Cherryville, NC, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Debbie was known for her big heart, her hardworking spirit, and the way she could make anyone feel like family. She spent many years working for Osmose Wood Preserving, where she built not only a career she was proud of, but also...
David Carlyle Beam
Nov 2, 2025
David Carlyle Beam, age 91, of Cherryville, passed away November 2, 2025, at Frye Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1934, in Gaston County, to the late Claude Clifton and Sarah Mabel Farnsworth Beam.
David was a longtime member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Within the church, he was actively involved with the NC Lutheran Men in Mission and was...
Franklin "Don" Shaw
Nov 1, 2025
Franklin Donald “Don” Shaw, age 85, formerly of Cherryville, NC, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025. Don was born on April 22, 1940, in Richlands, NC, to the late Franklin Dee and Nina Farrior Shaw.
After graduating from Richlands High School, Don proudly served in the United States Air Force. He graduated from the University of Hawaii, where he met Diana...
Brayan Carranza Rivera
Oct 29, 2025
Brayan Carranza Rivera, de 23 años y residente de Lincolnton, falleció el miércoles 29 de octubre de 2025. Nació el 7 de diciembre de 2001 en Huitzuco, Guerrero, México, hijo de Reyna Carranza Rivera y del difunto Jorge Castañón Catalán.
Brayan se graduó de la preparatoria de Lincolnton en 2021. Le apasionaban los videojuegos y soñaba con estudiar para ser desarrollador...
Don Stinnette
Oct 28, 2025
Donald Dwight “Don” Stinnette, age 86, of Bessemer City, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1939, in Gaston County. Don was a 1957 Graduate of Ashley High School. He was a retired truck driver of 32 and a half years with Consolidated Freight Way. Don was a devoted member of...
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...