Aug 24, 2017

Norman Gene "Wa" Warlick passed away peacefully on August 24, 2017 at Wendover Hospice Center surrounded by his four sons. Mr. Warlick was born on July 23, 1926 to George Clifton and Dennice Yelton Warlick of Hickory, NC. He was educated in the Hickory city schools, received a Bachelor's degree from Lenoir Rhyne University, a Master's degree from Appalachian...

Aug 20, 2017

Allie Mozelle Jenkins Eaker, 91, of Oak Hollow Rd. passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Alexandria Place. She was born September 15, 1925 in Gaston County to the late Lee Andrew and Essie Vivian Mauney Jenkins. Allie was a member of Hephzibah Presbyterian Church and cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and...

Aug 18, 2017

James David "Jim" Kempfer, 75, of Pink St. passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 25, 1942 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Gilman and Ruth Opheim Kempfer. Jim was a retired sales associate of Walmart and formerly a computer specialist for Carolina Freight. He was a Vietnam Veteran and member of American...

Aug 18, 2017

Sharon "Shay" Fisher, 53, died August 18, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Ms. Fisher was born on December 5, 1963 in Mecklenburg County. She was a longtime member of Crowder's Creek ARP Church in Gastonia, NC. She was employed by the Dollar Tree until her retirement in 2016. Ms. Fisher was a vibrant and loving friend. She especially...

Aug 16, 2017

Hubert Bennett Mauney, 83, formerly of Pleasant Grove Church Rd., died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at The Brian Center Lincolnton. He was born on April 19, 1934 in Lincoln County to the late Grover and Lona Harvey Mauney. Mr. Mauney was a member of Crouse United Methodist Church and retired from La-Z-Boy with 45 years of service. He is...

Aug 12, 2017

Ralph Jerry "Mutt" Hayes, age 75 of Eaker Dr. passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 16, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Ralph Malcolm and Lois Jeanette Huss Hayes. Jerry was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He was a 1960 graduate of Cherryville High School and retired after 35...

Aug 11, 2017

Betty Jean Taylor Powell, age 81 of Shoal Rd in Lincolnton, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 2, 1936 in Lincoln County to the late Alvin Marion and Minnie Alice Sigmon Taylor. Betty was a devout Christian and an expert homemaker. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Mrs. Powell enjoyed music...

Aug 10, 2017

Margaret Jane Harrelson McSwain, age 62, of Greenhaven Dr. passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at her residence. She was born July 13, 1955 in Gaston County to the late Grimes Sr. and Joy Nance Harrelson. Margaret was retired from Rutherford County Schools as an education specialist and previously taught in Lincoln and Catawba County as well.

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Aug 8, 2017

Jacqueline Roberson Jones, age 65, of Sullivan Dr. passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Carolina Healthcare Systems-Cleveland. She was born July 28, 1952 in Cleveland County to the late Jack and Ava Dellinger Roberson. She was a seamstress and an avid animal lover.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...

Aug 4, 2017

Joseph McGugan, age 62 of Cherry Manor, formerly of Will McAllister Rd. passed away Friday, August 4, 2017 at Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation. He was born April 24, 1955 in Gaston County to the late Archie and Letha Gainey McGugan. Joe worked in textiles and enjoyed going to church. He was a very protective and loving daddy to his...