Thomas Alvin “Jack” Huffman, age 82, of Cherryville, passed peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House. He was born April 8, 1943, in Denton, North Carolina to the late Benny and Ruby Peacock Huffman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim and John Huffman.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years,...
Paula Kay Hallman Rupard, age 69, of Cherryville, passed away June 28, 2025, at her home. Paula was born February 20, 1956, in Gaston County, to the late Paul Yates and Mary Nell Kay Hallman.
Paula enjoyed reading books and going to the beach. She loved watching the Tarheels and Braves, and anything true crime. She attended First Baptist Church in...
Teddy Lee Grant, age 75, of Lincolnton, passed away June 27, 2025, at Sherrills Ford Hospice House. Ted was born November 16, 1949, in Lincoln County, to the late Albert Grant and the late Mary Harkey Grant.
Ted was a Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed being outdoors; horseback riding, fishing, camping, and playing horseshoes. Ted also loved playing...
Nancy Ann Mysliborski Paulos, age 79, of Lincolnton, passed away peacefully at her residence, with her husband by her side, Thursday morning, June 26, 2025. She was born January 30, 1946, in Suffolk County, New York to the late Edward Joseph and Dorothy Mae Magee Mysliborski.
Nancy was born and raised Catholic in Greenport, NY. Nancy was a good spirited, upbeat...
Lois Johnson Pence, age 79, passed away June 17, 2025, at the Robin Johnson House. She was born October 31, 1945, in Kinston, NC, to the late William Ernest and Mamie Sitton Johnson.
Lois was a 1963 graduate of Wheat Swamp High School in Kinston, NC where she was on the State Championship Basketball Team, played softball, and was voted “Most...
Bruce Edward Marley, Jr., age 42, of Shelby, passed away June 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Bruce was born March 8, 1983, in Caldwell County, to Debbie Voorhees and the late Bruce Edward Marley, Sr.
Bruce is a young man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Bruce enjoyed playing pool, camping,...
Jerry Wayne Beck, age 74, of Newland, North Carolina passed away June 12, 2025, at Watauga Medical Center. A native of Cherryville, he was born November 13, 1950, in Gaston County, to the late Samuel Lawrence Beck and Annie Loyse Hull Smith.
Jerry attended Cherryville City Schools, graduating with the CHS Class of 1969. He was active in many CHS clubs...
William “Ted” Poston, age 69, of Crouse, passed away June 12, 2025, at his home. Ted was born on November 22, 1955, in Cleveland County, to the late Everette Howard and Ruth Wood Poston.
Ted was a Veteran of the United States Navy and worked as an electronics engineer. He liked watching Cherryville Legion Baseball, and sitting on his swing with...
James Edwin “Jim” Howell, Jr., age 84, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 28, 1940, in Lincoln County to the late James E. “Pete” and Virginia “Ruth” Ford Howell. Jim retired from Carolina Freight Carriers as a longline driver. He went on to work as an electrician...
Donnie Holbrook Davis, age 83, of Yadkinville, formerly of Lincolnton, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her residence. Donnie was born on July 17, 1941, in Lincoln County, to the late Russel James and Lillian Black Holbrook.
Donnie retired from JP Stevens. She was a member of Boger City Baptist Church. She enjoyed Sunday family dinners and getting her weekly...