Feb 25, 2016

Martha Lou Bostic Christenbury, age 76 of Greendale Dr. died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at her daughter's residence in Crouse. She was born on May 5, 1939 in Gaston County to the late Fredrick O. and Holbert "Hol" Cooley Bostic. Martha was a member of Daystar Baptist Church. She taught school for 30 years in Gaston County, most of...

Feb 22, 2016

Timothy "Spider" Willis, 61, of Marsh Trail, died February 22, 2016 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. He was born on December 1, 1954 to Prue Neal Willis Thornburg of Lincolnton and the late Klutz Lloyd Willis. Spider was a crane operator for Mid Atlantic Construction. He faithfully served in the National Guard for 23 years.

Feb 18, 2016

Nell McGinnis Austell Daggerhart, age 100, of W. Church St., died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Hospice at Wendover. She was born on Jacob St. in Cherryville on June 29, 1915 to the late Wiley N. and Mary Ina Eaker McGinnis.

Nell spent her early years operating a village grocery store, which served the Rhyne Houser, Nuway...

Feb 18, 2016

Ernest "Butch" Ralph Childers Jr., age 70 of Bud Black Rd. died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare Systems - Lincoln. He was born on December 14, 1945 in Gaston County to the late Ernest Ralph Childers Sr. and Thelma Fern Waters Childers. He retired as the water plant and waste water treatment plant manager for the City...

Feb 10, 2016

Callie Louise Kiser Kiser, age 91, of Cherryville passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Carolina Care Center while surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Kiser was born on August 1, 1924 at home in Gaston County. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Oscar and Epsie Rudisill Kiser. Louise graduated valedictorian from Tryon High School. After attending...

Feb 10, 2016

James Osborne Snyder, age 87, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 30, 1928 in Rutherford County to the late James Henry and Julia Mattie Mae Sisk Snyder. James was an able bodied Seaman, owning and operating his own shrimp boat. He was retired from the U.S Army and affiliated with American Legion Post...

Feb 8, 2016

Jared Colin Ramsey, age 72, of Stanley died Monday, February 8, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 18, 1943 in Gaston County to the late Clyde and Pearl McCall Ramsey. Jared was a retired driver for Marco.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eason Dean Ramsey;...

Feb 7, 2016

Faye Breedlove Randolph, age 75 of Sunset Lane died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 1, 1940 in Swain County to the late Graden Dillard and Dora Adele Dehart Breedlove. Faye had a passion for flowers and herbs and enjoyed gardening. She was a wonderful seamstress and cook.

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Jan 29, 2016

Betty Johnson Wooten, 84, of Old Fallston Rd., died January 29, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Gaston County on October 18, 1931 to the late Fonza R. and Vergie Benfield Johnson. Betty was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church, Cherryville, where she diligently sent prayer cards to the shut-ins every week. She read her Bible...

Jan 28, 2016

Alfred "Don" Donald Boyles, age 85, died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare Systems- Lincoln. He was born on February 12, 1930 in Lincoln County to the late Joseph Russell and Vera Pearl Howell Boyles. Don was formerly employed as a machinist for Ideal, Warner Swasey and Freightliner and was retired after 31 years from the Army Reserves....