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....

Jan 26, 2016

Cynthia Long King, age 67, of Second St. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born on July 27, 1948 in Lincoln County to the late Carl Lee and Ramona Beal Long. She was a lifelong member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in...

Jan 22, 2016

Janet Sue Carpenter Shook, 66, of Long Shoals Rd., died Friday, January 22, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center - Gastonia. She was born in Cabarrus County on June 17, 1949 to the late Boyd Hampton and Nellie Pauline Hinson Carpenter. Janet was employed as a case worker for Gaston County DSS and was also a Girl Scout Leader....

Jan 20, 2016

Edythe Beam Carpenter, 98, of Tryon Courthouse Rd., died January 20, 2016 at Peak Resources, Cherryville. She was born in Gaston County on April 13, 1917, a daughter of the late Herbert Tracey "H. T" and Annie Paysour Beam. Mrs. Carpenter was the oldest charter member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church where she proudly and faithfully was in charge...

Jan 18, 2016

Collin Jacob Hovis, 15, of Bridle Ct., died January 18, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Gaston County on February 28, 2000, a son of Stephen Dean Hovis and wife, Stephanie of Charlotte and Audrey Sapp Fishman and husband, Andy of Durham. He was a sophomore at Hopewell High School with hopes to pursue the engineering field,...

Jan 12, 2016

Beatrice "Tootie" Watts Dellinger, age 82 of Crouse School Rd died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare Systems - Lincoln. She was born on March 27, 1933 in Gaston County to the late Charlie and Mae Funderburk Watts. She was a member of Crouse United Methodist Church and retired from Lincoln County Schools having worked at Crouse and...

Jan 11, 2016

Marvin Smith, age 70, of North Dr. died Monday, January 11, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare Cleveland. He was born September 1, 1945 in Rutherford County to the late James Wesley Smith and Agnes Frady Smith Bolick. Marvin enjoyed watching Ric Flair and professional wrestling, trips to the mountains and working on his grandfather's farm.

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Dec 27, 2015

Jimmy Ray Gordon, Sr. age 56 of Armstrong Circle died Sunday, December 27, 2015 at his residence. He was born on January 15, 1959 in Cherokee County, SC to Frances Gallman Simpson of Cherryville and the late James Thomas Gordon. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his grandchildren.

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Dec 25, 2015

Harold Eugene Self, age 78 of Allen St. died Friday, December 25, 2015 at Wendover Hospice. He was born on January 28, 1937 in Cleveland County to the late William Calvin and Ethel Madge Self Holland. He was a member of Mary's Grove United Methodist Church. Harold was an avid fisherman who was very independent and strong willed.