William "Perry" Cranford
May 31, 2025
Unbeknownst to us, but perfectly planned by God, William “Perry” Cranford, age 82, of Cherryville, quietly took the hand of Jesus on May 31, 2025. Perry was born on August 18, 1942, in Davidson County, to the late Huey and Wilma Bernice Woodle Cranford.
Perry was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Navy and was deployed aboard the aircraft carrier...
Renee Braswell Farmer
May 21, 2025
Renee Braswell Farmer, age 69, of Vale, NC, passed away on May 21, 2025, with her family at her side. She was born February 26, 1956, to the late Rev. C. Worth and the late Lena Stewart Braswell. Renee was a graduate of North Gaston High School, Dallas, NC, and Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, Charlotte, NC. She was a...
Roxanne Bess
May 21, 2025
Roxanne Bess, age 64, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House. She was born July 6, 1960, in Cleveland County, to the late Walter Dixon “Curt” and Frankie Dellinger Bess. Roxie was a former volunteer with Cherryville Area Ministries. She enjoyed puzzles, word games, and solitaire. She was also a Lego Masterbuilder, who loved all...
Ronald G. Abernathy
May 18, 2025
Ronald G. Abernathy, age 73, of Cherryville, passed away May 18, 2025, at Autumn Care of Marion. Ron was born February 2, 1952, in Lincoln County, to the late James Allen and Lillian Francis Abernathy Goode.
Ron was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He was also an over the road truck driver for many years. Ron enjoyed racing,...
Glenda Sipe Craig
May 18, 2025
Glenda “Doodle” Sipe Craig, age 83, of Vale, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at her residence. She was born November 23, 1941, in Lincoln County, to the late Charles Ray and Edith Dellinger Sipe. Glenda retired from Dr. Robert Cloninger’s Dentist office. She was a member of North Brook Baptist Church and served on the finance committee. She was...
Elizabeth Ann Oates Ramsey
May 12, 2025
Elizabeth Ann (Oates) Ramsey, age 76 of Lincolnton, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Main. She was born December 5, 1948, in Gaston County, and was the daughter of the late Claude Herman and Mozelle Fox Reeves. She was an active member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, served on the church council, and was the church’s bookkeeper...
Charles "Charlie" Jones
May 12, 2025
Charles David Jones, age 63, of Cherryville, passed away May 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland. Charlie was born on August 26, 1961, in Lincoln County, to the late Jimmie Earl and Patricia Smith Jones. He was an over the road truck driver, he loved traveling all over the U.S. He loved watching Nascar and going to races when he...
Lisa Bumgarner
May 8, 2025
Lisa Rae Bumgarner, age 60, of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at her residence. She was born on December 10, 1965, in Lincoln County to the late Jerry Wayne Bumgarner and the late Martha Jane Goins Bumgarner.
Some of Lisa’s favorite hobbies were art and crafts. She enjoyed spending time with her friends at group therapy that she attended...
Jason Ledford
May 7, 2025
Jason Wells Ledford, son of "Dick" Clyde C. Ledford, and Jody L. Ledford passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 6, 1985, in Cleveland County.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Whitney “Whit” Lee Ledford; and grandparents, Margaret and Rote Smith, and Zeb and Helen Lowery.
Jason was a graduate of Cherryville High...
Becky Blake Goble
May 2, 2025
Marion Rebecca “Becky” Blake Goble, age 77, of Crouse, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincoln. She was born August 26, 1947, in Gaston County, to the late Avery Blake and Jennie Louise Flowers Davenport. Becky enjoyed working in the yard and visiting with her friends. She always managed to keep such a clean house even while...