Lane Randall Minton

Apr 29, 2025

Lane Randall Minton, age 55, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born April 6, 1970, in Plainfield New Jersey to Ernest Minton and JoAnn Homesley Minton.

During his childhood Lane moved with his family from New Jersey to Springfield, Virginia and later to Charlotte, North Carolina. Lane...

Shayne Gantt

Apr 24, 2025

Aaron “Shayne” Gantt, age 57, passed away April 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 17, 1967, in Mecklenburg County, to Beverly Barts Gantt, and the late Ronald Gantt.

Shayne was a 1985 graduate of West Lincoln High School. He drove a truck most of his life and was a member of Northbrook Baptist Church.

In addition to his...

Margaret Newton Beam

Apr 19, 2025

Margaret Newton Beam, age 98, of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Peak Resources. She was born February 2, 1927, in Gaston County to the late Ben Dixon and Mamie Moss Newton. In 1947, Margaret started Newton Music. She worked for MGM of Charlotte, Kenneth B. Beam Insurance, and Cherry Motors. Mrs. Beam eventually went to work for...

Carolyn Harry

Apr 17, 2025

Carolyn Ola Sullivan Harry, age 62, of Crouse, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 28, 1963, in Greeneville, Mississippi, to the late Willie Gene and Emma Jean Kelly Sullivan.  Carolyn enjoyed working in the yard and being outdoors.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and...

Barbara Cash Parker

Apr 17, 2025

Barbara Ann Cash Parker, age 82, of Nashville, previously of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 27, 1942, in Cleveland County, to the late Muriel Melton and Mable Sarah Proctor Cash. Barbara was a member of Second Baptist Church in Cherryville. She taught children's Sunday School and worked in Vacation Bible...

R.J. "Jack" Moss, Jr.

Apr 10, 2025

In Loving Memory

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of R.J. “Jack” Moss, Jr., age 75, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, on April 10, 2025, at Wendover Hospice.

Born on November 3, 1949, in Cleveland County, Jack was the cherished son of the late Rufus Jackson “R.J.” Moss, Sr. and the late Louise Moss Chapman. In addition...

Tommy Beaver

Apr 6, 2025

Thomas William “Tommy” Beaver, age 78, of Lincolnton, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 24, 1946, in Rutherford County to the late Noah Lee and Altie Campbell Beaver.

Tommy was a veteran of the United States Army. He was also a member of New Camp Creek Baptist Church. Tommy retired from FMC where he...

Scott Mauney

Apr 3, 2025

Scott Mauney, age 90, of Crown Creek, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House. He was born August 20, 1934, in Gaston County, to the late John Ray and Roxanne Yount Mauney.

Scott was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the men’s Sunday School Class, as well as a church Deacon and Elder. He also taught Sunday...

Richard Alton Bowman

Mar 28, 2025

Richard Alton Bowman, age 85, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at Peak Resources of Shelby. He was born February 10, 1940, in Randolph County to the late Diffy Bowman and Hazel Gibson White. Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was an automotive body mechanic by trade and worked for many years...

Jeff Peeler

Mar 28, 2025

Charles Jeffery “Jeff” Peeler, age 62, of Delview Road, was reunited with his wife, Angela, Friday evening, March 28, 2025. He was born April 18, 1962, in Catawba County to Myrtle Brown Simmons, and the late Roger Dale Simmons.

Jeff was a graduate of Cherryville High School class of 1980. He recently retired from Keystone Powdered Metal Company. Jeff was such...