Nov 17, 2014

William Caldwell Shull, Jr. age 71, of Lily Street died November 17, 2014 in Lincoln County. He was born on June 26, 1943 in Gaston County a son of the late William Caldwell Shull Sr. and Dessie Mae Johnson Shull. He worked in home construction and a dairy farmer.

In addition to his parents he was preceded...

Nov 11, 2014

Eunice Thelma Morrison Chesser, age 94 of Diana Rd. died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at her residence. She was born on February 26, 1920 in Gaston County to the late Henry S. and Emma Lee Berry Morrison. Eunice had retired from Carlton Yarn Mill and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

In addition to her...

Nov 9, 2014

Jimmy Dean Upton, age 79, formerly of Cherryville, died Sunday, November 9, 2014 at his residence in Toney, Alabama.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery with full military honors conducted by American Legion Post #100.

November 12, 2014 3:00 PM...

Nov 9, 2014

Jeannie Rebecca Hoyle Smith, age 72 of Shoal Road, died Sunday, November 9, 2014 at her residence. She was born on October 28, 1942 in Gaston County to the late Calvin Coolidge and Addie Stella Self Hoyle. She was formerly employed at E.R. Carpenter's.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Nov 7, 2014

Norma Jean Pate Carroll, age 78, died Friday, November 7, 2014 at Somerset Court. She was born on February 24, 1936 in Gaston County to the late William Earl Pate and Violet Maude Jenkins. Norma was a member of Second Baptist Church. She was formerly employed by University of Chapel Hill Hospital and Gaston Memorial Hospital as an Administrative...

Nov 5, 2014

Howard Spencer Morgan, age 70 of Anthony Grove Rd died on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton. He was born on September 9, 1944 in Bertie County to the late Archie Joel and Rachel Elizabeth Chappell Morgan. Howard was a member of Marvin United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army....

Nov 2, 2014

Kathy Louanne Clark Brackett, age 59, of Harrelson Road, died November 2, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was born September 2, 1955 in Lincoln County a daughter of Richard Edward Clark, Lincolnton and the late Gladys Vivian Keever. Kathy was an office manager for Gaston County EMS.

A memorial service will be held at a...

Oct 28, 2014

Daniel Wade Upchurch, age 26 of 207 Roy Eaker Road in Cherryville, died October 28, 2014 of natural causes in West Monroe, Louisiana where he was working. He was born August 2, 1988 in Cleveland County, a son of Mark and Angie Upchurch. Dan was a member First Presbyterian Church where he was confirmed in 1999. He earned rank...

Oct 24, 2014

Dwight Dewitt Eaker, age 92, of George Brown Road, Crouse died October 24, 2014 at Peak Resources in Cherryville. He was born March 10, 1922 in Lincoln County a son of the late John and Laura Bingham Eaker. Dwight was a farmer, producing tomatoes and apples. He took great pride in growing the best tomatoes in Lincoln County. Dwight...

Oct 20, 2014

Michael "Penny" Claude Jarrell, age 63 of Lincolnton Hwy, died Monday, October 20, 2014 at Carolina HealthCare Systems, Lincoln. He was born on September 17, 1951 in Cleveland County to the late Roy Alfred and Matilda Boyles Jarrell. He was retired from Timken in Lincolnton. Mike was known as a prankster and fun-loving. He enjoyed decorating for the seasons,...