Richard A. Shull
Mar 26, 2025
Richard A. Shull, age 79, of Crouse, passed away March 26, 2025, at Caromont Regional in Gastonia. Richard was born March 15, 1946, in Gaston County, to the late Vernon A. and Margaret Bridges Shull.
Richard attended the 1st class of Gaston College. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force where he devoted four years to serving his...
Louraine Thomas Champion
Mar 22, 2025
Louraine Thomas Champion, age 88, of Cherryville, passed away March 22, 2025, at The Greens in Lincolnton. Louraine was born July 13, 1936, in Madison County, to the late Troy Elbert Thomas, Sr. and the late Mary Jane Hurdt Thomas.
Louraine was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She was passionately involved with Lincoln County ECA where she knitted hats...
Cynthia Viola Dellinger
Mar 21, 2025
Cynthia Viola Dellinger, age 74, of Lincolnton, passed away March 21, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincoln, after a courageous battle with cancer. Cynthia was born October 5, 1950, in Florida, to the late Paul and Frances Lail Dellinger.
Cynthia was a server in the restaurant industry for many years. She enjoyed gardening, especially planting flowers. She loved her animals and even...
Floyd "Billy" King, Jr.
Mar 18, 2025
Floyd William “Billy” King, Jr.
May 18, 1942 – March 18, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Floyd William “Billy” King Jr., known as “Billy” to those who loved him, at home among family. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 18, 1942, he was the beloved son of the late Floyd William King, Sr. and Mary Gaskin.
Billy’s...
Charles "Ray" Trammell
Mar 15, 2025
Charles “Ray” Trammell, age 75, of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was born on January 28, 1950, in Gaston County to the late Lee and Josephine Dedmon Trammell. Ray was employed with Doran Mills for more than 30 years and retired from Bradington Young. He enjoyed the outdoors and going to the mountains....
Norman Monroe Penley, Jr.
Mar 12, 2025
Norman Monroe Penley, Jr., age 55, passed away March 12, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 21, 1969, in Gaston County, to the late Norman Monroe Penley, Sr., and the late Lora Marie Sutton Penley.
Norman was a member of New Day Ministries, and he was proud to have God in his life. He was an...
David "Herb" Blanton
Mar 7, 2025
David William “Herb” Blanton, age 71, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincoln. He was born November 21, 1953, in Cleveland County to the late David Benjamin “Benny” and Mozelle Poole Blanton. Herb retired from Timken and worked part-time with NAPA Auto Parts. He also served for 10 years as Fire Chief at Hugh’s Pond...
Joan McLaughlin Davis
Mar 7, 2025
Joan McLaughlin Davis, age 92, of Lincolnton, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 23, 1932, in New Castle County, Delaware to the late Edward “Puggy” and Anna Muldoon McLaughlin.
Joan was the life of the party. She loved having a good time, and enjoyed partying and dancing, especially line dancing. Joan liked...
Betty Ramsey Cloninger
Mar 6, 2025
Betty Marie Ramsey Cloninger, age 95, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Peak Resource of Cherryville. She was born July 17, 1929, in Gaston County to the late Kelly Jacob Ramsey and Hallie Smith Ramsey Dellinger.
Betty was a graduate of Tryon High School class of 1947. She was a lifelong member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Betty...
Beverly Seikel Henry
Mar 5, 2025
Beverly Ann Seikel Henry, age 86, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2025, at Carolina Care of Cherryville. She was born May 21, 1938, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to the late Charles Richard and Gladys Ruth Stuehr Seikel.
Beverly worked as an LPN with Carolina Care for several years. She also worked as a private duty nurse. She loved to...