Nancy Bates Matthews
Jan 28, 2025
Nancy Ellen Bates Matthews, age 75, of Cherryville, passed away January 28, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was born January 29, 1950, in Forsyth County, to the late Tom and Belle Dougherty Bates.
Nancy was a member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church in Winston-Salem. She adored horses and was an avid reader. Nancy also loved going to the beach. However,...
Robyn Marie Pittillo
Jan 27, 2025
Robyn Marie Hodge Pittillo, age 61, of Shelby, passed away January 27, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland. Robyn was born December 6, 1963, in Alleghany County, to the late Viola Marie Sturgill Burns.
Robyn loved to tinker. She could often be found in her bedroom, surrounded by old watches and jewelry, fixing and fiddling with the pieces. Robyn adored elephants and...
Judy Craig Howell
Jan 24, 2025
Judy Craig Howell, age 78 of Vale, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at her residence. She was born May 9, 1946, in Lincoln County to the late Forest and Christine Hoyle Craig. Judy retired after 23 years from Lincoln County Schools where she was a bus driver with North Brook Elementary School and was also formerly employed with Sweetree...
William "Andy" Bumgardner, Jr.
Jan 20, 2025
William “Andy” Anderson Bumgardner, Jr., age 65, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away January 20, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice. Andy was born April 21, 1959, in Gaston County, NC, to the late William A. Bumgardner, Sr., and the late Janice Carolyn Pate Bumgardner.
Andy was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and hiking. Andy was also a truck driver for...
Raymond Dauer, Sr.
Jan 18, 2025
Raymond "Ray" Lawrence Dauer, Sr., age 84, passed away January 18, 2025, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House of Huntersville. Ray was born September 5, 1940, in Columbus, OH, to the late Raymond Francis and Juanita Faye Slates Dauer.
Ray was a retired Veteran of the United States Navy, where he achieved the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer (E8). He...
Barbara Grant Cantrell
Jan 18, 2025
Barbara Ann Grant Cantrell, age 70, of Lincolnton, went home to be with her Savior Saturday, January 18, 2025, while at her residence. She was born October 4, 1954 to the late Carl and Vinnie Kirkland Grant.
Barbara was a faithful member, and church pianist at Howards Creek Baptist Church. Barbara loved singing gospel music and playing the piano, guitar, and...
Terry Canipe Hayes
Jan 17, 2025
Terry Maxine Canipe Hayes, age 57, of Lincolnton, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincoln. She was born February 21, 1967, in Lincoln County, to the late Wesley Lee and Abbey Alma Hughes Canipe.
Terry worked in the bakery at Lincolnton Walmart for nearly 11 years. She had a green thumb and loved gardening, especially growing bell peppers....
Hope Pascual Vergara
Jan 5, 2025
Hope Pascual Vergara, una querida hija, hermana y amiga, falleció el domingo 5 de enero de 2025, a la edad de 26 años, dejando atrás un legado de creatividad, alegría y bondad. Hope tenía un espíritu aventurero y le apasionaba caminar por senderos, viajar y explorar nuevos lugares. Encontró paz en la naturaleza y alegría en sus actividades creativas, como...
Carlos Gutierrez
Dec 27, 2024
Carlos Dario Gutierrez, age 87, of Mary’s Grove Church Road, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at his residence. He was born March 24, 1937, in Mexico City to the late Alfonso and Maria Teresa Arberas Gutierrez.
Carlos was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Advent of Spartanburg, SC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Rick Bowman
Dec 23, 2024
Richard Wayne “Rick” Bowman, age 63, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born November 22, 1961 in Charleston County, South Carolina to Richard Alton Bowman and Dorothy Ann Carey. Rick was employed in maintenance and served as a mechanic for nearly 48 years, with over 30 years being at Keystone. His knowledge and experience in the...