Ruth Dalton Crotts
Sep 15, 2024
Ruth Dalton Crotts, 87, of Newnan, GA passed away peacefully Sunday, September 15, 2024.
A native of Shelby, NC, Ruth was the wife of Donald Crotts and the daughter of Chesley Dalton and Addie Harrelson, all deceased. Ruth graduated from Appalachian State with a BS in Science and Math at 18 years of age. She also received a Master’s of Education...
Jerry Stroupe
Sep 13, 2024
Jerry Wilburn Stroupe, age 90, passed away at his home on September 13, 2024. Jerry was born on April 14, 1934, to the late Garland and Naomi Henkle Stroupe. Jerry was a member of First Presbyterian Church and an Elder Emeritus. He was also involved in the Men’s Bible Class. He was a graduate of Cherryville High School and attended...
Kat Saine Sigmon
Sep 12, 2024
Mary Kathleen “Kat” Saine Sigmon, age 93, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Levine & Dickson - Huntersville. She was born on August 2, 1931, in Gaston County to the late Theodore and Vera Hord Saine. Kat was a member of First Presbyterian Church and was actively involved in the church. She was a part of the...
Tony Carpenter
Sep 11, 2024
Tony Allen Carpenter, age 42, of Lincolnton, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home. Tony was born April 13, 1982, in Gaston County to Carol Flack Carpenter and the late Ricky Allen Carpenter. Tony graduated from Gaston College with a major in Automotive Systems Technology. He was a skilled mechanic and could fix anything. He was employed...
Michael Stuart Gordon, Jr.
Sep 7, 2024
Michael Stuart Gordon, Jr., age 80, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his residence. He was born December 28, 1943, in Montgomery, Tennessee to the late Michael Stuart Gordon, Sr. and Katherine Haller Gordon. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and former manager with the US Postal Service in Charlotte. He graduated from UNC Charlotte...
Janice Robinson Brooks
Sep 4, 2024
Janice Marie Robinson Brooks, age 72, of Lincolnton, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Hickory Falls Health & Rehabilitation in Granite Falls. Janice was born July 24, 1952, in Lincoln County to the late Charles Ramsuer and Francis Robinson. She was a member of Rudisill Chapel AME Zion Church in Cherryville. Janice enjoyed puzzles, especially word searches. She cherished...
Mollie Joyce Arndt
Sep 2, 2024
Mollie Joyce Arndt “Trouble”, age 54, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her closest family, at home, Monday, September 2, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 23, 1970, in Lincoln County. Mollie was a 1988 graduate of West Lincoln High School. She was also a small business owner of Special Kare by Mollie.
Mollie was the heart...
Jane Burleson
Aug 31, 2024
Vanessa Jane Pruitt Burleson, age 69, of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at her residence. She was born February 14, 1955, in Gaston County, to the late Earl Austin Pruitt and Margie Goins Alexander. Jane worked in the restaurant industry and then also in the family business, The Cleaning Professionals. She enjoyed reading, especially James Patterson novels. She...
Sharon Safrit Sloop
Aug 25, 2024
Sharon Lee Safrit Sloop, age 72, went home to be with the Lord, on August 25, 2024, at Atrium Health Lincoln. Sharon was born February 2, 1952, in Rowan County, to the late Billy Lee Safrit and Margie Louise Yarborough Safrit. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Crouse. Sharon worked at General Electric for many years....
John Blackwelder II
Aug 22, 2024
John Alfred Blackwelder II, age 78, formerly of Cherryville, NC, passed away August 22, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
Mr. Blackwelder was born May 7, 1946, in the Lincoln County Hospital, son of John Alfred Blackwelder, Sr. and Vida Jon Stroupe Blackwelder.
John attended Cherryville High School and was Co-Captain of the 1963-64 high school football team. He lettered in...