Ben T. Blackburn Sr.
Feb 29, 2024
Ben T. Blackburn, Sr., age 91, of Roy Eaker Road, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at his residence. He was born January 30, 1933, in Ashe County, NC to the late Rev. Edward Eugene Blackburn and Ollie Margaret Clawson Blackburn. Ben was a graduate of Elkland High School, class of 1952. He was a Veteran of the United...
Joe Wise
Feb 29, 2024
Joe David Wise, age 90, of Cherryville, passed away February 29, 2024, at his home. He was born December 18, 1933, in Lincoln County to the late Hillard B. Wise, Sr. and Ava Stroupe Wise. Joe was actively involved in the Men’s Bible Class and Men’s Club at the First Presbyterian Church. He was retired, after 20 years of service,...
Elizabeth "Ann" Houser Newton
Feb 28, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Houser Newton passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Cherryville, NC on February 28, 2024. Ann was born in Gastonia, NC on June 3rd, 1935. Ann graduated with honors from Cherryville High School in 1953. She earned a BA in Education from Lenoir Rhyne College in three years, graduating in 1956. Ann married Charles Richard Newton on...
Bobby "Jerry" Shalp
Feb 27, 2024
Bobby “Jerry” Shalp, age 58, went home to be with Jesus on February 27, 2024. Jerry was born on June 3, 1965, in Gaston County to the late Geraldine and Bobby Shalp. He fought hard. Jerry was a hard-working man, he loved fixing old lawn mowers. He could rig anything up so it would run like new. Jerry loved his...
Steve Hale
Feb 22, 2024
Steve Lynn Hale, age 68 of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was born July 28, 1955, in Gaston County to the late Richard Blair and Virginia Dare Gordon Hale. Steve was a retired truck driver and enjoyed playing cards. He loved trips to the beach and going fishing.
In addition to his parents, he...
Kerry Johnson
Feb 21, 2024
Kerry Bernarr Johnson, age 66 of Kings Mountain, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Atrium Health, Charlotte. He was born April 1, 1957, in Cleveland County to the late Thomas Hazel Lee Johnson and Leah Johnson. Kerry was a hard-worker and faithful provider for his family, often times, holding down three jobs at one time. He enjoyed working outside...
Timmy Willard Upton
Feb 21, 2024
Timmy Willard “Tim” Upton, age 70 of Lawndale, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Atrium Health, Cleveland. He was born August 8, 1953, in Lincoln County to the late Hillard Bernard and Lorene Ava Seagle Upton. Tim enjoyed hunting and fishing with P.J. Coleman and Jamie. He loved to shoot pool and spend time outdoors.
In addition to his parents,...
Theresa Vitale Conrad
Feb 18, 2024
Theresa “Terri” June Vitale Conrad, age 65, of Crouse, passed away February 18, 2024, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital. She was born November 29, 1958, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to the late Nicola Vitale and Geraldine Sheppard Vitale.
Terri enjoyed cooking and baking. She loved her Aunt June’s Mayonnaise Cake and anything Italian, including Spaghetti Pie. Terri adored visiting Seaside, New...
Tracy Arthurs McGinnis
Feb 16, 2024
Tracy Arthurs McGinnis, age 67, of East Church Street passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born January 13, 1957 in Flint, Michigan to the late Jimmy Arthurs and Shirley Lail Brittain.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 5 year old brother, Todd Arthurs; and her husband, Timothy McGinnis.
Survivors...
Rose Jans Pfeifer
Feb 10, 2024
Rose Marie Jans Pfeifer, age 66, of Vale passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Wendover Hospice of Shelby. She was born August 10, 1957 on the Lackland Airforce Base in San Antonio, Tx. to the late Arlington Clayton and Ethel Viola Webb Jans.
Rose enjoyed many hobbies, including beach trips, traveling, working in her yard, and dancing (even though she...