Tommy Quay Peeler
Aug 10, 2026
Tommy Quay Peeler, age 84, of Vale, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born September 25, 1941, in Lincoln County, to the late Jackie Tom and Edith Fern Powell Peeler.
Tommy was a 1959 graduate of North Brook High School. After high school, he attended Lenoir-Rhyne University, where he received a bachelor’s degree. Tommy...
Gail Canipe
Aug 4, 2026
Sarah Gail Canipe went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
She was the best daughter, the best sister, the best wife, the best mother, the best grandmother, the best teacher, and the best friend anyone could ever have. She was kind, loving, and selfless and would do anything for anyone. She leaves this earth to...
Raymond Hardin Rice
Aug 3, 2026
Raymond Hardin Rice, age 85 ½, of Dallas, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Robin Johnson House. Raymond was born January 4, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Raymond Dewey and Sarah Messer Rice.
Raymond Hardin Rice, age 85 ½, of Dallas, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Robin Johnson House. Raymond was born January 4, 1941, in...
Mamie Marie Spencer
Aug 1, 2026
Mamie Marie Spencer, age 46, of Belmont, entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, August 1, 2026, leaving behind every earthly limitation and embracing perfect healing. She was born December 6, 1979, in Gaston County to Clyde Edward Spencer and the late Mamie Marie Bailey Spencer.
Mamie made her home at the Belmont Group Home (Gaston Residential Services) for...
Mitchell Bumgarner
Jul 30, 2026
Mitchell Eugene Bumgarner, age 71, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home, with his loving wife by his side. Mitch was born January 22, 1955, in Rutherford County, to the late Coy Eugene Bumgarner and Shelby Jean Buchanan Bumgarner of Golden Valley (Bostic, NC).
Mitch was a member of Lincolnton Church of God and a former member...
Randy Allen Pruitt
Jul 29, 2026
Randy Allen Pruitt, age 63, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2026, at his home. Randy was born December 19, 1962, in Cleveland County, to the late Marvin Ray Pruitt and the late Sadie Verline Adams. He enjoyed talking on the phone and riding side by sides.
In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by his sister,...
Tina Marie Bowers
Jul 24, 2026
Tina Marie Bowers, age 58, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at Robin Johnson House. Tina was born September 5, 1967, in Sullivan County, TN, to the late John Allen Bowers, Sr. and the late Willie Mae Oliver Bowers.
Tina was a member of the original New Year’s Shooters and a Jeff Gordan fan. She was a tomboy and...
Gene Ledford
Jul 23, 2026
Hugh “Gene” Ledford, age 86, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Gene was born March 31, 1940, to the late Burns Augustus “Gus” and Fanny Elizabeth Carpenter Ledford.
Gene was a member of Cherryville Christian Fellowship (formerly Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church). He enjoyed watching sports and was an avid Cincinnati Reds, Dallas Cowboys, and...
Mary Lou Wacaster
Jul 22, 2026
Mary Lou “Mutt” Heavner Wacaster, age 92, of Baxter Road, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation. She was born May 2, 1934, in Gaston County to the late Charles Clyde and Hester Brown Heavner.
Mary Lou was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she served on the bereavement committee, preparing meals. She also helped...
Dr. George L. Bradley, Jr.
Jul 17, 2026
Dr. George L. Bradley, Jr.
June 21, 1942 – July 17, 2026
George L. Bradley, Jr. D.O. FAAFP, entered his eternal home on July 17, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Philadelphia and South Jersey. He received a bachelor's degree in Natural Science from Rutgers University with the help of New Jersey State Scholarship and his medical training...