Geraldine Hovis
Jun 8, 2023
Geraldine Eaker Hovis, age 95, of Gastonia, passed away June 8, 2023, at Morningside of Gastonia. She was born April 24, 1928, in Gaston County to the late Robert Lee and Leona Kiser Eaker. Geraldine was a lifelong member of Concord United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker extraordinaire who enjoyed baking, candy making, canning and sewing. Geraldine also loved...
Gladys Frankford
Jun 7, 2023
Gladys Bryte Dellinger Frankford, age 101 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House. She was born February 13, 1922 in Gaston County to the late John Henry and Onie Lee Eaker Dellinger. Gladys was well educated and attended the following colleges, Women’s College, St. Louis University, UNC Grad School, and Columbia University. She had...
Willie "Bill" Crawley
Jun 6, 2023
Willie Sue “Bill” Crawley, age 98 of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House. She was born December 22, 1924, in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Mary Leatherman Spake. Bill was a retired supervisor of Fasco Industries. She was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was an Elder Emeritus. She...
Mitchell Franklin
Jun 5, 2023
Mitchell Garry Franklin, age 67 of Shelby, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. He was born August 21, 1955, in Cleveland County to the late Irvin Franklin and Ruth Gettys Franklin. Mitchell served in the United States Army and was a machinist by trade.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of...
Lee Stamey
May 31, 2023
Lee Merrill Stamey, age 79 of Lincolnton, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He was born May 15, 1944 in Lincoln County to the late Guy Vance and Ardina Carpenter Stamey. Lee was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. He loved fishing and enjoyed working on lawn mowers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Philip Eaker Jr.
May 22, 2023
Philip Arnold Eaker, Jr. age 77, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Cleveland Pines. He was born August 22, 1945 in Lincoln County to the late Philip A. Eaker, Sr. and Syble Jenkins Eaker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister, LaDonna Eaker.
Survivors include his brothers, William...
Kathleen Shipley
May 20, 2023
Kathleen Mary Shipley, age 74 of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 23, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Franklin S. and Mary Lavardera Lusby. Kathleen enjoyed reading, bowling, and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul...
James Kenneth Ramsey
May 17, 2023
James Kenneth “Jim” Ramsey, age 79 of Lincolnton, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born July 5, 1943, in Cleveland County to the late Grady Clarence and Ellen Susan Young Ramsey. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church where he formerly served on Church Council and was a Sunday School Teacher. ...
Marcos Trejo Garcia
May 9, 2023
Marcos Trejo Garcia, age 46, of Hickory, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1976 in Hidalgo, Mexico, to Leonila Garcia De Trejo and the late Aurelio Trejo Martinez. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Newton. Marcos was a great father, brother, and uncle who enjoyed life and always had...
Robbie Owens
May 4, 2023
Robert Dean “Robbie” Owens, age 61, of Shoal Road, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at home. He was born January 18, 1962, in Cleveland County to the late James Gene Owens and the late Frances Walker Luco.
Robbie enjoyed playing golf, watching NASCAR, fishing, and trips to the beach.
In addition to his parents, he was...