Mark Long
May 3, 2023
Markus Allen “Dino” Long, age 57 of Lincolnton, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 19, 1966 in Cleveland County to the late Donald Louise and Joyce Sellers Long. Mark worked in the Auto Body Shop industry and enjoyed gardening and fishing.
Survivors include his son, Chris Long of Connelly Springs; daughter,...
Derek Sellers
May 2, 2023
Derek Michael Sellers, age 45 of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born January 10, 1978 in Gaston County to Michael and Linda Brittain Sellers. Derek was a 1996 graduate of Cherryville High School. He worked for around 25 years on the grill for Cottons Seafood. He enjoyed watching wrestling and...
Bill Steene
Apr 28, 2023
William Charles “Bill” Steene, age 85, of Cherryville, passed peacefully Friday, April 28, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born March 23, 1938 in Syracuse, NY to the late Robert and Clarabelle Howard Steene.
Bill retired in 1993 after nearly 40 years of service from IBM as an engineer. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of...
Joann Fleming
Apr 26, 2023
Joann Fritz Fleming, age 78 of Cherryville, NC, formerly of St. Marys, PA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born March 22, 1945, to the late Joseph and Zita Stauffer Fritz. She was retired from Cherryville Elementary School with Gaston County School Nutrition. Joann was an active member of St....
Chase Blanton
Apr 23, 2023
Chase Burton Blanton, age 41 of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born March 12, 1982 in Cleveland County, the son of David William “Herb” and Betty Whitworth Blanton. Chase was a barber and former owner of Cut to the Chase Barber Shop. He enjoyed sports, especially watching his...
Ann Black Pfeifer
Apr 17, 2023
Eva “Ann” Black Pfeifer, age 87 of Cherryville, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House. She was born December 21, 1935 in Gaston County to the late William Howard and Elena Haynes Black. Ann was an active member of First Wesleyan Church for 50 years. She worked until the age of 75 as an LPN with Carolina...
Kent Scism
Apr 16, 2023
Gary “Kent” Scism, age 80, of Morganton, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his residence. He was born October 17, 1942 in Lincoln County to the late Forest Ralph and Maude Mae Blanton Scism. Kent enjoyed staying active and did so with tennis, kayaking, biking, hiking, disc golf, and running. He loved the outdoors.
In addition to his...
Bailee Elizabeth Rushing
Apr 15, 2023
Bailee Elizabeth Rushing, age 5 of Bessemer City, went to Heaven Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center. She was born December 18, 2017 in Gaston County, the daughter of Cameron and Chelsea Carpenter Rushing. Bailee was the most cuddly and loveable little girl. She loved her Rainstick and crinkle sounds. Bailee also loved swinging and had...
Fred Day
Apr 15, 2023
Fred Coleman Day, age 77 of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1945, in Lincoln County to the late Fred Columbus and Velma Greene Day. Fred enjoyed golfing and racing. He was a member of the Traditional New Year’s Shooters and formerly employed with Tindol Ford of Gastonia. ...
Wade Ward
Apr 6, 2023
Clifford Wade Ward, age 76, of Racine Drive, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1947 in Cleveland County to the late Eugene Webb and Elizabeth Bonnie Rayfield Ward. Wade loved working on the farm alongside his wife Frances.
Wade was a 1965 graduate of Waco High School. He was a...