Oct 6, 2022

David Franklin “Frank” Farris, age 67 of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House of Huntersville.  He was born August 24, 1955, in Lincoln County to the late John Farris and Muriel Johnson Farris Grant.  Frank was formerly employed with UCS of Lincolnton, Southport Electrical, and R-Anell Homes.  He was a hardworking man...

Oct 6, 2022

Walter Dixon “Curt” Bess, age 85, of Waco, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 23, 1936 in Cleveland County to the late Daniel Rush “Tom” and Blanche Canipe Bess.  Curt was a veteran of the United States Navy where he ran a print shop.  He continued the occupation in the printing department...

Sep 30, 2022

Catherine Elizabeth “Lib” Auten, age 100, formerly of Cherryville, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Clapp’s Nursing Center of Pleasant Garden, NC. She was born December 26, 1921 in Lincoln County, daughter to the late Puett Clay and Ruth Abernathy Lawing.

Mrs. Auten was formerly employed with Belk’s Department Store of Cherryville. She won...

Sep 30, 2022

Damon Emil Fields, age 39, of Westgate Drive, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 5, 1982 in New Hanover County to Brian Fields and the late Carole Putnam Fields.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carole Putnam Fields.

Survivors include his...

Sep 19, 2022

Mary Jane Lail Ehlers, age 60, of West Academy Street, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born June 29, 1962, in Lincoln County to Carolyn Slaughter Lail and the late Cletus Sylvestus “Jr.” Lail.  She graduated Cleveland Community College where she was on the Dean’s List and received her Associate’s...

Sep 19, 2022

Oscar Franklin Sappenfield, age 96, of Crouse, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at Summit Place in Kings Mountain.  He was born November 2, 1925 in Gaston County to the late Oscar Lorenzo and Pearl Barrier Sappenfield.  Oscar was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army AirCorps where he served as a mechanic.  After the military, he attended...

Sep 18, 2022

Ralph Junior Foster, age 92, of Black Road, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1930 in Gaston County to the late William Franklin and Novella Short Foster.

Ralph was a long-time member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Two of his favorite hobbies were gardening and crappie fishing....

Sep 16, 2022

Frankie Dellinger Bess, age 81, of Waco, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at her residence. She was born on October 16, 1940 in Gaston County to the late Thomas Henry and Maude Jane Jenks Dellinger.

Frankie was formerly employed with, and retired from, Carolina Freight Carriers. She enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, taking relaxing walks along Oak...

Sep 16, 2022

Flonnie Deese Cross, age 85, of Startown Road, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at The Greens of Lincolnton. She was born on October 23, 1936 in York County to the late Joseph Hammond and Sally Kate Deese.

Flonnie was a member of Reepsville Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents,...

Sep 15, 2022

DALLAS – Darise Arlen Hartman, age 89, of South Gaston Street, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at his residence in Dallas. He was born October 12, 1932, in Cleveland county to the late Lois Alvin and Velma Pearl Smith Hartman.

Mr. Hartman was a Veteran of...