Feb 27, 2022

Joe Willard Martin, age 80 of East Academy St. passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his residence.  He was born February 9, 1942 in Cleveland County to the late Henry and Rosie Earwood Martin.  Joe retired after 28 years from Carolina Freight and went on to work a number of years cooking on the grill at Medical Center...

Feb 22, 2022

Sylvia Ann Haynes Reep, age 68, of South Dixie Street, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her daughter’s residence with her Chihuahua Itty by her side. She was born June 23, 1953, in Lincoln County to the late John Henry and Reba Heavner Haynes.

Sylvia was an avid NASCAR and Earnhardt fan. She enjoyed watching all...

Feb 22, 2022

Aurelia Agatha Swanberg Vanicek-Pressley, age 84, of Hillside Drive, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her residence. She was born February 5, 1938 in Paterson New Jersey to the late Charles and Aurelia Belinski Swanberg.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frederick Vanicek, and second husband, Howard Hall Pressley.

Survivors include...

Feb 18, 2022

Sherrill Stratton Pennell, age 79 of Sparrow Springs Road, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at Robin Johnson Hospice House.  She was born January 2, 1943 in Alamance County, NC to the late Melvin Reeves and Martha Ellen Sharpe Stratton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Gail Somers;...

Feb 18, 2022

Austin Eugene Thompson, age 19, of Ray St. Passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at Atrium Cleveland. He was born July 7, 2002 in Gaston County to Bryan Scott Thompson and Terry DeLynn Anthony.  Austin was a 2021 graduate of Cherryville High School where he played basketball and football.  Austin was an avid Eagles fan.

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Feb 16, 2022

Charlotte Jeanette Hallman, age 68 of Littlewoods Lane, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her residence.  She was born August 20, 1953 in Lincoln County, to the late Clyde Webb and Eva Neal Hallman.  She was a member of Leonard’s Fork Baptist Church.  Charlotte loved to take care of others and share what she had.  She was a...

Feb 13, 2022

Bazie Mabe Smith, age 91 passed peacefully into heaven on Sunday morning, February 13, 2022 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Bazie was born to the late Robert Mabe and Dora Joyce Mabe.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William McKinley Smith, daughter Wanda Smith, and son-in-law Louis Brown. Bazie worked for over...

Feb 12, 2022

Nettie Paulette Allen Gooden, age 75, of Saxon Lane, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Peak Resources of Shelby. She was born May 31, 1946 in Cleveland County to the late Homer and Myrtle Allen.

Nettie was retired from Rhyne Mills. She was a past member of Howards Creek Baptist Church. Her hobbies were messing with...

Feb 10, 2022

Steven Thomas Lackey, Jr., age 46, of Martin Road, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Carolinas Medical Center – Charlotte. He was born June 26, 1975 in Gaston County to the Roxanne Crosby Farnsworth and the late Steven Thomas Lackey, Sr.

Steven was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved being outdoors. He loved his coon...

Feb 9, 2022

Emory George “E.G.” Brown, age 67, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born May 26, 1954 to the late Angus Morris and Ethel Barnes Brown.

E.G. was retired from American & Efird Inc. after more than 40 years of service. He was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church....