Geraldine "Deanie" Roome
Apr 24, 2026
Geraldine “Deanie” Mauney Roome, age 79, of Lincolnton, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at Testa Family Hospice. She was born February 7, 1947, in Gaston County to the late Floyd and Bertie Lee Costner Mauney.
Deanie had several hobbies, including sewing, crocheting, and working in her yard – planting flowers. She was also an excellent baker and was known for...
Norma Jean Brittain Smith
Apr 23, 2026
Norma Jean Brittain Smith, age 80, of Cherryville, passed away April 23, 2026, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. She was born April 9, 1946, in Cleveland County, to the late Willard Reese and Velleree Brittain.
Norma Jean constantly put others before herself and always found the good in everyone she met. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and drawing. Norma Jean will...
Walter Amos Warner III
Apr 22, 2026
Walter Amos Warner III, age 62, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his residence. He was born August 5, 1963, in Suffolk County, NY, to Walter Amos II and the late Nancy Mysliborski Paulos.
Walter was a veteran of the United States Navy. He worked for more than 20 years as a technician with an HVAC company. Walter...
Olin Louis Bumgarner
Apr 17, 2026
Olin Louis Bumgarner, age 88 of Cherryville, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at his residence. He was born May 16, 1937, in Caldwell County, to the late George Wesley and Ola Mae Seate Bumgarner. Olin was a retired Captain of the United States Marine Corps. He was a proud veteran and member of the American Legion Post #100, the...
Allen Yarboro, Sr.
Apr 17, 2026
Allen James Yarboro, Sr., age 93, of Waco, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born March 8, 1933, in Cleveland County, to the late Olin and Lala Allen Yarboro.
Allen was a member of Waco Baptist Church and a former member of Waco Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a veteran of the United...
Rhonnie Bane Clark
Apr 14, 2026
Rhonnie Bane Clark, age 81, of Scottsboro, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Highland Medical Center in Scottsboro. He was born March 13, 1945, in Cleveland County, NC, a son of the late Louie Clark and Mickey Ray Clark Hunt. Rhonnie was a 1963 graduate of Cherryville High School. He was employed many years in Commercial Construction. Rhonnie...
Aaron "Blaze" Chapman
Apr 10, 2026
Aaron Lee “Blaze” Chapman, age 45, of Cherryville, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1981, in Lincoln County, middle son of Randy and Julia Sigmon Chapman.
Aaron was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Cherryville. He was a former Eagle Scout with Cherryville Boy...
Helen Black Davis
Apr 10, 2026
Helen Martessa Black Davis, age 83, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. She was born on October 2, 1942, in Lincoln County, to the late David Dow and Mallie Irene Smith Black.
Helen was in the Cherryville High School class of 1960, where she graduated with honors and as head majorette. She...
Charles Joseph Hastings
Apr 9, 2026
Charles Joseph Hastings, infant son of Daniel and MaryRose Hastings, was placed in the arms of Jesus early Friday morning, April 10, 2026.
Even though Charles never took a step in this life, he made a lasting imprint on the hearts of all those who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his aunt, Dominica Nordmark, and cousin, Raela Ruiz.
Charles is...
Maria Cordell Butler
Apr 3, 2026
Maria Cordell Butler, age 61, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Maria was born July 23, 1964, in Guilford County, to the late Larry Eugene Cordell and Reba Ann Henderson Cordell.
Maria was a tax preparer for Jackson Hewitt for many years and liked crunching numbers. She was a lover of science...