Sep 25, 2021

Michael “Mike” Craig Perham, age 72, of Requa Road, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born March 21, 1949, in Waterloo, Iowa to the late Richard Melvin and Aurilla Phyllis Parkes Perham.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his shih tzu, Sassy.

Sep 24, 2021

Dr. James B. Calderbank, age 74, my sweet husband of 27 years died peacefully on September 24, 2021. He ended his journey at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville after a four-month illness. He was born in Greenwich, CT to the late John Jacob Birrell Calderbank and the late Luise Helene Meyer Calderbank.

Jim...

Sep 23, 2021

Bengy Dwayne Howell, age 54 of Martin Rd. passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte.  He was born August 14, 1967 in Gaston County to Quay and Judy Turner Howell.  Bengy was a 1986 graduate of Bessemer City High School and a graduate of Gaston College.  He was an electrical lineman.  Bengy was a member...

Sep 22, 2021

Virginia “Christine” Owens Wells, age 77, of Dick Elam Rd. passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her residence.  She was born September 19, 1944 in Lincoln County to the late James Norman and Laler Ware Owens.  She was a 1962 graduate of Tryon High School. Christine enjoyed gardening and reading.  She was an excellent cook and loved to...

Sep 18, 2021

Michael “Mike” Leroy Pittillo, age 68, of Mauney Road, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born August 23, 1953, in Burke County to the late Hoyt Lee Pittillo and the late Essie Jean Lee Pittillo-Clay.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Sam Pittillo, and a niece, Jessica Pittillo....

Sep 17, 2021

Jr. Lail, age 82, of West Academy Street, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born Cletus Sylvestus Lail, Jr., on August 14, 1939, in Gaston County to the late Cletus Sylvestus Sr. and Leona Mae Reynolds Lail.

Jr was an avid hunter and fisherman. Many people in town...

Sep 17, 2021

Phyllis Ann Allen McSwain, age 78, of Black Road, went to see Jesus with family by her side, Friday, September 17, 2021. She was born February 2, 1943, in Cleveland County to the late Riley Allen and Florence Ledford Allen of Kings Mountain.

Phyllis was the owner of All About Flowers of Cherryville. She also worked at...

Sep 12, 2021

Harold Perry Jones, age 66 of Shelby, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland.  He was born December 3, 1954 in Cleveland County to the late Howard Dean and Vera Lee Laws Jones. Perry was a 1973 graduate of Cherryville High School where he was an exceptional football player.  He was a Veteran of the United...

Sep 8, 2021

Patricia Payne Eaker, age 79, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2021 at her home. She left us peacefully, surrounded by family. She was born Patricia Sue Payne October 30, 1941, in Salisbury, NC, the daughter of the late Lois Beam Payne Vernon and the late William Carl Payne. Patricia (Pat) was married 61 adventurous years to Guy Howard...

Sep 4, 2021

Illa Elizabeth “Lib” Simpson Shull, age 83, of West Church Street, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Atrium – Cleveland. She was born September 14, 1937, in Lincoln County to the late John and Brite Elizabeth White Simpson.

Lib was an amazing woman that cared tremendously about her family and friends. She always thought of others...