Richard Ellison
Feb 4, 2026
Richard Ray Ellison, age 89, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Peak Resources. He was born June 11, 1936, in Carlisle, West Virginia, to the late Mack Russell Ellison and Nellie Ellen Jones Ellison Blake. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Richard graduated from Collins High School in West Virginia. He served in the...
Danny Potter
Feb 4, 2026
Daniel Gene Potter, age 73, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 2, 1952, in Cleveland County, to the late James “Jim” and Helen Marie Hardin Potter. Danny was formerly employed by Western Auto and Walmart. He was a simple man who loved the simple things in life. He enjoyed the...
Wayne Hoyle
Jan 27, 2026
Loving Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Child of God, Wayne Ellis Hoyle, age 89, of Vale entered his Heavenly home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born June 13, 1936, in Connelly Springs, NC to Haywood and Ivey Brittain Hoyle.
He was owner operator of Hoyles Superette for many years. He also was custodian at Glen Alpine Elementary School in...
Robert "Bob" Lee
Jan 26, 2026
Robert Granville “Bob” Lee, age 87, of Rock Hill, formerly of Birmingham – Bloomfield, Michigan, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Piedmont Medical Center. He was born on October 10, 1938, in Manchester, England to the late Alan and Helen Holland Lee.
At just 17½, Bob was drafted into the Royal Engineers in the British Army, where he discovered his...
Marilyn Bernard McFarland
Jan 23, 2026
Marilyn Martha Bernard McFarland, age 79, of Shelby, passed away January 23rd, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House. Marilyn was born on May 3rd, 1946 in Pueblo, Colorado, to the late Allen and Betty Rice Bernard. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Shelby. She worked as a secretary and library assistant at Battleground Elementary School in Lincolnton...
Sam Homesley
Jan 16, 2026
Samuel Thomas “Sam” Homesley, age 80, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville. He was born April 16, 1945, in Lincoln County to the late Marvin “Stubb” and Vernell Quinn Homesley.
Sam was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Marine Corp, serving from 1966 to 1969. He was also a member of...
Garnet Stout McNeely
Jan 14, 2026
Garnet Louise Stout McNeely, age 82, of Waco, passed away January 14, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehab. She was born March 2, 1943, in Iredell County, to the late Garland Edward and Hattie Mae Benfield Stout.
Garnet was the proud owner of McNeely Sales, a music store in Cherryville, for 40 years. She was one of the first female business owners in...
Mary Ellen Harrelson Kincaid
Jan 7, 2026
Mary Ellen Harrelson Kincaid, age 95, of Bessemer City, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Mecklenburg Health and Rehabilitation. She was born February 19, 1930, in Gaston County to the late Charles Carr and Florence Kiser Harrelson.
Mary was an active lifelong member of Concord United Methodist Church in Bessemer City, NC where she taught Sunday School and Bible School....
Steven Ellis, Sr.
Jan 6, 2026
Steven Paul Ellis, Sr., age 81, of Cherryville, passed away January 6, 2026, at Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital at Pineville. Steve was born January 11, 1944, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Edward Paul and Ruth Mullins Ellis.
Steve, a devoted husband, father, teacher, veteran, and friend, lived a life defined by curiosity, kindness, humor, and an unwavering love for people.
Steve was...
Edna Smith
Jan 5, 2026
Mary “Edna” Rhew Smith, age 93 of Suncrest Rd., passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. She was born August 1, 1932, in Buncombe County to the late Charlie Lemar Rhew and the late Mirene Huntly Rhew Styles.
Edna was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and was always quick to...