Dec 31, 2020

Joyce Ann Penner Wright, age 74 of County Line Road passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Atrium Health Charlotte.  She was born December 26, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Lloyd Webb and Artie Beatrice Wells Penner.  She was a member of Mount Beulah Baptist Church.  She was formerly the secretary with Kevin Gray Machine Company in...

Dec 28, 2020

Connie Lou Turner Wise, age 88 of W. Church St. passed away Monday, December 28, 2020.  She was born February 1, 1932 in Cleveland County to the late A.C. Turner and Mary Mittie Russ Turner.  She graduated from Cherryville High School in 1949 and along with her husband, Hillard Wise, received the Senior Superlative “Most Dependable.”  Connie attended Bob...

Dec 28, 2020

Steve Lamar Holland, age 76 of Elam Road, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Atrium Health – Cleveland. He was born December 5, 1944 in Gaston County to the late Ethel Mae Holland.

In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Eugene Holland; and sister, Patricia Cagle.

He...

Dec 25, 2020

Robert Keith Harris, age 37 of Hauss Rd. passed away Friday, December 25, 2020.  He was born July 2, 1983 in Gaston County to Robert Jay Harris and the late Cynthia Carpenter Harris.  He was employed with Yellow Freight as a dock worker.  Keith was a fun-loving person who could always make you laugh.  He will be missed deeply...

Dec 24, 2020

Jack Harmon Scism, age 80 of Waco passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Atrium Health Cleveland.  He was born August 15, 1940 in Cleveland County to the late Elbert Joseph and Helen Louise Cash Scism.  Jack was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.  After 32 years, he retired as a dispatcher...

Dec 14, 2020

Steven Nicholas Thompson, age 63 of Mt. Holly, NC, formerly of Coram, NY, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Atrium Health, Lincoln.  He was born August 26, 1957 in Queens, NY to the late Peter William Thompson and Joan Lamotte Thompson.  He was a computer programmer for Emblem Health.  Steven was an avid fan of the NY Mets and the NY...

Dec 12, 2020

Michael Sylvanus Ratchford, age 63 of Dallas Cherryville Hwy, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born December 19, 1956 in Gaston County to the late Lucille Rhyne Ratchford.  Mike enjoyed fly-fishing and had a great passion for hiking and going to the mountains.  He was a member of the Gaston County Cyclists...

Dec 6, 2020

George Junior Foster, age 90, of Brookdale Senior Living, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born November 8, 1930, in Gaston County to the late Tommy Robert and Azzalee Whetstine Foster.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melody Danette Foster Trakas.

George was a hard worker...

Dec 3, 2020

Stowe Alexander “Stumpy” Hoyle, age 63 of Knottywood Lane passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Wendover Hospice House. He was born May 29, 1957 in Lincoln County to the late Junior Hoyle and Peggy Jean Roberts Black.  He loved animals and enjoyed helping raise and care for them.  Stumpy enjoyed going on vacation with his family and especially...

Nov 29, 2020

Joshua “Tyler” Funderburk, age 27 of Hatchett Rd. passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at his residence.  He was born October 25, 1993 in Lincoln County to Randy Marvin Funderburk, Jr. and Kimberly Lynn Bivens.  He was a graduate of West Lincoln High School and employed with Cataler Corporation in Lincolnton.  He was raised in North Lincolnton Baptist Church...