Jan 23, 2021

Pansy Evelyn Tallent Avery Ritchie, age 102 of Highway 150, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her residence.  She was born April 6, 1918 in Lincoln County to the late Doc Miller and Cleo Pendleton Tallent.  She was a member of Crouse United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school for 62 years.  She was also a recipient...

Jan 23, 2021

Rocky Alan Sneed, age 55 of Ike Lynch Rd. passed away unexpectedly due to injuries from an accident on Saturday, January 23, 2021.  He was born September 13, 1965 in Lincoln County to Robert William and Linda Ann Hendrix Sneed of Bessemer City.  He was employed at Daimler and was a member of the UAW Local 5286.  Rocky was...

Jan 22, 2021

Alice “Faye” Chapman Butler, age 79 formerly of North Dr. passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. She was born May 16, 1941 in Lincoln County to the late Charles William and Ruby Smith Chapman. She was a former cashier at Roses and KFC and served at Cherryville Area Ministries.  Faye was a member...

Jan 18, 2021

Wesley Eugene Elswick, age 63, of E. Main Street, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 4, 1957 in Warren Ohio to Nancy Harless Elswick Cox and the late Dayton W. Elswick.  Mr. Elswick enjoyed fishing. He had a heart of gold and would give anyone the shirt off his back. He will...

Jan 16, 2021

Jimmy Roger “Jim” Farris, age 72, of Moonlit Trail, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Heath House in Lincolnton.  He was born June 3, 1948 in Cleveland County to the late Doris Clyde and Vergie Vida Whitworth Farris.  Mr. Farris was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in Vietnam.  He loved baseball and enjoyed coaching his children in...

Jan 15, 2021

Robert Lee “Bob” Carpenter, Jr. age 69 of Requa Rd. passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at his residence.  He was born September 30, 1951 in Lincoln County to the late Robert Lee Sr. and Merle Dellinger Carpenter.  Bob was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam.  He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam...

Jan 11, 2021

Betty Jean McSwain Farris, age 85, formerly of Bess Town Rd. passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 4, 1935 in Lincoln County to the late Oliver Victor and Delia Elsie Black McSwain. She was formerly a member of Hephzibah Presbyterian Church and currently a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church....

Jan 10, 2021

Doyt Henry Sisk, age 73, of W. Old NC 150 Hwy, formerly of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 4, 1947 in Gaston County to the late Dewey and Fannie Hester Sisk.

Doyt enjoyed going to flea markets and finding a good deal. He also loved old cars and...

Jan 10, 2021

Sue Ellen Ramsey, age 74, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Brian Center of Lincolnton. She was born October 8, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Grady Clarence and Ellen Young Ramsey.  Sue Ellen was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church; where she taught Sunday school, and directed the church choir. She was a member of...

Jan 9, 2021

Gail Jennings Mellon, 60, of 345 Bess Rd., died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Gail was born July 1, 1960 in Cleveland County, a daughter of the late Hilton and Ellen Garren Jennings.

She was a member of Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church and a CNA having formerly worked at Hospice...