Jun 10, 2020

Troy Wayne Randolph, age 55, of Requa Road, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at home. He was born April 29, 1965, in Lincoln County to Troy Walter Randolph and the late Vera Belk Randolph.

Wayne enjoyed fishing, beach life, visiting the mountains, drag racing, and riding four wheelers.

In addition to his mother, Wayne...

Jun 8, 2020

Connie Abernathy Hoyle, age 64 of Knottywood Lane passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincoln.  She was born April 30, 1956 in Cleveland County to Emmie Jeanette Morrison Abernathy and the late Thomas Hudson.  Connie loved animals.  She had 67 dibbies, several guineas, and numerous goats.  She especially loved nurturing the newborns and caring for them. ...

Jun 5, 2020

Matthew “Matt” Seth Frady, 24, of Cherryville died June 5, 2020 in Lincoln County.  Matt was born on September 29, 1995 in Mecklenburg County to William Greg and Jennifer Elaine Thomas Frady of Manteo, NC.  Matt was an auto mechanic. He enjoyed playing the guitar and anything to do with music.  He loved "beautiful cars and fast women." Matt...

Jun 4, 2020

Martha “Jane” Goins Bumgarner, age 72, formerly of Hicks St. passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Hunter Woods Nursing and Rehab in Charlotte. She was born on June 8, 1947 in Gaston County to the late Leonard and Nellie Shull Goins. She loved cooking, spending time with family, and making memories.  Jane could often be found sipping on...

May 28, 2020

Alfred "Hap" Levon Brooks, age 91 of Martin Rd. passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his residence.  He was born October 21, 1928 in Gaston County to the late Nelson and Essie Jarrell Brooks.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Hap retired from Keystone and was a member of Gospel Way Baptist Church.  He loved...

May 27, 2020

Doris Kester Freeman, age 82 of E. Main St. passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Peak Resources in Shelby.  She was born November 24, 1937 in Gaston County to the late Lawrence Hunter and Alice Eliza Carpenter Kester. She was a member of First Baptist Church and retried from Dallas Pillow. Doris was a proud member for over...

May 23, 2020

Reita Rae Black Stroupe, age 81, of Kenwood Rd., passed away Saturday May 23, 2020 at residence. She was born July 16, 1938 in Cleveland Co. to the late Wray and Ailene Sneed Black.

Reita was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church, found great enjoyment in reading, walking and being outdoors but most...

May 23, 2020

BOBBY DEAN HARRIS, U.S. Navy (Retired)

OSCS Bobby Dean Harris, age 76, of Lawing Street, passed away Saturday May 23, 2020. He was born February 28, 1944, In Cleveland County to the late Claude and Ruth Geneva Williams Harris.

Mr. Harris was a graduate of Appalachian State, Southern Illinois University, and Rutgers University. He was...

May 22, 2020

Pamela Denise Lail, age 47 of Roanoke, VA, formerly of Cherryville, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020.  She was born August 5, 1972 in Gaston County to Christine McAbee Sturgis and the late Steve Lail.  Pam was truly a free spirit and a loving person.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her children, Mycal...

May 22, 2020

Jimmy Lee Williams, age 56, of Haynes Moretz Drive, passed away Friday May 22, 2020 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born April 14, 1964 in Lincoln County to the late Joe Pinkney and Margaret Cornelius Wilson Williams.

Jimmy loved to fish and enjoyed catfishing at Robinson Catfish Lake outside of Dallas, NC.

In...