Jan 5, 2020

James Bufford Thompson, age 77, of Ray Street, passed away Sunday January 5, 2020 at Robin Johnson House. He was born Cleveland County to the late James Eugene and Bonnie Edna Craig Thompson.

James was a veteran of the United States National Guard. He loved gardening and could grow anything. He also enjoyed cooking, fishing,...

Jan 5, 2020

Loyce Ann Conner Strader, age 66 of Cherryville, went to meet the Lord while surrounded by Loved ones, at her home, on Sunday, January 5, 2020.  She was born March 15, 1953 in Gaston County to Mildred Mamie Dellinger Conner Hall of Cherryville and the late Fred Conner.  She was a loyal and active member of Oak Grove Baptist...

Jan 1, 2020

Maggie Levada Black Rayfield, age 99 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in Crawford Georgia.  She was born March 4, 1920 in Cleveland County to the late Joseph Thomas and Cleo Davis Black.  She was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church.  She was a devoted Christian who walked very closely with God.  Maggie was an excellent...

Jan 1, 2020

Gary Dean Homesley, age 68, of Mary's Grove Rd. Cherryville, formerly of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at his residence.  He was born January 15, 1951 in Cleveland County to Thelma Helton Homesley and the late Benjamin Stephen Homesley.  He was retired from the Construction business where he was a heavy equipment operator and former truck...

Dec 30, 2019

Geraldine Adell Walker Eaker, age 83, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at home. She was born September 17, 1936 in Cherokee County to the late Fred and Evelyn Jones Walker.

Geraldine was a graduate of Cherryville High School. She taught Sunday School for many years at First Baptist Church of Cherryville. In...

Dec 26, 2019

Wade Hampton “Marty” Homesley, age 62, of Mary’s Grove Church Road, passed away Thursday December 26, 2019 at home. He was born August 21, 1957 in Cleveland County to the late Wade Martin Homesley and Mary Magdelene Towery Wright.

Marty attended Wingate University where he was a scholarship baseball player. He was a former little...

Dec 26, 2019

Jorge Luis Torres-Díaz, de 85 años, de Fieldcrest Circle, Rock Hill SC, falleció el Jueves  26 de Diciembre de 2019 en su residencia.

Nacido el 23 de abril de 1934 en Ecuador, Jorge fue hijo de Juan Torres y Emilia Paulina Díaz. Jorge se jubiló de la compañía Sediver Inc. Él fue miembro de la Iglesia de...

Dec 20, 2019

Ada Mae Schronce Slaughter, age 85, of Ray St. passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at Atrium Health, Lincoln.  She was born August 1, 1934 in Lincoln County to the late Russell and Mae Armstrong Schronce.  She was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening and working with flowers.  Her greatest passion was spending time with...

Dec 18, 2019

Doris Linda Lavancha Barker, age 68, of West Second Street, passed away Wednesday December 18, 2019 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was born February 19, 1951 in Lewis County, New York to the late Floyd David and Dorothy Ann Obritter Lavancha.

Doris was a great cook and loved baking. She also enjoyed playing cards.

Dec 17, 2019

Lance Douglas “Big L” Goode, age 37, of Sounder Lane, passed away Tuesday December 17, 2019 at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was born February 4, 1982 in Lincoln County to Shelia Dellinger Reynolds and the late Michael Goode.

Big L loved to fish and was a great golfer. He also enjoyed playing cards with his...