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...
Phil Camp
Jan 5, 2026
Phillip Evins Camp, age 73, of Cherryville, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Born in Greenville, South Carolina, on May 5, 1952, he was the son of the late Ralph Evins Camp and Ailene Scism Camp Carroll.
Phil was a man who never saw a problem that could not be solved. He worked early on at...
Lisa Swindall Dover
Dec 30, 2025
Lisa Michele Swindall Dover, age 60, of Cherryville, passed away December 30, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 3, 1965, in Wise County, Virginia, to the late John Henry Swindall and the late Rose Mary Sturgill Swindall Navey.
Lisa received her nursing degree from Mercy School of Nursing and worked for many years...
Steven Pittillo
Dec 30, 2025
Steven Leroy Pittillo, age 74, of Shelby, passed away December 30, 2025, at his home. Steven was born May 26, 1951, in Burke County, to the late Hoyt Lee Pittillo and the late Essie “Jean” Lee Pittillo-Clay.
Steve worked as a supervisor for Dye House for 40 years. He enjoyed computers, construction, roofing, bricklaying, and carpentry work. Steve was a jack...
Sandra Plonk
Dec 20, 2025
Sandra Diane McLean Plonk, age 76, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her residence. She was born July 12, 1949, in Mecklenburg County to the late Ray and Kay Smith McLean.
Sandra was deeply rooted in her faith and was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Sandra enjoyed traveling, working puzzles and shopping. Through her shopping...
Sandra Heafner Edwards
Dec 20, 2025
Sandra Ann Heafner Edwards, age 76, of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her residence. She was born April 1, 1949, in Lincoln County to the late Jack Bennett Heafner, Sr. and the late Peggy Gantt Heafner.
Sandy enjoyed being outside, working in her yard. She loved her fur babies and would occasionally take in a few that needed...
Thelda Hamm Wood
Dec 17, 2025
Thelda Anne Hamm Wood, age 63, of Lincolnton, passed away December 17, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincoln. She was born December 21, 1961, in Gaston County, to the late Boyd and Edna Galloway Hamm. Thelda was passionate about animals, especially dogs. She was a dog groomer by trade and loved her furbabies. She was also an avid reader.
In addition to...