Jun 8, 2019

Iva Mae Green Wray Ottinger, age 88, of Tennessee Ave., went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 8, 2019, while at home.  She was born April 29, 1931 in Gaston County, daughter to the late Walter Carl Green and Maude Mack Mathis.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Fred V. Wray, and...

Jun 6, 2019

Barbara Ann Hyde Rose, age 73 of Ruby Lane, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her residence.  She was born August 7, 1945 in Towns County, GA to the late Bob and Vinnie Kathryn Queen Hyde.  Barbara enjoyed reading, canning, and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jun 5, 2019

Barbara Ashworth Summers Betts, age 86, of Cherryville, formerly of Cameron, SC, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at her residence.  She was born February 4, 1933 in Calhoun County, SC, to the late George and Jewelle Ashworth Summers.  Mrs. Betts graduated with her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Winthrop College.  She married the love of her life,...

Jun 4, 2019

Jean A. Stiles, age 74 of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her residence.  She was born December 3, 1944 in Walsh County, ND to the late Joseph Anthony and Bernice Mary Korynta Gerszewski.  Jean loved reading, flowers, and birdwatching. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William HC Stiles; son,...

Jun 3, 2019

Connie J. (Dippold) Bauer, of Cherryville, NC (formerly of St Marys, PA), passed away June 3rd, 2019, at Carolina Medical Center, after a brief battle against lung cancer.

Connie was born in St Marys, PA. on March 11, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Leola (Stilson) Dippold.

Connie attended St Marys...

May 29, 2019

Jonathan Eric Waters, age 35, of Bessemer City, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 while at UNC REX Hospital, Raleigh. He was born June 25, 1983 in Mecklenburg County, son to Rick Waters and to the late Cheryl Darlene Haas. Eric was a beloved son who loved to fish and make people laugh. He...

May 25, 2019

Ruby Devine Harden Phillips, age 96, formerly of E. Academy St. passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation.  She was born August 12, 1922 in Gaston County to the late Enoch Martin and Lola Bright Whitworth Devine.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.  Ruby retired after 33 years from Medical Center Pharmacy.

May 24, 2019

PETER ZOLLO

Peter Ferdinand Zollo, age 66, of Tryon Courthouse Road, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at

Robin Johnson House. He was born June 3, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York to the late “Fred”

Ferdinand and Nicoletta Triola Zollo. Pete was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother,

uncle and cousin....

May 18, 2019

Benjamin Hunter Wright, age 22, passed away unexpectedly, late Saturday May 18, 2019, due to an accident.  He was born September 12, 1996 in Cleveland County to Cheryl Lynn Swink Wright and Ricky Dennis Wright.  He enjoyed auto-mechanics and working on engines.  He was a hard worker and loved fishing.  Hunter was an amazing father and fiancé who adored...

May 17, 2019

Mary L. Johnson, age 72, of Blountville, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17, 2019. She was a devoted mother and wife who loved her family. She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Thomas Michael Easler; second husband,...