Dec 28, 2018

Margie Helen Whitworth Hedgpeth, age 92 of Dallas Cherryville Hwy passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Peak Resources. She was born July 8, 1926 in Gaston County to the late Matthew and Ida Heavner Whitworth. She attended Lincolnton Church of God. Margie was an excellent homemaker who loved caring for her husband and raising her daughter. She enjoyed...

Dec 25, 2018

Gary Lon Allran, age 88 passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Atrium Health Lincoln. He was born April 30, 1930 in Gaston County to the late Howard Wayne and Dorothy Sullivan Allran. He was director of computer operations and truck transportation at Carolina Freight Carriers and attended St. John's Lutheran Church.

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Dec 25, 2018

Donald Cameron Lockwood, Jr., age 78, of Requa Rd passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Caromont Regional. He was born December 5, 1940 in Rochester, NY to Donald Sr. and Wilma Schwapacher Lockwood. He was a maintenance mechanic at Benson Landscaping. Donald was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the American Legion post...

Dec 24, 2018

Jimmie Lee Cain, age 78 of Eaker Dr. passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was born August 3, 1940 in Hughes County, OK to the late Vonnie Lee and Vera Stanley Cain. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force with 28 years of service and formerly employed at Oklahoma Christian College,...

Dec 19, 2018

Camilla Ilese Slaughter Beamer, age 82 of Claremont Rd. passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1936 in Lincoln County to the late Jake Luther and Lula Bell Moore Slaughter. She was a member of Jacob's Fork Baptist Church. Camilla was once an avid bowler and loved playing Bingo. She...

Dec 17, 2018

Robert Lee "Rob" Crawford, age 41, of Bradford Ct. passed away Monday, December 17, 2018. He was born July 14, 1977 in Dade County, FL to Joseph and Wanda Bradshaw Crawford of Crouse. He was an owner of MaxxDrive in Shelby and attended Victory Hill Baptist Church. Rob was a devoted husband and father who had a passion for...

Dec 15, 2018

Von Eva Morrison Anthony, age 91 of Craig St. passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Wendover Hospice House. She was born December 20, 1926 in Gaston County to the late Lathern Ivey and Anner Icard Morrison. Von Eva was a member of Second Baptist Church and was retired from Carlton Yarn Mill.

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Dec 14, 2018

Ronald Gene Austin, 66, of Mary's Grove Rd., died December 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 31, 1952 in Gaston County, a son of Ruth Huffstickler Austin of Gastonia and the late James B. Austin. Ronnie was an electrician and a commercial tuna fisherman. He was a member of the Gastonia Men's Club and an avid...

Dec 12, 2018

Mrs. Naomi Estelle Henkle Stroupe, age 105 of Kenwood Rd. went to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. She was born September 14, 1913 in Lincoln County to the late Frank and Pearl Sigmon Henkle. Naomi graduated from Cherryville High School in 1931, where she excelled as a basketball player,...

Dec 2, 2018

Dorothy Jean Randall Eubanks, age 72 of S. Jacob St. passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at her residence. She was born November 21, 1946 in Cleveland County to Nellie Ruth Bivens Randall of Cherryville of the late Hugh Randall. Dot enjoyed yard-sales, going out to eat with family and friends and traveling to the mountains. She was an...