Evelyn McCaslin Cochrane
Evelyn McCaslin Cochrane of Lincolnton, and a native of Maiden, went to be with the Lord the morning of April 7, 2024. She was 82 years old.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Lincolnton with Rev. Dr. Stanley Spence officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service. A private inurnment will follow.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her sister, JoAnne Potts, and her parents Louis and Margaret McCaslin. She is survived by her beloved husband, Jerry Cochrane of 41 years; his four sons, Jerry, Jr. (Teresa), John (Roxanna), Jim (Christy), Joel (Terri) and their families; her sister, Agnes Cline; two nieces, Kristi Keable (Mike), Brandee Bryant (Bob) and their families; two nephews, Mitch Cline (Cindy), Casey Potts (Tia) and their families.
While she had no children, she considered her nieces and nephews her own and was known lovingly as “Aunt E.” She loved the Lord, her family and friends, her church family, and beautiful things. She enjoyed fitness and spent many hours with her friends at the “Y” every day. She loved spending time in the NC mountains, as well as “The Beach House” in Windy Hill, SC. She was an active and faithful member of First Baptist Church in Lincolnton.
Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church, 201 Robin Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092, or to the charity of your choice.
Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton is serving the Cochrane family.
Ralph Edwin Cochrane, Jr.
Ralph Edwin Cochrane Jr., age 85, of Sherrills Ford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Born February 25, 1939, he resided in Lincolnton for many years and attended Stetson University in Florida. He was a co-owner and Vice President of Manufacturing for Cochrane Furniture Company.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph Edwin Cochrane Sr. and Ann Elmore Cochrane of Lincolnton.
He is survived by his wife, Kathye Barker Cochrane; sons, Ralph Edwin Cochrane III and wife April, Michael Gordon Cochrane and wife Lee Ann; daughter Virginia Cochrane Thompson (Ginger) and husband Charles; grandchildren, Ralph Edwin Cochrane IV, Chase Michael Cochrane, Tennille Harper Wyckoff, Weston Gordon Harper and Charley Edwin Thompson; great grandchildren Zachary Alan Wyckoff, Ayden Bryce Gregory, April Grace Wyckoff and Stella Kate Cochrane.
He was a natural athlete and had many interests including fishing, golf, reading, cooking, crosswords and puzzles. He especially enjoyed fishing and playing golf with his sons and grandsons. He will be remembered for his laughter, ability to bring a smile, his love of life and many good friends of all ages.
A private graveside service will be held, with Reverend Steve Autry officiating. A Celebration of Life with family and friends will follow from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Vesuvius Vineyards, 6173 Vesuvius Furnace Rd, Iron Station, NC 28080.
Memorial donations may be directed to: The ALS Association, North Carolina Chapter, 4 N. Blount St. Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27601; VIA Health Partners (Hospice), 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092; St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105; Denver United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 661, Denver, NC 28037
Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton is serving the Cochrane family.
Ernest Lester ‘Butch’ Rudisill, Jr.
Ernest Lester “Butch” Rudisill Jr., age 72, of Lincolnton, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Mr. Rudisill was born May 29, 1951, in Lincoln County, son of the late Ernest Lester Rudisill, Sr. and Mary Buff Rudisill.
“Take it to the Limit” by the Eagles was Butch’s favorite song, and he lived his life that way. Butch was always scrappy, hence the reason he went by Butch. He was a polio survivor and overcame those limitations because of his toughness. When learning to water ski, he preferred to use one ski to utilize his stronger leg. He raced dirt track cars even though it took a while to break the “bridesmaid status” for a win, all while wearing a leg brace.
When his wife developed early onset Alzheimer’s in her late fifties, Butch stepped up and cared for her in their home for 12 years.
Butch was a man who managed to connect with people with his magnetic personality. He had a big heart and a wicked sense of humor.
Mr. Rudisill is survived by his daughter, Sandi R. Mowry (Dan) of Lynchburg, Va; sisters, Mary Jo Bridges and Linda McGinnis (Jimmie), both of Lincolnton; grandson, Dillon Moore of Wilmington, NC; and step-grandson, Alec Mowry of Richmond, VA.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Rudisill was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Newton Rudisill; brother, Larry Rudisill; and sisters, Jean Whisnant and Ann Rinehardt.
A Celebration of Butch’s Life will be held from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Laboratory Mill in Lincolnton.
The family requests that no flowers be sent. Instead, memorial contributions may be made to post-polio.org, 50 Crestwood Executive Circle, Suite 440, St. Louis, MO 63126; or to the charity of one’s choice.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the family of Mr. Rudisill.
Ernest Lester ‘Butch’ Rudisill, Jr.
Ernest Lester “Butch” Rudisill Jr., age 72, of Lincolnton, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Mr. Rudisill was born May 29, 1951, in Lincoln County, son of the late Ernest Lester Rudisill, Sr. and Mary Buff Rudisill.
“Take it to the Limit” by the Eagles was Butch’s favorite song, and he lived his life that way. Butch was always scrappy, hence the reason he went by Butch. He was a polio survivor and overcame those limitations because of his toughness. When learning to water ski, he preferred to use one ski to utilize his stronger leg. He raced dirt track cars even though it took a while to break the “bridesmaid status” for a win, all while wearing a leg brace.
When his wife developed early onset Alzheimer’s in her late fifties, Butch stepped up and cared for her in their home for 12 years.
Butch was a man who managed to connect with people with his magnetic personality. He had a big heart and a wicked sense of humor.
Mr. Rudisill is survived by his daughter, Sandi R. Mowry (Dan) of Lynchburg, Va; sisters, Mary Jo Bridges and Linda McGinnis (Jimmie), both of Lincolnton; grandson, Dillon Moore of Wilmington, NC; and step-grandson, Alec Mowry of Richmond, VA.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Rudisill was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Newton Rudisill; brother, Larry Rudisill; and sisters, Jean Whisnant and Ann Rinehardt.
A Celebration of Butch’s Life will be held from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Laboratory Mill in Lincolnton.
The family requests that no flowers be sent. Instead, memorial contributions may be made to post-polio.org, 50 Crestwood Executive Circle, Suite 440, St. Louis, MO 63126; or to the charity of one’s choice.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the family of Mr. Rudisill.
Deborah Jean Welch
Deborah Jean Welch, age 62, of Beth Haven Church Road in Denver, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Houser officiating.
Deborah was born June 5, 1961, in Sylva, North Carolina, to the late Robert Lee Welch and Lucille Miller Punch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers D.L. Welch, Bobby Eugene Welch and Danny Keith Welch. She worked as a manager.
She is survived by a son, Joshua Clippard (Brenda) of Denver; daughter, Ashley Benfield (Michael) of Missouri; grandchildren, Caleb Clippard, Hannah McKinney, and Jasalin Patterson; and sister, Donna Easley (Max) of Denver.
Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton is serving the Welch family.
Benny Nathan Beam
AIKEN — Mr. Benny Nathan Beam, 67, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, SC.
Benny was born on October 6, 1956 in Gaston County, a son of the late Guy R. Beam, Jr. and Frances Gregory Beam. He was a convenient store clerk. Benny loved his cats and cars.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by to brothers, Roy Beam and Mark Beam.
Surviving is his brother, Guy R. Beam III.
A private graveside memorial service was held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Cherryville.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com
Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service served the Beam family.
William Warren Wallace, Jr.
William Warren Wallace, Jr., of Cherryville, finally got to see Jesus face-to-face on April 8, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and others who called to speak with him just hours before he left. He was the oldest child of William Warren Wallace, Sr. and Clara Delle Beam Wallace, both of Cherryville. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dianne Vandiver Wallace.
Known as Bill, Daddy, Daddy Bill, and sometimes, Preacher, he was a valued member of his family and community. The oldest of 4 children, he is survived by Ronald C. Wallace, Robert L. Wallace, Sr., and Susan W. & (Neal) Atkinson. He loved working with his brothers on the farm until his health would no longer allow it.
Bill grew up in Cherryville and had lots of friends. He enjoyed school and maintained several relationships, especially Danny Eaker. He enjoyed sports and people. He went to Southern Wesleyan University and Columbia Bible Seminary and became a pastor in the Wesleyan denomination. He served in that capacity for several years and loved that role. His favorite part was loving and serving the people God put in his care. He has maintained those relationships throughout his life! He and his family returned to Cherryville in 1982, where he and Dianne resided until his home-going.
Bill was known for his love of God, of the Bible, of his family, his friends, his country, and of gardening. He didn’t do anything half-way. If he put himself to the task, he was “all in.” If you knew him well, lived nearby or went to church with him, you probably received produce from his garden.
Daddy Bill, as his family called him, is survived by his 5 daughters, Cindy & (Robby) Clark, Wendi & (Carl) Beam, Nancy & (Ben) Pierce, Dede & (Tony) Adams, Machelle Thomas, 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, a large extended family, and those he and Dianne “adopted.”
Bill was raised in Christenbury Memorial Church, with his grandparents, Henry Lee and Odelle Beam as founding members. The church’s name was later changed to First Wesleyan Church, Cherryville. When he, Dianne and their girls returned in 1982, they made First Wesleyan their home again. He served in a variety of capacities at the church for over 40 years.
The family would like to particularly thank those who have made this journey through vascular dementia easier for daddy and all of us: Olga Holman, caregiver; Life Enrichment Center-Kings Mountain; King’s Mountain Care Center; CaroMont Regional Medical Center-especially the nurses and CNAs; and Hospice of Cleveland County.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:30 p.m.today, April 11, 2024, at First Wesleyan Church of Cherryville, with Pastor Mark Poe and Rev. Ken Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Mary’s Grove Community Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First Wesleyan Church of Cherryville, 800 N. Pink St., Cherryville, NC 28021 or to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150.
Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.
Carpenter Funeral and Cremation Services, Cherryville is serving the Wallace family.
Ellen Dula McKeever
Ellen Dula McKeever, 78, of Conover passed away April 5, 2024.
A homegoing service will be held today at 1:30 p.m. at Greater Shekinah Glory Fellowship in Hickory. Burial will follow at Southside Cemetery in Hickory. The family will hold quiet hour prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Greater Shekinah Glory Fellowship
Bennett Funeral Service of Newton is serving the McKeever family.
Betty Jane Williamson Shuman
Betty Jane Williamson Shuman passed away April 5, 2024.
A memorial service and celebration of life was held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Conover. The family received friends prior to the service from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Burial followed a graveside service April 10, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Columbus Memorial Park in Whiteville.
Bennett Funeral Service of Newton served the Shuman family.
John Luther Patterson, II
John Luther Patterson, II, 51 of Huntersville passed away April 3, 2024.
A funeral service will be held April 13, 2024 at noon at Tucker’s Grove Church, Iron Station with burial to follow in Gethsemane Cemetery and Memorial Gardens, Charlotte. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. There will be a public walk through on Friday at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Ebony & White’s Funeral Service, Lincolnton is serving the Patterson family.
Arthur Frazier Altizer
Arthur Frazier Altizer, 77, of Newton, passed away April 8, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Bennett Funeral Service of Newton is serving the Altizer family.
William Warren Wallace, Jr.
William Warren Wallace, Jr., of Cherryville passed away April 8, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. today at First Wesleyan Church, Cherryville. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Mary’s Grove Community Church Cemetery.
Carpenter-Porter Funeral and Cremation Services Cherryville is serving the Wallace family.
Charles Thomas Young, Jr.
Charles Thomas Young, Jr., 44, of Lincolnton passed away April 6, 2024.
Services will be held privately.
Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton is serving the Young family.
Dr. Floyd Wright
Dr. Floyd Wright, 85, of Cherryville passed away April 7, 2024.
A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. April 10, 2024 at City Memorial Cemetery in Cherryville. The family will greet friends following the service.
Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service served the Wright family.
John Darren Wing
John Darren Wing, 39, of Stanley, passed away April 3, 2024.
A celebration of life will be held at Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Service April 14, 2024, at 4 p.m. The family will receive friends from 2:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at Salisbury Veteran Cemetery on April 16, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Carpenter-Porter Funeral and Cremation Services, Cherryville is serving the Wing family.
Mitchell Wayne Murphy
Mitchell Wayne Murphy, 28, of Shelby, passed away April 9, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. April 12, 2024, at Carpenter-Porter Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Patterson Springs Baptist Cemetery.
Carpenter-Porter Funeral and Cremation Services, Cherryville is serving the M
