STAMEY-CHERRYVILLE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE - Key Persons
Allan was born on October 17, 1947 in Gaston County, NC a son of the late William Howard "Will" Black and Elena Belle Haynes Black. He was owner of F.A.C.T. Builders in Cherryville. Allan was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Cherryville and also attended the Outdoor Blessings Sunday school class at The Great Outdoors. He was also a member of Cherryville Masonic Lodge # 505 A.F. & A.M. Allan was a loving family man who enjoyed trout fishing, hunting and was an avid Rook player.
Barry displayed an interest in music and an ear for perfect pitch at an early age as music was a constant in the household. He began his lifelong hobby of record collecting at the age of 4 in 1948, a passion that followed him throughout his life. At the age of ten, Barry's mother, Blanche, agreed to piano lessons from local teacher, Nadine Brown, with the stipulation that Barry keep up his end of the bargain by practicing for an hour each day, which he did with due diligence. He became proficient on the instrument and, upon graduation from Lincolnton High School in June 1962, entered the music program at Lenoir Rhyne College in Hickory, NC, graduating with an A.B. Degree in Piano from the school in June 1966. Out of 12 students who entered the program, Barry was the only one to finish in his graduating class. Barry also supplemented his income during his college years by playing piano in a local band on weekends.
Barry was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lincolnton, NC until 2004 when he became a member of First Baptist Church in Lincolnton, NC. He was a devoted member in both congregations, serving for eight years on church council in the former and in various capacities in the latter, which included, but not limited to, serving as a deacon and facilitating the Grace Singles, Grief Share and Divorce Care Groups and sharing his musical gifts with the congregation on a regular basis. His love of service and compassion was evidenced by all.
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Delia was born in Grassy Fork, Tennessee on February 20, 1953 daughter of the late Lindsey Brandon and Laura Ford Brandon. She was a homemaker. Delia was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church in Crouse where she served as a former Sunday School teacher. She enjoyed playing her harp. Delia volunteered on the Cherryville Community Revival prayer team.
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- Manager, Funeral Director & Embalmer
Job Titles:
- President / Funeral Director & Embalmer
Job Titles:
- Funeral Director & Embalmer
Carl was born in Gaston County, NC on October 24, 1933 a son of the late Odus M. La... Read More
Mr. Carl Carlton Lankford, 88, a lifelong resident of Cherryville, NC passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Carl was born in Gaston County, NC on October 24, 1933 a son of the late Odus M. Lankford and Myrtle Sellers Lankford. He spent most of his working years in textiles, first at Carlton Yarn Mill and later at Howell Manufacturing. Upon his retirement, he became a familiar face at Harris Teeter where he enjoyed working for 13 more years. Carl was a member of Second Baptist Church in Cherryville. Since becoming homebound, due to his health, he always looked forward to seeing the weekly sermon on video which was delivered to him by faithful church members and friends.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Bobbie Rabb Lankford; a daughter, Misty Seward; and three sisters, Hazel Lankford, Shirley Tutherow and Faye Earley.
Survivors include his three daughters, Anita L. Pfeifer; Jonnie L. Conner (Charlie) all of Cherryville; Tammi L. London (Randy) of Monroe; a son, David Brown (Debbie) of Elkin; and a son-in-law Tre' Seward (Cassidy) of Rock Hill, SC. He was the proud "Paw Paw" of eight grandchildren, Dr. Joshua R. Dellinger, April D. Yoder (Eric), Amanda C. Emmerling (Luke), Holly C. Skibo (Josh), Ryan London (Paula), Jennifer L. Simpson (Chad), Lewis Seward and Tabitha B. Baxter (Eric); eleven great grandchildren, Elias Yoder, Conner and Addison Emmerling, Will and Max Skibo, Bella and Ellie London, Lawson and London Simpson, Kian and Naomi Baxter; a sister, Ruth Greene; a brother, Forest Lankford. Also surviving are many special nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to Carl's caregiver Maria Matheson and to Hospice of Cleveland County for the care they provided.
Derek was born on March 27, 1970 in Cleveland County, NC a son of Jane Clemmer Smith of Cherryville and the late Derek B. Smith, Sr. He was employed as a maintenance coordinator for Hospice of Cleveland County. Derek was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and the Pathfinders Sunday school class and also enjoyed being able to go on a mission trip with the church to West Virginia.