■ OBITUARIES

Seagle. Survivors include a son, Bob Shull, Jr. of Cherryville; two daughters, Jane Wright of Maiden and Mary Ann Mayhew and husband Troy of Vale; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Florence Messick Farthing

ROSWELL, GA – Flor- ence Messick Farthing passed away at Magnolia Place in Roswell, GA, on Jan. 28, 2023 at the age of 93. She was born on July 21, 1929 in Winston-Salem, N.C., to Lola and Sel Messick. She graduated from Gray High School and Salem College and finished her undergraduate degree at Pfeiffer College as an English major.

After graduation, she was a lifelong educator and taught elementary grades primarily. She met Rhea Farthing at Old Town Elementary School in Winston-Salem, and they married in 1953. They were married for almost 62 years. They moved to Dade County, Florida and taught there until they retired in 1984. They had two daughters, Beth Farthing Rogers and Beckie Farthing Parker. They enjoyed their summers in Boone and built a house there in 1966. She and Rhea took a sabbatical year and she got her Masters in Reading in 1968-1969 at Appalachian State University. She and Rhea moved to Roswell, GA, in late 2014. She maintained an active lifestyle at Brookdale-Chambrell in Roswell until late 2020 when she moved to be near Beth at Sunset Beach, N.C. In late 2021, she moved back to Roswell to be near Beckie. She would light up when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were around.

She is survived by her daughter, Beth (Michael) Rogers, their children, Jennifer (Michael) Philbeck of Cherryville, N.C., Meredith Edmister of Trent Woods, N.C., Laura Massey (Adam) of Lutz, FL., and Dillon (Kayla) Rogers of Midland, N.C. And by her daughter, Beckie (Danny) Parker; their children, Joel (Ifat) Parker of Tel Aviv, Israel, Sharon (Andrew) Nackashi of Tifton, GA, Brian (Jennifer) Parker of Woodbridge, VA, Neal (Deborah) Parker of Marietta, GA, and David Parker of Athens, GA. There are 23 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sel and Lola Messick; her sisters, Lillian Essic and Norma Messick; and her brother, Lester and his wife, Barbara Messick; and her husband, Rhea Farthing. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. Farthing.

American Legion Post 100 meetings

Post 100 meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of every month with a meal at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting at 7 p.m. Exceptions are the months of November and December, when the Legion only meets on the second Tuesday of those months.

The Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.) meets on the second Tuesday after the Legion meeting – they usually come to dinner with the Legion and stay for the regular Legion meeting.

The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 100 meets on the third Monday of every month with a meal at 6 p.m., and meeting at 6:30 p.m. They do not meet in June or July.

Litha Shull

CHERRYVILLE – Mrs.

Litha Qmy Dellinger Shull, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. Mrs. Shull was born on June 18, 1930 in Gaston County, NC, a daughter of the late Alfred Lee Dellinger and Dovie Chapman Dellinger. She was retired from Howell Manufacturing in Cherryville. Mrs. Shull was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Shull, Sr.; a daughter, Linda “Crockett” Talbert and a great-grandson, Ryan

Charter

From Page 1 those with at least one child currently enrolled in K-12, an even higher percentage (68 percent) said they were dissatisfied. Less than 30 percent of respondents said they believe the way schools addressed COVID-related learning loss was “adequate” or “satisf[actory].”

The discontent with NC’s K-12 schools crosses partisan lines, with a majority of Republicans, Indepen-

■ POLICE

ARRESTS dents, and Democrats reporting dissatisfaction with the state of primary and secondary education.

1-27: Johnny Franklin Reynolds, 46, 1205 Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers on one count of an OFA for contempt of court/perjury/court violation.

The family received friends on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., at Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home.

A celebration of life service was held at 2 p.m., on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 at Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home with Lisa Roach officiating. Burial was private.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC, 28150.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com.

Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service served the family of Mrs. Shull.

“It is a difficult time to have a child in school in North Carolina,” said John Locke Foundation President Donald Bryson. “The vast majority of voters are not satisfied with the quality of K-12 education, and a near majority are dissatisfied with how the state has dealt with learning loss in the wake of COVID19.”

Public Notice Sale Of City Property

An offer of $150,000, along with a commitment to offer the current tenant an alternative location within the Cherryville Downtown District, has been submitted for the purchase of certain property owned by the City of Cherryville, more particularly described as follows: Lot and building located on the north side of East Main Street, commonly known as 109 East Main Street, Cherryville NC 28021. The legal description is as follows: Located, lying, and being in the City of Cherryville, Cherryville Township, Gaston County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a stake, corner of Rudisill and Aderholdt Store Building on the north side of East Main Street, and runs thence N 20 W 193 feet through the center of Rudisill and Aderholdt’s east wall of their two-story brick store building to a stake in the center of S.A.L. Railroad; thence with said railroad N 70 E 28 feet and 9 inches to a stake, a new corner; thence S 20 E 193 feet to a stake on Main Street; thence with said street S 70 W 28-3/4 feet to the center of north wall of Rudisill and Aderholdt’s Store Building, the BEGINNING

For title reference see Book 1826 at Page 345 of the Gaston County Registry. Being the full contents of PID 129695 in the Gaston County Tax Office.

Persons wishing to upset the offer that has been received shall submit a sealed bid with their offer to the office of the City Clerk, at City Hall, 116 S. Mountain Street Cherryville, N.C. 28021 by 5:00 P.M., February 20, 2023. At that time, the city clerk shall open the bids, if any, and the highest qualifying bid will become the new offer. If there is more than one bid in the highest amount, the first such bid received will become the new offer.

A qualifying higher bid is one that raises the existing offer to an amount not less than $157,550.00. Said bid must also agree to the same commitment to offer the current tenant an alternative location within the Cherryville Downtown District.

A qualifying higher bid must be accompanied by a deposit in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid; the deposit may be made in cash, cashier’s check, or certified check. The City will return the deposit on any bid not accepted, and will return the deposit on an offer subject to upset if a qualifying higher bid is received. The City will return the deposit of the final high bidder at closing or apply said deposit towards the purchase price. The buyer must pay cash at closing.

The City Council must consider approval of the final high offer before the sale is closed, which it will do within 30 days after the final upset bid period has passed. The city reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale at any time before the final high bid is accepted and the right to reject at any time all bids.

Further information may be obtained at the office of the city clerk, City Hall, 116 S. Mountain Street, Cherryville, N.C. 28021 or at telephone 704-435-1709 during normal business hours

CE (2/8/2023)

1-27: Michael Alvin Punch, 39, 401 Self St., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on two (2) counts of a warrant from another agency.

1-28: Amanda Darlene Mae Ferguson, 27, 111 Trailer Park Rd., Crouse, was arrested at Queens Rd., and Queens Ct., Gastonia, by GCPD officers on two (2) counts of an OFA for contempt of court/perjury/court violation.

1-28: Tyeshia Lachey Smith, 27, 309 S. Mountain St., Cherryville; one count WSOJ. $2,500 secured bond.

INCIDENTS

1-29: On Jan. 27, GCPD officers report 323 further investigation into a family offenses incident

Rate

From Page 1

Experts list a return to normal driving patterns before the pandemic began as one of the reasons for the uptick. Labor shortages and supply chain issues in the auto industry are causing the cost of replacing and repairing vehicles to go up. An increase in accidents, which leads to an increase in claims, is another. Finally, due to rising med- at Anthony Grove Rd., Crouse.

1-30: Kings Mountain man reports larceny and injury to personal property at his Cherryville laundromat business ($540/three machines damaged; U.S. currency stolen) by an unnamed/unknown male subject who broke into his coin operated machines. Case is active and under investigation.

WRECKS

1-28: A vehicle driven by Joyce M. Ostendarp, 88, 4002 Forbes Rd., Apt. 118, Gastonia, was traveling west on NC 150 when it swerved and ran off the right side of the road. It struck a culvert/drainage ditch and continued to a stop. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the vehicle: $1,500; to the right-ofway (State of NC): $1,000. The vehicle was towed by KT Towing to KT Towing.

2-1: A vehicle driven by Brooke Christine Brown, 17, 801 Woodhaven Dr., Cherryville, was making a left turn off of Depot St., onto Academy St., as ical costs, auto insurance companies have to pay more for accident-related injuries. a vehicle driven by Ava McCall Boyd, 31, 604 N. Dixie St., Cherryville, was passing the school traffic. That’s when they collided. Injured from the Boyd vehicle treated at the scene by GEMS. Est. damages to the Brown vehicle: $3,500; to the Boyd vehicle: $4,500.

Causey said in the release that he and his department staff would thoroughly review the filing and determine whether the requested increase is justified based on the submitted data. If the department does not agree with the requested increase, it can negotiate a settlement or call for a hearing.

2-2: A vehicle driven by Jean Baxter Skibo, 77, 502 Pine Grove Ave., Cherryville, was slowing to make a left turn from Shelby Hwy., onto Pine Grove Ave., when she hydroplaned, causing her vehicle to slide around off of the left side of the roadway. The vehicle came to rest on a utility pole guidewire. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Skibo vehicle: $500.