Willis Reynolds Funeral Home

02/20/2026

What is the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard?
While both are places where people are buried, a graveyard is affiliated with a church and a cemetery is not. Graveyards are often smaller, located on church grounds and may be limited to people of that faith or members of the church. Cemeteries are often larger and open to anyone who wishes to be buried there.

02/19/2026

Kasheem Travis Martin, 49, of Newton, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026. Born March 16, 1976, He was the son of Earnest Travis and Celeste Martin.

Kasheem was a thoughtful and kind-hearted individual who was beloved by all who knew him. His love for basketball was evident, and he was a fan of both the NY Giants and the Chicago Bulls. Kasheem had a passion for music and enjoyed taking Sunday drives. He was also fond of grilling and proudly called himself "the Grillmaster." Kasheem's legacy of kindness and devotion to his loved ones will be remembered and cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Kasheem’s mother was his peace.

He is survived by his fiancé, Jasmin Chambers; his daughters Destiny Martin and Jazmin Martin; his sons, Marques Cochran, King Kasheem Travis Martin, and Ashton Martin; his mother, Celeste Martin (Bobby White); his sisters, Ebony Cobb and Fransean Martin (Christopher Culliver); his brothers, Shawn Martin, Kawan Martin (Amy Ann Martin), Lamar Martin, Travis Pettiford, and Mychal Thompson; and his grandchildren, Sienna, Jakai Martin, Carter Cochran, and Zha'vyn Cochran; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Travis.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 16, 2026, from 12pm to 4pm at Southside Park in Newton, NC.

Condolences may be left at www.willisreynoldsfh.com

The Martin family is under the care of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home.

02/18/2026

Kasheem Travis Martin, 49, of Newton, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026. Born March 16, 1976, He was the son of Earnest Travis and Celeste Martin.

Kasheem was a thoughtful and kind-hearted individual who was beloved by all who knew him. His love for basketball was evident, and he was a fan of both the NY Giants and the Chicago Bulls. Kasheem had a passion for music and enjoyed taking Sunday drives. He was also fond of grilling and proudly called himself "the Grillmaster." Kasheem's legacy of kindness and devotion to his loved ones will be remembered and cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Kasheem's mother was his peace.

He is survived by his fiancé, Jasmin Chambers; his daughters Destiny Martin and Jazmin Martin; his sons, Marques Cochran, King Kasheem Travis Martin, and Ashton Martin; his mother, Celeste Martin; his sisters, Ebony Cobb and Fransean Martin (Christopher Culliver); his brothers, Shawn Martin, Kawan Martin (Amy Ann Martin), Lamar Martin, Travis Pettiford, and Mychal Thompson; and his grandchildren, Sienna, Jakai Martin, Carter Cochran, and Zha'vyn Cochran.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Travis.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 16, 2026 from 12pm to 4pm at Southside Park Newton, NC.

Condolences may be left at www.willisreynoldsfh.com

The Martin family is under the care of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home

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02/18/2026

Martha Ann Perkins Cline, 82, of Conover, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. Born November 21, 1943, she was the daughter of the late James Bernard Perkins and Winifred Corrine Westney Perkins.

Originating from Memphis, TN, she later made her home in Charlotte, NC before moving to Conover, NC after marrying the love of her life in 1986. She worked as a dedicated realtor for many years. Beyond her career, she gave generously of her time through volunteer service with several organizations, always seeking ways to uplift those around her.

For more than 30 years, she and Woodie were proud members of Catawba Country Club, where she enjoyed fellowship, friendship, and many cherished meals. She lived an active and engaged life, always devoted to her family and deeply invested in the moments that mattered most.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Emmett “Woodie” Cline of Conover, NC; her daughter Meredith Massa (Joe) of Memphis, TN, and step daughters, Natalie Alexander (Steve) of Conover, Amy Sanger of Charlotte; step granddaughters Katie and Anna Sanger of Charlotte; her grandsons, Parker and Carson Massa of Nashville, TN; her sister, Mary Beth Trouy of Memphis, TN; and her nieces and nephews, Chip, John, Edward, and Beth Trouy of Memphis, TN and Brent McDermott of Jacksonville, FL.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Paula McDermott, and her brother, Jeff Perkins.

A graveside committal will be held at 11:00 AM on March 6, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2440 Emmanuel Church Rd, Conover, NC 28613.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 PM on March 6, 2026 in the chapel of Willis Reynolds Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the celebration, with a catered reception for friends and family to enjoy at Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, 56 NW Blvd, Newton, NC 28658.

Deacon Scott Gilfillan will be officiating.

Martha’s favorite charity was St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 https://www.stjude.org

She will be sorely missed by her beloved husband, her daughters, and her surviving sister, along with the many friends and extended family who were blessed to know her.

Condolences may be left at www.willisreynoldsfh.com

02/18/2026

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02/16/2026

02/13/2026

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01/20/2026

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