OBITUARIES

Feb 10, 2023

Joyce Ann Thomas, age 68 of Cherryville passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at her residence.  She was born September 3, 1954, in Cleveland County to the late Louise Roper Rhom and George Carlton Thomas.  She was formerly employed with Upchurch Garden Center and loved plants and animals.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Feb 9, 2023

Kathy Gilchrest Brannan, age 76 of Bessemer City, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland.  She was born March 19, 1946 in Newport, Rhode Island, the oldest of 13 children to the late Raymond and Aileen Gilchrest. Kathy loved animals.  She was an amazing roller skater and ice skater.  Kathy enjoyed reading, especially true crime and...

Feb 8, 2023

Patrick Lance Hallman, age 51, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  He was born October 8, 1971, in Gaston County to Libby Hallman and the late Gary Robert Hallman.  Lance was formerly employed as a machinist in manufacturing and also worked for 10 years with the Department of Corrections.  He was an avid sports fan who especially loved NASCAR, Carolina...

Feb 8, 2023

Shirley Whitaker Fisher, age 88, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born April 29, 1934, in Gaston County, NC to the late Ellis and Mildred Bost Whitaker.  Shirley was a devoted member of First Baptist Church and a charter member of the Chronological Bible Study Class.  She spent...

Feb 5, 2023

Stephen Daniel “Steve” Jenkins, age 49, of Requa Road, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 20, 1973 in Gaston County to Dan Jenkins and Judy Landers Lackey.

Steve enjoyed woodworking and building cabinets. He also enjoyed fishing, playing baseball, basketball, and football. He was an avid Atlanta Braves and...

Jan 25, 2023

Aaron Lee Boyd, age 86, of Vale, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born November 18, 1936 in Lancaster, SC to the late Leona Hudson and Jason Boyd.

Lee began boxing when he was 12 years old. After high school, he joined the Navy where he served on the USS...

Jan 16, 2023

Charles Douglas “Doug” Hopkins, age 91 of Vale, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 16, 2023 at his residence.  He was born May 11, 1931 in Belmont to the late Charles Howard and Grace Robinson Hopkins. He attended Belmont High School and was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Army serving from October 17, 1952 to October 16, 1954. ...

Jan 3, 2023

Robert Donald “Bob” Austell, age 83, of Cherryville passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at his residence.  He was born March 20, 1939 in Gaston County, a son of the late James Petty Austell, Jr. and Nell McGinnis Austell Daggerhart.  He was a 1957 graduate of Cherryville High School where he was selected Best Male Athlete.  Bob spent 38...

Jan 2, 2023

Evelyn Rholetter Bartlett, age 82, of Lincolnton, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2023 at The Addison of Lincolnton. She was born June 14, 1940 in Oconee South Carolina to the late Burt and Icie Rholetter.

Evelyn was a loving mother, a genuinely caring person, and will be missed dearly.

Evelyn was...

Dec 19, 2022

Betty Lou Canipe Lane, age 83 of Cherryville, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at her residence.  She was born April 6, 1939 in Gaston County to the late Roy William and Sarah Ann Helms Canipe.  Betty was a member of Riverview Baptist Church where she was very active with the hospitality group, assisting with Baptisms, and helping out...

Dec 19, 2022

Shirley Evelyn Stewart Smith, age 87 of Cherryville, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at her residence.  She was born August 24, 1935 in Gaston County to the late John Emmitt and Mamie Clanton Stewart. Shirley was a graduate of Clover High School. She enjoyed watching classic western movies, especially John Wayne westerns.

In addition...

Dec 18, 2022

Norma Jean Helms, age 57 of Lincolnton, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 15, 1965 in Lincoln County to Grady Junior Helms and the late Alice Inez Mason Helms.  Norma was a very social person and loved being surrounded by friends.

Survivors include her father, Grady...

Dec 14, 2022

Rose Mary Sturgill Swindall Navey, age 76, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, with her daughters by her side. She was born December 17, 1945, in Wise County Virginia to the late Dewey and Pearl Sturgill.

Rose was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.  She enjoyed spending time with...

Dec 13, 2022

Lillie Jean Beaver Crumpton, age 80, of Black Avenue, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Atrium Health – Cleveland. She was born September 7, 1942 in Cherokee County, NC to the late Mont Laffette and Madge Adams Beaver. She was an 11th grade graduate of Northbrook High School, and a 12th grade graduate of Clover High School. She worked for...

Dec 7, 2022

Stephen Joseph Gavrell, age 75 of Cherryville, North Carolina, formerly of Vero Beach, Florida, Landisville, New Jersey, and Yonkers, New York, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Atrium Health Cleveland.  He was born February 28, 1947 in Yonkers, New York to the late James and Julia Guzzo Gavrell.  Stephen was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army...

Dec 3, 2022

Sherri Lynn Sneed Ingle, age 59, of Sneed Drive, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at home. She was born December 5, 1962 in Cleveland County to the late Clarence William and Sue Campbell Sneed.

Sherri was a 1981 graduate of Burns High School. She was formerly employed with Reliance Electric, C.A. Short, and Carolina...

Dec 1, 2022

Gregory Sneed, age 62, of Grover, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022. He was born July 1, 1960 in Cleveland County to the late Herbert Marshall and Dorothy Mae Stroupe Sneed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, David and Johnny Sneed.

Gregory was a...

Nov 30, 2022

Vera Prue Sellers Eaker, age 101 of Cherryville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.  She was born August 22, 1921 in Gaston County. She was one of ten children born to the late Grady and Cleo Sellers.  She was a 1939 graduate of Tryon High School.

Vera grew up attending...

Nov 28, 2022

Dennis Avery “Denny” Beam, Jr. age 72 of Cherryville, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at Atrium Health Mercy.  He was born May 2, 1950 in Cleveland County to the late Dennis Avery Beam, Sr. and Rachel Carpenter Beam.  Denny was a Veteran of the United States Army.  He served in Vietnam from 1971-1973.  Denny was a recipient of...

Nov 26, 2022

David Allen Bridges, age 60 of Crouse, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.  He was born September 4, 1962 in Gaston County to the late Allen Daniel and Faye Ella Matheson Bridges.  David was a member of Leonard’s Fork Baptist Church.  He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing.  He was also a talented...