OBITUARIES

Jul 27, 2022

Gregory “Greg” Gerald Millwood, age 58, of Wright Circle, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1964 in Cleveland County, to the late Grady Gerald Millwood and the late Shirley Towery Millwood.

Greg was a graduate of Cherryville High School, class of 1982. He received an associates...

Jul 24, 2022

Suzanne “Susie” Renee Hawks Jenkins, age 53, of Settlers Dr., passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Atrium Health Charlotte. She was born October 29, 1968 in Iredell County, daughter to Cheri Self Carpenter and the late Bob Carpenter.

Susie was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church where she held many capacities including the...

Jul 17, 2022

Henry Franklin “Frank” Osborne, age 81 of Spring Street, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born November 30, 1940 in Samson County, NC to the late Henry Biggs and Alene Peterson Osborne.  Frank graduated from Clinton High School and served as Dispatcher with Carolina Freight for 28 years.  He also owned Cherryville...

Jul 14, 2022

Shirley Jane Homesley Wright, age 80, of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at The Brian Center of Lincolnton. She was born July 23, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Commodore Broughton and Ruth Lineberger Homesley. Shirley was a life-long member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Myrtle Beach. She also loved spending...

Jul 13, 2022

Vickie Jean Brown Randall, age 72 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Peak Resources, Cherryville.  She was born September 5, 1949 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Garland Odell and Desmer Wright Brown.  Vickie was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  She was a 1968 graduate of Cherryville High School where she enjoyed softball...

Jul 13, 2022

Jean Bivens Carpenter, age 88 of St. Mark’s Church Rd. passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Peak Resources.  She was born April 6, 1934 in Gaston County, NC to the late John Marshall and Sue Etta Dabbs Bivens.  Jean was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.  She was employed for over 30 years at Mary Jo’s cloth...

Jul 10, 2022

Hugh Edward Bell “Hughie,” age 60, was born December 4, 1961, in Kings Mountain to the late Mary Williams Bell and Robert L. Bell. He departed this life on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Robin Johnson House.

In addition to his parents, Hughie was preceded in death by his brother, Vardren Bell; and sister, Ernestine...

Jul 9, 2022

Hunter Moxley Morgan passed peacefully in the arms of his mother on July 9, 2022.

He was born at 10:11 a.m. and met the eyes of Jesus at 10:30 a.m. the same day.

Hunter was the son of Sonny and Amber Sanders Morgan.

He is survived by his sister,...

Jul 8, 2022

Kenneth Livingston Marks, age 87 of Lincolnton, passed away peacefully July 8, 2022 at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, NC. He was born March 14, 1935 in Olney, Maryland to the late William Burnell and Fanny Elizabeth (Young) Marks. Kenneth “Ken” graduated with a B.S. in Transportation from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He served in the...

Jul 6, 2022

Linda Crain Woodard, age 70, of North Pink Street, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at her residence. She was born January 30, 1952 in Cleveland County to Rev. Claude Crain and the late Cecil Doolittle Crain.

Linda was fun to be around. In her younger days, she enjoyed playing softball. She loved her children...

Jul 4, 2022

Terri Irene Quickel Blake, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2022, after a courageous 17-month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia surrounded by family. She was 70.  Terri was born March 16, 1952 in Lincoln County as the oldest child to Helen Irene Brown Quickel Sides and the late Lewis Alvin Quickel. ...

Jun 29, 2022

Tina Marie Pursley, 61, of Crouse Rd. died Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her home.  She was born June 18, 1961, in Harris County, Texas. She was a home health care worker. Tina found pleasure in sewing and making blankets. She loved her family and her chihuahua, Beenie Weenie.

She was preceded in death by...

Jun 28, 2022

Judy Faye Mull, age 68, of Phillips Drive, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at her residence. She was born July 19, 1953 in Cleveland County to the late James Franklin and Ruby Hoyle Mull.

Judy was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers. She was...

Jun 28, 2022

Janice Davis Kiser, age 64, of Hephzibah Church Road, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 28, 2022.  She was born August 30, 1957 in Suffolk, Virginia to the late James Grover and Annie Leigh Hyatt Davis.

Janice owned and operated Ms. Janice's Daycare since 1998 where she touched the lives of so many children...

Jun 22, 2022

Martha Jane McSwain Beam, age 67, of Cherryville, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 22, 2022.  She was born August 23, 1954 in Cleveland County to the late Alvin Lee McSwain, Sr. and Lois Katherine Dellinger McSwain.  She was a 1972 graduate of Cherryville High School.  Martha was employed for 24 years as switchboard operator at...

Jun 21, 2022

C. David Hannon, age 70 of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at his residence.  He was born August 26, 1951 in Blacksburg, South Carolina to the late Henry James and Minnie Irene Mullinax Hannon.  David was an outdoorsman and an avid fisherman.  He especially enjoyed catfishing and being on the river.  David also loved animals, including horses,...

Jun 19, 2022

Shelby Jean Spiva, age 76, of Salem Road, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her residence. She was born October 24, 1945 in Mercer County, WV. to the late Giles Butt and the late Lucille Shrader Carosie.

Shelby was a long-time member of Truth Tabernacle where she served for more than 20 years as a...

Jun 17, 2022

Bobby “Bob” Gene McGowan, age 80, of Supply, NC., formerly of Cherryville, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 27, 1941 in Rutherford County to the late Frank Augustus and Nellie Bailey McGowan.

Bob was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He was a former manager of Harris...

Jun 13, 2022

Paula Lynn Taylor Homesley, age 62, formerly of Cherryville, passed away peacefully in Columbia, SC, Monday, June 13, 2022 surrounded by family.  Paula was born June 17, 1959 to Paul Grayson Taylor, Sr. and Lynette Homesley Taylor. Paula graduated from Cherryville High School in 1977 where she was a member of the drill team with the band, President of...

Jun 11, 2022

Timothy Lamar Rayfield, age 58 of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at his residence.  He was born November 27, 1963 in Gaston County to the late William Audrey Rayfield and Lillie J. Conrad.  Tim enjoyed working on cars and “piddlin” around.  He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and doing yard work.  Tim was a family...