OBITUARIES

Jan 25, 2022

Becky Gail Dellinger Walls, age 64 of Tot Dellinger Rd. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.  She was born December 18, 1957 in Cleveland County to the late Carl Chance “Boozie” Dellinger and Rachel Jane Travis Dellinger.  Becky was employed for 41 years with Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation where she faithfully served as...

Jan 23, 2022

Dorothy “Dot” Huss Leonhardt, age 92 of Huss Avenue, Cherryville, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, January 23, 2022.  A graveside service for Mrs. Leonhardt will be held on Thursday, January 27, at 11:00 a.m. in the Bethphage Lutheran Church Cemetery with the Reverend Fred Mitscke officiating. Anyone wishing to pay their respects may do so on Wednesday,...

Jan 21, 2022

Henry Dayton Myers, age 56, of Hoffman Road, passed away peacefully Friday, January 21, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 6, 1965, in Gaston County to the late George Howard and Betty Marr Myers.

Henry (or as most of us call him, "Moose") was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Carolina Tarheels....

Jan 20, 2022

David Paul Estep, age 45, of Upper Stanley Road, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 7, 1976, in Buchanan County Virginia to Dennis and Barbara Church Estep.

David enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR, and dirt track racing. He was also very instrumental and enjoyed playing the drums and guitar. He worked...

Jan 19, 2022

Brenda Mae Brittain Reinhardt Turner, age 78, of North Drive, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Testa Family Hospice House. She was born December 30, 1943, in Gaston County to the late Willard and Velleree Brittain.  Brenda was a member of Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church and loved to sing gospel music with her sisters.  She retired from Carlton...

Jan 18, 2022

Oscar Walter Plonk, age 75 of Dallas, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born April 30, 1946 in Gaston County to the late W.D. and Margaret Paysour Plonk.  He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Dallas.  Oscar was retired from Rick Hendrick City Chevrolet.  He was a Master Mason and completed...

Jan 17, 2022

Karleen Beam Gaskins Price passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. The daughter of Marvin Stowe and Bryte Beam Beam, she was born in Lincoln County on July 10, 1926.

Karleen graduated from North Brook High School, where she served on the yearbook staff, and was a member of the debate, glee, commercial, and library clubs. She...

Jan 14, 2022

Frances Leon Jordan Hopkins, age 87 of Vale, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Friday, January 14, 2022 at Atrium Health in Lincolnton.  She was born October 27, 1934 in Mt. Holly to the late Myrtle Armstrong Phillips and Fred C. Jordan.  She attended Mt. Holly High School and graduated from King’s Business College in Charlotte.  Frances retired from...

Jan 3, 2022

Jacqueline Kennedy Cadle Hausler, age 56 of E. Academy St. passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Atrium Health – Cleveland.  She was born February 7, 1965 in Macomb County, Michigan to the late Henry Owen Cadle and Mary Belle Collins Cadle.  Jackie was involved with Girl Scouts.  She was an avid movie buff and enjoyed traveling.

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Jan 1, 2022

Troy Wayne Anthony, age 50 of N. Elm Street, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Cardinal HealthCare of Lincolnton. He was born March 4, 1971 in Dunedin Florida to Roger Wayne Anthony and the late Oddys Rebecca Carter Anthony.

Troy was a huge Pittsburg Steelers fan. He enjoyed sports, and assisted with coaching and umpiring various...

Jan 1, 2022

Kermit Lee Neff, age 60, of Cherryville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on February 16, 1961 in Summersville, WV. He is preceded in death by mommy, Faye Neff Adkins; dad, Arthur Neff; father, Chester Frame; mother, Lucille Grubb; grandfather, Squire Neff; brother, PJ Frame;...

Dec 31, 2021

Calvin Lee Owensby, Sr., age 69, of Old Post Rd. Cherryville, passed away Friday December 31, 2021 at Testa Family Hospice. He was born September 3, 1952 in Gaston County to the late Leonard Owensby and the late Betty Jo Owensby-Baldock.

Calvin was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed being outdoors and playing softball....

Dec 27, 2021

James Barry Wood, of Cherryville, passed away at Testa Family Hospice House on December 27, 2021.  He was surrounded by his wife of 53 years, Barbara and his daughter, Vanessa.  He also leaves behind his sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Luther Starkey; his cousin, Terry MacDonald; his sister-in-law, Geraldine Tickle; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael and Patti Kellar; and...

Dec 24, 2021

Marty Jim Smith, age 52 of Cherryville, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at Atrium Health Charlotte.  He was born March 9, 1969 in Cleveland County to Norma Jean Brittain Smith and the late Marvin Smith.  He was a former member of Foursquare Gospel.  He was previously employed at Travis Knits as well as Walmart Cherryville.  Marty always had...

Dec 21, 2021

Charles Dennis Hord, Sr., age 91, of Sunbeam Farm Rd., formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Atrium Health Lincoln. He was born June 22, 1930 in Cleveland County to the late Loron James Hord and Ellen Bryte Houser.

Charles was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as Sergent of...

Dec 20, 2021

Vernon Joseph Farias passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at the age of 87. Vernon was born in Yerington, Nevada to the late Flora Slobig Farias and the late Joseph Farias.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his his wife of 50+ years, Belva Perkins Farias; and his youngest brother, Allen (Pat)...

Dec 15, 2021

Baldevbhai Natvarlal Patel, age 53 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.  He was born April 1, 1968 in Ghumasana, India to Natvarlal Patel and Shantaben Patel.

Survivors include his wife, Gitaben Shivabhai Patel; children, Kaushal Baldevbhai Patel, Mahi Baldevbhai Patel, and Ishika Baldevbhai Patel and husband, Premkumar Patel; brother,...

Dec 12, 2021

Alfred Brewster, age 84 of Cherryville, NC, formerly of Abbs Valley, VA, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021.  He was born July 24, 1937 in McDowell County, WV to the late Charlie and Lydia Baldwin Brewster.  Alfred was a retired coal miner.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Alfred also enjoyed spending time with his...

Dec 9, 2021

Dorothy "Dot" Jean Dellinger Punch, age 90, of Shelby Highway, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Wendover Hospice. She was born December 22, 1930, in Gaston County to the late Lula Mae Dellinger.

Dorothy loved working puzzles, crafting, and trying out new recipes. She was a devoted homemaker and loving caregiver to her family. She will...

Dec 8, 2021

David Jones, age 64, of Pullen Circle, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 27, 1957, in Cleveland County to the late Romie Lester and Margaret Mull Jones.

David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was a simple man who loved his family and will be missed.

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