OBITUARIES

Mar 8, 2021

Adam Cole Crowder, age 32 of Cherryville was tragically taken from Earth, but joyfully reunited with his sister in Heaven Monday, March 8, 2021.  He was born August 13, 1988 in Gaston County, NC.  Adam was the son of Dennis “Cotton” and Pam Booker Crowder.  He attended Cherryville High School and then went on to be the owner and...

Mar 8, 2021

William Charles “Bill” Bridges, age 88, of Mauney Road, Lawndale, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 1, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Carl and Annie Goins Bridges.

Bill was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War. He retired from Carolina Freight after 36...

Mar 5, 2021

Betty Jean Huss McSwain, 88, of Cherryville entered Heaven Friday, March 5, 2021.  She was born July 17, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Berge Coley and Annie Beam Huss.  She was a member of First Wesleyan Church and attended Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church.  She was always very devoted and an active member of her churches and loved...

Mar 5, 2021

Sandra Taylor Queen Mossman, 59, of West Columbia, SC passed away Friday, March 5th, 2021.  She was born September 8th, 1961 in Gaston County, North Carolina, to Paul G. Taylor, Sr. and Lynette Homesley Taylor.

Sandra enjoyed being with the people she loved, especially her family.  Her greatest joy was her son, Matthew, whom she loved more...

Mar 3, 2021

Rosa Maria Garcia Delgado, age 80, of North Mountain Street, formerly of New Jersey, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 31, 1940, in Puerto Rico to the late Juan Garcia and the late Hitolita Rivera.

Mrs. Delgado was a member of FOCUS of New Jersey. She enjoyed many hobbies including...

Mar 1, 2021

Rev. Gary Kent Huntsinger, age 80, of Fontana Lane, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021 while at Wendover Hospice. He was born April 2, 1940, in Gaston County.

Rev. Huntsinger was a veteran of the United States Army. He attended Fruitland Baptist Bible College. He also attended Luther Rice Seminary where...

Feb 27, 2021

Dennis Leroy "Popeye" Edwards, age 73, of Craig Street, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 1, 1947, in Lincoln County to the late Clyde Morris Edwards Sr. and Carolyn Ava Dellinger Edwards Johnson.

Leroy was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served 3 tours during...

Feb 23, 2021

Andrew Jackson “Jack” Henley, Jr. age 81 of Tot Dellinger Rd. passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation.  He was born April 21, 1939 in Lincoln County to the late Andrew Jackson Henley, Sr. and Willie Maude Boggs.  He was an active member of First Baptist Church where he formerly served as Church Training...

Feb 17, 2021

Betty Younce Blackburn, age 83, of Roy Eaker Road. passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born January 30, 1938 in Watauga County to the late Ivan E. and Lillian Thomas Younce.

Betty was a faithful member of First Wesleyan Church, Cherryville, where she taught Sunday School for more than 60...

Feb 13, 2021

Cheryl Coleman Helgestad, age 63 of Requa Rd. passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.  She was born March 20, 1957 in Burke County to the late Russell Eugene and Zeta Whisnant Coleman.  Cheryl enjoyed spending time outdoors and working in her yard.  She had a great love for animals and enjoyed laughing with her...

Feb 8, 2021

Benjamin Franklin Stanton, of Cherryville , North Carolina , passed away on February 8, 2021, surrounded by loving family at the age of 71.

Ben was born to parents Elmore and Prudence Stanton, on June 16, 1949, in Maxton , North Carolina .  He graduated from Maxton High School and received a Business Degree from UNC Chapel...

Feb 8, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Bridges Beam, age 86 of E. Academy Street, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born September 8, 1934 in Gaston County to the late Carl and Annie Goins Bridges. She was a life-long and a very active member of First Baptist Church of Cherryville. She taught Sunday school for many...

Jan 27, 2021

Louise Carol Clontz “Susie” Morrison, age 69 of Requa Rd. crossed over into Glory Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her residence.  She was born October 4, 1951 in Cleveland County to the late Kenneth and Evelyn Webb Clontz.  She was member of Second Baptist Church where she was the adult ladies Sunday School class teacher, sang in the choir,...

Jan 25, 2021

Reginald William “Reggie” Strutt, age 72 of Roy Eaker Rd. passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland.  He was born July 18, 1948 in Jefferson County, Kentucky to the late Jack William Strutt and Patricia “Paddy” Hoyle Myers.  Reggie was a retired dock worker from Carolina Freight and ABF.  He was a member of Riverview Baptist...

Jan 23, 2021

Rocky Alan Sneed, age 55 of Ike Lynch Rd. passed away unexpectedly due to injuries from an accident on Saturday, January 23, 2021.  He was born September 13, 1965 in Lincoln County to Robert William and Linda Ann Hendrix Sneed of Bessemer City.  He was employed at Daimler and was a member of the UAW Local 5286.  Rocky was...

Jan 23, 2021

Pansy Evelyn Tallent Avery Ritchie, age 102 of Highway 150, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her residence.  She was born April 6, 1918 in Lincoln County to the late Doc Miller and Cleo Pendleton Tallent.  She was a member of Crouse United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school for 62 years.  She was also a recipient...

Jan 22, 2021

Alice “Faye” Chapman Butler, age 79 formerly of North Dr. passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. She was born May 16, 1941 in Lincoln County to the late Charles William and Ruby Smith Chapman. She was a former cashier at Roses and KFC and served at Cherryville Area Ministries.  Faye was a member...

Jan 18, 2021

Wesley Eugene Elswick, age 63, of E. Main Street, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 4, 1957 in Warren Ohio to Nancy Harless Elswick Cox and the late Dayton W. Elswick.  Mr. Elswick enjoyed fishing. He had a heart of gold and would give anyone the shirt off his back. He will...

Jan 16, 2021

Jimmy Roger “Jim” Farris, age 72, of Moonlit Trail, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Heath House in Lincolnton.  He was born June 3, 1948 in Cleveland County to the late Doris Clyde and Vergie Vida Whitworth Farris.  Mr. Farris was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in Vietnam.  He loved baseball and enjoyed coaching his children in...

Jan 15, 2021

Robert Lee “Bob” Carpenter, Jr. age 69 of Requa Rd. passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at his residence.  He was born September 30, 1951 in Lincoln County to the late Robert Lee Sr. and Merle Dellinger Carpenter.  Bob was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam.  He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam...