OBITUARIES

Aug 6, 2020

Rodney Dean Bridges, age 66 of Cherryville passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Atrium Health, Cleveland.  He was born January 21, 1954 to Tressie Wells Bridges of Cherryville and the late JD Bridges, Sr.  He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.  He was a talented drummer in “South Street” band. Rodney began playing drums in 1968...

Aug 4, 2020

Joe Billy Putnam, age 94, of Cherryville, NC passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 18, 1926, in Gaston County to the late Walter Bryan and Docia Harriet Mauney Putnam.

Mr. Putnam enlisted in the United States Navy at age 17 and served three years during World War II in...

Aug 3, 2020

Dianne Robinson Brown, age 76, of Mozelle Road, passed away peacefully at her residence, with her husband and children by her side, Monday, August 3, 2020. She was born March 9, 1944, in Spartanburg County to the late John Darby and Mary Coffey Robinson.

Dianne was a 1961 graduate from Cherryville High School. She was a member...

Jul 31, 2020

Sammy Lee “Sam” Beam, age 73 of Delview Rd. passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Atrium Health – Lincoln. He was born February 20, 1947 in Homestead, Florida. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and choir member. Sam was one of the founders and former owner...

Jul 30, 2020

“Her children arise and call her blessed.”  Proverbs 31:28

Mary “Sue” Yancey Nolen, born November 3, 1928, in Newton, NC, is rejoicing in heaven as of July 30, 2020.  Being born at home around midnight on November 2, she never knew if her birthday was actually November 2 or 3.  Having passed away around midnight...

Jul 28, 2020

Dylan Lewis Wyatt, age 19 of Burtonwood Lane, passed away unexpectedly from injuries in an accident on July 28, 2020.  He was born December 12, 2000 to Daniel Lee Wyatt of Lincolnton and the late Emily Danielle Huskins Wyatt.  He was a 2019 graduate of West Lincoln High School where he played football.  He also played Optimist Football, and...

Jul 28, 2020

Emily Danielle Huskins Wyatt, age 39 of Burtonwood Lane, passed away unexpectedly from injuries in an accident on July 28, 2020.  She was born June 3, 1981 to Carl Huskins Jr. and Linda Jarrell Huskins of Vale. She was a graduate of Davidson Community College.  Emily was a Registered Nurse with Hospice and a former home health nurse with...

Jul 27, 2020

Deborah Gibson DeVenny, age 68 of Pearl Dr. passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence.  She was born May 3, 1952 in Catawba County to the late RD and Betty McCaslin Gibson.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cherryville.  Deborah enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, and tending to her flowers.  She loved to vacation...

Jul 25, 2020

Katherine Naomi Black Wiegel, age 95, of Old Post Road, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born January 6, 1925, in Cherryville, NC to the late James and Ava Wise Black.

Katherine loved to travel, spend time at Myrtle Beach and take trips with various organizations to attractions in North...

Jul 24, 2020

Linda Hallman Drye, age 72, of Lincolnton Highway, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Brian Center, Lincolnton. She was born April 19, 1948, in Gaston County to the late Marshall Ray and Edna Reck Hallman.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ray Hallman, and Michael Hallman; and sister, Barbara Ann Hallman.

She...

Jul 18, 2020

James David “Stretch” Lawrence, age 63, of Ostrich Lane passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his residence.  He was born December 30, 1956 in Oakland County, Michigan to the late James Winfred Lawrence and Helen Nancy Nail Martin.  David was a history buff and enjoyed watching history and science shows.  He was a veteran of the United States...

Jul 18, 2020

Gertrude Kitchen Fisher, age 89 of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Peak Resources.  She was born January 13, 1931 in Transylvania County, NC, a daughter of the late Loren Kitchen, Sr. and Polly Price Kitchen.  She graduated from Brevard High School, Blanton Business College, and Gaston College, and she attended Sacred Heart.  Mrs. Fisher was an...

Jul 14, 2020

Ruby Cook Willis, age 74, of Old Stubbs Road, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 23, 1946, in Nebo, NC to the late John Cook and the late Mary Ella Kate Whisnant Cook Reynolds.

Ruby was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Cherryville. She loved reading and...

Jul 12, 2020

Noah Daniel “Dan” Mauney, age 49 of Charlotte, formerly of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Sardis Oaks in Charlotte.  He was born October 9, 1970 in Cleveland County, the youngest of 4 children, to Doris Smith Mauney and the late Noah Lee “Pete” Mauney.  He was a 1988 graduate of Cherryville High School and graduated with...

Jul 10, 2020

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Crouse Wilkinson, age 70 of Cherryville passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at her residence.  She was born July 15, 1949 in Lincoln County to the late Hall Edmond and Ruby Huffman Crouse.  She was a member of First Baptist Church where she served on various committee and was a member of the Renee Crain Mission...

Jul 9, 2020

Tyrone Gale Beckum, age 78 of Sellerstown Road, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 19, 1941 in Pasco County, FL to the late Carro and Lela Loretta Alligood Beckum.

Ty was a member and former deacon of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening and working in his yard. He...

Jul 5, 2020

Selena Elizabeth Leonhardt Alexander, age 79 of Ervin Drive, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation. She was born January 2, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Bain Clay and Aileen Sellers Leonhardt.

Selena was a member of Saint John’s Lutheran Church. She was formerly employed as a bookkeeper in the accounting...

Jul 4, 2020

Russell Eugene Coleman, age 93, of Marys Grove Road, passed away peacefully from natural causes Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Somerset Court. He was born May 5, 1927, in Burke County to the late Eugene Coleman and the late Ruth Roper Hines.

Mr. Coleman was a WWII veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed camping and...

Jul 3, 2020

Monica Lilia Ellis, age 51, passed away April 8, 2020 in Tallahassee Florida. She was born December 4, 1968, Charlotte, NC, beloved daughter to Steven P. Ellis Sr. and Maria S. Ellis.

Monica received her Bachelor’s Degree from Appalachian State University and her Master’s Degree in social work from East Tennessee State University.  She was employed with Big...

Jul 1, 2020

Beadie Evelyn Pruitt Self, age 82 of Waco passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Peak Resources in Cherryville.  She was born September 11, 1937 in Catawba County to the late James Clutes and Mayzelle Lorene Smith Pruitt.  She enjoyed crocheting, working word search puzzles, and shopping.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...