OBITUARIES

Jun 25, 2020

Jacky “Jack” Ray Light, age 64 of Foxdale Lane passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at home. He was born March 11, 1956 in Logan County, WV to the late Walter Lee and Sarah Mae Flynn Light.

Jack loved his family, but he especially loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by...

Jun 23, 2020

Richard McRorie, 88, of Church St., died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Carolina Health Care Charlotte. He was born on June 20, 1932 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late Richard and Myrtle Mae Hampton McRorie. He was the owner of Petroleum Tank Service and was a veteran of the US Army serving during Korea. Richard enjoyed Facebook,...

Jun 21, 2020

Kathy Beam, 58, of Gastonia died June 21, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Washington DC on August 12,1961, a daughter of the late John Bennett and Sara Nell Dill Beam.  She was a retired Paramedic with GEMS with 23 years of service. Survivors include her wife Rebecca Pearl Cass Beam, children Jessica and Michael Ross, Ethan...

Jun 19, 2020

Barbara DeVenny Yarboro, age 84 of Pinedale Road passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at Testa Family Hospice.  She was born August 19, 1935 in Lincoln County to the late Harlan A. DeVenny and Ada P. DeVenny.

Barbara resided in Cleveland County and graduated from Waco High School in 1953 with the honor of Salutatorian of her...

Jun 19, 2020

Kay Dellinger Valentine Marks, age 84 of Pine Street, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at home.  She was born October 25, 1935 in Gaston County to the late Clarence and Dona Dellinger.

Kay graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Lenoir Rhyne University. She also was a school teacher with the public school system for many years....

Jun 14, 2020

Hannah Corine Cobb White, age 85, of Yoder Road, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 7, 1935 in Cherokee County to the late R. L. and Floy Jolly Cobb. Hannah was a member of 2nd Baptist Church of Cherryville. She was a loving mother and will be greatly missed.

Jun 10, 2020

Troy Wayne Randolph, age 55, of Requa Road, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at home. He was born April 29, 1965, in Lincoln County to Troy Walter Randolph and the late Vera Belk Randolph.

Wayne enjoyed fishing, beach life, visiting the mountains, drag racing, and riding four wheelers.

In addition to his mother, Wayne...

Jun 8, 2020

Connie Abernathy Hoyle, age 64 of Knottywood Lane passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincoln.  She was born April 30, 1956 in Cleveland County to Emmie Jeanette Morrison Abernathy and the late Thomas Hudson.  Connie loved animals.  She had 67 dibbies, several guineas, and numerous goats.  She especially loved nurturing the newborns and caring for them. ...

Jun 5, 2020

Matthew “Matt” Seth Frady, 24, of Cherryville died June 5, 2020 in Lincoln County.  Matt was born on September 29, 1995 in Mecklenburg County to William Greg and Jennifer Elaine Thomas Frady of Manteo, NC.  Matt was an auto mechanic. He enjoyed playing the guitar and anything to do with music.  He loved "beautiful cars and fast women." Matt...

Jun 4, 2020

Martha “Jane” Goins Bumgarner, age 72, formerly of Hicks St. passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Hunter Woods Nursing and Rehab in Charlotte. She was born on June 8, 1947 in Gaston County to the late Leonard and Nellie Shull Goins. She loved cooking, spending time with family, and making memories.  Jane could often be found sipping on...

May 28, 2020

Alfred "Hap" Levon Brooks, age 91 of Martin Rd. passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his residence.  He was born October 21, 1928 in Gaston County to the late Nelson and Essie Jarrell Brooks.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Hap retired from Keystone and was a member of Gospel Way Baptist Church.  He loved...

May 27, 2020

Doris Kester Freeman, age 82 of E. Main St. passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Peak Resources in Shelby.  She was born November 24, 1937 in Gaston County to the late Lawrence Hunter and Alice Eliza Carpenter Kester. She was a member of First Baptist Church and retried from Dallas Pillow. Doris was a proud member for over...

May 23, 2020

BOBBY DEAN HARRIS, U.S. Navy (Retired)

OSCS Bobby Dean Harris, age 76, of Lawing Street, passed away Saturday May 23, 2020. He was born February 28, 1944, In Cleveland County to the late Claude and Ruth Geneva Williams Harris.

Mr. Harris was a graduate of Appalachian State, Southern Illinois University, and Rutgers University. He was...

May 23, 2020

Reita Rae Black Stroupe, age 81, of Kenwood Rd., passed away Saturday May 23, 2020 at residence. She was born July 16, 1938 in Cleveland Co. to the late Wray and Ailene Sneed Black.

Reita was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church, found great enjoyment in reading, walking and being outdoors but most...

May 22, 2020

Pamela Denise Lail, age 47 of Roanoke, VA, formerly of Cherryville, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020.  She was born August 5, 1972 in Gaston County to Christine McAbee Sturgis and the late Steve Lail.  Pam was truly a free spirit and a loving person.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her children, Mycal...

May 22, 2020

Jimmy Lee Williams, age 56, of Haynes Moretz Drive, passed away Friday May 22, 2020 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born April 14, 1964 in Lincoln County to the late Joe Pinkney and Margaret Cornelius Wilson Williams.

Jimmy loved to fish and enjoyed catfishing at Robinson Catfish Lake outside of Dallas, NC.

In...

May 21, 2020

Naomi Ruth Jones Beckum, age 93, of Roy Eaker Road, passed away Thursday May 21, 2020 at home. She was born January 19, 1927, in Rogersville, TN to the late Harrison and Hattie Cope Jones.

Ruth was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. A few of her hobbies included sewing, gardening, and working in her yard....

May 21, 2020

Anne White Dellinger, age 92 ,  of Delview Rd., passed away May 21, 2020 at residence. She was born in Lenoir, NC on March 30, 1928 to the late Frank and Cornelia Miller White.

Mrs. Dellinger was a member of the First United Methodist Church and retired Claims Adjudicator for the NC Employment Commission.

She was...

May 19, 2020

John Harvey Hardy III (Jay), age 73 of Cherryville passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born November 9, 1946 in Covington, VA to the late John Harvey Hardy Jr. and Helen Smith Hardy.

Jay was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, earning several medals, before being honorably discharged as...

May 18, 2020

Donald Walter Stamey, age 79, of Estate Dr. passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at his residence.  He was born November 17, 1940 in Lincoln County to the late Charles Donald Stamey and Mary Lucille Grigg.

Mr. Stamey was employed as a Furniture repairman with Cochran Furniture for nearly 30 years. He had a unique talent for woodworking...