OBITUARIES

Sep 25, 2019

Benny Wade “Paw” Tate, age 61, of Bess Chapel Church Road, passed away peacefully Wednesday September 25, 2019 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House. He was born January 19, 1958 to Jim Tate and the late Bennie Sue Beam Tate.

Benny was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church and was also a member of the Barnabas...

Sep 23, 2019

Norma Anne Bolick passed away at home in Pennington NJ on September 23, 2019 at 87 years of age, following a long battle with cancer. She grew up with her two sisters in Cherryville, NC. While attending Appalachian State University she met the love of her life, her husband of 62 years, Melford Carroll Bolick. After moving to Princeton...

Sep 22, 2019

Diana Helms Beam, age 73 of Spring St. passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born September 2, 1946 in Cleveland County to the late Junious Clyde and Sue Lingerfelt Helms.  Diana was a member of First Baptist Church.  She retired after 35 years with Bank of America.  She then served for 13...

Sep 18, 2019

Scott Berry Hamm “Hambone”, age 61, of Tot Dellinger Rd, passed away September 18, 2019 at Wendover Hospice. He was born October 1, 1957 in Gaston County to the late Boyd and Edna Galloway Hamm.

Hambone was a member of Second Baptist Church, Cherryville. He was a welder and enjoyed working with his...

Sep 14, 2019

Ricky Stephen Randall, age 67, of Capernium Rd., passed away Saturday September 14, 2019 at Wendover Hospice. He was born February 9, 1952 in Rutherford County to the late Charles Grover and Pauline Epley Randall.

Ricky was an avid horseman; who rode, trained and showed horses for decades.  He was a skilled competitor in the...

Sep 14, 2019

Jennifer Marie Coggins Hall, age 37 of Fisher Rd. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 14, 2019.  She was born May 24, 1982 in Lincoln County to David Coggins and Beverly Fraley Edwards.  Jennifer was a member of Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church and formerly employed in mental health care.  Her most cherished role in life was that of a...

Sep 13, 2019

Max Dean Jenkins, age 83, of Tait Street, passed away Friday September 13, 2019 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation and Health. He was born December 19, 1935 in Lincoln County to the late James William, Sr. and Ada Maude Ross Jenkins.

Max was a member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman. Max loved...

Sep 12, 2019

Gwendolyn Hobbs Putnam, 97 of Dallas Cherryville Hwy, died Thursday September 12, 2019 at Peak Resources. Gwendolyn was the daughter of the late James D. and Lela Kendrick Hobbs. She was born July 28, 1922 and lived in Gaston County her entire life.

She was a graduate of Mt. Holly High School, Mars Hill College, and the...

Sep 12, 2019

Mr. Jimmy Maurice “Jim” Beam, 73 of Depot Street, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at his home in Gaston County. He was born January 15, 1946 in Lincoln County to the late William Maurice and Nell George Beam.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Rathburn Beam.

Sep 12, 2019

Betty Jane Newton Bame, age 89, of Kings Drive, passed away Thursday September 12, 2019 at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation. She was born December 1, 1929 to the late Dixon and Mamie Moss Newton.

Betty was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Cherryville. She was previously employed as a seamstress at Fatty’s Men’s Shop of...

Sep 11, 2019

Carl Lendel Avery, 93 of Dallas Cherryville Hwy, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 3, 1926 in Gaston County to the late Luther Wince and Nancy Rebecca Payne Avery.  He was a member of Puett United Methodist Church and retired from Carolina Freight. Mr. Avery was a WWII Veteran who...

Sep 9, 2019

Arles Eugene “Gene” Hall, age 83, of Queen Ann Lane, passed away Monday September 9, 2019 at Caromont Health, Gastonia. He was born March 8, 1936 in Harlan County Kentucky to the late Silas Shelbourne Hall and the late Eva Ford Hall Brim.

Gene was a veteran of the United States Army. He was also...

Aug 23, 2019

Calvin Lee Owensby, Jr., age 44, of Tennessee Avenue, passed away Friday August 23, 2019 at home. He was born August 11, 1975 in Gaston County.

Calvin was a devoted husband, dedicated father, wonderful coach, and loyal friend. He was previously employed with Advanced Auto and the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office. Calvin absolutely loved playing...

Aug 20, 2019

Claudia Keever Hatcher, age 77, of Philbeck Street, passed away August 20, 2019 Wendover Hospice, Shelby. She was born in Lincoln County on May 29, 1942, daughter of the late Junior Ledwell and Nellie Lee Ledwell. Claudia worked in textiles and enjoyed daily walks and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents she is...

Aug 15, 2019

Albert Benjamin “Benjie” Homesley, age 58 formerly of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, in Hollywood, Florida.  He was born October 1, 1960 in Gaston County to Ann Burchfield Homesley and the late Albert Boyd Homesley.   Benjie was a truck driver for USF Holland for over 25 years and made many friends and lasting relationships during his time...

Aug 14, 2019

Hilda Elaine Quinn, age 81, of Self Street, passed away Wednesday August 14, 2019 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was born December 2, 1937 in Gaston county to the late Roy and Lottie Chapman Quinn.

Ms. Quinn had requested that all services be private.

Aug 10, 2019

John Ervin Cook, age 69 of Baxter Rd. passed away from a heart attack on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his residence.  Heaven gained one of the best husbands, daddy, and “Pops” around.

He was born April 4, 1950 in Jacksonville, NC to the late Bryce and Sam Thompson Cook.

John was an avid fly...

Aug 6, 2019

Helen Juanita Adams Beam, formerly of Queens Dr. passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019.  She was born July 6, 1927 in Alexander County to the late Edna Duncan Adams.  She was a member of First Baptist Church and a retired teacher with Gaston County Schools and NC Department of Education.

In addition to her parents,...

Aug 5, 2019

Kathleen Jane Koehler Gibson, age 73 of Eaker Rd., passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born December 23, 1945 in Wayne County, NC to the late Harold Edwin and Gwendolyn Holbrook Koehler.  Kathleen faithfully attended Shady Grove Baptist Church.  She was retired from nursing where she served many years in the CCU...

Aug 4, 2019

Melissa “Lisa” Ann Huggins, age 51, of Bates Avenue, passed away Sunday August 4, 2019 at home. She was born May 1, 1968 in Cleveland county to the late Graham Austin, Sr. and Patsy Bloomer Huggins.

Lisa attended Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church. She loved her children, grandchildren, and her sister unconditionally. Lisa was a wonderful...