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Darrell Gene Gates

Oct 18, 2023

Darrell Gene Gates, age 90, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Peak Resources. He was born December 5, 1932, in Gaston County to the late William Bryce and Mae Louise Grigg Gates. He was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member and Past Commander of Cherryville American Legion Post #100. Darrell...

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Mamie Carpenter Morris

Oct 12, 2023

Mamie Eulan Carpenter Morris, age 88, of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her home. She was born October 17, 1934, in Caldwell County to the late John William Edward and Beulah Puckett Carpenter. Mamie was an avid reader of uplifting spiritual books and cherished holding prayer meetings over the phone with her girlfriends. She enjoyed watching Family...

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Mason Christopher Morgan

Oct 8, 2023

Mason Christopher Morgan was born into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 8, 2023, where he joined his big brother, Hunter Moxley Morgan.

Mason was the son of Sonny and Amber Sanders Morgan.

He is survived by his sister, Ella Claire Morgan.

His maternal grandparents are Gary and Tara Jones, and Richard and Jennifer Sanders; great-grandparents,...

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Kathy McClung Broome

Oct 8, 2023

Kathy Lane McClung Broome, age 65, of Crouse, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Atrium Health in Lincolnton. She was born November 11, 1957, to the late Joe Luther and Sarah Elizabeth Gunter McClung.

Kathy loved watching baseball and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. Kathy loved her...

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Billy Gene Buff

Oct 7, 2023

Billy Gene Buff, age 71, of Crouse, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at his home. He was born August 1, 1952, in Cleveland County to the late J. D. and Kathleen Mellon Buff. Billy loved fishing and going to the flea market.

In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his daughter, Alanna Landers; grandson,...

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Dana Jo Ballard

Oct 4, 2023

Dana Jo Ballard Perez, age 53, of S. Jacob St., passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 30, 1969 in Cleveland County to the late Joe and Janice Ballard. Dana loved traveling to the beach and to the mountains. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and taking part in Toys for Tots and other...

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Ernest Claude Kinley

Oct 1, 2023

Ernest Claude Kinley, age 97, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 12, 1926 in Gaston County to the late William Lee and Sarah Cordelia Clark Kinley.

Ernest was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army. He served in the United States Army from...

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Mary Poston

Sep 30, 2023

Mary Estelle McElveen Poston, age 85 of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 5, 1938, in Sumter County, South Carolina to the late Henry and Bessie Capel McElveen. She was a member of The Church of God. Mary enjoyed going out to dinner with her friends and...

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Dianne Jones

Sep 29, 2023

Dianne Jones, age 64, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. She was born January 21, 1959 in Gaston County to the late Romie Lester and Margaret Mull Jones. Dianne loved the outdoors. She enjoyed rabbit hunting and dirt track racing.

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

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Kathryn Louise Haynes

Sep 28, 2023

Kathryn Louise Clark Haynes

Earthly birthday - January 22, 1924, Bessemer City, NC.

Heavenly birthday - September, 28, 2023, Charlotte, NC.

Husband: the late Raymond Bostic Haynes

Children: Brenda Sue Haynes Rhodes (Frankie), Connie Ray Haynes (Darlene), Dennis Raymond Haynes (Sue), and the late Mark Ellis Haynes (Sharon), (Charlotte)

Grandchildren; Melinda Strawn Bass (Doug),...

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David "Pete" Hooper

Sep 25, 2023

David “Pete” Earl Hooper, age 56, of Stanley, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1967, in Gaston County to the late Johnny Eugene Hooper and Brenda Barrett Whitaker. Pete was super smart when it came to technology. He knew how to manipulate computer programs and navigate through the tech world. ...

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Hudson Beam, Jr.

Sep 24, 2023

Hudson Beam, Jr., age 81, of Shelby, formerly of Cherryville, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 3, 1942 in Gaston County to the late Hudson, Sr. and Bessie Mae Helton Beam.

Hudson was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. One aspect that defined Hudson was his unwavering commitment...

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Anthony Roome

Sep 20, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Roome, age 82, of Lincolnton passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Atrium Health, Lincoln. He was born August 12, 1941 in Edlington, England to the late Edward and Agnes Kazire Birkin Roome. In 1968, Tony immigrated to the United States for work with Mohican Mills and then married the love of his life, Deanie, in 1970. He...

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Vivian Helms

Sep 18, 2023

Vivian Leigh Bland Helms, age 83 of Cherryville, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 22, 1940 in Norfolk, VA to the late Raymond Belmont “Buddy” and Margaret Josephine Meginley Bland. Vivian was a devout Christian who had incredible faith in her Lord. She was a dedicated and faithful member of Christ...

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Edward "Butch" Boyd

Sep 10, 2023

Edward “Butch” Boyd, age 77, of Lincolnton, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Atrium Health Lincoln. He was born June 29, 1946 in Lincoln County to the late Jason Boyd and Leona Hudson. Butch was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. He served as Director of Communication with Carolina Freight. He went on to work as a...

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Della Covette Tate

Sep 7, 2023

Della Covette Tate, age 57, departed this life Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Della was born April 10, 1966, in Shelby, NC to the late Frances and Cole L. Tate.

She leaves to cherish fond memories, two sisters, Janice Hamilton, and Alice Littlejohn, both of Shelby, NC; a brother, Leon...

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Mary Sellers Jackson

Sep 5, 2023

Mary Sellers Jackson age 91, of Martin Road, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at home. She was born February 3, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Charles (Charlie) Clayton and Mary Ella Sellers. Mary was a lifelong member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She was a talented seamstress who enjoyed sewing custom draperies. She also enjoyed flowers, gardening,...

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William "Bill" Rippy

Sep 2, 2023

William Burl “Bill” Rippy, age 80 of East Main Street, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Gastonia Health and Rehab Center. He was born May 29, 1943 in Lincoln County to the late Bud and Alma Sue Kester Rippy.

Bill was a member of Second Baptist Church of Cherryville where he was a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He...

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Clement "Clem" Dellinger

Sep 1, 2023

Clement Mode “Clem” Dellinger, age 86, of Granite Falls, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Amorem Hospice of Hudson, NC. He was born June 25, 1937 in Lincoln County to the late John and Minnie Mode Dellinger.

Clement was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of the Pioneers Volunteer Network of America. He also...

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Michael Keith Solomon

Aug 25, 2023

Michael Keith Solomon, age 59, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at Atrium Health- Cleveland. He was born October 4, 1963 in Roxboro, North Carolina to the late George Monroe and Helen Jones Solomon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie and Gene Solomon.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa...

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