Paislee May Kester
Nov 5, 2023
Paislee May Kester, precious baby girl of Katlyn Short and Nathan Kester, transitioned from her mother's womb into the arms of Jesus, Sunday, November 5, 2023. Although Paislee never spent time with us on earth, she is very loved and touched many lives. Our little angel will never be forgotten.
Her memory will remain with those left behind including...
John William Neil
Oct 30, 2023
John William “Johnny” Neil, age 87, of Kings Mountain, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 31, 1936, in Cleveland County to the late Marcus Zone and Mattie Moore Neal. Johnny was a skilled carpenter and talented artist. He loved wheel horse tractors and was known for his gardening. He was blessed with a wonderful marriage...
Joan Blackwelder
Oct 29, 2023
Joan Abernathy Blackwelder, age 74 of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully October 29, 2023, at her home. She was born September 24, 1949 in Lincoln County to the late Clyde David and Mary Helen Sneed Abernathy. Joan was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and loved doing her daily devotionals. She was a people person and never met...
Carl Leatherman
Oct 26, 2023
Carl Leatherman, age 89, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Peak Resources in Cherryville. He was born April 23, 1934, in Lincoln County to the late Richard Lee Leatherman and Junie Elizabeth Conner Leatherman. Carl had a love for family, growing fruits and vegetables of any sort, picking on those he loved and was a commanding presence...
Joyce Bice Dellinger
Oct 25, 2023
Joyce Marlene Bice Dellinger, age 89, of Spruce Pine, formerly of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at The Greens at Spruce Pine. She was born February 26, 1934, in Gaston County to the late Nobie Lee Worthy Bice. Born 2 months premature, her mother would heat bricks on the woodstove and wrap them in the towels to make...
Bo Humphries
Oct 19, 2023
Boyce Wakefield “Bo” Humphries, Jr., age 79, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his residence. He was born December 25, 1943, in Gaston County to the late Boyce Wakefield Humphries Sr. and Ollie Ava Neill Humphries. Bo enjoyed shooting pool and playing cards. He liked watching sports and listening to WCSL radio.
In addition to...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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),...
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. ...
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...
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...
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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Paislee May Kester
Nov 5, 2023
Paislee May Kester, precious baby girl of Katlyn Short and Nathan Kester, transitioned from her mother's womb into the arms of Jesus, Sunday, November 5, 2023. Although Paislee never spent time with us on earth, she is very loved and touched many lives. Our little angel will never be forgotten.
Her memory will remain with those left behind including...
John William Neil
Oct 30, 2023
John William “Johnny” Neil, age 87, of Kings Mountain, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 31, 1936, in Cleveland County to the late Marcus Zone and Mattie Moore Neal. Johnny was a skilled carpenter and talented artist. He loved wheel horse tractors and was known for his gardening. He was blessed with a wonderful marriage...
Joan Blackwelder
Oct 29, 2023
Joan Abernathy Blackwelder, age 74 of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully October 29, 2023, at her home. She was born September 24, 1949 in Lincoln County to the late Clyde David and Mary Helen Sneed Abernathy. Joan was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and loved doing her daily devotionals. She was a people person and never met...
Carl Leatherman
Oct 26, 2023
Carl Leatherman, age 89, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Peak Resources in Cherryville. He was born April 23, 1934, in Lincoln County to the late Richard Lee Leatherman and Junie Elizabeth Conner Leatherman. Carl had a love for family, growing fruits and vegetables of any sort, picking on those he loved and was a commanding presence...
Joyce Bice Dellinger
Oct 25, 2023
Joyce Marlene Bice Dellinger, age 89, of Spruce Pine, formerly of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at The Greens at Spruce Pine. She was born February 26, 1934, in Gaston County to the late Nobie Lee Worthy Bice. Born 2 months premature, her mother would heat bricks on the woodstove and wrap them in the towels to make...
Bo Humphries
Oct 19, 2023
Boyce Wakefield “Bo” Humphries, Jr., age 79, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his residence. He was born December 25, 1943, in Gaston County to the late Boyce Wakefield Humphries Sr. and Ollie Ava Neill Humphries. Bo enjoyed shooting pool and playing cards. He liked watching sports and listening to WCSL radio.
In addition to...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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),...
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. ...
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...
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...
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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