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Rodney Bridges Cherryville
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 as a sophomore in high school with many of the original “Shakers” which spun off to a popular group in the...
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...
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 the South Pacific Theater as a Signalman on the Destroyer Escort USS Stafford. He was Honorably Discharged on March 23, 1946. Following his naval...
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...
Dianne Brown Cherryville
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 of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class. She was the co-manager of Vickie’s Grill for many years. Dianne volunteered as an EMT for 25...
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...
Sam Beam Cherryville
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 of The Great Outdoors. He was a registered nurse and former nursing home administrator. Sam was also a licensed contractor. He served in the North Carolina...
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...
Sue Nolen Cherryville
“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 on July 29, no one knows for sure the actual date of death. Her death has imitated her birth, and for all the days in between...
“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...
Emily Wyatt Lincolnton
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 Kindred. She enjoyed going to the beach, swimming, and camping. She also loved watching her children play football. She enjoyed...
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...
Dylan Wyatt Lincolnton
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 was an outdoorsman who loved the mountains. Dylan enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his dogs, Diesel and Rowdy.
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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...
Deborah DeVenny Cherryville
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 at the beach and enjoy the sunshine. Her greatest pastime was spending time with her family and especially her beloved...
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...
Katherine Wiegel Cherryville
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 Carolina and Tennessee. She was an avid cook and baker and was well known for her Jell-O salad and banana cream pie. Kathy was also known for her daily walks...
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...
Linda Drye Cherryville
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 is survived by her sons, J. David Ingle and Michael Greene both of Hickory; daughter, Michelle Burke of Newton; stepdaughters, Leigh Southers and Jill Drye both of...
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...