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Marie O'Donnell Cherryville
Ruth Marie Homesley O’Donnell, age 88, of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Charleston, SC. She was born January 11, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Commodore Broughton and Ruth Lineberger Homesley. Marie was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and sewing. She was an excellent homemaker and loved her family deeply.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James...
Ruth Marie Homesley O’Donnell, age 88, of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Charleston, SC. She was born January 11, 1932 in Gaston...
Leona Bess Cherryville
Leona Houser Bess, age 103, of Flay Road, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Peak Resources of Cherryville. She was born April 7, 1917 in Lincoln County to the late Edward and Ardie Wells Houser.
Leona was a life-long member of Bess Chapel United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Earl Bess; infant daughter, Glenda Sue Bess; siblings, Daniel “Bub” Houser, Dewey Houser, R.W. “Wood” Houser, Clay Houser, J.C. “Jay”...
Leona Houser Bess, age 103, of Flay Road, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Peak Resources of Cherryville. She was born April 7, 1917 in Lincoln County to the late Edward and Ardie Wells...
Hugh Hudson Cherryville
Hugh Hoyle Hudson, age 69, of South Pink Street, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1951 in Lincoln County to the late Darrell “Pete” Reece and Betty Jean “Bootie” Van Dyke Hudson.
Hugh owned and operated Hudson’s Carpet Cleaning for nearly 25 years and retired from the City of Kings Mountain. He was also a member of First Wesleyan Church of Cherryville. Hugh loved mowing his lawn and working...
Hugh Hoyle Hudson, age 69, of South Pink Street, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1951 in Lincoln County to the late Darrell...
Ava Anthony Cherryville
Ava Mauney Anthony, age 93 of Roy Eaker Road, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation. She was born February 24, 1927 in Gaston County to the late William F. and Beulah Metcalf Mauney.
She was a native of Gaston County. After graduating from Tryon High School she attended Evans Business College of Gastonia. She was formerly employed by Carolina Freight Carriers in the accounting department. Ava was also a member of First Presbyterian Church of...
Ava Mauney Anthony, age 93 of Roy Eaker Road, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation. She was born February 24, 1927 in Gaston County to the late William F. and...
Sheila Lanier Dallas
Sheila Sue Melton Lanier, age 57 of Dallas, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 12, 1962 in Mecklenburg County to R.J. Melton, Sr. and the late Mildred Haney Hall. Sheila was an excellent mother and homemaker. She had a gift of always being able to find a good deal. She enjoyed yardsales, thrift stores, and gambling.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Wayne Lanier, Sr.; and brother,...
Sheila Sue Melton Lanier, age 57 of Dallas, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 12, 1962 in Mecklenburg County to R.J. Melton, Sr. and the late...
Robert Peterson Shelby
Robert “Pete” Junior Peterson, age 82, formerly of Garrett Dr. in Shelby, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. He was born January 10, 1938 in Cleveland County to the late Jessie and Mammie Wright Peterson. He was retired from the textiles industry and was a member of Putnam Memorial Baptist Church. Robert was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He loved sports of all kinds. Pete enjoyed playing...
Robert “Pete” Junior Peterson, age 82, formerly of Garrett Dr. in Shelby, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. He was born January...
Cynthia Freeman Bessemer City
Cynthia Elaine Farris Freeman, age 67 of Farris Farm Rd. passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1953 in Gaston County to the late Evon and Viola Shaw Farris. She was retired as a legal secretary for Attorney Don Bumgardner. Cynthia was an excellent cook. She loved animals and enjoyed traveling. She cherished time spent with her family and loved them deeply.
Survivors include her husband of 47...
Cynthia Elaine Farris Freeman, age 67 of Farris Farm Rd. passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1953 in Gaston County to the late Evon and...
Linda Vandall Maiden
Linda Sue Light Vandall, age 70, of Kent Street, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born January 13, 1950 in Raleigh County, West Virginia to Walter Lee and Sara Flynn Light.
Linda enjoyed her family and grandbabies and found pleasure in her Cabin in West Virginia
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Paul Michael Shrewsbury, Jr; brothers, Danny and Jack Light; and sister, Peggy Goodall.
She is...
Linda Sue Light Vandall, age 70, of Kent Street, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born January 13, 1950 in Raleigh County, West Virginia to Walter Lee...
Marvin Pearson Gastonia
Marvin Eugene Pearson, age 85, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 24, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 17, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late Jasper and Ollie Moore Pearson.
Mr. Pearson was a member of Spencer Mountain Baptist Church where he was a former Deacon. He was a retired machinist from Gaston County Dyeing Machine and a charter member and former Asst Chief of Ranlo Fire and Rescue. He found great pleasure in front porch...
Marvin Eugene Pearson, age 85, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 24, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 17, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late...
Alfred Turner, Sr. Bessemer City
Alfred Courtney Turner, Sr., age 80 of Bessemer City passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 24, 1939 in Mecklenburg County to the late Ace Van and Claira Turner. Big Al was a former fence builder. He enjoyed Football, especially Washington. He cherished his little dog, BooBoo. Big Al’s greatest love was that for his family. He enjoyed spending time with them and loved them deeply.
In addition...
Alfred Courtney Turner, Sr., age 80 of Bessemer City passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 24, 1939 in Mecklenburg County to the late Ace Van and...
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