All Obituaries

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 preceded in death by her husband, Grover Junior Hatcher; sons, John Hamrick and Tommy Hamrick; brother, Carroll Keever; sister, Iva Frances Ivy. Claudia is...

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 on the road. On the weekends Benjie loved spending his time behind the grill. He was an excellent cook and...

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.

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 fisherman, stained glass artist, proud NC State graduate and fan (GO PACK!), grill master, and family loving man. Survivors include his wife, Kim Daves Cook; daughter, Kristen...

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, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dayne Peter Beam; and brother, Robert Adams.   Survivors include her daughter, Vicki Beam Daugherty and...

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 at both Kings Mountain and Charlotte.  She loved flowers of all kinds, enjoyed reading, and traveling to both the...

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 mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be missed.   In addition to her parents Melissa was preceded in death by...

Christine Yvonne Swanner Bean, age 77, of Ike Lynch Rd, passed away Thursday August 1, 2019 at Robin Johnson House. She was born September 20, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Cody and Sally Campbell Swanner. Christine was retired from Daimler Freightliner of Gastonia and was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed outdoors and spending time with her family while on camping trips. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Clyde Edward Bean; and her brother Wayne...

Maxine Smith McSwain, age 83, of Flay Sain Rd., passed away Sunday July 21, 2019 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. She was born November 28, 1935, daughter to the late William Lloyd and Ivy Roxanna Harkey Smith. Maxine was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She also operated Maxine’s Daycare of Lincolnton for more than 20 years. Maxine enjoyed caring for children and absolutely loved her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years,...

James A. Putnam, Sr. age 89 of Jacob St., Cherryville, NC passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019.  He was born May 10, 1930 in Gaston County to the late Walter Bryan and Docia Harriet Mauney Putnam and was a resident of Cherryville for his entire life except for his stint in the United States Air Force. James was a Korean war veteran, serving in the Air Force from 1951-1953. He was a 60+ year member of the American Legion Post 100., where he served as Commander. James was a member of the...