All Obituaries

Vera Prue Sellers Eaker, age 101 of Cherryville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.  She was born August 22, 1921 in Gaston County. She was one of ten children born to the late Grady and Cleo Sellers.  She was a 1939 graduate of Tryon High School.  Vera grew up attending Mary’s Grove Methodist Church. She later joined the First United Methodist Church in Cherryville where she was a member for over 70 years....

Dennis Avery “Denny” Beam, Jr. age 72 of Cherryville, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at Atrium Health Mercy.  He was born May 2, 1950 in Cleveland County to the late Dennis Avery Beam, Sr. and Rachel Carpenter Beam.  Denny was a Veteran of the United States Army.  He served in Vietnam from 1971-1973.  Denny was a recipient of the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He was a member of American Legion Post #100.  He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist...

David Allen Bridges, age 60 of Crouse, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.  He was born September 4, 1962 in Gaston County to the late Allen Daniel and Faye Ella Matheson Bridges.  David was a member of Leonard’s Fork Baptist Church.  He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing.  He was also a talented woodworker and enjoyed building things as well as working on cars.  David was an avid Washington Redskins fan.   He...

Hubert Thompson, age 81 of Waco, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Atrium Health - Cleveland.  He was born November 19, 1941 to the late James Eugene and Bonnie Edna Craig Thompson.   Hubert was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was a skilled mechanic and spent many years building engines for dirt track racing at various tracks in the area. He retired as a dock worker from Carolina Freight Carriers. One of his favorite hobbies was pier fishing. He enjoyed fishing...

Nancy Rabb Pearson, age 86, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.  She was born June 26, 1936 in Gaston County to the late John Floyd and Ollie Barbee Rabb.  She was a member of Spencer Mountain Baptist Church. Nancy enjoyed all sorts of crafting, especially scrapbooking and floral arrangements.  She also enjoyed word puzzles and could often be found watching Hallmark Movies.   In addition to her parents, she...

Leon Wilkins Kirby, age 80 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Cleveland Pines in Shelby.  He was born January 12, 1942, in Gaston County to the late Theodore Cleveland and Cora Mae Wilson Kirby.  Leon served in the National Guard and retired from Continental Tires of Charlotte after 29 years. He enjoyed surf fishing at the beach.  His great pride and joy were his granddaughters and he loved spending time with his family.    In addition to...

Mark Richard Crowder, age 67 of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Atrium Health Cleveland.  He was born December 4, 1954, in Hill County, Texas, to the late Jack Melvin and Mary Huffman Crowder.  Mark had a passion for music and was a talented fiddle player.  He incorporated that love into the name of his vineyard that he and his wife started in 2012, “Fiddler’s Vineyard.”  Mark was also an entertainer and loved to make others laugh....

Franklin “Frank” Delnora Daves, age 82, of Baxter Road, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1940 to the late J.P. and Myrtle Newton Daves.   Frank’s favorite hobby was the game of Golf. His family says that Pine Grove golf course was his second home.   He was preceded in death by his siblings, J.P. Daves, Jr., Billy Daves, Clyde Daves, Bennett Daves, Patsy Ruth Daves, Betty Neill, and Linda...

Lester “Les” Junior Conner, age 72, of Fred Conner Road, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Sunday, October 30, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 20, 1950, in Gaston County to the late Fred Conner and the late Mildred Mamie Dellinger Conner Hall. Lester was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce Ann Conner, Loyce Ann Conner Strader, and Cathy Cook; brothers, Billy Wayne...

Vernise Daves Webb, age 90 of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Wendover Hospice. She was born September 16, 1932, in Cleveland County to the late William Martin Daves and the late Annie Mae Gibson Daves.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cherie Bess; brothers, Fred and Bill Daves; and sisters, Helen Ayers, Patricia Haskins, and Lucy Morrow.   Vernice was a member of First Baptist Church Cherryville. She loved listening...