All Obituaries

“Randy” Carlos Rinald Fernandez, 67, of Shoal Rd., died August 9, 2022 at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville.  He was born in the Bronx, NY on Nov. 4, 1954.  Randy was the son of the late Carlos and Mercedes Febo Fernandez. He was Viet Nam veteran of the US Air Force, employed at Lockheed Martin. Randy was a pilot and a ham radio operator with the call N8XXQ. He was a member of Crouse Baptist Church.   He is survived by his wife, Brenda Dellinger Fernandez;...

Sue Helms Beam, 72, of Eaker Rd., died unexpectedly August 8, 2022 at her residence. Sue was born in Mecklenburg County on Dec. 10, 1949. She was the daughter of the late Dorus and Beulah Houser Helms. Mrs. Beam was a Cosmetologist and had an Associate Degree in Cosmetology and Accounting. Sue was formally a regional supervisor with Regis Corporation and traveled throughout the world with her career making lifelong friends through her travels. Sue was also a stylist to several famous...

Jerry Wayne Palmer, age 75, of Martin Road passed away August 3, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. Mr. Palmer was born February 5, 1947, in Marion County, Hamilton, Alabama to the late Orbin and Maxine Reynolds Palmer. Jerry served in The United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed working in the yard on his 4 acres of land. In his career, he was able to travel the world and visit many places including, Greece, Columbia, and...

Gregory “Greg” Gerald Millwood, age 58, of Wright Circle, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1964 in Cleveland County, to the late Grady Gerald Millwood and the late Shirley Towery Millwood.  Greg was a graduate of Cherryville High School, class of 1982. He received an associates degree in Electrical Engineering from Gaston College. He was also a licensed electrician. Greg was currently employed as a...

Suzanne “Susie” Renee Hawks Jenkins, age 53, of Settlers Dr., passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Atrium Health Charlotte. She was born October 29, 1968 in Iredell County, daughter to Cheri Self Carpenter and the late Bob Carpenter.    Susie was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church where she held many capacities including the Hospitality Committee, Choir member, the Children’s Ministry Director, and the VBS Director. She received her bachelor’s...

Henry Franklin “Frank” Osborne, age 81 of Spring Street, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born November 30, 1940 in Samson County, NC to the late Henry Biggs and Alene Peterson Osborne.  Frank graduated from Clinton High School and served as Dispatcher with Carolina Freight for 28 years.  He also owned Cherryville Tree Service for many years.  Frank was a member of First Baptist Church where he formerly served on...

Shirley Jane Homesley Wright, age 80, of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at The Brian Center of Lincolnton. She was born July 23, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Commodore Broughton and Ruth Lineberger Homesley. Shirley was a life-long member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Myrtle Beach. She also loved spending time with her friends and family.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Garry Wright, Sr.; and siblings, Barbara...

Jean Bivens Carpenter, age 88 of St. Mark’s Church Rd. passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Peak Resources.  She was born April 6, 1934 in Gaston County, NC to the late John Marshall and Sue Etta Dabbs Bivens.  Jean was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.  She was employed for over 30 years at Mary Jo’s cloth shop.  She loved sewing and making dolls.  Jean enjoyed fishing at the Outer Banks and was passionate about gardening.  She loved...

Vickie Jean Brown Randall, age 72 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Peak Resources, Cherryville.  She was born September 5, 1949 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Garland Odell and Desmer Wright Brown.  Vickie was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  She was a 1968 graduate of Cherryville High School where she enjoyed softball and won Homecoming Queen.  She opened “Vickie’s Grill” in 1981 where she loved to serve the community...

Hugh Edward Bell “Hughie,” age 60, was born December 4, 1961, in Kings Mountain to the late Mary Williams Bell and Robert L. Bell. He departed this life on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Robin Johnson House.   In addition to his parents, Hughie was preceded in death by his brother, Vardren Bell; and sister, Ernestine Bell.   He is survived by his sisters, Bartenis Moore-Davis (Phillip) of Gastonia, Betty Garvin of Bessemer City, and Gail Bell of Orlando, FL; brothers,...