All Obituaries

Frances Leon Jordan Hopkins, age 87 of Vale, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Friday, January 14, 2022 at Atrium Health in Lincolnton.  She was born October 27, 1934 in Mt. Holly to the late Myrtle Armstrong Phillips and Fred C. Jordan.  She attended Mt. Holly High School and graduated from King’s Business College in Charlotte.  Frances retired from Bellsouth in Charlotte after 30 years and went on to work another 4 years with Charlotte Observer.  She...

Jacqueline Kennedy Cadle Hausler, age 56 of E. Academy St. passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Atrium Health – Cleveland.  She was born February 7, 1965 in Macomb County, Michigan to the late Henry Owen Cadle and Mary Belle Collins Cadle.  Jackie was involved with Girl Scouts.  She was an avid movie buff and enjoyed traveling.    Survivors include her husband, Daniel Lee Hausler; daughters, Kristina Baldwin (Shea) of Hazel Park, MI, Mary Freeman (Jason) of...

Troy Wayne Anthony, age 50 of N. Elm Street, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Cardinal HealthCare of Lincolnton. He was born March 4, 1971 in Dunedin Florida to Roger Wayne Anthony and the late Oddys Rebecca Carter Anthony. Troy was a huge Pittsburg Steelers fan. He enjoyed sports, and assisted with coaching and umpiring various sports, including little league baseball and Dixie Youth Girls Softball. He also enjoyed restoring classic cars. He was preceded in death by his mother,...

Calvin Lee Owensby, Sr., age 69, of Old Post Rd. Cherryville, passed away Friday December 31, 2021 at Testa Family Hospice. He was born September 3, 1952 in Gaston County to the late Leonard Owensby and the late Betty Jo Owensby-Baldock. Calvin was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed being outdoors and playing softball. He also loved his family, especially his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his son, Calvin Owensby, Jr.; grandson, Carson Owensby; and sister, Donna...

James Barry Wood, of Cherryville, passed away at Testa Family Hospice House on December 27, 2021.  He was surrounded by his wife of 53 years, Barbara and his daughter, Vanessa.  He also leaves behind his sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Luther Starkey; his cousin, Terry MacDonald; his sister-in-law, Geraldine Tickle; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael and Patti Kellar; and his special childhood friends, Dennis and Linda Bordwine.   He was preceded in death by...

Marty Jim Smith, age 52 of Cherryville, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at Atrium Health Charlotte.  He was born March 9, 1969 in Cleveland County to Norma Jean Brittain Smith and the late Marvin Smith.  He was a former member of Foursquare Gospel.  He was previously employed at Travis Knits as well as Walmart Cherryville.  Marty always had a smile and a friendly word to share with others.  He enjoyed socializing and never met a stranger.  Marty was an...

Charles Dennis Hord, Sr., age 91, of Sunbeam Farm Rd., formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Atrium Health Lincoln. He was born June 22, 1930 in Cleveland County to the late Loron James Hord and Ellen Bryte Houser.     Charles was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as Sergent of the 3rd Anti-aircraft Artillery during the Korean War. He enjoyed woodwork and had a passion for carpentry. He also was retired from Ford Motor Company...

Vernon Joseph Farias passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at the age of 87. Vernon was born in Yerington, Nevada to the late Flora Slobig Farias and the late Joseph Farias. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his his wife of 50+ years, Belva Perkins Farias; and his youngest brother, Allen (Pat) Farias. He is survived by his daughter, Vicki Robinson and husband Dennis of Clover; their two sons, Michael and David Robinson, and their daughter, Megan Tran (Sean), and his...

Baldevbhai Natvarlal Patel, age 53 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.  He was born April 1, 1968 in Ghumasana, India to Natvarlal Patel and Shantaben Patel.   Survivors include his wife, Gitaben Shivabhai Patel; children, Kaushal Baldevbhai Patel, Mahi Baldevbhai Patel, and Ishika Baldevbhai Patel and husband, Premkumar Patel; brother, Jayendra Patel; and sisters, Kaminiben Patel and Bhavanaben Patel.   Funeral services will...

Alfred Brewster, age 84 of Cherryville, NC, formerly of Abbs Valley, VA, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021.  He was born July 24, 1937 in McDowell County, WV to the late Charlie and Lydia Baldwin Brewster.  Alfred was a retired coal miner.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Alfred also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Derrick Brewster; brothers,...