All Obituaries

Michael Lloyd “Doodle” Bumgarner, age 72, of Villa Rica, Georgia, formerly of Cherryville, NC, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Tanner Carrollton Hospital, Carrollton, Georgia. He was born July 11, 1950 in Lincoln County to the late Lloyd and Carolyn Newton Bumgarner.  Doodle was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer and volunteered with Cherryville Golf and Country Club for nearly 20 years. He was also retired from the Ford Motor...

Aaron Scott Costner, age 30  of Gastonia, NC passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born January 22, 1993 in Lincolnton, NC the son of Clayton Curtis Austin and late Juanita Gail Costner.  He loved his kids and family.  Aaron would always have you laughing, no matter the day you were having.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita G. Costner; sister, Tasha Shay Costner; grandmother, Callie Dailey Simonds;...

Rita Sue Black Lorrey, age 80, of West Church Street, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 23, 1943, in Cleveland County to the late Edgar Ray “Bud” and Hattie Mae Dellinger Black.  Rita was a graduate of Cherryville High School. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church of Cherryville.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Black.   Survivors...

Daisy Bell Heavner Kern, age 93, of Vista Drive, entered her Heavenly home early Sunday morning, March 5, 2023 while at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. She was born May 7, 1929, in Gaston County to the late Phillip and Willa Brown Heavner. Daisy was a member of Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church.  She enjoyed going to yardsales and auctions.  She also loved ceramics and collector items.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Larry...

David Scott Fredell, Sr., age 62, of Bessemer City passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born October 28, 1960 in Cleveland County to the late Herman Roosevelt and Mary Ruth Fleming Fredell.  Scott was formerly employed with EMA Resources.  He was an ordained minister and enjoyed sharing the love of Jesus with others.  Scott also loved fishing, wrestling, and driving his tractor.  He was a jokester who could light up every...

Billy Johnson Mills, age 69, of Harold Davis Road, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born September 2, 1953 in Union County to the late Merle Johnson and Mary Lee Martin Mills.   Billy was a veteran of the United States Army. During his time with the Army, he served as a paratrooper. Billy loved to fish, and was a great cook. He made the best cole slaw. He loved his mother and was a devoted son. He had given his heart to the Lord, and...

Marvin Andrew Kiser, age 69, of Carroll Dr., passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born September 20, 1953, in Lincoln County to the late Luther and Jane Carpenter Kiser.   Marvin had several hobbies including woodworking, fishing, gardening, and watching Western movies. He also enjoyed motorcycles and listening to Elvis. Marvin loved his family dearly and will be missed.   He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.   Survivors...

Ann Mae Gentry reached the end of her wonderful life on February 11, 2023, at the age of 97.   Born in Frederickstown, Missouri on January 18, 1926, Ann was raised by her Aunt Audrey on a farm outside of Qulin. She was the third of four children and the only girl to three brothers.   She loved to style hair as she worked as a hairdresser, loved singing, gardening, going to yard sales, dressing up, and loved helping her family. She raised two daughters, Sherry and Lea, and a...

Joyce Ann Thomas, age 68 of Cherryville passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at her residence.  She was born September 3, 1954, in Cleveland County to the late Louise Roper Rhom and George Carlton Thomas.  She was formerly employed with Upchurch Garden Center and loved plants and animals.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, James Rhom; and brother, Jerry Thomas.   Survivors include her sister, Betty Jo Trejo; nephew, Jorge...

Kathy Gilchrest Brannan, age 76 of Bessemer City, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland.  She was born March 19, 1946 in Newport, Rhode Island, the oldest of 13 children to the late Raymond and Aileen Gilchrest. Kathy loved animals.  She was an amazing roller skater and ice skater.  Kathy enjoyed reading, especially true crime and mystery novels.  She also loved gardening. Kathy enjoyed sweets, especially Entenmann's Chocolate...