OBITUARIES

Sep 3, 2022

Gregory Ronald “Greg” Berry, age 60, of Dallas, NC entered his final resting place on September 3, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born October 4, 1961 in Gaston County to the late Wallace Denver Berry, Sr. and Sylvia Stacy Berry.  Greg was a devoted husband, dedicated father and brother, proud grandfather, and loyal friend.  He and...

Sep 1, 2022

Ray Homesley, 95, passed away on September 1, 2022, at his home in Chesnee, SC.  He was born on October 1, 1926, in Cherryville, NC, to John and Betty (nee Mullen) Homesley. Ray grew up in Cherryville, NC, and graduated from Waco High School where he enjoyed playing basketball on the high school team. After high school in 1945...

Aug 28, 2022

Lisa Renee Pruitt McGowan, age 53, of Mozelle Road, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at her residence. She was born February 24, 1969, in Cleveland County to the late Marvin Ray and Sadie Verline Adams Pruitt.

Lisa was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed going out to eat....

Aug 24, 2022

Charles William Brown, age 82 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 peacefully in his home.  He was born April 16, 1940 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Garland Odell and Desmer Wright Brown.  Charles proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  He was a member of Cherryville American Legion Post #100, served on...

Aug 13, 2022

Sadie Faye Ratchford Hoover passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at home.  Sadie was born on December 8, 1926 in Gaston County.  Her parents were the late Crown and Mattie Best Ratchford of the Costner community.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, John DeWayne Hoover; sisters, Cora Rhyne, Ruby Robinson, Clara Hastings, Helen Hoffman and...

Aug 9, 2022

“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...

Aug 8, 2022

Michael Paul Baker, 10, of Deerwood Trail, died along with his mother, Belinda Baker, on August 8, 2022 from injuries of a car accident.

He was born on December 10, 2011 in Catawba County a son of Glenn Edward Baker and the late Belinda May Shrewsbury Baker. He was a fourth-grade student at Union Elementary...

Aug 8, 2022

Belinda Shrewsbury Baker, 54, of Deerwood Trail, died along with her son, Michael Paul Baker, on August 8, 2022 from injuries of a car accident.

She was born on July 15, 1968 in Beckley, WV, a daughter of the late Linda Sue Light Vandall and Paul Michael Shrewsbury. She was a caregiver to many and...

Aug 8, 2022

George E. Lohr, 79, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, August 8th, 2022, in Bend, Oregon.

The firstborn child of George S. Lohr and Emma Elizabeth (Ervin) Lohr, George was born in Franklin, NC and raised in Cherryville, NC.

George graduated from Cherryville High School and attended Belmont Abbey College. After...

Aug 8, 2022

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...

Aug 3, 2022

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...

Jul 27, 2022

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...

Jul 24, 2022

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...

Jul 17, 2022

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...

Jul 14, 2022

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...

Jul 13, 2022

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...

Jul 13, 2022

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...

Jul 10, 2022

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...

Jul 9, 2022

Hunter Moxley Morgan passed peacefully in the arms of his mother on July 9, 2022.

He was born at 10:11 a.m. and met the eyes of Jesus at 10:30 a.m. the same day.

Hunter was the son of Sonny and Amber Sanders Morgan.

He is survived by his sister,...

Jul 8, 2022

Kenneth Livingston Marks, age 87 of Lincolnton, passed away peacefully July 8, 2022 at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, NC. He was born March 14, 1935 in Olney, Maryland to the late William Burnell and Fanny Elizabeth (Young) Marks. Kenneth “Ken” graduated with a B.S. in Transportation from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He served in the...