OBITUARIES

Jan 14, 2022

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...

Jan 3, 2022

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.

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Jan 1, 2022

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...

Jan 1, 2022

Kermit Lee Neff, age 60, of Cherryville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on February 16, 1961 in Summersville, WV. He is preceded in death by mommy, Faye Neff Adkins; dad, Arthur Neff; father, Chester Frame; mother, Lucille Grubb; grandfather, Squire Neff; brother, PJ Frame;...

Dec 31, 2021

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....

Dec 27, 2021

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...

Dec 24, 2021

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...

Dec 21, 2021

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...

Dec 20, 2021

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)...

Dec 15, 2021

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,...

Dec 12, 2021

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...

Dec 9, 2021

Dorothy "Dot" Jean Dellinger Punch, age 90, of Shelby Highway, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Wendover Hospice. She was born December 22, 1930, in Gaston County to the late Lula Mae Dellinger.

Dorothy loved working puzzles, crafting, and trying out new recipes. She was a devoted homemaker and loving caregiver to her family. She will...

Dec 8, 2021

David Jones, age 64, of Pullen Circle, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 27, 1957, in Cleveland County to the late Romie Lester and Margaret Mull Jones.

David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was a simple man who loved his family and will be missed.

In...

Dec 8, 2021

Nancy Elizabeth Devine Moss, formerly of Academy St. passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.  She was born July 21, 1931 in Gaston County to the late Enoch Martin and Lola Bright Whitworth Devine.  Nancy was a member of First Baptist Church.  She was a servant of God and lived to serve others.  She...

Dec 6, 2021

Annie S. Randall Ramsey, age 95, of Dellinger Circle, passed away December 6, 2021 at home.  She was born March 26, 1926 in Gaston County to the late Lector Lee and Edna Mae Sigmon Randall.  Ann was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church, Cherryville.  She and her late husband, D.B., enjoyed sitting on the swing and spending time...

Dec 5, 2021

Tonya Gail Simonds Helms, age 45, of Reepsville Road, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 in Greeneville, South Carolina. She was born December 1, 1976 in Gaston County to the late Sheila Ann Simonds and the late Alvin Lee Headen.

Survivors include her husband, Grady J. Helms, and brother, Tony Lynn Simonds.

No formal services...

Nov 26, 2021

Helen Louise Farmer White, age 87, of Johnstown Road, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1934 in Lincoln County to the late Charlie Clarence and Bryte Reynolds Farmer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Heman Harvey White; brothers, Gene Farmer,...

Nov 25, 2021

Roger Dale Arnold, age 61 of Cramerton, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Gaston County to the late Billy Max and Gladys Phillips Arnold.

Roger enjoyed carp fishing and lawn care. He also enjoyed spending times talking with close friends.

In addition...

Nov 21, 2021

Esther Rena Harris Costner, age 74, of S. Pink Street, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 12, 1947 in Cleveland County to the late Claude and Ruth Geneva Williams Harris.

Esther loved sewing and crafting. She was also of the Methodist faith.

In addition to her parents, she...

Nov 10, 2021

John Wayne Stone, age 72, of Lincolnton, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born January 29, 1949, son to the late Willie and Eula Mae Bright Stone.

John worked with Law Engineering for over 25 years and then went on to start his own company, Stone Drilling, where he retired in...