Helen Smetzer Phillips
Nov 18, 2025
Helen Marie Smetzer Phillips, age 73, of Waco, passed away November 18, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House. She was born February 21, 1952, in Franklin County, PA, to the late George Ervin and Betty Jane Ebersole Smetzer.
Helen was a member of Second Baptist Church. She worked for CleveMont Mills and Red Valve. Helen enjoyed playing Bingo and traveling. She also...
Anita Beam Gillespie
Nov 17, 2025
Frankie “Anita” Beam Gillespie, age 77, of Cherryville, passed away November 17, 2025, unexpectedly but surrounded by family. Anita was born February 3, 1948, in Cleveland County, to the late F.L. and Edith Ellen Beam.
Anita was a lifelong member of Bess Chapel Methodist Church, and actively involved with the United Methodist Women. Anita and her family camped at Daniel Boone...
Rose Beam King
Nov 16, 2025
Rose Ellen Beam King, age 94, of Greensboro, formerly of Cherryville, passed away November 16, 2025, at Spring Arbor Senior Living of Greensboro. Rose was born April 26, 1931, in Gaston County, to the late George D. and Mae Strutt Beam.
Rose was the owner of Asby’s Dress shop, Murrow, Georgia, and a homemaker. She was a former member of Mt....
David Alvin Currie
Nov 16, 2025
David Alvin Currie, age 47, of Lincolnton, passed away November 16, 2025. David was born October 29, 1978, in Mecklenburg County, son of Phyllis Currie Homesley. He was a welder by trade. He enjoyed riding his 650 Ninja and playing paintball.
Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Ingle Currie; mother, Phyllis Currie Homesley; children, Victoria Hoyle (Jeb), Cameron Stalvey, Kirstin Currie, Caleb...
Elisabeth Bolick Lovingood
Nov 13, 2025
Elisabeth “Libby” Adele Bolick Lovingood, age 90, of Cherryville, passed away November 13, 2025, at Testa Family Hospice House. Elisabeth was born on June 12, 1935, in Gaston County, to the late Ellis Anderson and Lula Parks Bolick.
Libby was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and a former member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. She was actively involved...
Debbie Fisher Peeler
Nov 5, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Fisher Peeler, 70, of Cherryville, NC, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Debbie was known for her big heart, her hardworking spirit, and the way she could make anyone feel like family. She spent many years working for Osmose Wood Preserving, where she built not only a career she was proud of, but also...
David Carlyle Beam
Nov 2, 2025
David Carlyle Beam, age 91, of Cherryville, passed away November 2, 2025, at Frye Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1934, in Gaston County, to the late Claude Clifton and Sarah Mabel Farnsworth Beam.
David was a longtime member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Within the church, he was actively involved with the NC Lutheran Men in Mission and was...
Franklin "Don" Shaw
Nov 1, 2025
Franklin Donald “Don” Shaw, age 85, formerly of Cherryville, NC, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025. Don was born on April 22, 1940, in Richlands, NC, to the late Franklin Dee and Nina Farrior Shaw.
After graduating from Richlands High School, Don proudly served in the United States Air Force. He graduated from the University of Hawaii, where he met Diana...
Brayan Carranza Rivera
Oct 29, 2025
Brayan Carranza Rivera, de 23 años y residente de Lincolnton, falleció el miércoles 29 de octubre de 2025. Nació el 7 de diciembre de 2001 en Huitzuco, Guerrero, México, hijo de Reyna Carranza Rivera y del difunto Jorge Castañón Catalán.
Brayan se graduó de la preparatoria de Lincolnton en 2021. Le apasionaban los videojuegos y soñaba con estudiar para ser desarrollador...
Don Stinnette
Oct 28, 2025
Donald Dwight “Don” Stinnette, age 86, of Bessemer City, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1939, in Gaston County. Don was a 1957 Graduate of Ashley High School. He was a retired truck driver of 32 and a half years with Consolidated Freight Way. Don was a devoted member of...