Kathleen McSwain Kinley

Dec 18, 2024

Kathleen McSwain Kinley, age 96, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at The Greens at Lincolnton. She was born October 1, 1928, in Lincoln County to the late Oliver Victor and Elsie Black McSwain.

Kathleen was a lifelong member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church. She loved sewing, crafting, and quilting. Kathleen also enjoyed...

Thelma Helton Homesley

Dec 11, 2024

Thelma Annalee Helton Homesley, age 94, of Cherryville passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born July 6, 1930, in Caldwell County to the late Rev. Calvin Helton and Arlie Bolick Helton. She was a wonderful homemaker. Thelma enjoyed sewing and was excellent at cooking and baking. She loved her dogs, Scooter and Lisa, and she cherished her time...

Harold Dean Sellers

Dec 8, 2024

Harold Dean Sellers, age 89, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born December 11, 1934, in Gaston County to the late Ben Ray Sellers Sr. and Mamie Gertrude Stroupe Sellers. 

Harold was a graduate of Tryon High School – Class of 1953. He was a member of Antioch Lutheran Church. Harold retired...

Karen Louise Miller

Dec 3, 2024

Karen Louise Miller was called to eternal rest on December 3, 2024, at her residence in Vale, North Carolina at the age of 79, following a three-month battle with her second brain tumor. She was lovingly cared for by her husband and children throughout her illness and devotedly surrounded by her family in her final days. 

Karen was born on Thanksgiving...

Nicole Barkley

Nov 28, 2024

Mary “Nicole” Ogle Barkley, age 41, of Cherryville, met her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Atrium Cabarrus. She was born January 15, 1983, in Welch County, West Virginia, to Pastor Teddy Ray Ogle, Sr. and Linda Faye Parker Ogle. She was a mama and a daddy’s girl. Nicole was a member of Cherryville Church of God....

Judy Davis White

Nov 21, 2024

Judy Irene Davis White, age 79, of Crouse, passed away November 21, 2024, at her home. Judy was born May 22, 1945, in Gaston County, to the late Leon Davis and Hazel Watkins Avery. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Judy was a hard worker and a strong woman. She adored flowers and enjoyed planting them. Judy loved...

Kim Sellers Heavner

Nov 9, 2024

Kimmie Jerene “Kim” Sellers Heavner, age 70, of Lincolnton, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Wendover Hospice House. She was born November 27, 1953, in Lincoln County to the late Franklin Cline and Mazel Pauline Brown Sellers. Kim was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and attended Hulls Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed being outdoors and loved watching...

Adrienne Beam Osborne

Nov 8, 2024

Adrienne Beam Osborne, age 82, of Spring Street, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, at Caromont Regional, on November 8, 2024. Adrienne was born June 6, 1942, in Cleveland County, to the late Arvle Click and Thelma Marguerite Kendrick Beam. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher for 35...

Luna Kitchen Burgess

Oct 30, 2024

Luna Kitchen Burgess, age 29, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024, at her home in Lexington, KY. 

Luna was born on April 17, 1995, in Charlotte, NC. She attended Brevard High School in Brevard, NC and Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington, KY. 



She recently worked as a manager at Rally’s Drive-In, displaying wonderful problem solving and people skills. Luna’s...

Robert "Bob" Eaker

Oct 28, 2024

Robert Coy “Bob” Eaker, age 74, formerly of Roberts Rd., Cherryville, and Lake Norman, passed away October 28, 2024, at Summerset Court. Bob was born November 29, 1949, in Cleveland County, to the late Phillip Arnold Eaker Sr. and Syble Heath Jenkins Eaker. He was a mechanic by trade. Bob loved the outdoors and could often be found hunting or...