Margie Mauney Homesley
Dec 5, 2023
Margie Mauney Homesley, age 88, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 8:40 p.m., at Peak Resources in Cherryville, North Carolina. She was born September 2, 1935, in Gaston County to the late Noah Matthew and Bessie Mae Mauney.
Margie was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Cherryville where she enjoyed...
Tony "Ronnie" Gantt
Dec 1, 2023
Tony Ronald “Ronnie” Gantt, age 77, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 19, 1946, in Cleveland County to the late Howard Joe Gantt, Sr. and Helen Sue Heavner Gantt.
Ronnie was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He was retired from Carolina Freight Carriers where he worked as...
Jim Eaton, Sr.
Nov 26, 2023
James Rawlings Eaton Sr went to heaven on 11/26/2023.
Jim was a remarkable human being. His legacy is not so much in his achievements, which were considerable, but in his character. First of all, Jim lived a long life. He was born in 1927...dating him as a genuine member of the Greatest Generation. An Arkansan by birth, born in Forrest...
Lorene Neill Summey
Nov 24, 2023
Margaret Lorene Neill Summey, age 106, of Cherryville passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born November 23, 1917 in Gaston County to the late James Newton and Mincie Short Neill.
Lorene was a longtime, and oldest member of First Baptist Church of Cherryville. She was retired from Carolina Freight Carriers after...
Joanne Gentry Greene
Nov 19, 2023
Joanne Gentry Greene, age 89, of Lincolnton, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Joanne was born January 5, 1934, to the late Dale and Julia Gentry. Joanne, who graduated from Lansing High School and then School of Nursing in Charlotte, later attended Prairie Bible Institute at Three Hills, Alberta, Canada. During her...
Jean Avery Black
Nov 9, 2023
Barbara “Jean” Avery Black, age 86, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Cardinal Care in Lincolnton. She was born July 24, 1937 in Lincoln County to the late William Marshall and Floy Schronce Avery.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard “Jr.” Black; and siblings, J.W. John William Avery,...
Betty Ruth Gates
Nov 8, 2023
Betty Ruth Helton Gates, age 93, of St. Mark’s Church Rd. passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Peak Resources in Cherryville with her son and daughter by her side. She was born February 16, 1930, in Gaston County to the late June and Ada Neal Helton. She was a lifelong member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church where she also served...
Derriel Link
Nov 7, 2023
Derriel Link, age 89, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 22, 1934 in Lincoln County to the late Baylus Link and Minnie Hull. Derriel enjoyed yard work and gardening. He also loved chickens and his pet birds.
He was preceded in death by his mom, Minnie Hull;...
Tommy Earle Crocker
Nov 7, 2023
Tommy Earle Crocker, age 78, of St. Mark’s Church Rd. passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was born September 2, 1945, in Lincoln County to the late John Terrell and Myrtle Beam Crocker. Tommy was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. He enjoyed going to horse shows and barrel racing. Tommy was an avid...
Helena Howell Eaker
Nov 6, 2023
Sarah “Helena” Howell Eaker, age 86, of Cherryville, passed away peacefully Monday, November 6, 2023, at her home. She was born September 11, 1937, in Lincoln County to the late David Hillard Howell and Hazel Irene Leatherman Howell. Helena spent many years working for Carolina Freight in the Accounts Receivable Department. She was a member of First Baptist Church...