Billy Gene Buff
Oct 7, 2023
Billy Gene Buff, age 71, of Crouse, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at his home. He was born August 1, 1952, in Cleveland County to the late J. D. and Kathleen Mellon Buff. Billy loved fishing and going to the flea market.
In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his daughter, Alanna Landers; grandson,...
Dana Jo Ballard
Oct 4, 2023
Dana Jo Ballard Perez, age 53, of S. Jacob St., passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 30, 1969 in Cleveland County to the late Joe and Janice Ballard. Dana loved traveling to the beach and to the mountains. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and taking part in Toys for Tots and other...
Ernest Claude Kinley
Oct 1, 2023
Ernest Claude Kinley, age 97, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 12, 1926 in Gaston County to the late William Lee and Sarah Cordelia Clark Kinley.
Ernest was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army. He served in the United States Army from...
Mary Poston
Sep 30, 2023
Mary Estelle McElveen Poston, age 85 of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 5, 1938, in Sumter County, South Carolina to the late Henry and Bessie Capel McElveen. She was a member of The Church of God. Mary enjoyed going out to dinner with her friends and...
Dianne Jones
Sep 29, 2023
Dianne Jones, age 64, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. She was born January 21, 1959 in Gaston County to the late Romie Lester and Margaret Mull Jones. Dianne loved the outdoors. She enjoyed rabbit hunting and dirt track racing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Kathryn Louise Haynes
Sep 28, 2023
Kathryn Louise Clark Haynes
Earthly birthday - January 22, 1924, Bessemer City, NC.
Heavenly birthday - September, 28, 2023, Charlotte, NC.
Husband: the late Raymond Bostic Haynes
Children: Brenda Sue Haynes Rhodes (Frankie), Connie Ray Haynes (Darlene), Dennis Raymond Haynes (Sue), and the late Mark Ellis Haynes (Sharon), (Charlotte)
Grandchildren; Melinda Strawn Bass (Doug),...
David "Pete" Hooper
Sep 25, 2023
David “Pete” Earl Hooper, age 56, of Stanley, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1967, in Gaston County to the late Johnny Eugene Hooper and Brenda Barrett Whitaker. Pete was super smart when it came to technology. He knew how to manipulate computer programs and navigate through the tech world. ...
Hudson Beam, Jr.
Sep 24, 2023
Hudson Beam, Jr., age 81, of Shelby, formerly of Cherryville, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 3, 1942 in Gaston County to the late Hudson, Sr. and Bessie Mae Helton Beam.
Hudson was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. One aspect that defined Hudson was his unwavering commitment...
Anthony Roome
Sep 20, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Roome, age 82, of Lincolnton passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Atrium Health, Lincoln. He was born August 12, 1941 in Edlington, England to the late Edward and Agnes Kazire Birkin Roome. In 1968, Tony immigrated to the United States for work with Mohican Mills and then married the love of his life, Deanie, in 1970. He...
Vivian Helms
Sep 18, 2023
Vivian Leigh Bland Helms, age 83 of Cherryville, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 22, 1940 in Norfolk, VA to the late Raymond Belmont “Buddy” and Margaret Josephine Meginley Bland. Vivian was a devout Christian who had incredible faith in her Lord. She was a dedicated and faithful member of Christ...