Mar 5, 2023

Daisy Bell Heavner Kern, age 93, of Vista Drive, entered her Heavenly home early Sunday morning, March 5, 2023 while at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. She was born May 7, 1929, in Gaston County to the late Phillip and Willa Brown Heavner. Daisy was a member of Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church.  She enjoyed going to yardsales and auctions. ...

Mar 1, 2023

David Scott Fredell, Sr., age 62, of Bessemer City passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born October 28, 1960 in Cleveland County to the late Herman Roosevelt and Mary Ruth Fleming Fredell.  Scott was formerly employed with EMA Resources.  He was an ordained minister and enjoyed sharing the love of Jesus with...

Feb 22, 2023

Billy Johnson Mills, age 69, of Harold Davis Road, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born September 2, 1953 in Union County to the late Merle Johnson and Mary Lee Martin Mills.

Billy was a veteran of the United States Army. During his time with the Army, he...

Feb 14, 2023

Marvin Andrew Kiser, age 69, of Carroll Dr., passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born September 20, 1953, in Lincoln County to the late Luther and Jane Carpenter Kiser.

Marvin had several hobbies including woodworking, fishing, gardening, and watching Western movies. He also enjoyed motorcycles and listening to Elvis. Marvin...

Feb 11, 2023

Ann Mae Gentry reached the end of her wonderful life on February 11, 2023, at the age of 97.

Born in Frederickstown, Missouri on January 18, 1926, Ann was raised by her Aunt Audrey on a farm outside of Qulin. She was the third of four children and the only girl to three brothers.

Feb 10, 2023

Joyce Ann Thomas, age 68 of Cherryville passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at her residence.  She was born September 3, 1954, in Cleveland County to the late Louise Roper Rhom and George Carlton Thomas.  She was formerly employed with Upchurch Garden Center and loved plants and animals.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Feb 9, 2023

Kathy Gilchrest Brannan, age 76 of Bessemer City, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland.  She was born March 19, 1946 in Newport, Rhode Island, the oldest of 13 children to the late Raymond and Aileen Gilchrest. Kathy loved animals.  She was an amazing roller skater and ice skater.  Kathy enjoyed reading, especially true crime and...

Feb 8, 2023

Shirley Whitaker Fisher, age 88, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born April 29, 1934, in Gaston County, NC to the late Ellis and Mildred Bost Whitaker.  Shirley was a devoted member of First Baptist Church and a charter member of the Chronological Bible Study Class.  She spent...

Feb 8, 2023

Patrick Lance Hallman, age 51, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  He was born October 8, 1971, in Gaston County to Libby Hallman and the late Gary Robert Hallman.  Lance was formerly employed as a machinist in manufacturing and also worked for 10 years with the Department of Corrections.  He was an avid sports fan who especially loved NASCAR, Carolina...

Feb 5, 2023

Stephen Daniel “Steve” Jenkins, age 49, of Requa Road, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 20, 1973 in Gaston County to Dan Jenkins and Judy Landers Lackey.

Steve enjoyed woodworking and building cabinets. He also enjoyed fishing, playing baseball, basketball, and football. He was an avid Atlanta Braves and...