Dec 24, 2021

Marty Jim Smith, age 52 of Cherryville, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at Atrium Health Charlotte.  He was born March 9, 1969 in Cleveland County to Norma Jean Brittain Smith and the late Marvin Smith.  He was a former member of Foursquare Gospel.  He was previously employed at Travis Knits as well as Walmart Cherryville.  Marty always had...

Dec 21, 2021

Charles Dennis Hord, Sr., age 91, of Sunbeam Farm Rd., formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Atrium Health Lincoln. He was born June 22, 1930 in Cleveland County to the late Loron James Hord and Ellen Bryte Houser.

Charles was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as Sergent of...

Dec 20, 2021

Vernon Joseph Farias passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at the age of 87. Vernon was born in Yerington, Nevada to the late Flora Slobig Farias and the late Joseph Farias.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his his wife of 50+ years, Belva Perkins Farias; and his youngest brother, Allen (Pat)...

Dec 15, 2021

Baldevbhai Natvarlal Patel, age 53 of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.  He was born April 1, 1968 in Ghumasana, India to Natvarlal Patel and Shantaben Patel.

Survivors include his wife, Gitaben Shivabhai Patel; children, Kaushal Baldevbhai Patel, Mahi Baldevbhai Patel, and Ishika Baldevbhai Patel and husband, Premkumar Patel; brother,...

Dec 12, 2021

Alfred Brewster, age 84 of Cherryville, NC, formerly of Abbs Valley, VA, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021.  He was born July 24, 1937 in McDowell County, WV to the late Charlie and Lydia Baldwin Brewster.  Alfred was a retired coal miner.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Alfred also enjoyed spending time with his...

Dec 9, 2021

Dorothy "Dot" Jean Dellinger Punch, age 90, of Shelby Highway, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Wendover Hospice. She was born December 22, 1930, in Gaston County to the late Lula Mae Dellinger.

Dorothy loved working puzzles, crafting, and trying out new recipes. She was a devoted homemaker and loving caregiver to her family. She will...

Dec 8, 2021

David Jones, age 64, of Pullen Circle, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 27, 1957, in Cleveland County to the late Romie Lester and Margaret Mull Jones.

David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was a simple man who loved his family and will be missed.

In...

Dec 8, 2021

Nancy Elizabeth Devine Moss, formerly of Academy St. passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.  She was born July 21, 1931 in Gaston County to the late Enoch Martin and Lola Bright Whitworth Devine.  Nancy was a member of First Baptist Church.  She was a servant of God and lived to serve others.  She...

Dec 6, 2021

Annie S. Randall Ramsey, age 95, of Dellinger Circle, passed away December 6, 2021 at home.  She was born March 26, 1926 in Gaston County to the late Lector Lee and Edna Mae Sigmon Randall.  Ann was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church, Cherryville.  She and her late husband, D.B., enjoyed sitting on the swing and spending time...

Dec 5, 2021

Tonya Gail Simonds Helms, age 45, of Reepsville Road, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 in Greeneville, South Carolina. She was born December 1, 1976 in Gaston County to the late Sheila Ann Simonds and the late Alvin Lee Headen.

Survivors include her husband, Grady J. Helms, and brother, Tony Lynn Simonds.

No formal services...