Oct 20, 2020

Paul William Coleman, age 45 of Landers Chapel Rd., passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Novant Health Charlotte.  He was born March 13, 1975 in Gaston County to Bertha Louise Monroe Haney and the late Hubert Lee Coleman.  He loved fishing and being outdoors.  Paul enjoyed mechanic work in machine shops for many years.

He is...

Oct 18, 2020

Ruth Marie Homesley O’Donnell, age 88, of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Charleston, SC. She was born January 11, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Commodore Broughton and Ruth Lineberger Homesley. Marie was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and sewing.  She was an excellent homemaker...

Oct 16, 2020

Leona Houser Bess, age 103, of Flay Road, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Peak Resources of Cherryville. She was born April 7, 1917 in Lincoln County to the late Edward and Ardie Wells Houser.

Leona was a life-long member of Bess Chapel United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 15, 2020

Hugh Hoyle Hudson, age 69, of South Pink Street, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1951 in Lincoln County to the late Darrell “Pete” Reece and Betty Jean “Bootie” Van Dyke Hudson.

Hugh owned and operated Hudson’s Carpet Cleaning for nearly 25 years and retired...

Oct 8, 2020

Ava Mauney Anthony, age 93 of Roy Eaker Road, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation. She was born February 24, 1927 in Gaston County to the late William F. and Beulah Metcalf Mauney.

She was a native of Gaston County. After graduating from Tryon High School she attended Evans Business College of...

Oct 2, 2020

Sheila Sue Melton Lanier, age 57 of Dallas, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at her residence.  She was born December 12, 1962 in Mecklenburg County to R.J. Melton, Sr. and the late Mildred Haney Hall.  Sheila was an excellent mother and homemaker.  She had a gift of always being able to find a good deal.  She enjoyed yardsales,...

Sep 29, 2020

Robert “Pete” Junior Peterson, age 82, formerly of Garrett Dr. in Shelby, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.  He was born January 10, 1938 in Cleveland County to the late Jessie and Mammie Wright Peterson.  He was retired from the textiles industry and was a member of Putnam Memorial Baptist Church.  Robert was...

Sep 27, 2020

Cynthia Elaine Farris Freeman, age 67 of Farris Farm Rd. passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1953 in Gaston County to the late Evon and Viola Shaw Farris.  She was retired as a legal secretary for Attorney Don Bumgardner.  Cynthia was an excellent cook.  She loved animals and...

Sep 26, 2020

Linda Sue Light Vandall, age 70, of Kent Street, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born January 13, 1950 in Raleigh County, West Virginia to Walter Lee and Sara Flynn Light.

Linda enjoyed her family and grandbabies and found pleasure in her Cabin in West Virginia

Sep 24, 2020

Marvin Eugene Pearson, age 85, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 24, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 17, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late Jasper and Ollie Moore Pearson.

Mr. Pearson was a member of Spencer Mountain Baptist Church where he was a former Deacon. He was a retired machinist...