Jul 5, 2020

Selena Elizabeth Leonhardt Alexander, age 79 of Ervin Drive, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation. She was born January 2, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Bain Clay and Aileen Sellers Leonhardt.

Selena was a member of Saint John’s Lutheran Church. She was formerly employed as a bookkeeper in the accounting...

Jul 4, 2020

Russell Eugene Coleman, age 93, of Marys Grove Road, passed away peacefully from natural causes Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Somerset Court. He was born May 5, 1927, in Burke County to the late Eugene Coleman and the late Ruth Roper Hines.

Mr. Coleman was a WWII veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed camping and...

Jul 3, 2020

Monica Lilia Ellis, age 51, passed away April 8, 2020 in Tallahassee Florida. She was born December 4, 1968, Charlotte, NC, beloved daughter to Steven P. Ellis Sr. and Maria S. Ellis.

Monica received her Bachelor’s Degree from Appalachian State University and her Master’s Degree in social work from East Tennessee State University.  She was employed with Big...

Jul 1, 2020

Beadie Evelyn Pruitt Self, age 82 of Waco passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Peak Resources in Cherryville.  She was born September 11, 1937 in Catawba County to the late James Clutes and Mayzelle Lorene Smith Pruitt.  She enjoyed crocheting, working word search puzzles, and shopping.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jun 25, 2020

Jacky “Jack” Ray Light, age 64 of Foxdale Lane passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at home. He was born March 11, 1956 in Logan County, WV to the late Walter Lee and Sarah Mae Flynn Light.

Jack loved his family, but he especially loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by...

Jun 23, 2020

Richard McRorie, 88, of Church St., died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Carolina Health Care Charlotte. He was born on June 20, 1932 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late Richard and Myrtle Mae Hampton McRorie. He was the owner of Petroleum Tank Service and was a veteran of the US Army serving during Korea. Richard enjoyed Facebook,...

Jun 21, 2020

Kathy Beam, 58, of Gastonia died June 21, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Washington DC on August 12,1961, a daughter of the late John Bennett and Sara Nell Dill Beam.  She was a retired Paramedic with GEMS with 23 years of service. Survivors include her wife Rebecca Pearl Cass Beam, children Jessica and Michael Ross, Ethan...

Jun 19, 2020

Kay Dellinger Valentine Marks, age 84 of Pine Street, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at home.  She was born October 25, 1935 in Gaston County to the late Clarence and Dona Dellinger.

Kay graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Lenoir Rhyne University. She also was a school teacher with the public school system for many years....

Jun 19, 2020

Barbara DeVenny Yarboro, age 84 of Pinedale Road passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at Testa Family Hospice.  She was born August 19, 1935 in Lincoln County to the late Harlan A. DeVenny and Ada P. DeVenny.

Barbara resided in Cleveland County and graduated from Waco High School in 1953 with the honor of Salutatorian of her...

Jun 14, 2020

Hannah Corine Cobb White, age 85, of Yoder Road, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 7, 1935 in Cherokee County to the late R. L. and Floy Jolly Cobb. Hannah was a member of 2nd Baptist Church of Cherryville. She was a loving mother and will be greatly missed.