Apr 25, 2020

Betty Wright Black, age 88, formerly of Crescent Dr. in Cherryville, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at her residence on Binwhe Lane in Gastonia surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 9, 1932 in Cleveland County to the late Bonnie and Edna McSwain Wright.  Mrs. Black was the last founding and charter member of Emmanuel Baptist...

Apr 24, 2020

Bradley R Nevins, age 60 of Hidden Valley St. passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at his residence.  He was born February 12, 1960 in Monroe County, Iowa to the late Roy R and Frances Lucille Gillette Nevins.  He was retired from Kendrion and was a veteran of the United States Marines.  He loved guitars, RC cars and building...

Apr 24, 2020

Ted Sorrels Beam, age 78 of Eaker Rd. passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at his residence.  He was born September 13, 1941 in Lincoln County to the late J. Ray and Mae Sorrels Beam.

Ted was a North Brook Icon where he grew up spending time at Flay Store which his parents owned and was known...

Apr 22, 2020

Barbara “Babs” Neal Bolick Beam, age 67, of Johnstown Road, passed away Wednesday April 22, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincolnton. She was born June 3, 1952 in Cleveland County to the late Neal Clarence and Jessie Lee Devine Bolick.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She had a fervent love for any...

Apr 19, 2020

Rodney Scott Dellinger, age 52, of Clineland Road, passed away Sunday evening, April 19, 2020 at his home. He was born February 1, 1968, in Cleveland county to Gloria Hullender Dellinger and the late Max Dellinger.

Scott was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and a craftsman.  He found great pleasure in helping people and liked...

Apr 16, 2020

Marsha Ann Hoyle Hollifield, age 71 of Eaker Circle passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation.  She was born October 8, 1948 in Lincoln County to the late Ralph Lane and Rebecca Louise Dellinger Hoyle.  She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  Mrs. Hollifield taught school for over 30 years and retired...

Apr 13, 2020

Kimsey Lee Phillips, age 81 of Cherryville Rd., formerly of South Jersey passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 22, 1938 in Waynesville, NC to the late Houston R. Phillips and Laura Jane Hannah.  He served in the National Guard and was retired from Truck Service Trucking of Forest City.  He enjoyed going...

Apr 10, 2020

Michael Keith Bess, age 53, of 316 Neal Rd., passed away suddenly Friday April 10, 2020. He was born August 11, 1966 in Fremont Nebraska to the late Clyde Keith and Mary Jeanette Garrett Bess.

Mike was employed with ADS for nearly 18 years. He loved carp fishing and being outdoors. He also loved his...

Apr 6, 2020

Gary Kern Dellinger, of Flint Hill Road, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, on his 69th birthday. He was born on April 6, 1951 in Gaston County to the late Thomas Henry and Maude Jane Jenks Dellinger, the youngest of 15 children.  He was a big jokester and always had a story to tell, whether true or not.  He...

Apr 5, 2020

Hillard Kenneth Hester, age 87 of Cherryville, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family and holding to his wife’s hand.  He was born April 1, 1933 in Gaston County to the late John Clifton and Annie Whitworth Hester.  He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and retired from Eaton Corporation. ...