Sep 13, 2019

Max Dean Jenkins, age 83, of Tait Street, passed away Friday September 13, 2019 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation and Health. He was born December 19, 1935 in Lincoln County to the late James William, Sr. and Ada Maude Ross Jenkins.

Max was a member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman. Max loved...

Sep 12, 2019

Betty Jane Newton Bame, age 89, of Kings Drive, passed away Thursday September 12, 2019 at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation. She was born December 1, 1929 to the late Dixon and Mamie Moss Newton.

Betty was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Cherryville. She was previously employed as a seamstress at Fatty’s Men’s Shop of...

Sep 12, 2019

Gwendolyn Hobbs Putnam, 97 of Dallas Cherryville Hwy, died Thursday September 12, 2019 at Peak Resources. Gwendolyn was the daughter of the late James D. and Lela Kendrick Hobbs. She was born July 28, 1922 and lived in Gaston County her entire life.

She was a graduate of Mt. Holly High School, Mars Hill College, and the...

Sep 12, 2019

Mr. Jimmy Maurice “Jim” Beam, 73 of Depot Street, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at his home in Gaston County. He was born January 15, 1946 in Lincoln County to the late William Maurice and Nell George Beam.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Rathburn Beam.

Sep 11, 2019

Carl Lendel Avery, 93 of Dallas Cherryville Hwy, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 3, 1926 in Gaston County to the late Luther Wince and Nancy Rebecca Payne Avery.  He was a member of Puett United Methodist Church and retired from Carolina Freight. Mr. Avery was a WWII Veteran who...

Sep 9, 2019

Arles Eugene “Gene” Hall, age 83, of Queen Ann Lane, passed away Monday September 9, 2019 at Caromont Health, Gastonia. He was born March 8, 1936 in Harlan County Kentucky to the late Silas Shelbourne Hall and the late Eva Ford Hall Brim.

Gene was a veteran of the United States Army. He was also...

Aug 23, 2019

Calvin Lee Owensby, Jr., age 44, of Tennessee Avenue, passed away Friday August 23, 2019 at home. He was born August 11, 1975 in Gaston County.

Calvin was a devoted husband, dedicated father, wonderful coach, and loyal friend. He was previously employed with Advanced Auto and the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office. Calvin absolutely loved playing...

Aug 20, 2019

Claudia Keever Hatcher, age 77, of Philbeck Street, passed away August 20, 2019 Wendover Hospice, Shelby. She was born in Lincoln County on May 29, 1942, daughter of the late Junior Ledwell and Nellie Lee Ledwell. Claudia worked in textiles and enjoyed daily walks and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents she is...

Aug 15, 2019

Albert Benjamin “Benjie” Homesley, age 58 formerly of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, in Hollywood, Florida.  He was born October 1, 1960 in Gaston County to Ann Burchfield Homesley and the late Albert Boyd Homesley.   Benjie was a truck driver for USF Holland for over 25 years and made many friends and lasting relationships during his time...

Aug 14, 2019

Hilda Elaine Quinn, age 81, of Self Street, passed away Wednesday August 14, 2019 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was born December 2, 1937 in Gaston county to the late Roy and Lottie Chapman Quinn.

Ms. Quinn had requested that all services be private.