Aug 10, 2019

John Ervin Cook, age 69 of Baxter Rd. passed away from a heart attack on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his residence.  Heaven gained one of the best husbands, daddy, and “Pops” around.

He was born April 4, 1950 in Jacksonville, NC to the late Bryce and Sam Thompson Cook.

John was an avid fly...

Aug 6, 2019

Helen Juanita Adams Beam, formerly of Queens Dr. passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019.  She was born July 6, 1927 in Alexander County to the late Edna Duncan Adams.  She was a member of First Baptist Church and a retired teacher with Gaston County Schools and NC Department of Education.

In addition to her parents,...

Aug 5, 2019

Kathleen Jane Koehler Gibson, age 73 of Eaker Rd., passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born December 23, 1945 in Wayne County, NC to the late Harold Edwin and Gwendolyn Holbrook Koehler.  Kathleen faithfully attended Shady Grove Baptist Church.  She was retired from nursing where she served many years in the CCU...

Aug 4, 2019

Melissa “Lisa” Ann Huggins, age 51, of Bates Avenue, passed away Sunday August 4, 2019 at home. She was born May 1, 1968 in Cleveland county to the late Graham Austin, Sr. and Patsy Bloomer Huggins.

Lisa attended Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church. She loved her children, grandchildren, and her sister unconditionally. Lisa was a wonderful...

Aug 1, 2019

Christine Yvonne Swanner Bean, age 77, of Ike Lynch Rd, passed away Thursday August 1, 2019 at Robin Johnson House. She was born September 20, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Cody and Sally Campbell Swanner.

Christine was retired from Daimler Freightliner of Gastonia and was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed outdoors...

Jul 21, 2019

Maxine Smith McSwain, age 83, of Flay Sain Rd., passed away Sunday July 21, 2019 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation. She was born November 28, 1935, daughter to the late William Lloyd and Ivy Roxanna Harkey Smith.

Maxine was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She also operated Maxine’s Daycare of Lincolnton for more than...

Jul 20, 2019

James A. Putnam, Sr. age 89 of Jacob St., Cherryville, NC passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019.  He was born May 10, 1930 in Gaston County to the late Walter Bryan and Docia Harriet Mauney Putnam and was a resident of Cherryville for his entire life except for his stint in the United States Air Force.

James...

Jul 19, 2019

Mr William “Bill” Franklin Allen of Cherryville passed away Friday, July 19, 2019, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born in Cleveland County on August 30, 1924 to Harry Hampton and Modelle Davis Allen. He graduated as class valedictorian of Cherryville High School.  He graduated from the UNC- Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy and was a...

Jul 18, 2019

Billy Ray Cash, age 84 of Shelby passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Wendover Hospice.  He was born June 11, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late Merle Melton Cash Sr. and Mabel Sarah Procter Cash.  He was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  He worked for years in heating and air conditioning.  Bill enjoyed watching...

Jul 14, 2019

Emma Ruth Smith Allen, age 97, formerly of Bessemer City, passed away Sunday July 14, 2019 at Brookdale-Robinwood Senior Living, Gastonia. She was born September 6, 1921 to the late John and Ida Morrison Smith.

Ruth retired from J.P. Stephens in 1985. She was also the oldest surviving member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She loved quilting,...