James Dearing
Dec 1, 2025
James Harvey Dearing, age 56, of Dallas, passed away December 1, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. James was born February 15, 1969, in Marietta, Georgia, to the late Harvey Cecil Dearing and Brenda Keaton Dearing.
James was a graduate of Albany State with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was employed by Merck Chemical and enjoyed his long friendships with...
Kathy Goodman-Feldman
Dec 1, 2025
Kathy Louise Goodman-Feldman, age 66, of Lincolnton, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Greens at Lincolnton. She was born August 31, 1959, in LaMesa, California, to the late Walter Frank and Marion Violet Kerr Goodman.
Kathy was a graduate of Catawba Valley where she received her bachelor’s degree in nursing. For many years, she and her husband traveled around...
Jo-Anne McGinnis
Nov 30, 2025
Jo-Anne Carpenter McGinnis, age 89, of Crouse, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Lincolnton. She was born January 12, 1936, in Lincoln County to the late Fred Earl and Bertie June Goins Carpenter.
Jo-Anne was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and W.E.L.C.A. She was also involved with the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #100...
Brenda Anthony Houck
Nov 30, 2025
Brenda Gayle Anthony Houck, age 81, of Cherryville, passed away on November 30, 2025. Brenda was born on September 29, 1944, in Cherryville, to the late Clarence Woodrow Anthony and the late Eidith Louise Noles.
Brenda, best known as Mawmaw, was a Senior Tax Advisor for over 40 years. She loved collecting records for her jukebox. She loved decorating for all...
Carolyn Carpenter Connelly
Nov 27, 2025
Carolyn Ann Carpenter Connelly, age 83, of Cherryville, passed away November 27, 2025, at her home. She was born December 22, 1941, in Cabarrus County, to the late Boyd Hampton and Pauline Hinson Carpenter.
Carolyn was a member at First Wesleyan Church. She was a great cook and enjoyed trying new dishes and recipes. Her granddaughters especially loved her chocolate cake....
Janice Stroupe Howell
Nov 20, 2025
Janice Elaine Stroupe Howell, age 82, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Peak Resources of Cherryville. She was born April 4, 1943, in Gaston County, to the late Garland Wilbur and Naomi Henkle Stroupe. Janice was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church where she served on numerous committees. Some of those committees included the building committee,...
Helen Smetzer Phillips
Nov 18, 2025
Helen Marie Smetzer Phillips, age 73, of Waco, passed away November 18, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House. She was born February 21, 1952, in Franklin County, PA, to the late George Ervin and Betty Jane Ebersole Smetzer.
Helen was a member of Second Baptist Church. She worked for CleveMont Mills and Red Valve. Helen enjoyed playing Bingo and traveling. She also...
Anita Beam Gillespie
Nov 17, 2025
Frankie “Anita” Beam Gillespie, age 77, of Cherryville, passed away November 17, 2025, unexpectedly but surrounded by family. Anita was born February 3, 1948, in Cleveland County, to the late F.L. and Edith Ellen Beam.
Anita was a lifelong member of Bess Chapel Methodist Church, and actively involved with the United Methodist Women. Anita and her family camped at Daniel Boone...
Rose Beam King
Nov 16, 2025
Rose Ellen Beam King, age 94, of Greensboro, formerly of Cherryville, passed away November 16, 2025, at Spring Arbor Senior Living of Greensboro. Rose was born April 26, 1931, in Gaston County, to the late George D. and Mae Strutt Beam.
Rose was the owner of Asby’s Dress shop, Murrow, Georgia, and a homemaker. She was a former member of Mt....
David Alvin Currie
Nov 16, 2025
David Alvin Currie, age 47, of Lincolnton, passed away November 16, 2025. David was born October 29, 1978, in Mecklenburg County, son of Phyllis Currie Homesley. He was a welder by trade. He enjoyed riding his 650 Ninja and playing paintball.
Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Ingle Currie; mother, Phyllis Currie Homesley; children, Victoria Hoyle (Jeb), Cameron Stalvey, Kirstin Currie, Caleb...