Apr 12, 2019

Carlyle “Derrill” Beam, age 86 of Helton Rd. passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at his residence.  He was born November 23, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Hudson and Bessie Helton Beam.  Derrill was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.  He graduated from Tryon High School and was retired from the textile industry having been employed...

Apr 10, 2019

Carrie Lee Willis entered Heaven's gates April 10, 2019.  She was 93.

Carrie was born November 22, 1925, in Gaston County to Audie and Myrtle Metcalf Hallman.

She was married to Glenn David Willis for 64 years.  Glenn preceded her in death in 2010.

Carrie was also preceded in death by...

Mar 28, 2019

James Earl Brown, age 85, of Bud Black Rd. passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Charles George VA Medical Center Hospice, in Asheville. He was born January 5, 1934 in Cleveland County to the late Judd and Nell Heavner Brown.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Korea. Growing up on a Mill Hill...

Mar 22, 2019

Charles Augustus Helms, age 81 of Roy Eaker Rd. passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation.  He was born August 31, 1937 in Gaston County to the late Augustus and Ruth Crowder Helms.  Charles was a member of Christ the King Church in Shelby.  He was a former professor at Gardner Webb University and...

Mar 22, 2019

Grady Clarence Ramsey, age 96, passed peacefully Friday, March 22, 2019 at Brian Center of Lincolnton.  He was born May 11, 1922 in Gaston County to the late Forest and Blanche Beam Ramsey.  Mr. Ramsey was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.  He retired after 50 years from Reeves Brothers.  Grady loved to be out working in his...

Mar 21, 2019

Mr. Miles Douglas “Doug” Childers age 66, of Flay Rd. passed away March 21, 2019 at Atrium Health-Cleveland.  He was born February 1, 1953 in Cleveland County to the late Norris S. and Bobbie Helms Childers.  Doug was a member of Bess Chapel United Methodist Church.  He graduated from West Lincoln High School and received his bachelor’s degree from...

Mar 21, 2019

Mary “Earline” Burbank McDaniel, age 80, of Tryon Courthouse Road, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Atrium Health, Shelby, NC.  She was born October 5, 1938, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Harry Earl and Cecil Irene Jackson Burbank.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Cherryville. Earline was known for visiting with shut-ins, was...

Mar 18, 2019

Brenda Lee Kunkel Lutz, age 74, of Waco passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby. She was born February 19, 1945 in York County, Pennsylvania to the late John H. and Pauline Danner Kunkel

She was a member of Waco Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir. She was...

Mar 16, 2019

Timmy “Joe” Riffe, age 59 of Airline Ave. passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at his residence.  He was born December 4, 1959 in Mercer County, WV to the late Julius and Hazel England Riffe.  Joe was an avid Rock-N-Roll fan and enjoyed going to concerts.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Mar 16, 2019

Alice “Faye” Gantt Reynolds, age 76 of Hershel Lackey Rd, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at her residence.  She was born March 10, 1943 in Cleveland County to the late Hazel and Alda Sue Heavner Gantt. Faye was a member of Leonard’s Fork Baptist Church. She formerly attended Pillar of Stone. She enjoyed her family, watching gameshows, playing...