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Charles "Ray" Blanton, age 87 of Dameron Road, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at his residence. He was born February 27, 1935 in Burke County to the late George and Geneva Newton Blanton. Ray was retired from Carolina Freight. He was a member of Second Baptist Church where he was a Deacon, member of the brotherhood, worked with the youth, and on the NC Disaster Team. Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed being outdoors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna O'Quin Blanton; daughter, Deborah Joan Blanton; and son, Benjamin Lee Blanton. Survivors include his wife, Jerleen Carswell Blanton; sons, Lewis Scott Blanton and wife, Sandra,...

Bazie Mabe Smith, age 91 passed peacefully into heaven on Sunday morning, February 13, 2022 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Bazie was born September 3, 1930 to the late Robert Mabe and Dora Joyce Mabe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William McKinley Smith; daughter, Wanda Smith; and son-in-law, Louis Brown. Bazie worked for over 37 years at Hanes Hosiery. Following her retirement, she worked at LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes. She was a longtime member of Danbury Baptist Church, loved reading, journaling, and working in her yard. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Linda Brown of Germanton, Wilma Tedder of Walnut Cove (Larry), Rhonda...

Mary Frances Roberts Bumgarner, age 77 of Spruce Pine, NC formerly of Martinsville, VA entered into the arms of her Savior Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. She was born August 26, 1944 in Caldwell County, the baby of 11, to the late Steve and Leila Newton Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Percy "Jim" Bumgarner, Jr.; and siblings, Clyde Roberts, Pauline Smith, Geneva Bumgarner, Oleta Harrison, John Roberts, Fred Roberts, and Hattie Smith. Survivors include her daughters and their husbands, Sandy and Bill Clontz and Lynn and Joe Ollis; granddaughters and their husbands, Kristin and Matt Lowe, Jessica and Barry...

Mary Frances Roberts Bumgarner, age 77 of Spruce Pine, NC formerly of Martinsville, VA entered into the arms of her Savior November 6, 2021 at Autumn Care of Waynesville. She was born August 26, 1944 to the late Steve and Leila Roberts. She was a former member of One Accord Baptist Church in Martinsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Bumgarner; and 7 siblings. Survivors include her daughters and their husbands, Sandy and Bill Clontz and Lynn and Joe Ollis; granddaughters and their husbands, Kristin and Matt Lowe, Jessica and Barry Coward, Alisha and Randall Beam, Hannah and Scott Garrett, and Lindsey and Devin Holtsclaw; 10 great...

Ann Self Sigmon, age 73 of Old Fort, formerly of Lincolnton, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, at her residence into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. She was born April 14, 1948, in Lincoln County to the late Robert and Fleta Boggs Harrill. Ann was a member of Cross Memorial Baptist Church. She was the founder and owner for 40 years of Carolina's Independent Trucker's Services, Inc. Ann enjoyed gardening and all the beautiful flowers. She had a servant's heart and was always helping others. Ann lived the life of a Proverb's 31 Woman. 1. She was more precious than jewels to all who knew her, especially her family. The Lord used Ann to bring healing to her blended family. She was a...

Patricia Payne Eaker, age 79, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2021 at her home. She left us peacefully, surrounded by family. She was born Patricia Sue Payne October 30, 1941, in Salisbury, NC, the daughter of the late Lois Beam Payne Vernon and the late William Carl Payne. Patricia (Pat) was married 61 adventurous years to Guy Howard Eaker, Sr. Pat was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Cherryville, NC. She was a devoted wife, an amazing mother, grandmother and a trusted friend. Pat was a fabulous cook and the most selfless, sweetest person anyone would be blessed to know. Her love, sense of humor, and dedication to the Lord and her family was obvious to all...

Mitchell "Mose" Kalin, Jr., age 77 died Sunday, August 22, 2021 in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He was born April 21, 1944 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to the late Mitchell Mose Kalin, Sr. and Rita Maxine Litten. Mose was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Holloway Kalin; and his grandparents who raised him, Grandma Florence and Pop John Litten. A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Mt. Jackson, Virginia. Memorials may be made to Victory Grove Church, Building Fund, 457 Victory Grove Church Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net

Linda Bione Walker, 81, of Mary's Grove Rd., died at her residence May 25, 2021 following an illness. She was born in Williamson Co. IL, on Jan 26, 1940, daughter of the late John and Eleanor Bione. Mrs. Walker was a homemaker who loved her family. She enjoyed gardening and was an active member of St. Dorothy's Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Irvin William "Bill" Walker, son Anthony Walker, and siblings John Bione, Anna Marie McCullom (Leslie), and Jessie McCabe (John). Survivors include her children, Tammy Wallace of Cherryville, and William Scott Walker (Alisha) of Marion, VA; grandchildren, Jennifer Ferrara Kiser (Josh) of...

Sarah Ellen Holloway Kalin, age 78 passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at her residence in NC. She was born July 4, 1942 in Shenandoah County, VA. Survivors include her husband, Mose Kalin; daughter, Mona McCurry; sister, Fannie "Buck" Grandstaff of Woodstock, VA; 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Mt. Jackson, Virginia with Rev. Clay Ledford officiating. Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net

Sarah Ellen Holloway Kalin, age 78 passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at her residence in NC. She was born July 4, 1942 in Shenandoah County, VA. Survivors include her husband, Mose Kalin; daughter, Mona McCurry; sister, Fannie "Buck" Grandstaff of Woodstock, VA; 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Mt. Jackson, Virginia with Rev. Clay Ledford officiating. Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net

William Guy Hall, Jr., 92, passed away due to Covid-19, peacefully at his home in Cherryville, NC on Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born February 14, 1928, in Mecklenburg County to the late William Guy Sr. and Jewel Ellen Fowler Hall. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Octie E. Foster Hall and son, William Guy Hall III. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Mildred Dellinger Conner Hall; daughter, Lois Melinda Hall Williams; granddaughter, Stephanie Williams; grandsons, Joseph, Nathaniel and Brian Williams and a multiude of adoring step children and step grandchildren. He was proud to have served 24 years in the Army & retired Sergeant First Class. He fought in WWII...

Jerry Van Bell, Sr. 79, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, at his home in Cherryville, NC, surrounded by his many extended family members, who loved him dearly. Jerry fought kidney disease for many years. He will be buried with his beloved twin brother James, in their family plot in Ethel, Mississippi. Jerry Van Bell, Sr. was born in Kosciusko, MS on June 6, 1941 to Edith Boyette Bell Harpole and James Van Bell. Jerry Bell and Louise Proctor Bell Davis, also of Kosciusko MS, were married in 1962 and had son Jerry Van Bell, Jr. in October of 1963. Jerry spent his early career in the RV motorhome industry in Mississippi. Later, he transitioned to school bus sales in Richmond Indiana,...

Jerry Van Bell, Sr. 79, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, at his home in Cherryville, NC, surrounded by his many extended family members, who loved him dearly. Jerry fought kidney disease for many years. He will be buried with his beloved twin brother James, in their family plot in Ethel, Mississippi. Jerry Van Bell, Sr. was born in Kosciusko, MS on June 6, 1941 to Edith Boyette Bell Harpole and James Van Bell. Jerry Bell and Louise Proctor Bell Davis, also of Kosciusko MS, were married in 1962 and had son Jerry Van Bell, Jr. in October of 1963. Jerry spent his early career in the RV motorhome industry in Mississippi. Later, he transitioned to school bus sales in Richmond Indiana,...

Jerry Van Bell, Sr. 79, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, at his home in Cherryville, NC, surrounded by his many extended family members, who loved him dearly. Jerry fought kidney disease for many years. He will be buried with his beloved twin brother James, in their family plot in Ethel, Mississippi. Jerry Van Bell, Sr. was born in Kosciusko, MS on June 6, 1941 to Edith Boyette Bell Harpole and James Van Bell. Jerry Bell and Louise Proctor Bell Davis, also of Kosciusko MS, were married in 1962 and had son Jerry Van Bell, Jr. in October of 1963. Jerry spent his early career in the RV motorhome industry in Mississippi. Later, he transitioned to school bus sales in Richmond Indiana,...

Joe Billy Putnam, age 94, of Cherryville, NC passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 18, 1926, in Gaston County to the late Walter Bryan and Docia Harriet Mauney Putnam. Mr. Putnam enlisted in the United States Navy at age 17 and served three years during World War II in the South Pacific Theater as a Signalman on the Destroyer Escort USS Stafford. He was Honorably Discharged on March 23, 1946. Following his naval service, he enrolled at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and graduated in 1951 with a degree in Business Administration. He began his career at Southern Bell and joined Carolina Freight Carriers Corporation in 1956. He...

Deborah Gibson DeVenny, age 68 of Pearl Dr. passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 3, 1952 in Catawba County to the late RD and Betty McCaslin Gibson. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cherryville. Deborah enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, and tending to her flowers. She loved to vacation at the beach and enjoy the sunshine. Her greatest pastime was spending time with her family and especially her beloved grandson, Braden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her precious granddaughter, Victoria Rose Jones. Survivors include her husband, Keith DeVenny; daughter, Angela DeVenny Jones and husband, Scott Jones; beloved...

Noah Daniel "Dan" Mauney, age 49 of Charlotte, formerly of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Sardis Oaks in Charlotte. He was born October 9, 1970 in Cleveland County, the youngest of 4 children, to Doris Smith Mauney and the late Noah Lee "Pete" Mauney. He was a 1988 graduate of Cherryville High School and graduated with a BA in Psychology from Gardner Webb University. Dan, affectionally known as "Dan the Shoe Man," was a Territory Sale Manager and Fashion Industry Consultant across the southeast. He could sell anything! We often told him he could sell a box of rocks in a shoe box. He was a Sales and Marketing Manager for Renaissance, Southeast Director of Sale for...

John Harvey Hardy III (Jay), age 73 of Cherryville passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1946 in Covington, VA to the late John Harvey Hardy Jr. and Helen Smith Hardy. Jay was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, earning several medals, before being honorably discharged as a Captain. He then attended Hampton University graduating Magna Cum Laude in accounting. Jay became a licensed Certified Public Accountant with a highly successful financial career until he retired. Jay was a loving and caring husband, father, brother, and uncle. He loved to whittle, and go camping and fishing with his children. Later in life, he continued to...

Mary Larson Saine passed away peacefully at home Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving husband, 2 daughters and son-in-law. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on August 29, 1936, Mary was the daughter of the late Fenton and Mary Carter Larson. Her family remembers her as a very devoted and loving wife, a dedicated mother and a doting grandmother. Mary received the Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Women's College in Greensboro, NC (1958) and she received the Master of Science from Winthrop College (1989). Mary was a retired Home Economics educator. She taught in Cleveland, Mecklenburg, and Gaston Counties for 34 years, retiring from Hunter Huss High...