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Barbara Ann Cash Parker, age 82, of Nashville, previously of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 27, 1942, in Cleveland County, to the late Muriel Melton and Mable Sarah Proctor Cash. Barbara was a member of Second Baptist Church in Cherryville. She taught children's Sunday School and worked in Vacation Bible School in her younger years. She wanted to be sure that children knew Jesus. She also loved being in the choir. She loved being outdoors and watching nature. For many years, she was an after-school care worker and enjoyed taking care of children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Grover Parker, Sr.; son, Daniel...

Robyn Marie Hodge Pittillo, age 61, of Shelby, passed away January 27, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland. Robyn was born December 6, 1963, in Alleghany County, to the late Viola Marie Sturgill Burns. Robyn loved to tinker. She could often be found in her bedroom, surrounded by old watches and jewelry, fixing and fiddling with the pieces. Robyn adored elephants and had numerous elephant statues and decorations. Her greatest love was for animals. Robyn cherished all animals, including her cats, who were part of her family. In addition to her mother, Robyn was preceded in death by her stepfather, Charles Burns; brother, David Lee Hodge; brothers-in-law, Mike Pittillo, and Sam Pittillo;...

Raymond "Ray" Lawrence Dauer, Sr., age 84, passed away January 18, 2025, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House of Huntersville. Ray was born September 5, 1940, in Columbus, OH, to the late Raymond Francis and Juanita Faye Slates Dauer. Ray was a retired Veteran of the United States Navy, where he achieved the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer (E8). He was employed as an electrician for Timken for 25 years and a member of First Baptist Church in Cherryville. Ray enjoyed building and collecting model trains. He and his wife would travel annually to Spring S Spree train shows in Ohio. Ray was passionate about classic cars; he finished restoring a '64 Ford Galaxy 500, and loved attending car...

Carlos Dario Gutierrez, age 87, of Mary's Grove Church Road, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at his residence. He was born March 24, 1937, in Mexico City to the late Alfonso and Maria Teresa Arberas Gutierrez. Carlos was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Advent of Spartanburg, SC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Alfonso Gutierrez, Jr. Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Barbara Hoyle Gutierrez of the home; son, John Charles Gutierrez of Spartanburg, SC.; daughters, Teresa Gutierrez Poplin (Ike) of Greenville, SC., Suzanna Barbara Gutierrez Duckett (Greg) of Cherryville, and Patricia Marielena Gutierrez Smith (Jeremy) of Redmond,...

Karen Louise Miller was called to eternal rest on December 3, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM Monday, December 16, 2024, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hickory with reception to follow. Condolences at www.carpenterporter.com

Betty Joeann Qualls Redman, age 88, of Cherryville, NC passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1936, in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late Enoch Eugene and Georgia Mae Cole Qualls. She retired from both Western Electric/AT&T and Walmart. Betty had an incredible work ethic and it even showed in her yardwork and mowing. She was a wonderful Christian woman and a domestic engineer who was one of the greatest mothers and grandmothers to her beloved family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Charles Ellis Hatcher, Kirk Anthony Hatcher, and William Albert Redman; granddaughter, Shelby Danielle...

Sarah Ann Clinard Honeycutt, age 88, of High Point, passed away at her brother's home, on May 23, 2024. Sarah was born on March 17, 1936, in Forsyth County, to the late Orville Franklin Clinard Sr. and Ruth Mildred Clinard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Lee Honeycutt; her daughter, Leigh Ann Honeycutt; and two sisters, Betty Jean Lance, of Highlands, and Frankie Ruth Jackson, of Thomasville. Survivors include her son, Bobby Ray Honeycutt, of Clinton; grandson, Keith Ray Parker, of Four Oaks; and brother, Orville Frank Clinard, Jr. and wife, Mary John Clinard, of Cherryville. The family will receive friends Sunday June 2, 2024, from 2:00 PM...

Sarah Ann Clinard Honeycutt, age 88, of High Point, passed away at her brother's home, on May 23, 2024. Sarah was born on March 17, 1936, in Forsyth County, to the late Orville Franklin Clinard Sr. and Ruth Mildred Atkins Clinard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Lee Honeycutt; her daughter, Leigh Ann Honeycutt; and two sisters, Betty Jean Lance, of Highlands, and Frankie Ruth Jackson, of Thomasville. Survivors include her son, Bobby Ray Honeycutt, of Clinton; grandson, Keith Ray Parker, of Four Oaks; and brother, Orville Frank Clinard, Jr. and wife, Mary John Clinard, of Cherryville. The family will receive friends Sunday June 2, 2024, from...

Vickie Elaine Clawson Porter, age 68, of Cherryville, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. Vickie was born June 29, 1955, in Gaston County, to the late Joe Bill Clawson and Dorothy Sue Jarrell Clawson. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Cherryville. Vickie enjoyed taking care of the house, including doing laundry and cleaning. She could often be found shopping. Vickie loved trips to the beach and listening to beach music. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Michael Clawson; and former husband, Larry James Leonhardt. Vickie is survived by her husband, Tommy Porter;...

Joanne Gentry Greene, age 89, of Lincolnton, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Joanne was born January 5, 1934, to the late Dale and Julia Gentry. Joanne, who graduated from Lansing High School and then School of Nursing in Charlotte, later attended Prairie Bible Institute at Three Hills, Alberta, Canada. During her early years of nursing, she was employed at the Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte and Ashe Memorial Hospital. She also worked at Gaston memorial Hospital during her later nursing years. Along with her love for her Lord, she dearly loved her church and family. Joanne answered her Lord's call to serve as a missionary nurse with...

Joyce Marlene Bice Dellinger, age 89, of Spruce Pine, formerly of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at The Greens at Spruce Pine. She was born February 26, 1934, in Gaston County to the late Nobie Lee Worthy Bice. Born 2 months premature, her mother would heat bricks on the woodstove and wrap them in the towels to make a homemade incubator. From that moment, she became a thriver, and overcame many adversities throughout her life. She was in the Cherryville High School graduating class of 1954 and the Gaston Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1957. Joyce was encouraged to work in the mill, but she had other plans. She valued education and worked for nearly 50...

On a beautiful Saturday evening, August 5, Mary Ann Beam Huffstetler left her frail body and became a citizen of God's glorious kingdom. Now she is celebrating with her mother and daddy and her two big sisters and two big brothers who she adored. Our hearts are broken but we rejoice in the knowledge that one day soon, by the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we too will join that happy band. Mary Ann graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1957 and attended Limestone College. She married Palmer E. Huffstetler on August 9, 1958. Mary Ann was born at her parents' home place in Kings Mountain, N.C. on November 29, 1938. She started school barely one block from her home at...

Terri Irene Quickel Blake, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2022, after a courageous 17-month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia surrounded by family. She was 70. Terri was born March 16, 1952 in Lincoln County as the oldest child to Helen Irene Brown Quickel Sides and the late Lewis Alvin Quickel. Terri was defined by the love of her family, her service to her community, her excellence as a Certified Public Accountant, her commitment and care for her clients, which was buoyed by her faithfulness as a Godly woman of faith. She grew up and spent the majority of her life in Lincoln County where she was a pillar and servant of the...

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...