Obituaries
Chris Wery
Jun 21, 2023
Christopher Knox Wery “lil Chris” passed away unexpectedly at the age of 25 on Tuesday, June 21, 2023. He was a loyal friend, son, and brother. He was also an avid lover of animals, and lover of all things outdoors. Chris leaves behind his parents, Chris Wery and Angie Dennis Wery, and brothers Nathan Wery and Landon Monaghan that love him more than words...
Christopher Scott Smith
Jun 14, 2023
Christopher Scott Smith, 47, of Shelby, passed away at White Oak Manor on June 14, 2023. He was born July 22, 1975, in Cleveland County, to the late George Glenn Smith and the late Vickie Ann Moss.
He loved to build model cars, working diamond art paintings and playing video games. He was a “big tinkerer” and enjoyed working...
Donna Tomberlin Breedlove
Jun 10, 2023
Donna Marie Tomberlin Breedlove, age 73, of Bessemer City, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born November 14, 1949, in Gaston County to Christine Johnson Tomberlin and the late Erskine Tomberlin.
Donna was a Christian lady and was the most amazing wife, mother, sister, niece, maw-maw, aunt and friend. She loved spending time...
Tommy Wyte
Jun 5, 2023
Thomas Robert “Tommy” Wyte, age 82, of Kings Mountain, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at Atrium Health – Cleveland. He was born November 2, 1940, in Cleveland County to the late Jim and Nella Morrison Wyte.
He was preceded in death by his brother, James Wyte.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Joyce Wright Wyte; son, Gary...
Patti Mauney Riggs
Jun 4, 2023
Patti Lee Mauney Riggs, 63, of Gastonia, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
The daughter of the late Kenneth (Bus) Mauney and Rebecca (Becky) Splawn Mauney, she was born September 18, 1959, in Gaston County.
In January of 2022 she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and after exhausting all treatment options and fighting so hard, she...
Audrey Conrad Ballard
Jun 2, 2023
Audrey Conrad Ballard, age 88, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. She was born July 17, 1934 in Gaston County to the late John Frank Conrad and the late Lessie Bell Conrad Wiggins.
Audrey was a charter member of Holland Memorial Baptist Church where she held many capacities including...
Pastor Michael "Shane" Reese
Jun 1, 2023
Pastor Michael “Shane” Reese, 49, of Gastonia, went home with the Lord Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Catawba Medical Center. He was born July 19, 1973, in Mecklenburg County, to Jack Leonard Reese Sr. and Deloris “Dee” Hensley Reese.
He is preceded in death by sister, Kim Reese Dudley; and brother, Jackie Reese Jr.;
Shane was a great man of GOD...
Tina Collette Kester
May 29, 2023
Tina Collette Burk Kester, age 62, of Dallas, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born November 5, 1960, in Oklahoma City, to the late Kenneth and Mildred Samples Burk.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kitty Turner.
Tina enjoyed shopping, ceramics, painting, attending Christian concerts, and family...
William Hicks Goforth
May 29, 2023
William Hicks Goforth, age 85, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born July 19, 1937, in Rutherford County to the late Cornelius Guy and Geneva Spake Goforth.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Betty Frances Bradshaw Goforth; grandson, Mitch Kayler; brothers, Ray Goforth, J.P....
Jimmy Randall Newman
May 27, 2023
Jimmy Randall Newman, age 52, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born January 21, 1971, in Gaston County to the late Lewis and Dora Hefner Newman.
Jimmy was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed playing his Xbox.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sherry Newman; and niece,...
Candace Lynn Propes
May 23, 2023
Candace “Candy” Propes, 59, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional on May 23, 2023. She was born April 4, 1964, in Rutherford County, to the late Douglas MacArthur Propes and the late Delma Farmer Buchanan.
Candy enjoyed working puzzles and playing Scrabble and Yahtzee. She was also a loving “Grammy” to her ten grandchildren.
Left to...
Jeanette Dixon Grant
May 21, 2023
Jeanette Dixon Grant, 96, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 21, 2023. She was born February 6, 1927, in Gaston County, to the late James G. Dixon and Nellie Mack Dixon.
She is preceded in death by her husband, J.L. Grant; grandson Brandon Grant; 5 brothers, and 4 sisters.
Jeanette loved the...
Ed Gardner
May 18, 2023
Ed Gardner, 89, of Kings Mountain, passed away at CaroMont Regional on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was born February 5, 1934, in McDowell County, to the late Parley Lee Gardner and Margie Jamison Gardner.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Burnette Gardner.
Ed was a former member of Hankins Baptist Church in Marion, NC,...
Jerry Dean Green
May 16, 2023
There was hope in the midnight hour as Jerry Dean Green peacefully took his last breath on Tuesday and entered the Kingdom of Heaven. He was born May 1, 1948, in Sylva, NC before moving to Bessemer City, NC where he grew up and raised his family.
He loved his family and cherished the times spent with them,...
Mitchell Burdette
May 10, 2023
Mitchell Ray Burdette, age 46, of McKee Drive, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was born August 26, 1976 in Cleveland County to Kathy Mulenex Prince, and the late Richard Burdette.
Mitchell was employed with Farris Fab and Machine Company. He enjoyed drinking beer and watching horror movies and YouTube videos. He was also enjoyed playing video games,...
David Lonzo Elkins
May 8, 2023
David Lonzo Elkins, 73, of Dallas, passed away at Lincoln Rehab on May 8, 2023. He was born December 20, 1949, in Graham County, to the late John Henry Loyd and Betty Louise Lipe Elkins.
David enjoyed carp fishing as well as saltwater fishing at Kure Beach. He also loved dirt track racing at East Lincoln Speedway and Carolina...
Walter Ray Pike
May 4, 2023
Walter Ray Pike, 77, of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional on May 4, 2023. He was born February 2, 1946, in Gaston County, to the late Charles Pike and Letha Rose.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Kim Pike.
Ray loved to play golf. He retired from Wix after 52 years.
Left to cherish his memories...
Nancy Alice Nolen
Apr 25, 2023
Nancy Alice Nolen, age 83, formerly of Gastonia, passed away at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC on April 25, 2023. She was born June 30, 1939, in Jefferson County, AL to the late Edward and Louise Dickey Cooley.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Nolen Sr; daughter, Lynn Cook.
Left to cherish her memories are...
Tula Long
Apr 25, 2023
Tula Delaine Wilson Long, 73, of Gastonia, passed away at her residence on April 25, 2023. She was born September 18, 1949, in Gaston County, to the late Ben Lee and Clara Edna Hodge Wilson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Henderson Long.
Tula graduated from Central Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Science in English....
Alfred Morris Brown
Apr 23, 2023
Alfred Morris Brown, 74, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional on April 23, 2023. He was born May 11, 1948, in Gaston County, to the late Angus Morris and Ethel Barnes Brown.
He is preceded in death by brother, E.G. Brown; sister, Norma Ledwell.
He was an Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. He also served for...
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