All Obituaries

Mary Ruth Dixon, 88, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Chatsworth, Ga on October 2, 1932 to the late Thomas and Flora Best Cantrell. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 68 years, Herbert L. Dixon, Sr. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Herbert L. Dixon Jr, and Duane Dixon (Gina) all of Bessemer City; grandchildren, Duane Dixon Jr., Ashlee Dixon, John Dixon, Herbert L. Dixon III (Danelle), Ashley Lewis (Damon), Todd Parker;...

Robert Eugene Clouse, 83, of Carolina Care, Cherryville passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born April 29, 1937 to the late Guy and Valeria Davis Clouse. Robert was a member of First Baptist Church, Bessemer City, and he was retired from Carolina Freight, Cherryville. He formerly worked at Southern Motor Lines and New Hope Charters. Robert was active in the Gaston County Jail Ministry and a mentor with the Gaston County Schools at Tryon...

Wesley Alfred Croft, 50, passed away at home on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born July 21, 1970 in Gaston County to Alfred Jerry Croft, Jr., and the late Pearl Cook Croft. He was preceded in death by grandparents Otis and Novella Cook, Alfred Jerry Croft, Sr. and Bessie Bell Croft, Kermit Hutchins, Sr., and Margie Hutchins. Wesley was a Member of City Church (Bethlehem Church), Gastonia, volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse for 18 years and Family Promise Ministry; he was a member...

Darryl Matthew Elrod, 31, of Bessemer City, NC dearest Son and loving father, passed away on Monday January 5th, 2021 at home. He was born on April 29th,1989 in Gaston County.   He was a natural born athlete and daredevil and enjoyed snowboarding and water sports. He was an avid Panthers fan, video gamer and also loved music by the Eagles. Friends and family will remember Darryl as respectful, friendly, good-humored, smart and kind. He spent his life in Bessemer City before...

Carl Everette Carpenter, 91, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was born October 28, 1929 in Gaston County to the late Everette Roosevelt Carpenter and Bessie Wilson Carpenter. Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Virginia “Jenny” Bates Carpenter; sons, Danny Carpenter; Gary Carpenter; daughter, Amelia Carpenter Brooks; stepson, Michael Blackwood; sister, Evy-lou Coleman; brothers, Kenneth Carpenter and Melvin...

Ronnie Marion Callahan, 72, passed away at Atrium Health Shelby on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He was born February 3, 1948 in Gaston County to the late Wroaten Marion and Beatrice Costner Callahan.   Ronnie was Retired from the United States Navy after 22 years of service.   Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 49 years Katrina McDonald Callahan; sons Brent Callahan of Shelby and Heath Callahan of Erwin, TN; sister Joyce Earle and husband Jerry and the Earle Family of...

Brenda Grice Hicks, 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Peak Resources Gastonia. She was born September 5, 1946 in New Castle County, Delaware to the late Leon Vanford and Mary Tanner Grice. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Thurmond Aaron Hicks, Sr.; brothers William and Richard Grice. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Aaron Hicks, Jr. and wife Michelle; her daughter, Tonya Gamaras; grandchildren, Brittney, Blair, Christian, Colby, Landon, and...

Clyde John Costner, 94, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born December 25, 1926, in Gaston County, to the late William Lewis and Susan Mitchem Costner. Clyde currently attended New Life Baptist Church, former member of the Bessemer City Church of God and a longtime member of Linwood Church of God and Crescent Lane Church of God. He was also a United States Army veteran. He loved his church and church family. Clyde enjoyed war movies,...

Herman Jack Stewart, 80, passed away at Brian Center, Lincolnton on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born December 28, 1939  in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Virgil and Effie Stewart.   Left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Tina Kennedy and husband Jesse; grandchildren, Andrew Loftin, Megan Salyer and husband Blake; sisters, Sue and Winlou; brothers, Ray and Jimmy.   Herman’s services are private.

Shirley Mae Helton Caudle, 77, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born May 23, 1943 in Catawba County to the late Ray Clyde Helton and Bertha Spake.   She was preceded in death by her son Randy Warren Watts; stepdaughter Regina Jones; and siblings Betty Shook, RC Helton Jr., Johnny Helton, and Gary Helton.   Shirley was a member of Philadelphia Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dallas and Retired from Western Auto Distribution Center (Advanced...