All Obituaries

Ryan Christopher Wolford, 46, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born May 31, 1974 in Orlando, Fl. to Don and Patti Walker Wolford. Ryan was the Youth Pastor for 7 years at Firestone Wesleyan Church. He formerly worked with youth at Kings Mountain Church of the Nazarene, Titusville Church of God, Fl., Friends Community Church, Orlando, Fl., and Westside Community Church, Apopka, Fl. He graduated from Edgewater High School, Orlando, Fl. in...

Cheryl Bowen Martin, 57, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Lincoln Health and Rehab. She was born in Gaston County on September 22, 1962 to the late Earl and Reba Henson Bowen. She was preceded in death by her daughter Jacqueline Hawes, brother Audie Bowen, niece Michelle Scruggs and great nephew Preston Scruggs. Cheryl was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church, Gastonia and was retired from Wix Filters after 30 years. She loved sketching, drawing, reading, animals, and...

Dorothy “Dot” McKinnish Huskey, 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at home. She was born in Gaston County on May 9, 1943, to the late David Buren and Marjorie Crisp McKinnish. She was proceeded in death by her husband Jack Richard Huskey, son Rodney Eugene Peeler, sisters Joyce Horne, Shirley Patterson, and Margaret James, brother Charles “Buck” McKinnish, son-in-law Robert Ham. Dot was a member of City Church (Bethlehem Church) and retired from Pharr...

Willodene Rhyne, 87, passed away at Courtland Terrace on Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was born November 4, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Earl Luther and Katie Lineberger Rhyne.   She is preceded in death by her brothers Dan, Norman, Glenn, and Alvin Rhyne; sister Katherine Rhyne Pipes.   Left to cherish her memories are her sister Frances Rhyne Griffin and husband William H. Griffin; numerous nieces and nephews.   Willodene’s graveside service will be held 11:00...

Roby Junior Fraley, 86, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was born September 9, 1933 in Gaston County to the late Roby Marvin and Cora Lawter Fraley.   Roby was the owner and operator of Fraley’s Wholesale of Bessemer City for 41 years. A member of the American Legion Post 243 and served as Honor Guard. He served in the North Carolina National Guard in Charlotte and he served in the United States Air Force for 4 years with duties in...

David Lee Beattie, 68, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born October 24, 1951 in Gaston County to the late Truett Robinson and Helen Randolph Beattie. He was the owner of Beattie Farm Service. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters Deanna Beattie and Marsha Beattie of Bessemer City; sisters Barbara Routhier of Bessemer City and Brenda Diane Absher of Cherryville; brothers Gerald and Martin Beattie of Bessemer City; grandchildren Jersey and Montanna Beattie of...

Walter Charles Dixon, 79, passed away at Heritage Oaks Assisted Living on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born June 9, 1941 in Gaston County to the late James Garfield and Nellie Elizabeth Mac Dixon. He was retired from FMC Lithium with over 30 years of service. Left to cherish his memories are many beloved family members. Charles will have a private memorial service conducted by Rev. Tony Franklin.

Helen Isabell Mason, 97, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. She was born October 13, 1922 in Chester County, SC to the late William Jonas and Anna Marie Vanadore Tomberlin.   She is preceded in death by her husband Howard Melton Mason; brothers James, William, Joseph, Erskine, and Clifford Tomberlin; sisters Robbie Lee Lawrence, Elizabeth Howell, Betty Gato, Idoynia Page, and Jean Tomberlin; and grandson Timothy Scott Mason.   She was a member of Linwood Church of...

James “Jimmy” Edward Lutz, Jr., 51, passed away at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born May 2, 1969 in Mecklenburg County to the late Alice Andrews and James Edward Lutz, Sr.. Left to cherish his memories is his sister Nancy Millwood (Jerry); nephews Steven Clemmer (Amanda) and Joshua Millwood (Kate); niece Sarah Millwood. Jimmy’s memorial service will be held 3:00 pm on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Hillcrest Gardens, Mt. Holly with Rev. Jerry...

Betty Jane Black Parr, 83, passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She was born November 4, 1936 in Cleveland County to the late Charles Thomas and Alice Regina Crawford Black. She is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years Willie James Parr, Sr.; her sister Mary Jane Black; brothers Robert Black, Clarence Black, Jake Porter, James Thomas Black, and Jess William Black; one grandson and a great granddaughter. Betty was a member of Dallas Church of...