All Obituaries

Mandy Suzette Childers Simpson, 46, of Maiden, passed away at Atrium Health Lincolnton on January 19, 2022. She was born July 7, 1975, in Gaston County, to Patricia Hall Earls and the late Paul Nixion Childers, II. She is preceded in death by a sister, Angela Nicole Childers Walker; brother Timothy Bryan Childers. Mandy was a member of Sunset Lane Baptist Church, Bessemer City and was a United States Army Veteran. She loved trips to the beach, camping and singing. Mandy loved spending time...

James Michael Maxwell, 63, of Gastonia, passed away at home on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was born August 8, 1958, in Gaston County, to the late James Maxwell and Lorene Sipes.   Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Gina Maxwell; daughter, Samantha Maxwell; stepfather, David Sipes; siblings, Leanne Cooper, Julie Thompson, Lyne Martin (Kevin), and Freddy Sipes (Tammy).   The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Sisk Butler Funeral Home on Saturday,...

Linda Green Ware, 72, of Bessemer City, NC passed away peacefully at Wendover Hospice on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born November 22, 1949, in York County, South Carolina, to the late Clayton Green and Jeanette Nichols Green. Linda was a retired phlebotomist from CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Left to cherish her memory is her sister and caregiver, Patsy Green Buchanan; brother, Clayton J. Green and wife Regina; and sister, Shelley Green Robinson; numerous nieces, nephews,...

Lemma Robinson Hedrick, 96, of Gastonia, NC passed away peacefully at Alexandria Place on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born December 28, 1925, in Cherokee County, North Carolina, to the late Jim and Sally Elizabeth Grindstaff Robinson. In addition to her parents, Lemma is preceded in death by her children, Jerry Robinson, Eddie Robinson, Judy Robinson, and Charles Hedrick; brothers, Andy, Claude, Lloyd, and Bob; sisters, Juanita, Louise, Frances, Jane, and Dorothy. Lemma was a...

Oliver Millard Spivey, 99, of Dallas, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on January 10, 2022. He was born July 9, 1922, in Clay County, to the late George Brabston and Savannah Maney Spivey.   In addition to his parents, Oliver was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Lottie Beatrice Maney Spivey; brothers, Dillard, Willard, Troy, Harley, and Lawrence Spivey; sisters, Ruth Bradshaw, and Lillie Lundsford.   Oliver was a United States Marine veteran serving in...

Arthur J. Green, 84, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on January 7, 2022. He was born April 21, 1937, in Henderson County, to the late Ben and Alma Beddingfield Green.  He was preceded in death by his infant sister and twin brother Rosco J. Green.  Art was a United States Army veteran and was retired from Carolina Freight Carriers. He liked to travel to the beach and the mountains. Art loved to be anywhere the grandchildren were to spend time...

Rev. Richard Wayne Goforth, 78, of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on January 4, 2022. He was born April 13, 1943, in Cleveland County, to the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Sue Pryor Goforth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Peggy Moses and son-in-law, Donald Wray. Rev. Wayne was a member of Firestone Wesleyan Church, Gastonia.  He graduated from Kings Mountain High School and Southern Wesleyan University, Central, SC. Wayne...

Nancy Louise Thompson Downing, 82, of Grove City, OH, formerly of Gastonia, NC, passed away at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital on December 31, 2021, and began her eternal life in her Heavenly home.     She was born August 21, 1939, in Gaston County, to the late Otis Alexander Thompson and Imogene Robinson Thompson.     She was preceded in death...

Rev. Carl Junior Painter, 94, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at home. He was born on June 30, 1927, in Cherokee County to the late John T. and Nancy Harris Painter. Carl retired from Pharr Yarns in McAdenville, and he was a lifelong member of The Freewill Church of Jesus Christ, where he served as pastor many years.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Bertie Ledford Painter; daughter, Jean James; sons, Rev. Jimmy Painter, and James “Buster” Painter; brothers,...

Devoted to family, friends and church, John Reginald O'Brien passed away December 28th, 2021, at   home in Bessemer City, NC. In addition to his mother, Margaret Geneva O'Brien, Reggie was preceded in death by his wife, E. Joyce   O'Brien. Reggie was a 1957 graduate of Bessemer City High School where he was a three-sport athlete. He   excelled in baseball, basketball and played football. He was a "1000" point scorer in basketball   and as a senior,...