All Obituaries

Cody David Souther, 18, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 14, 2021. He was born November 3, 2002 in Lincoln County to Melissa Byars Monday and David Dewitt Souther. Cody could light up any room with his smile. He was the cutest little boy and was becoming such a handsome young man. He kept a grin on his face and knew exactly how to make you laugh. You knew Cody was there because all you could hear was “bruh.” Cody was passionate and hard-working. He loved his family deeply,...

Hilda Clay Ramsey, known by her friends and family as “Lulu” passed away on June 13, 2021 at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Clayton Ramsey, their daughter, Jennifer Rivkin, granddaughter Heather Ramsey, her mother Francis Prins Fleming, two brothers, William Walker and Wayne McAdams and one sister Arlene Henderson. Hilda will be forever remembered by her daughter, Janet Garvey and Tom, son Jeff Ramsey and Tena; granddaughter Natalie...

Carl Norman Jackson, Jr., 61, passed away at his mother’s residence on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was born July 21, 1959 in Gaston County to Margaret Jackson Johnson and the late Carl Norman Jackson, Sr... He was preceded in death by sisters Donna Jackson Mitchell and Tracie Lynne Jackson, brother Jeffrey Jackson. Left to cherish his memories are son Derrick Jackson (Krizten); daughter Tasha Jackson (Hyoungdon Shin); mother Margaret Jackson; grandchildren Brianna Hodgkins and Matthew...

Douglas Richard Parrott, 77, passed away at Robin Johnson House on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born January 13, 1944 in Gaston County to the late Wilburn Larry and Ethel Blanton Parrott. He was preceded in death by sister Evelyn Arrowood. Doug loved life and loved making beautiful art. He also loved camping and restoring old campers. Doug was a beautiful soul and friend to many. Left to cherish his memory is his niece, Martha Miller; brother, Donald Larry Parrott (Judy); numerous nieces...

Gilbert “Peewee” Hamrick, 80, of Kings Mountain, passed away on June 5, 2021, at Atrium Health, Shelby. He was born January 30, 1941, in Gaston County to the late Wilburn and Mary Jane Cook Hamrick. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Shirley Owens Hamrick; sister Mona Scism; brothers Virgil Hamrick, Kenneth Hamrick, and William “Rick” Hamrick. Peewee was the owner of Peewee’s Service Line, a United States Army Veteran, and a member of the Kings...

Emberly Rose Hampton, infant daughter of Jacob Lane Hampton and Morganne Ferro, of Lincolnton, passed away on June 3, 2021, at Atrium Health, Lincolnton. She was born March 26, 2021, in Lincoln County. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Judy Diane Ferro and paternal grandfather Tony Lee Hampton. She is survived by her parents Jacob Hampton and Morganne Ferro; paternal grandparents Marianne Hampton and Tommy Chapman; maternal grandfather Frank Ferro; great aunt Angel...

Rhonda Diane Carpenter, 64, passed away at Testa Family Hospice House on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was born August 2, 1956 in Gaston County to the late Martha “Libby” Carpenter and Billy Vance Carpenter. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Carpenter. Rhonda was a member of South Gastonia Church of God. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Dawn Wooten (David); granddaughters, Brittany Riddle (Trenton), Emily Kinley (Tyler);...

Barbara Jean Ogle, 78, passed away at Robin Johnson House on Sunday, May 23, 2021. She was born July 4, 1942 in Gaston County to the late Clyde Lapish Hart and Hilda Hulda Hart. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles E Bingham, Sr., Ralph Ogle; daughter, Candy Glenn; brother Grady Hart; sisters Ruth Benge and Helen Hailey. Barbara was a member of Souls Harbor Tabernacle in Dallas. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Charles E. Bingham, Jr. of Dallas, David Bingham...

Ainsley Mae Johnson went to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was born Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Cleveland County to Cheyenne Campbell and Louis Johnson. She was welcomed into heaven by her sibling, Peanut Johnson; and other numerous family members. Left to cherish her memories are her mother, Cheyenne Campbell, and father, Louis Johnson; brother, Landon Johnson; grandparents, Lou and Carrie Johnson, Christy and Derrick Stamey, and David and Renee Campbell; several aunts and...

John David “JD” Heffner, 77, went home to be with the Lord at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain on Friday May 21, 2021. He was born May 20, 1944 in Gaston County to the late John and Vangie Sharp Heffner. JD was a member of Ragan Wesleyan Church and he was veteran of the United States Navy. JD was a member of Bessemer City American Legion Post 243 and was retired from Duke Power. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 53 years Liz Heffner; sons, Chris Heffner,...