Obituaries

Jan 29, 2023

William “Bill” Ronald Hayes, 93, of China Grove, passed away at Atrium Cabarrus on January 29, 2023. He was born April 24, 1929, in Los Angeles County, California to the late Ronald Hayes and Julia Black Hayes.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mildred Bolick Hayes; daughter Elizabeth “Kay” Hayes Atwell; fur...

Jan 25, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Ruby Johnson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 25, 2023

Larry Carlton Scott, 78, of Kings Mountain, passed away at his home on January 25, 2023. He was born June 26, 1944, in Gaston County, to the late Aubrey Scott and Ruby Brady Scott.

He is preceded in death by older brother, Gus Scott.

Larry was a United States Air Force veteran who served in...

Jan 17, 2023

The family of Pauline Barker Jones of Mount Holly, North Carolina is saddened to announce her passing on January 17, 2023, at the age of 93.

Pauline was born on April 30, 1929, to John and Laura (Bryant) Barker. She grew up in Lincoln County and graduated from Rock Springs High School in Denver, North Carolina.

Jan 13, 2023

Lois Ilene Briggs, 82, of Gastonia, passed away at Accordius Health on January 13, 2023. She was born August 9, 1940, in Gaston County, to the late Carl Eli Briggs and Blanche Edna Smith Briggs.

She is preceded in death by siblings, Donald Briggs, Wayne Briggs, Bennie Briggs, Kenneth Briggs, and Velma Briggs Carter.

Lois...

Jan 12, 2023

Therman Lamar Poole, 88, of Gastonia, passed away at home on January 12, 2023. He was born March 27, 1934, in Gaston County, to the late Virgil Benson Poole and Artie Rhyne Poole.

He is preceded in death by siblings Leonard Poole, Wilbur Poole, and Carol Dills.

Therman was a retired truck driver for Akers...

Jan 8, 2023

Rev. Oscar Leroy Easler, 80, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He was born July 18, 1942, in Sullivan County, Tennessee to the late William Grover Easler and Eunice Laura Bloomer Easler.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Judy Ann Smith Easler

Oscar retired...

Jan 7, 2023

Marilyn Yvonne Hardin Peele, 81, of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on January 7, 2023. She was born April 15, 1941, in Gaston County, to the late Noah Hardin and Cordie Mae Stacy Hardin.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Staton James Peele III; and the father of her children, John R....

Jan 3, 2023

Wanda Elizabeth “Wendi” Branson, 52, of Gastonia, passed away at Atrium Health Medical Center, Charlotte, on January 3, 2023. She was born December 14, 1970, in Cook County, IL, to Richard LeRoy Branson, Sr. and the late Peggy Ann Fulbius Branson.

She is preceded in death by her nephew, Christopher Queen.

Wendi was a compassionate...

Dec 30, 2022

Mary  Evelene “Dink” Payne, 90, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on December 30, 2022, at 10:50 PM. She was born July 7, 1932, in Gaston County, to the late John Baxter Wells and Sadie Lottie Crook Wells.

Evelene was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Richard Earl Payne;...

Dec 30, 2022

Juanita Calhoun Ledford, 84, of Stanley, passed away at home on December 30, 2022. She was born September 5, 1938, in Iredell County, to the late Thomas Martin Calhoun and Lula Mae Calhoun.

She is preceded in death by, husband of 70 years, Rev. Kenneth Devon Ledford; brother, Tommy Lee Calhoun (Lucille).

Juanita loved the...

Dec 29, 2022

Bobby Eugene Bell, 86, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on December 29, 2022. He was born June 20, 1936, in Gaston County, to the late John Raymond Bell, Sr. and Ruby Price Bell.

He is preceded in death by brothers, John Raymond Bell, Jr., Frank Bell, Fred Bell; sisters, Pearl Bell, Catherine Bell.

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Dec 29, 2022

Billy “Bill” Hugh Young, 89, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on December 29, 2022. He was born October 09, 1933, in Cleveland County, to the late Victor Burton Young and Havana Brown Young.

He is preceded in death by his former wives, Eleanor Draper Young, Merilyn Young; brothers, Russell Young, Donald Young, Bonnie Young, Burton...

Dec 25, 2022

Nancy LaCount Bess Grant, 83, of Bessemer City, passed away at her residence on December 25, 2022. She was born January 23, 1939, in Gaston County, to the late John Thomas LaCount and Lorene Childers Bowen.

She is preceded in death by brother, Larry LaCount; and grandson, Kevin Bess.

Nancy enjoyed traveling with her family,...

Dec 19, 2022

Donald “Don” Ray Sherbert, Sr., 71, of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional on December 19, 2022. He was born August 4, 1951, in Cherokee County, AL to the late Marvin Sherbert and Thelma Mae Watkins Sherbert.

He is preceded in death by his daughter Beverly Irene Sherbert.

Don was the owner of Don’s Lawn...

Dec 14, 2022

Barbara Ann Kale Patterson, 65, of Bessemer City, passed away at her home on December 14, 2022. She was born October 9, 1957, in York County, SC, to the late Roland and Ruby Blanton Kale.

Barbara was a CNA for 25 years. She loved listening to Elvis, gardening, shopping, and playing cards. Christmas was her favorite time...

Dec 13, 2022

Ginger Marie Williams, 51, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional on December 13, 2022. She was born February 3, 1971, in Mississippi County, Arkansas to Glenda Gail Lingerfelt and the late Tommy Wayne Wiseman.

She is preceded in death by her brother David Wiseman.

Ginger rode with the Windjammers M/C and was known...

Dec 2, 2022

Lambertine “Teeny” McClure Taylor, 96, of Greenville, SC, passed away at her residence on December 2, 2022. She was born July 22, 1926, in Gaston County, NC to the late John Edgar McClure and Ida Mae Westbrooks McClure.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Robert Lee Taylor.

Left to cherish her memories...

Dec 2, 2022

Norman Johnny Panter, 88, of Bessemer City, passed away at his residence on December 2, 2022. He was born April 2, 1934, in Cherokee County, NC to the late John David Panter and Nancy Harris Panter.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Margaret Ann Brunett Panter; brothers, Cliff Painter, Rev. Edward Painter,...

Nov 30, 2022

James Larry Bridges, 82, of Cherryville, passed away at CaroMont Regional on November 30, 2022. He was born May 27, 1940, in Gaston County, to the late James Harry Bridges and Annie Wilson Bridges.

He is preceded in death by sister, Mary Fraley; brothers, Dean Bridges, Jerry Bridges; grandson Scottie Bridges.

Larry always said, “Wait...