Obituaries

Apr 26, 2013

Gary Douglas Postell, 78, of Gastonia passed away April 26, 2013, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 6, 1934 in Cherokee County, NC, to the late William Hayden and Hattie Belle Nelson Postell.

He was a United States Marine Veteran from 1953 to 1957 serving in Korea, a member of First Baptist Church,...

Apr 22, 2013

Susan Cochcroft Newton, 66, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013, at her home in Charlotte. She was born June 21, 1946 in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Dr. Roy L. Cochcroft and Lucy Boozer Cochcroft.

Susan received her B.S. in Nursing from Lenoir Rhyne College in May of 1970 and practiced as a Registered Nurse for...

Apr 18, 2013

Wanda McEntyre Walker, 54, of Bessemer City, passed away April 18, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. She was born on April 15, 1959 in Gaston County, to Starlene McKeehan McEntyre and the late Furman "Bud" David McEntyre, Sr..

Wanda was a loving daughter and sister, who was a firm believer in Christ. She enjoyed...

Apr 18, 2013

Mervin Robert Ratchford, born April 23, 1922 near Dallas, NC, moved on to his reward surrounded by family and friends on April 18, 2013, 5 days before his 91st birthday. He joined his Savior and his beloved wife of 56 years, Ora Charlene Morris Ratchford.

He is survived by his children, Joe H Ratchford & wife Gloria,...

Apr 17, 2013

Walter James Beaver, 85, passed away April 17, 2013, at home. He was born on January 14, 1928 in Murphy, NC, to the late Alfred James and Rhoda Harris Beaver.

He liked Sherlock Holmes, Perry Mason, and John Wayne. The family would like to say "thank you" to the nurses and staff of Gaston Hospice for all...

Apr 13, 2013

Thelma Mae Nichols Neeley, 94, passed into the arms of Jesus on April 13, 2013, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. She was born on November 29, 1918 in Gaston County, to the late Ross Roland and Annie Lee Hopper Nichols.

Thelma Mae was active in her community. She was a member of Bessemer City First...

Apr 13, 2013

Peggy Capps Barton, 74, formerly of Bessemer City, went home on April 13, 2013 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, and she is at peace. She was born May 12, 1938 in Gaston County, to the late Joseph Meek and Pearl Ramsey Capps.

Staying behind are her daughter, Melissa Costner and husband Willie; granddaughters, Brooke Abernethy and Ashley...

Apr 9, 2013

ANDREA LANIER

Andrea Postell Lanier, 55, of Ocean Isle Beach, passed away on April 9, 2013, at home. She was born December 29, 1957 in Orange, Texas, to Gary D. and Shirley T. Postell of Gastonia.

Andrea was a native of Gastonia, North Carolina, and graduated from Hunter Huss High School in 1976.

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Mar 26, 2013

Lula Lee Falls Leonard, 87, of Bessemer City, passed away on March 26, 2013, at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation, Lincolnton. She was born June 1, 1925 in Gaston County, to the late Phillip Crowder and Charity Huffstler Falls.

Lula was a member of First Baptist Church, Bessemer City. She was active in her church work, music and...

Mar 25, 2013

Judy Florence Mixon, 72, of Gastonia, passed away March 25, 2013 at home. She was born on March 25, 1941 in Gaston County, to the late Athel Clifford and Ethel Katherine Bridges Dugan.

Judy retired from Amp Inc. in 1994 after 25 years of service.

She was survived by her husband of 55 years, Ronald...

Mar 22, 2013

Sandra Rabb Snipes, 62, of Bessemer City, passed into the arms of Jesus on March 22, 2013, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 28, 1950, in Gaston County, to Betty Sue Glenn Rabb of Bessemer City and the late William (Bill) Monroe Rabb. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Rabb.

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Mar 21, 2013

Jessie Van Putnam, 73, of Bessemer City, went to his eternal home on March 21, 2013. He was born on May 7, 1939, in Cleveland County to the late Arthur Lee and Corrine Dedmon Putnam.

Jessie was born and raised in Cleveland County. He graduated from Bethware High School and UNC Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy in...

Mar 16, 2013

Jack Gilbert Timmons, 84, passed away March 16, 2013, at Kings Mountain Hospice House. He was born April 14, 1928, in Gaston County, son of the Late Fred Lee Timmons and Bertha Clark Timmons. Jack was an avid car lover. He competed in dirt track racing in the 1950's and 60's. This love of racing continued and he became...

Mar 15, 2013

Teresa Ann Berrong McIntyre, 56, of Gastonia, passed away March 15, 2013 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 14, 1957 in Gaston County, to the late Warren Paul and Marie Busler Berrong. She is preceded in death by her son Anthony Paul McIntyre; daughter Carol Dawn Caudell; brother Ralph Berrong; sisters Faye Criswell, Wanda Rogers, and...

Mar 12, 2013

HYTHERN WALKER

Hythern Audrey Walker, 61, of Kings Mountain, passed away March 12, 2013 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born on October 4, 1951 in West Virginia, to the late John and Hazel Smith Woods.

She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Walker; brother, Pete Woods.

She is survived...

Mar 7, 2013

Randy Blair Laws, 62, of Gastonia, passed away March 7, 2013 at Gastonia Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 3, 1951 in Gaston County, to Edna Coleman Laws of Gastonia and the late James Leo Laws.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Dana Queen of Bessemer City; granddaughter, Madison Queen; grandson,...

Mar 6, 2013

Burl Clarence Robinson, Sr. 87, of Dallas, passed away March 6, 2013 at Robin Johnson House. He was born July 10, 1925 in Chambers County, Alabama to the late Jesse Kirkland and Myrtle Raughton Robinson.

Burl was retired from International Ladies Garment, a United States Army and Navy veteran serving in World War II and Korean Conflict....

Mar 4, 2013

Billy Charles "Bill" Ballard, Sr. 79, of Gastonia, passed away March 4, 2013 at home. He was born April 25, 1933 in Mecklenburg County, to the late Charlie and Snow Bryson Ballard.

Bill was an avid sportsman, loving to fish, hunt, bowl and play softball. During the 60's and 70's he played on major softball teams such...

Mar 4, 2013

Troy Eugene Summey 59, of Kings Mountain, passed away March 4, 2013 at home. He was born December 25, 1953 in Gaston County, to the late Charlie Wesley Summey, Sr. and Martha M. Spearman Summey.

Troy was an avid fisherman and he loved his chickens and dogs.

He is preceded in death by his brother,...

Feb 25, 2013

Bessie M. Emory Bialecki, 86, of Bessemer City, passed away at home. She was born March 25, 1926 in Cherokee County, SC, to the late Burton Leroy and Ellie Elmina Swink Emory.

Bessie was a loving, caring and understanding aunt. She was always a fighter and never gave up.

She was preceded in death by...