Obituaries

Jan 1, 2024

Leonard Eugene Hamrick, 84, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at his residence.

A native of Gaston County, he was born on August 31, 1939, to the late Harvey and Maude Hamrick.

Leonard retired from the Mount Holly Plant of Burlington Industries.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded...

Jan 1, 2024

Linda Mayes Marlow "MawMaw", 75, of Kings Mountain, passed peacefully Monday, January 1, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

She was born June 8, 1948, to the late Robert Mayes and Geneva Mayes Cloninger.

Linda worked for many years as a bookkeeper and office manager. She was excellent with numbers and was very...

Dec 31, 2023

Clyde Fore, Sr., 82, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Gaston County, he was born on August 10, 1941, to the late Bill Fore and Gladys Fore Flowers.

Clyde was an avid golfer.  He loved to fish at the beach, and he loved the...

Dec 30, 2023

Doris B. Mitchem, 87, of Clover, SC, was called home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2023.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was affectionately known as Nana.

She always placed everyone else's needs before her own.

Mrs. Mitchem was the daughter of the late James Harry...

Dec 30, 2023

Daisy Darlene "Cookie" Railey, 79, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born in Gaston County on December 12, 1944, to the late Elbert Morgan and Lorene Moore, but was raised by her father and stepmother, Maude Morgan.

In her younger days, she enjoyed...

Dec 29, 2023

Mr. Clement Anthony Wages was born in Richland County, South Carolina on September 25, 1965.  He was the beloved son of the late Mr. Luke" Bill" Wages and Ms. Carrie Irene Anderson Wages. He entered eternal rest on December 29, 2023.

Clement graduated from Spring Valley High School. He worked for Wages Brickwork in his early years...

Dec 29, 2023

Sarah Ruth Whitt, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Rome, GA, on November 15, 1950, to the late Dave and Mary Elizabeth Foshee.

Sarah loved her dog Tabby. She enjoyed watching television, especially cartoons. Tweety Bird was her favorite. Gospel music was...

Dec 28, 2023

Wayne Lee Hardy

1947-2023

Wayne passed away at the Robin Johnson house on December 28, 2023. He was born on August 4, 1947, in Miami, Florida to the late Robert Lee Hardy and Dorothy McIver Hardy.

He graduated from Hialeah High School in 1965. After, he joined the United States Army in December...

Dec 28, 2023

Bobbie Jo Hayes, 53, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Gaston County on January 17, 1970, to the late Robert and Betty Hayes.

Bobbie Jo loved cooking, watching movies, and working with crafts. She was loved by many; she had a big heart...

Dec 28, 2023

Margaret Ann Hamrick, 94, of Gastonia, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC on January 18, 1929, to the late Harvey and Donie Smith.

Margaret was a lifetime member of Loray Baptist Church in...

Dec 28, 2023

Kathryn Bess Franz Lovin, 40, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.

A native of Gaston County, she was born on March 23, 1983, to Karryn Franz.

Kathryn is survived by her sons, Christian Stepp, Connor Lovin; daughters, Peyton Stepp, Madisyn Stepp; sister, Caroline Poteat; aunt, Jayne Flora.

All services are...

Dec 27, 2023

Barbara "Sissy" Dills Carpenter, 65, of Bessemer City, passed away December 27, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born May 13, 1958, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Clyde Dills and Kay Lowery Dills.

A gathering of family and friends will be held 2-4 pm Wednesday, January 3, 2024, Greene...

Dec 26, 2023

Helen Barbara Pruitt McGaha, 74, of Belmont, NC, passed away on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023, in Gastonia, N.C. with her brother, her daughter and her best friend by her side.  She had the wonderful opportunity to visit with many of her friends and family in person and via FaceTime.

Helen was born in Kings Mountain, NC on...

Dec 25, 2023

Shelby P. Forehand, 70, of Cramerton, NC, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at his residence.

He was born December 7, 1953, in Baldwin Co, GA, son of the late Pate and Betty Forehand.

Shelby was a loving father, grandfather, and partner. He taught others to appreciate Formula 1 Racing.

He is survived...

Dec 25, 2023

Susan Arline Walsh Hunter, 60, of Bessemer City, passed away December 25, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born June 18, 1963, in Wayne County, Michigan, daughter of the late James Walsh and Shirley Cavender Gibson.

A memorial service will be held 5:00 pm Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Greene Funeral...

Dec 24, 2023

Margaret Ritchie Hall, 87, of Gastonia, passed away December 24, 2023, at Peak Resources in Gastonia.

She was born May 31, 1936, in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Woodrow Ritchie and Nellie Aderholt Ritchie.

Margaret was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Gastonia.

All services will be private.

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Dec 23, 2023

Barbara Fite, 66, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away December 23, 2023, at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, NC.

She was born November 4, 1957, in Gaston County, to Gladys Harris Clayton and the late Bobby Ray Clayton.

In addition to her father, Barbara was preceded in death by her daughter, Tina Walden; and brothers, Matthew Clayton...

Dec 22, 2023

Karen Elaine Jenkins Phillips, age 73 of Dallas, was called home to be with the Lord, December 22, 2023.

She was born on March 26, 1950, in Gastonia, a daughter of the late James "Jim" Everette Jenkins, Sr. and Ada Mae "Hattie Mae" Bradley Jenkins.

Karen graduated from Hunter Huss High School. She dedicated many...

Dec 21, 2023

Margaret Sue Melton, 90, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Belaire Health Care Center, Gastonia.

She was born April 2, 1933, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Hubert Hawkins and Fleeta Lawhorn Wright.

Sue was a member of Ridge Baptist Church. She loved her family, and loved...

Dec 19, 2023

Robert "Bobby" Walker, 76, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at his residence.

He was born June 21, 1947, in Cleveland Co, NC, son of the late Mack and May Walker.

Bobby loved spending time with his family, and the outdoors, especially fishing.

In addition to his parents, he...