Robert "Bobby" Walker
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...
Lester John Detter
Dec 19, 2023
Lester John Detter, 89, of Kings Mountain, passed away December 19, 2023, at his home.
He was born July 6, 1934, in Gaston County, son of the late Earnest Floyd Detter and Eva Costner Detter.
Lester was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Bessemer City.
He enjoyed building and remodeling and...
Cullen Walker Rayfield
Dec 18, 2023
Cullen Walker Rayfield, 15-month-old precious son of Angel Wray and Brandon Rayfield, passed away December 18, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital in Shelby.
He was born September 26, 2022, in Gaston County.
Cullen was always smiling, and he loved to eat cookies. He has been a fighter since his birth, and he absolutely loved...
Alene Williams Kerr
Dec 17, 2023
Alene Williams Kerr, 78, of Kings Mountain, passed away December 17, 2023, at her home.
She was born February 19, 1945, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Julius E. Coleman and Rebecca Liner Coleman.
Alene was a teacher's assistant at Webb Street School for several years and prior to that she worked with handicapped...
Louise Kathryn Scott
Dec 17, 2023
Louise Kathryn Scott, 74, of Dallas, NC, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Belaire in Gastonia.
A native of Gaston County, she was born on October 3, 1949, to the late John and Charlotte Long.
Louise is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jerry Scott; son, Allen Scott; brothers, Ralph Long (Susan), Hans...
Michael Edward Ross Jr.
Dec 17, 2023
Michael Edward Ross Jr., 33, of Bessemer City, passed away December 17, 2023, at his home.
He was born September 30, 1990, in Lincoln County, son of the late Michael Edward Ross Sr. and Deborah Braswell Ross.
Michael attended First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain and loved the Lord wholeheartedly.
He was an...
Brook White
Dec 17, 2023
Brook White, 35, of Vale, NC, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Atrium Health Lincolnton.
She was born April 26, 1988, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of John and Glenda Gordy.
Brook was a loving and devoted mother to her three children.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by the...
Patricia Baker Forbes
Dec 17, 2023
Patricia Baker Forbes, 72, of Iron Station, NC, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her residence.
She was born in Catawba County on April 25, 1951, to the late Donald and Arline Baker.
Patricia was a member of Evangel Assembly of God in Gastonia. She retired from Piedmont Natural Gas with 31 years of...
Barbara Ann Holt Hicks
Dec 16, 2023
Barbara Ann Holt Hicks, 82, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.
She was born April 18, 1941, in Wake Co, NC, daughter of the late Charlie Clyde and Josephine Smith Holt Wellman.
Barbara was a member of South Gastonia Church of God. She loved her...
Steve Anderson Braswell
Dec 16, 2023
Steve Anderson Braswell, 72, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his residence.
A native of Gaston County, he was born on July 15, 1951, to the late Donald Braswell and Nadine Griffin Goss.
Steve was an active member of Crowders Mountain Baptist Church. He loved his family and his church...
Yolanda "Yolie" Roman
Dec 16, 2023
Yolanda "Yolie" Roman, 65, Lived in Gastonia, NC. Passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Woodlawn Haven Rest Home, Mt. Holly, NC.
She was born June 16, 1958, in Valdosta, GA. Daughter of the late Paula Offe and John A. Roman.
Yolanda was a beloved daughter, sister and aunt. Her loving family will miss her...
Mary Frances Soper
Dec 15, 2023
Mary Frances Soper (nee Janney), 83, of Centerport, New York, passed away on December 15, 2023.
Mary was born on February 24, 1940, in West Virginia, to the late Joseph Janney and Thelma Gandee.
The youngest of five surviving children, Mary set her sights on a life in New York and at the age of...
Barbara Jean Calder
Dec 15, 2023
Barbara Jean Calder, 64, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at Lincoln Rehab.
She was born in Lebon, France on March 16, 1959, to the late James and Vera Calder.
Barbara has traveled all around the world. She loved horses and entered many horse shows. Winning numerous trophies. Barbara was an avid...
Carolyn Callahan Kuykendall
Dec 15, 2023
Carolyn Callahan Kuykendall, 88, of Grover, NC, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, NC.
She was born in Cleveland County on December 2, 1935, to the late Ralph and Vera Callahan.
Carolyn attended Midview Baptist Church after many years of being a member at Bread of Life Baptist Church. She...
Melva Fulbright Aldridge
Dec 14, 2023
Melva Fulbright Aldridge, 74, of Dallas, NC, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
A native of Gaston County, she was born on August 19, 1949, to the late James and Virginia Fulbright.
Melva loved to travel, go to concerts, work puzzles, and visit with friends.
In...
Pauline Reep Guess
Dec 14, 2023
Pauline Reep Guess, 91, of Dallas, NC, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at her residence.
She was born in Lincoln County on June 12, 1932, to the late Cleatus and Lona Lackey.
Pauline was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Dallas. She served as a Cub Scout Den Mother and was an...
Edith Faye Baker
Dec 13, 2023
Edith Faye Baker, 86, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Gaston Health and Rehab.
She was born in West Virginia on January 11, 1937, to the late Alex and Dellie Hale.
Edith retired from textiles and loved to do anything dealing with crafts. She enjoyed gardening and raising fruits and vegetables....
Lena Moore Long
Dec 12, 2023
Lena Moore Long was born on April 22, 1927 in Ellijay, NC. She was surrounded by loved ones during her passing, after a long life well lived on December 12, 2023, in Brevard, NC.
Lena is survived by her son, Brian and his wife Melanie Long, her daughter, Kim and her husband Jerry Bertram, her sister, Hester...
Clarence "C.J." James Hutchins, Sr.
Dec 12, 2023
Clarence James Hutchins Sr., known to his loved ones as C.J., Jimmy, Daddy, Pop, and Pop Pop; passed away on December 12, 2023, at the age of 75 in Gastonia, NC.
He was born on June 28, 1948, in Gastonia, NC and grew up on Hayes Street in the Arlington Mill Village.
C.J. was a...
Robert Marion Keisler
Dec 12, 2023
Robert (Bubba) Keisler 54, of Dallas, NC, went with the Lord Tuesday, December,12,2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia NC.
He was born June 11th,1969. A Native Gaston Co, NC. Son of Suzanna Wooten, and the late Jerry Dean Keisler.
He is survived by his wife, Danielle Keisler, along with his sister and brother-in-law,...
