Bobbie Jo Hayes
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...
Margaret Hamrick
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...
Kathryn Lovin
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...
Barbara "Sissy" Dills Carpenter
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...
Helen Barbara Pruitt Mcgaha
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. Â 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...
Shelby P. Forehand
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...
Susan Arline Walsh Hunter
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...
Margaret Ritchie Hall
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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Barbara Fite
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...
Karen Elaine Phillips
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...
Margaret Sue Melton
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...
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...
