Wilcie Ella Franklin
May 24, 2023
Wilcie Ella Franklin, 82, of Bessemer City, passed away May 24, 2023, at her home.
She was born August 19, 1940, in Jackson County, NC, daughter of the late Claude Nations and Alva Seagle Nations.
Wilcie enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her precious grandchildren. She loved to garden and was very skilled at...
Joe Simmons
May 21, 2023
Joe Simmons, 69, of Gastonia, passed away May 21, 2023, at his granddaughter's home in Lincolnton.
He was born May 30, 1953, in Gaston County, son of the late Ernest Lee Simmons Sr. and Betty Jo Reynolds Simmons.
Joe was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Bessemer City.
He loved his family...
Diana "Nicole" Welch
May 17, 2023
Diana "Nicole" Welch, 34, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at her residence.
Nicole was born February 20, 1989, in Gaston County, daughter of Charles Richard Welch Jr. and the late Toni Welch Mace.
Left to cherish her memory is her eight-year-old son, Jakob; her brother, Joshua Welch; and her...
Hazel Burgess Currie
May 17, 2023
Hazel Burgess Currie, 95, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Terra Bella Cramer Mountain, Cramerton, NC.
She was born July 23, 1927, in Cherokee Co, NC, daughter of the late Bird and Dora Wilson.
Hazel was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Lowell, for many years. She was...
George "Tom" Crouse
May 17, 2023
George "Tom" Crouse, 76, of Clover, SC, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Chandler Place in Rock Hill, SC.
He was born February 9, 1947, to the late Homer Kenneth and Alice Nell Crouse.
Tom served in the US Air Force. He was a corporate pilot for 20 years. He also...
Wanda Baynard Benfield
May 16, 2023
Wanda Baynard Benfield, 57, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away May 16, 2023, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Hospice House.
She was born June 22, 1965, in Cherokee County, SC, daughter of the late Nancy Baynard.
Wanda was a loving and devoted mother who did all she could for her family.
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Ricky Dean Mcswain
May 15, 2023
Ricky Dean McSwain, 62, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.
He was born September 6, 1960, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Laura Barnette and the late Robert McSwain.
Ricky formerly attended Mt. Beulah Baptist Church, Bessemer City, NC. He...
Robert Eugene Mcalister, Sr.
May 15, 2023
Robert Eugene "Gene" McAlister Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the age of 89, surrounded by his loved ones.
Gene was born on April 11, 1934, to Mamie and Wesley "Jeff" Jefferson McAlister in Belmont, NC.
He was a veteran of the Korean War, having...
John (Buggy) Loyd Williamson Jr.
May 15, 2023
John Loyd Williamson Jr. passed away peacefully Monday, May 15, 2023, with his sons by his side.
John was the sone of John Williamson Sr., Martha Killian, and Leon Killian.
He is survived by his sons, John Williamson III (wife Nikki), Shane Williamson (wife Connie), and Chris Williamson (wife Amy); grandchildren, John...
Ruth Ann Walker
May 14, 2023
Ruth Ann Walker, 72, of Bessemer City, passed away May 14, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born June 30, 1950, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Cossey Morton and Naomi Manning Morton.
Ruth was a real Christian and attended church when she was physically able too....
Tracy Albert Robinson
May 14, 2023
Tracy Albert Robinson, 52, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born December 2, 1969, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Edgar Charles Robinson Jr. and Thelma Grigg Robinson.
Tracy was well loved by family and friends. He was warm-hearted and...
Gloria Ann Avent
May 14, 2023
Gloria Ann Avent, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her residence.
She grew up in the mountains of Tennessee, a descendant of Daniel Boone and Leonard Shoun. She was born August 05, 1941, to Gloria June Miller and Howard Spencer Fritts.
Gloria's mother died when she was seven years old....
Scotty Blair Hawkins
May 12, 2023
Scotty Blair Hawkins, 68, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Belaire Health Care Center.
A Gaston County native, he was born August 14, 1954, son of the late Willie "Bill" Neal and Betty Badger Hawkins.
Scotty loved to fish and hunt. He enjoyed riding his Harley, taking...
Karen Whitaker
May 12, 2023
Karen Whitaker, 47, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
She was born August 11, 1975, in Gaston County, to Ann and Danny Sanderson.
Karen was a loving woman who loved her children and grandchildren. She was caring to everyone.
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Linda E. Lee
May 12, 2023
Linda E. Lee, 73, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
She was born March 11, 1950, in Wayne County, Michigan, daughter of the late George and Marjorie Brussart Griffin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Daniel...
Brenda Williams Lineberger
May 11, 2023
Brenda Williams Lineberger, 75, of Belmont, NC, passed away peacefully on May 11th, 2023, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas, NC.
She was born on February 26, 1948, to James and Hazel Williams.
She loved spending time with her 7 grandkids and watching sports. Brenda worked for Bank of America for...
Courtney Marie Faile
May 10, 2023
Courtney Marie Faile, 32, of York Co, SC, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
She was born October 2, 1990, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Jeffery and Georgia Faile.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Nathan Kelly Faile; and sister, Priscilla Lynn Faile.
All services are private....
Michael Dean Davis
May 9, 2023
Michael Dean Davis, 67, of Gastonia, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia with his children by his side.
Mike was born on April 4, 1956, in Gaston County; The son of the late...
Saundra Sanders
May 6, 2023
Saundra Sanders, 76, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at her residence.
She was born December 12, 1945, in Gaston County to the late Richard and Flossie Pickelsimer.
Saundra loved her family dearly. She loved to sew.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
David "Dj" James Moore
May 3, 2023
David James "DJ" Moore, 31, of Iron Station, passed away May 3, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born April 29, 1992, in Lincoln County to David Madison Moore and the late Sherry Lynn Cook.
DJ loved his family. He loved an adventure. He was the life of...
