Obituaries

Apr 4, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of Robert Monroe Johnson Jr., known better by family and friends as "Dusty" at age 55.

Dusty was born June 6 th , 1967, to Robert Johnson and Toni Johnson Messer. He graduated from Bessemer City High School in June of 1986. He went on to...

Apr 2, 2023

Donna Queen Clark, 64 of Gastonia passed away Sunday April 2nd. She was born November 3, 1958, in Wilmington NC to late Eugene Queen and Barbara Queen Chavis.

Donna was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved Jesus, water, and the outdoors.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Michelle Allen....

Apr 1, 2023

Mary Joan Lundquist, 85, of Cramerton, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living in Gastonia.

She was born May 2, 1937, in Cleveland County, NC.

Mary was a very active member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Gastonia where she taught Sunday School and made costumes for church plays.

She...

Mar 31, 2023

Joshua Taylor Ross Moore was called home on March 31, 2023.

He was born October 18, 1994, to Henry Paul "Mohawk" Moore and Raina Cordell Moore in Gaston County.

He was generous, kind, and hardworking. He never met a stranger and spending time with the ones he loved most made him the happiest. He will...

Mar 30, 2023

Woody Lunsford, 66, of Gastonia, passed away March 30, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 18, 1956, in Fairfax County, Virginia to Emily Martin Lunsford and the late Paul Cecil Lunsford.

Woody was a member of Linden ARP Church.  He was a loving son, father, grandfather, and brother.  He...

Mar 30, 2023

Bobby Gene Bridges, 86, of Kings Mountain, former owner and operator of The Printin' Press, Inc., went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2023, surrounded by his wife and four daughters.

Bobby was born April 11, 1936, in Kings Mountain, son of the late Jake Hord Bridges and Ethel Mullinax...

Mar 29, 2023

Dustan Evona Hinson, 39, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

A native of Gaston County, he was born February 3, 1984, to Brian Hinson and Nancy Gardner Bradley.

Dustan is survived by his father, Brian Hinson; his mother, Nancy Bradley and husband James; the mother of his children, Alicia Hinson; girlfriend, Brittany...

Mar 26, 2023

Ted Hodge, 53, of Cramerton, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his residence.

He was born April 1, 1969, in Gaston County to the late Jack Hodge and Betty Sue Bradley.

Ted loved the outdoors and loved to meet people.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...

Mar 25, 2023

Ellie Garms, 83, of Lake Wylie, SC, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Atrium in Lincolnton.

She was born in Dodge County Wisconsin to the late Leonard and Viola Peichekoske.

Ellie was the owner of the Top Hat Supper Club in Fond du Lac, WI. For 10 years. She sold the Supper Club and...

Mar 24, 2023

Angela Gail Little McNeely, 68 of Gastonia, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born on October 3, 1954, in Iredell County to the late Burl Franklin Little and Ollie Sue Summers Little.

Angela loved her husband and her children, she was always there to support all...

Mar 22, 2023

Pat Ledford Bingham, 80, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Florida.

She was born September 25, 1942, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Herman and Mildred Ledford.

Pat was a member of Chapel Worship Center, Gastonia. She was president and co-owner of Industrial Fabricators, Gastonia. Pat loved her...

Mar 21, 2023

Barbara A. Ledford, 77, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday March 21, 2023, at her residence.

She was born November 9, 1945, in New York City, New York to the late Arthur and Mary Werner.

Barbara loved her family. She enjoyed life. She loved the beach, music, and to sing. She shared life experiences. She was...

Mar 19, 2023

Marilyn Ledford Tidwell, 94, of Belmont, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her residence.

She was born in Swaine County, NC on January 8, 1929 to the late Zeb and Emma Jane Ledford.

Marilyn was a member of Mountain Rest Baptist Church in Mountain Rest, SC. She loved to cook and bake. She loved...

Mar 19, 2023

George Martin, 80, of Bessemer City, passed away March 19, 2023, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.

He was born October 3, 1942, Mecklenburg County, NC, son of the late Mack Martin and Mabel Walls Martin.

He attended Bright Light Baptist Church in Bessemer City.

He was a truck driver for...

Mar 18, 2023

John Albert Burch, Jr., 79, of Clover, SC, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born July 11, 1943, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late John Albert Burch, Sr., and Clifford McAbee Burch.

John retired from Pharr Yarns. He drove EC School bus in Clover, SC,...

Mar 17, 2023

Curtis Junior Williams, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away March 17, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born January 13, 1946, in Pulaski County, Virginia, son of the late, Curtis Bennett Williams and Maggie Vaughn Williams.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Lynn Williams;...

Mar 16, 2023

Johnni "Johnetta" Edwards

March 13, 1956- March 16, 2023

Obituary

Johnni "Johnetta" Edwards was born in Seminole, Oklahoma to Bobby John Edwards and the late Gloria Edwards. She spent a portion of her life being raised by her grandparents, Hilluard Boone and Corine Boone. She departed this earthly life on March 16, 2023,...

Mar 15, 2023

Danny Andrew Rosenbalm, 75, of Belmont passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his residence.

He was born January 11, 1948 in Catawba County to the late Andrew and Rosalie Rosenbalm.

Danny attended Bible Baptist Church. He served in the US Navy. He retired from Mecklenburg Health and Rehabilitation. He loved to fish and sing...

Mar 15, 2023

James Blair "Doodlebug" Medford, Jr., 64, of Gastonia, passed away March 15, 2023, at home.

He was born June 24, 1958, in Gastonia, NC, son of the late James Blair Medford, Sr. and Mary Frances Black Medford McLellan.

In addition to his parents, Doodle was preceded in death by his sister Rhonda Louise Baker.

Mar 13, 2023

Judy Riddle Mincey, 68, of Bessemer City passed away March 13, 2023, at her daughter's home.

She was born October 7, 1954, in Lee County, Alabama, daughter of the late John Lamar Riddle Sr. and Katherine Kittrell Reynolds.

Judy worked for many years at the 66 Drive-In and later worked as a dietician for Lincolnton...