Obituaries

Mar 23, 2022

Freida Sue Lankford Moses, 84, of Bessemer City, passed away on March 23, 2022. She was born June 6, 1937, in Gaston County, to the late Herbert Charles and Mary Virginia Carson Lankford.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas “Toad” Moses; brother, Herbert “H.C.” Charles Lankford, Jr.

Freida loved her Lord...

Mar 22, 2022

Roger Dale Cook, Sr., 78, of Gastonia, passed away at Atrium Health Lincoln on March 22, 2022. He was born November 17, 1943, in Gaston County, to the late James Vernon and Maudie Hamby Cook.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Bennie Sue McClendon.

Roger was retired from Baco Machine Company after 28...

Mar 20, 2022

Cynthia Leigh Lowery, 51, of Gastonia, passed away on March 20, 2022. She was born October 23, 1970, in Lincoln County, to Jim and Linda Lowery.

Cindy’s memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Sisk Butler Funeral Home, Bessemer City.

Mar 18, 2022

Danny Reed Whitaker, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away at Robin Johnson House on March 18, 2022. He was born April 8, 1944, in Cleveland County, to the late Walter Plato Whitaker and Margaret Pearl Carpenter Whitaker.

Danny is preceded in death by siblings, Peggy Brooks, Bobby Whitaker, Billy Whitaker, Shirley Leach Blanton, Jacky Whitaker, Pearl Sellers,...

Mar 12, 2022

Rachel Chitwood Boswell, 90, of Cherryville, passed away at Peak Resources of Cherryville on March 12, 2022. She was born August 7, 1931, in Anderson County, SC, to the late Grover Ray Chitwood and Sally Mae Medlock Chitwood.

Rachel is preceded in death by husband, Henry Ellis Boswell; daughter, Daphne Webb; brothers, Charles Chitwood, Harold Chitwood, Donnie...

Mar 11, 2022

"B.A.” Beeler Arnold Moore, Jr., 73, of Dallas, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2022, and was met by his heavenly Father. He was born December 11, 1948, in Gaston County, to the late Beeler Arnold Moore, Sr. and Rose Lee Holt Moore.

He is preceded in death by numerous siblings.

B.A. was a faithful...

Mar 10, 2022

Shawn Andrew Sweeting, 36, of Bessemer City, passed away at his residence on March 10, 2022. He was born March 14, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Renee Michelle.

Shawn sang in the band Negative Six Feet, enjoyed painting, and Ravens Football.

Left to cherish his memory is wife, Rochell Haney Sweeting; mom Renee Turner and...

Mar 6, 2022

Command Master Chief Thomas Alexander Dixon, 81, of Bessemer City, passed away at his residence on March 6, 2022. He was born April 4, 1940, in Gaston County, to the late James Garfield Dixon and Nellie Elizabeth Mack Dixon.

He is proceeded in death by his brothers, James Dixon, Jr., Charles Dixon, Lee Dixon, and Alvin Dixon;...

Mar 3, 2022

Christopher Nathan Dagnen, 35, of Kings Mountain, passed away on March 3, 2022. He was born April 26, 1986, in Gaston County, to Richard Preston Dagnen and Wendy Anne Ham.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Devin Valentine; grandmother, Sharon Dagnen, grandfather, Shug Ham, Uncle Mike Dagnen.

Chris had a big loving heart,...

Mar 3, 2022

James Edward Hembree, 74, of Lincolnton, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on March 3, 2022. He was born November 29, 1943, in Isabella, TN, to the late Arvil and Berdie Trantham Hembree.

James is preceded in death by brother William Hembree and Kenneth Hembree; sister Pauline Dephrage.

James enjoyed watching TV, listening to...

Mar 1, 2022

Barbara Turner Trakas, 87, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on March 1, 2022. She was born December 26, 1934, in Gaston County, to the late Thomas Manning and Ora Mae Turner.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Chris Theo Trakas; son, Thomas Trakas; daughter-in-law, Melody Foster Trakas....

Feb 27, 2022

Patsy Williams Blake, 83, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Family Medical Center on February 27, 2022. She was born December 30, 1938, in Georgetown, SC, daughter of the late Price Edward Williams and Reba Mae Port Williams.

In addition to her parents, Patsy is preceded in death by her husband, Padgett “Pat” Blake, Sr.; son,...

Feb 26, 2022

Jerry Dean Turner, 80, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on February 26, 2022. He was born May 14, 1941, in Gaston County, to the late Claude Arthur Turner and Eva Sowell Turner.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Turner.

Jerry retired from Wix Filters after 36 years...

Feb 25, 2022

MSGT Weston “Wes” Eugene Wright, 86, of Bessemer City, died peacefully at home on Feb 25th, 2022, with his loving wife Barbara of 61 years by his side. He was born June 8th, 1935, in Kingsport TN to the late William Harrison Wright and Chloe Pace Wright.

He was preceded in death by his parents (above), sister...

Feb 20, 2022

Tammy Dean Philbeck, 59, of Gastonia, passed away at her home on February 20, 2022. She was born September 21, 1962, in Gaston County, to the late Jimmy William and Jackie Dean Clark Philbeck.

She is proceeded in death by her daughter, Jackie Santana; brother, Jimmy Philbeck, Jr.; sister, Teresa Philbeck Solis; great niece, Jacklyn Bautista.

Feb 19, 2022

Samuel “Sammy” Stanley Crowe Jr., 63, of Bessemer City, passed away at his residence on February 19, 2022. He was born October 5, 1958, in Caldwell County, to Lois Pickelsimer and then late Samuel Crowe Sr.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his stepfather, Ronald Pickelsimer and brother, Doug Crowe....

Feb 19, 2022

James Richard Christopher, Sr., 60, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on February 19, 2022. He was born October 17, 1961, in Gaston County, to the late James Harrison Christopher and Mary Hutchens Christopher.

Richard was the owner and operator of his own construction business.

Left to cherish his memories are...

Feb 17, 2022

Ellamae “Midge” Strang Smarrito, 95, of Gastonia, passed away at Terrace Ridge on February 17, 2022. She was born July 29, 1926, in Camden County, New Jersey to the late Marcus Strang and Mary E. Bettinger Shone.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Smarrito; daughter, Maryetta Rotchford; grandson, Miles Naylor-Smarrito; brothers, Harry, Claude and...

Feb 15, 2022

Grier “Gittle” Wayne Costner, Jr., 72, of Crouse, passed away at his home on February 15, 2022. He was born January 20, 1950, in Lincoln County, to the late Grier Wayne Costner, Sr. and the late Inez Fowler Costner.

He is preceded in death by his son, Brad Costner and siblings Allen, Dale and Elaine.

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Feb 15, 2022

Rev. Kenneth Devon Ledford, 86, of Stanley, passed away at his home on February 15, 2022. He was born June 16, 1935, in Copper Hill, TN, to the late Wesley Raymond and Abbie Bell Ledford.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his 11 siblings.

Kenneth loved his sweetheart of 70 years, working in his garden...