Obituaries

Feb 14, 2022

George Kenneth “Ken” Wyont, 79, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on February 14, 2022. He was born June 23, 1942, in Gaston County, to the late Clyde Thomas and Alice Davis Wyont.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Thelma Wyont.

Ken was a...

Feb 11, 2022

Angela Marie Phillips, 61, of Cherryville, passed away at Carolina Caring, Newton on February 11, 2022. She was born June 5,1960, in Gaston County, to the late Gary Phillips and Ruth Mason Phillips.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Phillips.

Angela was a longtime member of the Evangel Assembly of God, Gastonia...

Feb 9, 2022

Frank Abraham Araujo, 56, of Shelby, passed away at Atrium Health Cleveland on February 9, 2022. He was born February 25, 1965, in Ocean Port, NJ, to the late Barbara Ann Burlett.

He was preceded in death by his sister Theresa McVarish and brother Ralph Araujo.

Left to cherish his memories are his children Crystal...

Feb 7, 2022

Gary Grant Cochrane, 77, of Belmont, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on February 7, 2022. He was born March 24, 1944, in Gaston County, to the late Fred Fisher and Catherine Viola Johnson Cochrane.

Gary is preceded in death by his daughter Emily Renee Cochrane, brothers, Johnny Wayne Cochrane, Gene Douglas Cochrane, William Kenneth Cochrane,...

Feb 5, 2022

Peggy Frances McGill, 89, of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on February 5, 2022. She was born March 4, 1932, in Gaston County, to the late Archie Herman Robinson and Timy Lucinda Robinson.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Roy “Bud” McGill, Sr.; son, Roy “Buddy” McGill, Jr.; daughter,...

Feb 4, 2022

Larry Thomas Rogers, Sr, 80, of Stanley, passed away at Willow Ridge Rehab on February 4, 2022. He was born November 18, 1941, in Gaston County, to the late Verlin Rogers and the late Jeanette Whisnant McDougal.

Larry is preceded in death by his brother, Lamar Rogers, and grandson, AJ Sabine.

Larry loved restoring antique...

Feb 2, 2022

Nadine Whisnant Cole, 94, of Gastonia, passed away at Brian Center on February 2, 2022. She was born December 6, 1927, in Lincoln County, to the late George Thomas Whisnant and Alpha Harriett Hedrick Whisnant.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar L. “Buck” Cole; son, Chuck Cole; grandson, Jace Cole; brothers, Paul, Lemuel, Clement,...

Feb 2, 2022

Rev. Wayne Asahel Grant Spear, 74, of Clover, SC, passed away at his home surrounded by his wife and children on February 2, 2022. He was born March 1, 1947, in Scott County, Iowa, to the late Cyrus Arthur and Barbara Vivian Ruth Hurd Spear.

Rev. Wayne was a United States Navy Veteran from 1968-1974. He was...

Feb 2, 2022

Susan Jane Burgess, 68, of Casar, passed away at home on February 2, 2022. She was born January 8, 1954, in Fayette County, WV, to the late Franklin Benjamin and Dora Jean Scarbro Miller.

She is preceded in death by brothers Charles, Dempsey, and Bobby, sisters Helen and Louise.

Susan loved the beach, country music...

Feb 1, 2022

Anna Lee Fox Pruitt, 95, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2022, at Alexandria Place, Gastonia. She was born on September 26, 1926, in Gaston County, to the late Mae and Foy Fox.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Pruitt; daughter, Lynn Baker; son, Randall Pruitt; grandson, Curtis Pruitt; sisters, Grace, and Wilma; brother,...

Feb 1, 2022

Junior Ples Hedrick, 92 of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2022. He was born August 9, 1929, in Graham County, to the late Robert and Mildred Lequire Hedrick.

He is preceded in death by his son, Charles Hedrick.

Junior was a 33rd Degree Mason and Shriner. He was also the...

Jan 30, 2022

Buddy Eugene Branch, 79, a loving and compassionate soul, passed away at his home in Myrtle Beach, SC, on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. The son of the late Dewitt and Christine Cole Branch, he was born Sept. 26, 1942.

A proud veteran of the US Army, Buddy loved the beach life, retirement and his family.

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Jan 29, 2022

Richard “Ricky” Andrew Helms, Sr., 69, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on January 29, 2022. He was born March 14, 1952, in Gaston County, to the late Winfred Andrew and Ruby Mae Isenhour Helms.

He is preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Ricky enjoyed watching wrestling, going...

Jan 29, 2022

Karen Goforth Wray, 57, of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on January 29, 2022. She was born June 6, 1964, in Cleveland County, to Edith Ellison Goforth and the late Rev. Richard Wayne Goforth.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Gene Wray.

Karen loved her...

Jan 28, 2022

Dorothy Jeanette Oliver, 75, of Gastonia, passed away at home on January 28, 2022. She was born April 24, 1946, in Georgetown, SC, to the late Herman and Rosa Curleen Rowe Bolynn.

Jeanette was a devoted mother who loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald...

Jan 27, 2022

Kenneth James Maney, Jr., 60, of Bessemer City passed away at Wendover Hospice on January 27, 2022. He was born January 11, 1962, in Gaston County, to Sandra Walker Coleman and the late Kenneth James Maney, Sr.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Susan Maney; son, Kenny Maney (Crystal); daughter, Shawna Gray; grandchildren, Caiden Gray,...

Jan 19, 2022

Mandy Suzette Childers Simpson, 46, of Maiden, passed away at Atrium Health Lincolnton on January 19, 2022. She was born July 7, 1975, in Gaston County, to Patricia Hall Earls and the late Paul Nixion Childers, II.

She is preceded in death by a sister, Angela Nicole Childers Walker; brother Timothy Bryan Childers.

Mandy was...

Jan 15, 2022

Lemma Robinson Hedrick, 96, of Gastonia, NC passed away peacefully at Alexandria Place on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born December 28, 1925, in Cherokee County, North Carolina, to the late Jim and Sally Elizabeth Grindstaff Robinson.

In addition to her parents, Lemma is preceded in death by her children, Jerry Robinson, Eddie Robinson, Judy Robinson,...

Jan 15, 2022

Linda Green Ware, 72, of Bessemer City, NC passed away peacefully at Wendover Hospice on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born November 22, 1949, in York County, South Carolina, to the late Clayton Green and Jeanette Nichols Green.

Linda was a retired phlebotomist from CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

Left to cherish her memory is...

Jan 15, 2022

James Michael Maxwell, 63, of Gastonia, passed away at home on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was born August 8, 1958, in Gaston County, to the late James Maxwell and Lorene Sipes.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Gina Maxwell; daughter, Samantha Maxwell; stepfather, David Sipes; siblings, Leanne Cooper, Julie Thompson, Lyne Martin...