Obituaries

Jan 10, 2022

Oliver Millard Spivey, 99, of Dallas, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on January 10, 2022. He was born July 9, 1922, in Clay County, to the late George Brabston and Savannah Maney Spivey.

In addition to his parents, Oliver was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Lottie Beatrice Maney Spivey;...

Jan 7, 2022

Arthur J. Green, 84, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on January 7, 2022. He was born April 21, 1937, in Henderson County, to the late Ben and Alma Beddingfield Green.

He was preceded in death by his infant sister and twin brother Rosco J. Green.

Art was a United States Army...

Jan 4, 2022

Rev. Richard Wayne Goforth, 78, of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on January 4, 2022. He was born April 13, 1943, in Cleveland County, to the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Sue Pryor Goforth.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Peggy Moses and son-in-law, Donald Wray.

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Jan 1, 2022

Jane Dameron Kaiser, 74, of Bessemer City, passed away at her son’s residence on April 6, 2022. She was born December 1, 1947, in Gaston County, to the late Madison Ray Dameron and Bera Horne Dameron.

She was preceded in death by sister, Becky Wells.

Jane worked 28 years for Gaston County Schools and 2...

Dec 31, 2021

Nancy Louise Thompson Downing, 82, of Grove City, OH, formerly of Gastonia, NC, passed away at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital on December 31, 2021, and began her eternal life in her Heavenly home.

She was born August 21, 1939, in Gaston County, to the late Otis Alexander Thompson and Imogene Robinson Thompson.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Fredrick Leroy Downing; infant daughter Angeline Downing; brother Don...

Dec 31, 2021

Rev. Carl Junior Painter, 94, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at home. He was born on June 30, 1927, in Cherokee County to the late John T. and Nancy Harris Painter.

Carl retired from Pharr Yarns in McAdenville, and he was a lifelong member of The Freewill Church of Jesus Christ, where he served as...

Dec 28, 2021

Devoted to family, friends and church, John Reginald O'Brien passed away December 28th, 2021, at home in Bessemer City, NC.

In addition to his mother, Margaret Geneva O'Brien, Reggie was preceded in death by his wife, E. Joyce O'Brien.

Reggie was a 1957 graduate of Bessemer City High School where he was a three-sport athlete....

Dec 14, 2021

Patricia Mace Worcester, 75, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the LORD, at Testa Family Hospice on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was born January 7, 1946, in Cleveland County, to the late Acie Frank and Corrie Upchurch Mace.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Regina Worcester Ruff, siblings Joel Watkins, Bobby Smith,...

Dec 8, 2021

Patricia Ann Suttle Ross, 83, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at Peak Resources on December 8, 2021. She was born April 23, 1938, in Lancaster County, SC to the late Ferris Clinton and Ollie Margaret Heatherly Suttle.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Ferris Suttle; sisters, Loretta Hallman, Betty Merchant, and Sara Caskey.

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Dec 7, 2021

Wade Hampton Ballew, 81, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on December 7, 2021.  He was born August 15, 1940, in Pickens County, SC to the late Charles Walker and Zona Louise Stroupe Ballew.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Heffner Ballew.

Wade was a member of Eighth Street...

Dec 2, 2021

Carlton Gray Dixon, 81, of McAdenville, passed away at home with his wife by his side, on December 2, 2021. He was born October 16, 1940, in Wilson County, to the late Jay Bryan and Peggy Lafferty Dixon.

Carlton was a member of First ARP Church, Gastonia. For 15 years, he taught in Gaston County Schools and...

Nov 29, 2021

Mable “Ann” Barnette Stephens, 77, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1944, in York County.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Douglas Lindell Stephens, Sr.; great-grandchild, Hannah Nicole Conrad.

Ann was a Godly woman who loved her...

Nov 28, 2021

Boomer Totherow, 84, of Bessemer City, passed away at Brian Center on Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born April 26, 1937, in Cherokee County, son of the late Clayt and Hazel Totherow Huskins.

He was preceded in death by his half-brother Sonny Huskins.

Boomer was a member of New Life...

Nov 27, 2021

Albert “Mike” Michael Albright, 73, of Lincolnton, passed away at his residence on November 27, 2021. He was born April 4, 1948, in Gaston County, to the late Clyde Adolphus Albright and Doris Briggs Albright.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Dana Buchanan, and brother, Calvin Briggs Albright.

Mike was a United States Army...

Nov 22, 2021

Mildred Shirley Tanner Taylor, 76, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on November 22, 2021. She was born November 7, 1945, in Cherokee County, NC, to the late William McKinley Tanner and Radie Beavers Morgan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Malcolm Taylor; sister, Delores Nations; brother, Ralph...

Nov 14, 2021

Eula “Tootsie” Smith Crowe, 73, of Gastonia, passed away surrounded by her loving family at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on November 14, 2021. She was born July 4, 1948, in Gaston County, to the late Dewey Lloyd and Cora Grigg Smith.

Tootsie loved going to the beach and visiting Disney World. Her greatest love was her grandkids....

Nov 14, 2021

Iris Nichols Dameron, 88, of York, passed away at Carolina Gardens on November 14, 2021. She was born April 12, 1933, in Gaston County, to the late Luther and Fannie Gentry Nichols.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ira Sylvanus Dameron, and son Hubert Craig “Buddy” Dameron.

Left to cherish her memory is...

Nov 12, 2021

Raymond “Leeroy” Hardy, 80, of Clover, SC, passed away at home on November 12, 2021. He was born May 23, 1941, in Richland Center, Wisconsin, to the late Raymond Wilbur and Maible Irene Duelle Hardy.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Hardy; brother, Charlie Hardy; sister, Marideth Lumsden.

Leeroy learned to work...

Nov 10, 2021

Alfred Lemar Hardee, Sr., 88, of Linden, TN, passed away at Perry County Nursing Home on November 10, 2021. He was born November 21, 1932, in McCall, SC, to the late Everette Oliver Hardee and Birdette Bolynn Hardee.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Dean Hardee; brothers, Eddie Ray Hardee, Everette Hardee.

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Nov 9, 2021

Carolyn Joann “Carol Ann” West, 52, of Cramerton, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on November 9, 2021. She was born October 12, 1969, in Cherokee County, SC to Boyd Dean West, Sr. and Carolyn Ruth Hughey West.

She was preceded in death by her 2-year-old son, Nicklas Edward Wyatt.

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