Obituaries

Nov 8, 2021

Linda Faye Brown Warren, 74, of Bessemer City, passed away at Robin Johnson House on November 8, 2021. She was born January 29, 1947, in Mecklenburg County to the late William and Mary Frances Thomas Brown.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Spargo Warren, and grandson, Matthew Claude Warren.

Linda was a...

Nov 1, 2021

Ethel Bolin Dover, 83, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on November 1, 2021. She was born December 29, 1937, in York County to the late Lewis Ingram and Mary Ethel Dover Bolin.

She was preceded in death by her children, Jody Dover, and Louie Dover; brother, Berry Bolin; and sister, Rachel McCarter; grandson Christopher Wolfe....

Oct 31, 2021

Judith "Judy" Kay Grissom Stewart passed away peacefully October 31, 2021, at her home in Dallas, NC. She was born in Gastonia, NC, on June 15, 1946, to the late George Lester and Edith Jennings Grissom.

Judy is survived by her daughter, and son-in-law, Christy and Clifton Crowe of Dallas, NC; son, Randy Allen Barbee of Iron...

Oct 29, 2021

Mrs. Elsie Mae Lackey Poteet, 96, of Schertz, Texas and formerly of Barnwell, SC, passed away on October 29, 2021.

Born in High Shoals, NC on March 15, 1925, she was the daughter of James Thomas Lackey and Annie Horne Lackey.  She was a 1942 graduate of Bessemer City (NC) High School.

Oct 20, 2021

Stewart Lee Coley, Sr., 81, of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on October 20, 2021. He was born November 15, 1939, in Caswell County to the late Stewart Benjamin “Buck” Coley and Roberta Katherine Everette Coley.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Bridgett Lee Hayes.

Stewart was a longtime employee of...

Oct 20, 2021

Peggy Lewis Costner, 83, passed away on October 20, 2021, at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born in Gastonia on November 11, 1937, to the late Henry and Jessie Woods Lewis of Kings Mountain, NC.

She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Rush Costner; sisters Margaret Collins and Dot Ledford; and...

Oct 12, 2021

Boyce Bumgardner, 94, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on October 12, 2021. He was born December 2, 1926, in Gaston County to the late Albert Luther and Edna Sams Bumgardner.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Bumgardner; daughter, Penny Lynn Bumgardner; son-in-law, Boyce Jenkins.

Boyce was...

Oct 12, 2021

Robert “Bob” Lee Peck, 85, of Bessemer City, passed away at White Oak Manor on October 12, 2021. He was born December 5, 1935, in Blue Ridge, Ga., to the late Roy Lee and Florence Lillie Holbrook Peck.

Bob was a member of the First Baptist Church, Bessemer City, was a Deacon and served on various committees....

Oct 11, 2021

CW2, Bobby “Chief” Richardson, 74, of Lowell, entered Heaven’s gate on October 11, 2021. He was born December 29, 1946, in Mecklenburg County to the late James Claude, Jr. and Margaret Catherine Dula Richardson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Richardson; brother, Joe Richardson; sisters, Faye Richardson...

Oct 9, 2021

Gary Allen Hughes Jr., 62, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on October 9, 2021. He was born September 6, 1959, in Kankakee, IL to the late Gary Allen Hughes Sr. and Emma Black Parrish.

Gary was a hardworking, family oriented and nature appreciating man. He was a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist...

Oct 5, 2021

Gloria Hardee, age 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2021, at Perry County Nursing Home, in Linden, Tennessee.

She was born September 26, 1943 to Raymond and Geraldine Gregory in Kings Mountain, N.C.

Gloria was a member of South Gastonia Church of God and loved her Church Family. She...

Oct 1, 2021

Lacey Leora Shrell, 28, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 1, 2021.

Lacey was born in Shelby, NC on June 3, 1993, and grew up in Bessemer City, NC. She was the daughter of Daveena McWade Schronce (formally Shrell) and John Blundell Shrell.

Lacey was preceded in death by her father, John B. Shrell...

Sep 30, 2021

Peggy M. Caldwell, age 84, of McCaysville, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, September 30, 2021. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family who she loved so much. Mrs. Caldwell was born December 17, 1936, in Gastonia, NC, to the late Fred Crisp and Eunice Smith Crisp.

Peggy grew up “Down at the Ragan”...

Sep 29, 2021

Mitchell Edgar West, 62, of Gastonia, passed away at home on September 29, 2021. He was born March 12, 1959, in Cleveland County to the late Wayne and Mary Moore West.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael and Jeff West.

Mitchell was retired from Frieghtliner, Gastonia after 34...

Sep 26, 2021

Mary Jo Gulledge, 88, of Kannapolis, passed away at Five Oaks Rehab on September 26, 2021. She was born April 3, 1933, in Davie County.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, William Gulledge; daughter, Vicki Jennings; granddaughter Wendy; great-grandchild Kaylin.

Mary’s graveside service will be held 11:00 AM on...

Sep 25, 2021

Michael “Hollymatic” Wayne Holland, 64 of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on September 25, 2021. He was born April 14, 1957, in Gaston County to the late Bill and Pauline Christopher Gardner.

Left to cherish his memories are brothers Avery Gardner (Michelle), Daniel Gardner, and Teddy Gardner (Shelia); his Southern Gentleman Family; nieces and...

Sep 25, 2021

Betty Frances Bradshaw Goforth, 85, of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on September 25, 2021. She was born March 18, 1936, in Gaston County to the late Coy Thomas and Bryte Bell Gilbert Bradshaw.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ray Bradshaw, Coy T. Bradshaw, Jr, and Robert Bradshaw; grandson,...

Sep 23, 2021

Melva Jeanette Slagle Terry, 87, of Gastonia, passed away on September 23, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born August 5, 1934, in Gaston County to the late William Cecil and Ella Reeves Slagle.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hillard Ernest Terry; son, Ernie Terry.

Jeanette attended Faith and Praise...

Sep 12, 2021

Sara Ann “Sally” Clark, age 77, of Lincolnton, passed away at home on September 12, 2021. She was born March 12, 1944, in Westmoreland County, PA to the late James Vincent and Lula Frye Calderone.

She was preceded in death by her son, Glenn Clark.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband Jack Clark,...

Sep 10, 2021

Bobby Gene Smith, 82, of Gastonia, passed away on September 10, 2021, at Peak Resources. He was born October 28, 1938, in Gaston County to the late James “Walt” Smith and Dovie Stinnette Dover.

He was preceded in death by children, Sandra Roiner and Steven Smith; sister, Maxine Clark; brothers, Roger Gee, James Smith, Roy Smith.