Obituaries
Frank Torben Ivester
Jun 10, 2024
Frank Torben Ivester, 64, of Gastonia, passed away at Robin Johnson House on June 10, 2024. He was born January 10, 1960, in Gaston County, to the late Frank Ivester and Ola Mae Carroll.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memories are son, Christopher Ivester (Sierra); daughter, Rhonda Jean Ivester; grandson, Cayden Ivester; granddaughter, Audrey Ivester;...
Louise Annie Wright
Jun 7, 2024
Louise Annie Kiser Wright, 96, of Bessemer City, passed away at Lincoln Rehabilitation Center on Friday, June 7, 2024. She was born November 7, 1927, in Gaston County, to the late Luther Andrew Kiser and Lucy Clark Kiser. During her career, she worked as an office manager and loved going camping in the mountains or at the beach. She also enjoyed square-dancing with her late husband, Jr. They would dance everywhere they went. Louise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She will greatly be missed but will...
John Clyde Mitchem, III
Jun 1, 2024
John Clyde Mitchem, III, 69, of Bessemer City, passed away at Atrium Cleveland on June 1, 2024. He was born August 20, 1954, in Gaston County, to the late John Clyde Mitchem, Jr and Betty Lou Hannah Mitchem.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, John Mitchem, IV; and brother, Chris Mitchem.
John was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church....
Coy Leo Scott
Jun 1, 2024
Coy Leo Scott, 75, of Gaston, passed away at his residence on June 1, 2024. He was born February 9, 1949, in McDowell County, WV, to the late Dock Everette Scott and Glenna Mae Farley Scott.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Scott; sister, Goldie Simmons; and brother, Willie Scott.
Coy visited Gaston Baptist Church, in Dallas, NC....
Aydan Cole Shaw
May 29, 2024
Aydan Cole Shaw, 18, of Gastonia, passed away at home on May 29, 2024. He was born June 26, 2005, in Gaston County, to Steven Jerome Shaw and April Nicole Roper.
He is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Shelia Surratt Shaw, and Linda Huffstetler; also a number of aunts and uncles.
Aydan was a very loving person. He was an avid...
Bonnie Lou McGee
May 22, 2024
Bonnie Lucille Wyatt McGee, 84, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on May 22, 2024. She was born June 11, 1939, in Haywood County, NC, to the late Andy Sanford Wyatt and Ellen Alverta Jenkins Wyatt.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Ray McGee; daughter, Cynthia Lynn McGee; bonus mom, Sallie Wyatt; sister, Patsy Wyatt; brothers,...
Hoyt LB Williams
May 16, 2024
Hoyt “LB” Williams, 80, of Bessemer City, passed away at his residence on May 16, 2024. He was born October 14, 1943, in Graham County, to the late Olie Williams and Dreva Williams Cable.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and grandson, Abram Connell.
LB loved to grow his vegetable garden. He was a very strong believer in being a...
Rhonda Elizabeth Poole
May 15, 2024
Rhonda Elizabeth Poole, 73, of Gastonia, passed away at Caromont Regional on May 15, 2024. She was born June 9, 1950, in Gaston County, to the late William Elmore Sexton and Bertha Eileen Hembree Sexton.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Nash and sister, Daphne Caldwell.
Rhonda was a member of City Church in Gastonia. She was an RN...
Alice A. "Mamaw" Rote
May 11, 2024
Alice A. “Mamaw” Breakfield Rote, age 81, of Kings Mountain passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 27, 1943, the daughter of the late Clyde and Emma Breakfield. Alice was proud to be a mom and mamaw to more than just her family. Her kitchen was open to everyone....
John William Poindexter
May 3, 2024
John William Poindexter, 57, of Gastonia, passed away at Robin Johnson House on May 3, 2024. He was born September 19, 1966, in Gaston County, to Brenda “Irene” Poindexter and the late Kenneth Dale Poindexter.
He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Dale Poindexter, and longtime companion, Becky Lively.
John enjoyed playing the drums and he was an avid outdoors...
Brenda Kay Kirkland
Apr 29, 2024
Brenda Kay Kirkland, 74, of Dallas, passed away at her home on April 29. 2024. She was born on January 24, 1950, in Gaston County, to the late Walter Clyde Kirkland, Sr. and Frances Elnora Payseur Kirkland.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Walter C Kirkland, Jr.; sister, Jeannette Kirkland.
Left to cherish her memories are sister, Pat Westbrook;...
Howard Lee Jones, Sr.
Apr 20, 2024
Howard Lee Jones, Sr., age 96, of Bessemer City passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born on the side of Whetstone Mountain in Bessemer City on November 14, 1927, the son of the late Clint Andrew Jones and Bessie Pack Jones Holland. Howard honorably served his country in the US Navy Air...
Benton Jay Neal
Apr 16, 2024
Benton Jay Neal, 79, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on April 16, 2024. He was born November 16, 1944, in Gaston County, to the late James Edward Neal and Katherine Holland Horne.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James “Jim” Neal; daughter, Marcia Neal Price; infant son; stepfather, Kye Horne.
Benton was faithful in attendance, an active...
Cloie Irene Harmon Phifer
Apr 16, 2024
Cloie Irene Harmon Phifer, 95, of Bessemer City, passed away at Robin Johnson House on April 16, 2024. She was born March 19, 1929, in Gaston County, to the late Charlie Vandiver Harmon and Clarisse Emma Honeycutt Harmon.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Warren Harmon, Ralph Harmon, and Jim Harmon; sister, Hazel Thomas; sister-in-law, Hazel Harmon; grandson,...
Edwin Pruett
Apr 10, 2024
Edwin Joseph Pruett of Chapel Hill passed away on April 10, 2024, in Pittsboro, North Carolina.
He was born on August 5, 1953, in Gaston County, North Carolina, son of the late Julius Edison Pruett and Martha Loyal Pruett. In addition, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn Boyd Pruett.
Edwin attended North Carolina State University and graduated from Durham...
Laura Jane Fannin
Apr 8, 2024
Laura Jane Fannin, 89, of Kings Mountain, passed away at Peak Resources, Cherryville on April 8, 2024. She was born January 11, 1935, in Letcher County, KY to the late Hiram Wesley Holcomb and Nettie Bentley Holcomb Taylor.
She is preceded in death by her sisters, Virginia Vanover, Billie McKinney; brothers, Otho Holcomb, Hiram Holcomb.
Laura was devoted to serving her Lord...
Danny Michael Black
Apr 5, 2024
Danny Michael Black, age 73, of Dallas passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born on December 14, 1950, in Gaston County, the son of the late Bernie Black and Mary Lou Crump. Danny attended Westview Baptist Church and had worked for the Gaston County Schools in the maintenance department. He also owned his...
Gail Eloise Croft
Apr 4, 2024
Gail Eloise Croft, 77, of Ellenboro, passed away at Caromont Regional on April 4, 2024. She was born August 21, 1946, in Gaston County, to the late Kermint Hutchins and Majorie Cunningham Hutchins.
She is preceded in death by her son, Wesley Croft; sister, Peggy Wise
Gail attended and was very active at Big Springs Baptist Church. She volunteered at the Red...
William Thomas Faulkner, Jr
Apr 2, 2024
William “Bill” Thomas Faulkner, Jr.,89, of Gastonia, passed away at Caromont Regional on April 2, 2024. He was born September 6, 1934, in Gastonia County, to the late William Thomas Faulkner, Sr. and Julia Matilda Manus Faulkner.
He is preceded in death by wife, Shirley Jean Voyles Faulkner; daughter, Lynda K Ogle; sister, Mildred B Crawford.
Bill was a loving dad. He...
Shaun Ray Smith
Apr 1, 2024
Shaun Ray Smith, 45, of Fort Mill, SC, formerly of Bessemer City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born on September 11, 1978, in Gaston County
He is preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Kaye Neal; grandmother, Lily Mae Neal; and sister, Pamela Smith.
Shaun loved baseball, the 49’ers, shooting pool and playing horseshoes. He loved his...
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