Obituaries

Jan 13, 2020

Mary Jane Rayfield Bumgardner, age 80, passed away at her home on Monday, January 13, 2020.  Mary Jane was born on September 5, 1939, in Gaston County, to the late Russell and Sallie Toney Rayfield.  She was preceded in death by brother Boyd Rayfield and wife Alma Lee, brother Mutt Rayfield, sister Florence Lankford and husband Raymond.  Mary Jane...

Jan 13, 2020

DIANNE CARVER

Dianne Rowland Carver, 73, of Dallas, passed away on Monday January 13, 2020 at home. She was born on December 30, 1946 in Gaston County to the late George Dillard and Melvine Morgan Rowland.

She was preceded in death by her father Bert Roland; daughter Kimberly Carver; brothers Bert Rowland, George Rolland, Jr....

Jan 13, 2020

Shirley Mae Scism Capps, 82, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at home. She was born on January 14, 1937 in Cleveland County to the late Yates and Lillie Belle Scism.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Joe Capps; brother Johnny Scism; grandson Jeffrey Scott Sessoms, Jr.

Shirley loved her children,...

Jan 12, 2020

Clayton “Clay” Frank Ramsey of Bessemer City, 77, born on November 1, 1942 left this world for an 18-hole golf course with Jesus, on January 12, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center while surrounded by his family.

Clay loved his family and friends and could never turn away a person in need. He traveled all...

Jan 10, 2020

Reverend Walter Donald “Don” McNeely, 73, of Bessemer City, passed away on Friday January 10, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on August 9, 1946 in Cleveland County to the late Jonas A. and Estelle McGraw McNeely.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Judy McNeely; sisters...

Jan 9, 2020

RICKEY HELMS

Rickey Alexander Helms, 62, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on September 3, 1957 in Mecklenburg County to the late Lawrence Jacob Helms, Sr. and Opalene Cobb Helms.

Rickey was preceded in death by his brother Marvin D. O’steen; niece Patricia Woods Allmon...

Jan 5, 2020

Shirley Jean Voyles Faulkner, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020. She was born on May 29, 1938 in Gaston County to the late Robert E. and Winifred Marie Houser Voyles.

She was preceded in death by grandson William Ogle; brother Bill Voyles; sister Edith Cloninger.

Shirley was an Army Veterans wife, traveling all...

Jan 1, 2020

Tommy Alan Cunha, 69, passed away at Accordius Health of Charlotte on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born March 7, 1951 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Anthony Manuel and Evelyn Ruth Crunkleton Cunha.

He was preceded in death by his brother Tony Junior Cunha.

Tommy was a United States Army Veteran.

Jan 1, 2020

Linda “Lynn” Gulledge Smith, 58, passed away peacefully at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Friday, October 30, 2020. She was born November 27, 1961 in Mecklenburg County to Charlie Whaleon Gulledge and Mable Novella Lawing Gulledge.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Lee Gulledge; brother-in-law, Allen Ernest Bullard; sister-in-law, Becky Phillips Gulledge.

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Dec 28, 2019

Rachel Michelle Gruszczynski Jackson, 33, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019. She was born on July 30, 1986 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Lori Thompson.

In addition to her mother, Rachel was preceded in death by her son William Scott “Little Man” Nance, Jr.

Left to cherish her memories are her significant other...

Dec 27, 2019

Horace Junior Hardy, 76, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 27, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 7, 1943 in Commerce, Georgia to the late Horace and Alice Hardy.

He retired from Pharr Yarns, Spencer Mountain Plant after 47 years of dedicated service.

In addition to his parents, Junior...

Dec 26, 2019

Freddie Ray Ritch, 65, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at home. He was born May 22, 1954 in Gaston County to the late Jack Eugene Ritch and the late Shirley Hawkins Watson.

He was preceded in death by his grandson Maddox Ritch.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Lynn Henderson Ritch;...

Dec 26, 2019

JoAnn Jenkins Hall, 68, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 26, 2019. She was born on April 17, 1951 in Cleveland County to the late Thurman Henry Jenkins, Sr. and Maggie Jean McAbee Jenkins.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her brothers David Lovette, Joe Lovette, Jim Lovette, Thurman Henry Jenkins, Jr.

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Dec 23, 2019

Mary Ann Bell Drum, 62, passed away December 23, 2019, at Robin Johnson House.

She was born April 2, 1957 in Gaston County to the late Charles R. Bell, Sr. and Nellie Morgan Bell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles R. Bell, Jr.; sisters, Connie Williams and...

Dec 21, 2019

Donald Gary Mace, 70, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born on October 17, 1949 in Cleveland County to the late Acie and Corrie Upchurch Mace.

Donald was a veteran of the United States Marines. He was the Kings Mountain High School Football Sideline/Equipment Manager and videographer...

Dec 18, 2019

Bonnie Manning Gehring, 75, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 while at Robin Johnson Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born on September 7, 1944 in Gaston County to the late Joseph and Dorothy Childers Manning.

In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her...

Dec 15, 2019

Fred Edward Green, Sr., 76, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on December 25, 1942 in Gaston County to the late Daniel and Della Teague Green.

He retired from Galey and Lord, Burlington Plant. after 30 years of service.

Fred was preceded in death by...

Dec 13, 2019

MAUREEN WEBB

Maureen Ellen Kearney Webb, 50, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 13, 2019. She was born on November 27, 1969 in Queens, New York to the late Thomas and Margaret Daffledecker Kearney.

Maureen is survived by her husband Guy Webb; sons Christopher Paul Thomas Webb of Bessemer City, Dusty Edwards...

Dec 5, 2019

Jerry Roger Costner, 76, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on August 14, 1943 in Gaston County to the late Thomas Lee and Lela Detter Costner.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Mary Costner; sons Jerry Lee Costner and wife Tracy of Bessemer City, Roger...

Dec 5, 2019

Donald Gene Wray, 52, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born on October 11, 1967 in Cleveland County to Addie Bell Bumgardner Wray and the late Clyde Wray.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Karen Goforth Wray; sons Scott Wray, Christopher Todd Wray and wife Amber Nina...