Obituaries

Oct 5, 2019

Frances Faye Richardson, 70, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born on July 13, 1949 in Mecklenburg County to the late James Claude Richardson, Jr. and Margaret Dula Richardson.

Faye was preceded in death by her sister Brenda Kay Fowler; brother Joe Hamilton.

Faye was a...

Oct 5, 2019

Jack Eugene Ritch, 87, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Carolina Care, Cherryville. He was born October 25, 1931 in Cherokee County to the late William Chester and Annie Mae Gibson Ritch.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandson Maddox Ritch; brothers, J.C. Ritch, Alvin Ritch; sister, Lois Ritch Gerhart.

Left to...

Oct 4, 2019

Annie Jones Green, 80, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at her residence. She was born on September 26, 1939 in Cleveland County to the late Lee and Chester Kathleen Goforth Jones.

She is preceded in death by her husband Donald James Green; sons, Ronald Eugene Cobb, Travis Lee Wells; brothers, Tim Kelly Jones and Tommy...

Oct 4, 2019

Charlie Roger Nash, Sr., 83, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on August 20, 1936 in Gaston County to the late Robert Lee Nash, Sr. and Eunice Irvine Nash.

Charlie was preceded in death by his son Charlie Roger Nash, Jr., son-in-law Hunter Long and his brother...

Oct 2, 2019

William “Bill” Robert Elrod, 84, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on February 28, 1935 in Habersham, Georgia to the late William Thomas and Veta Caroline Eller Elrod.

Bill served in the United States Army and the United States Navy Reserve. He was a member...

Sep 29, 2019

Kenneth Eugene Hutchins, 85, of Dallas, passed away September 29, 2019 at Brian Center, Lincolnton. He was born July 22, 1934, in Gaston County to the late Frankie Hutchins Downey.

Kenneth retired from Cherryville Police Department after 25 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Joyce Hutchins.

Sep 24, 2019

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20)

Rev. Jerry Millwood Sr., 72, of Bessemer City, passed away Tuesday,...

Sep 19, 2019

Charles Edward Adams, 77, formerly of Clover, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Accordius Health at Midwood, Charlotte. He was born on December 13, 1941 in Gaston County to the late George Lewin and Sadie Faye Redding Adams.

Charles was a member of 8th Street Church of God in Bessemer City. He worked at Gaston...

Sep 17, 2019

Olivia Nash Mayhew, 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain. She was born on April 26, 1941 in Cabarrus County to the late Samuel Abbott Nash, Sr. and Ruby Lee Wesson Nash.

Olivia was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Andrew Eugene Mayhew; brother Samuel Abbott...

Sep 9, 2019

Leon McGugan, 69, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on October 13, 1949 in Gaston County to the late Archie and Letha Gainey McGugan.

Leon was preceded in death by his brothers John Ross McGugan and Joseph McGugan.

Left to cherish his memories...

Sep 5, 2019

GLENN BROOME, JR.

Glenn Harrelson Broome, Jr., 48, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at home. He was born on October 26, 1970 in Gaston County to Geraldine “Gerry” Goodman Broome of Bessemer City and the late Glenn Harrelson Broome, Sr.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Tammy Stepp Broome; children Cameron...

Aug 31, 2019

Terrell Keith Wilson, Sr., 79, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. He was born August 1, 1940 in Gaston County to the late Fred and Gladys Jenkins Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria Ann McDaniel Wilson and son Terrell Keith Wilson, Jr.

Left to cherish...

Aug 30, 2019

Jonathan Dwight Rote Laird of Dunan’s Castle, 33, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home. He was born March 11, 1986 in Cleveland County.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Bertram Howard Rote and maternal grandmother Christine Chapman.

Jonathan attended Glory Bound Baptist Church,...

Aug 20, 2019

Mary Hutchens Christopher, 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Brian Center, Lincolnton. She was born on March 18, 1939 in Gaston County to the late Spencer Harrison and Cora Pauline Todd Hutchens.

Mary liked to visit different churches, and travel with her family.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband James...

Aug 20, 2019

Racheal “Anne” Jump McKinstry, 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at her residence. She was born on December 16, 1946 in Gaston County to the late William George Jump and Racheal Hedgepath Jump.

In addition to her parents, Anne was preceded in death by sisters, Barbara Jean Dellinger, Judy Frisbee; and brother, Ronnie Jump.

Aug 11, 2019

Charles Randy Flowers, 57, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at home. He was born on March 4, 1962 in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late James Walter and Shirley Jane Johnson Flowers.

Randy loved his pets, music, racing motocross and his family.

Left to cherish his memories are his sisters, Susie Sellers and husband...

Aug 10, 2019

Ricky Dean “Deanie” Lee, 61, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Atrium Health-Cleveland. He was born on October 28, 1957 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Rufus Lewis and Betty Lou Ross Lee.

Ricky was preceded in death by his brother Robert Lee; sisters Rosetta Lee,...

Aug 6, 2019

Marlene Delores Harris, 73, passed away on August 6, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born September 9, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan., to the late Roosevelt and Vennie Harris.

Marlene is survived by her son William Ray Sparks of Gastonia; daughter Kathy Ann Pilkington of Denver; brothers Marshall P. Harris and wife Patsy of...

Aug 5, 2019

Audrey Causby Franklin, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5, 2019. She was born June 22, 1927 in Gaston County to the late Briggsa “Briggs” Moran and Octavia Thomas Causby.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Robert Franklin, Sr.; son Mike Franklin; sisters Ruth Causby Dameron and Rebecca Causby...

Jul 17, 2019

John Louis Philbeck, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born November 28, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late Quincy Valentine and Minerva Lovelace Philbeck.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Ruby Smith Philbeck; sons Ronnie Philbeck, Chris Philbeck....