Obituaries

Mar 31, 2018

Wayne Edward Milwood, Jr., 58, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018, while at Robin Johnson House. He was born February 3, 1960 in Gaston County to Ruth Townsend Milwood and the late Wayne Edward Milwood Sr.

Wayne was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and paw-paw. He worked with Duke Energy, as a line...

Mar 28, 2018

PEGGY BARBER

Peggy Leona Beheler Barber, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lincolnton. She was born February 27, 1942 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Ernest Dan and Harriett Louise Robinson Beheler.

Peggy was a member of Freewill Baptist Church. Left to cherish her...

Mar 26, 2018

Padgett Laverne "Pat" Blake, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 26, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 5, 1937 in Georgetown, SC, son of the late Tom and Rubie Thomas Blake.

Pat was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. Left to cherish his memories are his loving...

Mar 20, 2018

Reverend Billy Monroe Barnette, 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 20, 2018 while at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born March 15, 1950 in Gaston County, son to the late J.T. and Martha Dorsey Barnette.

Left to cherish his memories is his loving wife, Shirley Ball Jackson Barnette; son, Josh Barnette and wife Kim, daughter...

Mar 18, 2018

EVELYN STONE

Evelyn Paulette Carroll Stone, 60, of Bessemer City, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 21, 1957 in Greenville, SC, daughter to the late Milford Darroll and Mildred Geneva Johnson Carroll.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Mar 15, 2018

Fayebelle Biggerstaff Deck 94, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Thursday March 15, 2018. She was born on September 20, 1923 in Gaston County, daughter to the late Edgar Harrill and Georgina Goldsworthy Biggerstaff.

Faybelle was the oldest member of First Presbyterian Church of Bessemer City, First Woman Elder, lifetime membership Women...

Mar 12, 2018

Barbara Wood Hill, 78, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born December 25, 1939 in Haywood County, NC daughter to the late Joseph and Nellie Frady Wood.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Milas and Carl Wood.

Barbara was retired from Pharr Yarns....

Mar 12, 2018

Raymond Jerome "Jerry" Alford of Bessemer City passed away on Monday, March 12 at Testa Hospice House, Kings Mountain.

Jerry was the son of the late James Luther and Lillian Hodge Alford. He was born Oct. 23, 1943. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Bessemer City. Jerry served in the United States Army and was...

Mar 4, 2018

Douglas "Doug" Frank Cook, Sr., 73, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was born May 12, 1944 in Cleveland County, son to the late Bynum H. and Ruth Green Cook.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Dian Cook, his...

Mar 1, 2018

Diane Gayle Shaffer Waldeck, 65, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Thursday March 1, 2018. She was born on September 2, 1952 in Cattaraugus County, New York. Daughter to the late Kenneth Shaffer (Ardith Allen) and Doris Schwab Bhe (Norman Bhe).

Diane spent her time with her devoted husband by her side....

Feb 24, 2018

BRENDA HARRISON

Brenda Aretta Kelly Harrison, 74, of Mt. Holly, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born June 27, 1943 in Gaston County to the late Robert Glenn Kelly, Sr. and Ona Ballard Kelly.

In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her sisters Delores...

Feb 24, 2018

Dennis James Splawn, 80, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Saturday, February 24, 2018. He was born August 4, 1937 in Rutherford County to the late Paul Hugh and Nettie Clayton Splawn. Dennis was preceded in death by a son Roger Splawn. Dennis was a member of Southside Baptist Church. He was owner of...

Feb 23, 2018

Juanita Treece Peters, 81, passed away February 23, 2018, at Alexandria Place, Gastonia. She was born March 2, 1936 in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Lonnie Virgil and Eula Effie Cantrell Treece.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Clarence Peters; sons Doug Henderson and Mike Peters; brother Vernon Treece....

Feb 22, 2018

Maxine Mae Moyer Bennett, 93, a native of Knox County Ohio, passed away peacefully at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation of Cherryville on Thursday, February 22, 2018. She was born February 23, 1924 in Wills Creek Ohio to the late Thomas and Kathryn Shaffer Moyer.

Maxine was happily married to her loving husband for 50 years. They...

Feb 19, 2018

EARL LINGERFELDT

Earl B. "Cotton" Lingerfeldt, 89, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully at Alexandria Place, of Gastonia on Monday, February 19, 2018. He was born March 22, 1928 in Gaston County to the late Harper Bidwell and Fernie Neal Lingerfelt.

Earl was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Elnita Strugis...

Feb 16, 2018

Jeffrey Matthew Mitchell, Sr., 64, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, February 16, 2018. He was born March 6, 1953 in Nash County to the late Charles Frederick and Eleene Boyd Mitchell.

Jeff was preceded in death by his loving wife of 38 years, Beverly Ann Sisk Mitchell.

Jeff was a...

Feb 11, 2018

Loretta Connard Griffin, 66, passed away on Sunday February 11, 2018, at home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter to Katherine Haynie Connard of Bessemer City and the late William Connard.

Loretta was owner and operator of Little "L" Bar and Grill.

She was preceded in death by her partner of 11 years, Mark...

Feb 8, 2018

Hazel Maxine Little Harmon, 93, passed away on Thursday February 8, 2018 at The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1924 in Cabarrus County to the late Roy C. and Flossie Purser Little. Hazel was a faithful and active member of First Baptist Church, Bessemer City since 1946. She enjoyed her Bridge Club for...

Feb 6, 2018

Conley Willard Payne, 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Peak Resource of Shelby. He was born May 21, 1935, in Macon Georgia to the late Polie Elwood and Vinnie Lou Barton Payne.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Brenda Ray Payne; his son, Conley "Dood" Elwood Payne; and his...

Feb 6, 2018

VIVIAN COSTNER

Vivian Vernell Phillips Costner, 77, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, while at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1940 in Gaston County, daughter to the late Edgar and Sallie Childers Phillips.

Left to cherish her memories is her husband of 63 years Jacob Costner, Jr.; sons Mike Costner...