Obituaries

Feb 5, 2018

Linda Little Absher, 68, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018, while at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 5, 1950 in Lincoln County, Daughter to the late Ernest and Willie Reynolds Little

Linda worked as a manager for the Economy Craft Shop for 35 years.

She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 2, 2018

James Walter Neal, Sr.,74, passed away at home on Friday February 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 24, 1943, in Gaston County, son to James Edgar Neal and Katherine Holland Neal Horne.

James was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Bessemer City.

Left to cherish his memory is his...

Feb 2, 2018

Danny Durham Blanton, 69, of Kings Mountain, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 2, 2018. He was born on June 9, 1948, in Cleveland County to the late Clyde and Katherine Payne Blanton.

Danny loved NASCAR racing, playing poker, western movies and sports.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter April Morales...

Jan 31, 2018

Michael Shane Carson, 51, of Gastonia, passed away, January 31, 2018. He was born October 21, 1966 in Gaston County, son to Douglas and Tonya Pike Carson.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents Douglas and Tonya Carson of Dallas; sister Tammy Carson of Lowell; brother, Scott Carson of Smyre; niece, Heather Carson of Smyre; cousin,...

Jan 30, 2018

Hazel Worley Albright Bess, 95, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Wendover Hospice, Shelby. She was born February 9, 1922 in Lindale, Georgia, daughter to the late James Gordon and Mattie Itau Pilgrim Worley.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Ralph Calvin Albright, second husband Willard Bess; son, Eric...

Jan 27, 2018

Diana Perry Popwell, 65, passed away at home on Saturday January 27, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 2, 1952, in Gaston County, daughter to William and Dorothy Long Perry.

Diana loved working in the yard, gardening and canning.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Sonny Popwell and wife...

Jan 24, 2018

Laura Mae Beaver Connor, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Summit Place Assisted Living of Kings Mountain. She was born November 5, 1924 in Cherokee County, NC, daughter to the late Ausborn Columbus and Eva Norma Lee Marmie Stiles Beaver Woods.

Mae was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church...

Jan 22, 2018

Nellie McDonald Hughes, age 87, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 4, 1930 in Newberry, SC, daughter to the late Cora Lee Bailey and Charlie "Mack" McDonald.

Nellie was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was Worthy Matron of The Eastern Star...

Jan 15, 2018

Gladys Louella Farmer Holland, 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2018, at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation, Cherryville. She was born October 27, 1917 in Greenville County, SC, daughter of the late Grover and Ethel Campbell Farmer.

Gladys was a member of Holland Memorial Baptist Church in Bessemer City. She retired from the Ragan Mill...

Jan 14, 2018

Dr. Frederick Tuttle Orrmand died peacefully in Asheville, NC on Sunday, January 14th at the age of 85. His family was at his side at the CarePartners Keever Solace Center. Fred is survived by his son, Brian Ormand of Bessemer City, NC and Daughter, Joyce Ormand Ludwig of Nazareth, PA, and Grandchildren, Samantha Jo Ormand Brown and Gabrielle Elise...

Jan 8, 2018

Rev. Forrest Elliott "Dick" Whitener, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2018, at home. He was born April 22, 1936 in Gaston County, son of the late Jacob Eugene and Kathryn Jamison Whitener.

Rev. Dick Whitener pastored in Wesleyan Churches and was interim pastor at numerous other churches. He was known for his great love...

Jan 7, 2018

Robert "Rob" Glenn Holt, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation, Cherryville. He was born October 27, 1929 in Stanley County, son to the late John B. and Olar Priscillia Hudson Holt.

Robert was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a...

Jan 2, 2018

Jenielle Hager Ramsey, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation, Cherryville. She was born October 24, 1924 in Gaston County, daughter to the late Rufus and Addie Carpenter Hager.

Jenielle was a lifelong member of Concord United Methodist Church. She served on many committees and held numerous offices in...

Dec 24, 2017

Vera Jane Kinley, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2017, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born April 12, 1946 in Gaston County, daughter to the late James Samuel and Vera Blanche Kiser Kinley

She is survived by her brother Jimmy Samuel Kinley; niece Sara Kinley; and her beloved cats.

She...

Dec 20, 2017

Ida Virl Cudd Eplee, 101, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born July 28, 1916 in Polk County, daughter to the late Albert and Tessie Barnett Cudd.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years Lawrence...

Dec 19, 2017

Roy Dean "Butch" Hance, Sr., age 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare. He was born November 13, 1946 in Lincoln County, son to the late William T. and Ada Helms Hance.

Roy was a veteran of the United States Army. He was retired from FMC Lithium Division of Bessemer City.

Dec 15, 2017

Eddie Dean "Butch" Shook, age 50, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born June 7, 1967 in Gaston County, son to the late Franklin Odell and Wilma Haas Shook.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Paul Shook.

Butch was...

Dec 7, 2017

Arthur L. Rohm, Jr, age 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2017, while at Belaire Health Care. He was born December 6, 1948 in Gaston County, son to the late Arthur L. Rohm Sr., and the late Clara Mae Cloninger Rohm.

Left to cherish his memories are his brother and sister-in-law, Ray Eugene "Gene" Rohm...

Dec 2, 2017

Ethel Phillips Trotter, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at son's home. She was born March 26, 1933 in Polk County, daughter to the late Luther and Jimmie Pearl Adair Phillips.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Lee Trotter.

Left to cherish her memories are her children Terry...

Dec 2, 2017

Mary Kaye Mauney Metcalfe, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at home. She was born November 10, 1941 in Gaston County, daughter to the late Paul Bergin and Mildred Lucille Childress Mauney. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Elvin Metcalfe.

Kaye was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in...