Obituaries

Dec 20, 2016

Jason James Stafford, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday December 20, 2016. He was born on April 25, 1937 in Gaston County, NC to the late Jason James Stafford, Sr. and Margaret Morgan Stafford.

He was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Destiny Stafford; grandson, Terry James Stafford, Jr.

Left to cherish...

Dec 20, 2016

Amanda Kay Wright Black, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday December 20, 2016. She was born on December 11, 1949 in Gaston County, NC to the late William Raymond and Mary Kathleen Smith Wright.

She was preceded in death by her son Jeff Black; brother, Clyde Richard Wright, sister, Jenny Wright.

Left to...

Dec 18, 2016

BOB FINCH

Robert "Bob" Lee Finch, 89, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 4, 1927, to the late John Albert and Lula Richmond Finch.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Rogers Finch; grandson, Christopher Palmer; brother, Charles Finch; sisters, Nancy Johnson and Beatrice...

Dec 10, 2016

Charles Houston Black, 71, of Bessemer City passed away on Saturday December 10, 2016 at Courtland Terrace, Gastonia. He was born on July 25, 1945 in Gaston County, to the late Earl Jasper and Mae Martin Black.

Charles enjoyed fishing and was a jack of all trades.

He was preceded in death by his wife...

Dec 5, 2016

Erman Dewitt Busby, 92, of Bessemer City, passed away December 5, 2016, at the North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home in Salisbury, NC. He was born on May 12, 1924, in Prince George County, VA, to the late Frank and Lillie Howell Busby.

Erman was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Bessemer City where he...

Dec 2, 2016

Alene Falls Adams, 81, passed away peacefully at Peak Resources of Cherryville on Friday December 2, 2016. She was born on December 17, 1934 in Rockingham County to the late Dick Chambers and Ethel Lee Harmon Cole.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Suzanne Falls; husband Carl Franklin Falls, Sr.

Left to...

Dec 2, 2016

Carrie Edith Mathis Belue, 99, passed away peacefully at Caromont Regional Medical Center on Friday December 2, 2016. She was born on July 13, 1917 in Valdese, North Carolina to the late William and Molly Craig Mathis.

She was preceded in death by husband; Hovey Noise Belue.

Left to cherish her memories are numerous nieces,...

Nov 22, 2016

Michelle Nicole Morrow, 43, passed away on Tuesday November 22, 2016 at Carolina Medical Center of Charlotte. She was born on August 22, 1973 in Gaston County to Doretha Plemmons Jones and the late Clyde E. Jones.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Timothy Morrow and her brother, Steven...

Nov 18, 2016

Rebecca "Becky" Jane Splawn Mauney, of Bessemer City, passed away on Friday, November 18th, surrounded by her loving family. On December 4th, she would have celebrated her 79th birthday. The daughter of the late Horace Leroy Splawn and Onie Mae Poteat Splawn, she was born in Gaston County. Her family will remember her for being the best wife, the...

Nov 16, 2016

Shirley Ann Huntsinger Strickland, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2016 at Kings Mountain Hospital. She was born on May 7, 1939 in Gaston County, to the late Grover and Sarah Mayes Huntsinger.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Nelson Strickland; her son, Kenneth Strickland; grandson, Billy Patterson.

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Nov 10, 2016

Frankie Carl Moore, Sr., 68, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at home. He was born April 2, 1948 in Gaston county to the late Carlyle and Mary Grace Berry Moore.

Frankie was a member of New Life Baptist Church and started the Brotherhood to help the community with projects. He liked camping, fishing, woodworking and...

Nov 7, 2016

CHARLES METCALF

Charles Berley Metcalf, 82, of Kings Mountain passed away November 7, 2016 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born on May 10, 1934 in Gaston County to the late James G. and Ulla Metcalf. Charles was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Left to cherish his memory are his...

Nov 5, 2016

Judy Caroline Baker McNeely, 69, of Bessemer City, passed away on Saturday November 5, 2016 at home. She was born on August 16, 1947 in Mecklenburg County to the late Joseph and Dela Randolph Baker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Baker.

Judy loved the Lord and...

Nov 4, 2016

Michael Patrick McDonald, 58, of Bessemer City, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Robin Johnson House. He was born on March 17, 1958 in Gaston County to the late Bobby M. McDonald, Sr., and Frances Wesson McDonald.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mignon McDonald, Angela McDonald Hoyle...

Nov 3, 2016

Paul Robert Hance, 89, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 30, 1927 in Gaston county to the late Wylie Bee and Ida Barns Hance.

Left to cherish his memories are his son, Paul Hance and wife Terri of Mt. Holly; daughters, Linda Taylor of Bessemer City, Margie...

Nov 3, 2016

Doris Bright McSwain, age 88, of Gastonia, died Thursday, November 3, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Born October 15, 1928 in Cherokee County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Bright and Louise Smart Bright.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Zane McSwain; three sons, Zane...

Nov 3, 2016

Karen Lynn Rabb, 60, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was born October 5, 1956, in Gaston County, to the late Bill and Betty Glenn Rabb.

She is survived by her partner, Vanessa Weaver; her son, Dylan Rabb; her brother-in-law, David Snipes; and a niece and nephew.

She was preceded...

Oct 30, 2016

Patricia Ann Weaver Wilkinson Tull, 62, passed away on Sunday October 30, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 23, 1954 in Gaston County, to Madeline Phillips Weaver and the late Johnny David Weaver.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dorothy and Wilson Glisson, Marshall Phillips; her first husband, Sam Wilkinson;...

Oct 30, 2016

Roy Gay Stinnett, Jr., 68, of Bessemer City, passed away on October 30, 2016 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, NC, on June 14, 1948, to the late Roy Gay Stinnett, Sr. and Mozelle Bradshaw Stinnett.

In addition to his parents, Gay was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill Stinnett, Ronnie Stinnett; and...

Oct 29, 2016

James Warren "Jim" Beck, 82, of Gastonia, passed away on October 29, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on September 4, 1934, in Davidson County, NC, to the late James Alexander and Terese Pugh Leonard Beck. In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by his brothers, Bobby Beck and Ted Beck.

Those...