Obituaries

Sep 3, 2016

Sidney "Sid" Charles Lovelace, 88, of Bessemer City, passed away at Caromont regional Medical Center, Gastonia on Saturday September 3, 2016. He was born December 29, 1927 in Gaston County to the late Fred Roberts Lovelace, Sr. and Pearl Kiser Lovelace Spivey.

Sid was a WWII veteran with the United States Navy. He was a cowboy, outdoorsman,...

Sep 2, 2016

Ollie "Grace" Dailey Smith, 96, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Belaire Health Care Center of Gastonia. She was born October 17, 1919 in Athens Georgia to the late T. D. and Cora Hembree Dailey.

Ollie retired from Firestone Textiles and was a member of Firestone Wesleyan Church. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and...

Aug 24, 2016

Gloria Flowers Farris, 70, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born August 31, 1945 in Gaston County to the late Boyce and Billie Flowers.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 54 years, Corwin Farris; sons, Bryan...

Aug 16, 2016

Tony Juan Cook, 62, of Gastonia passed away on August, 16, 2016 at home. He was born on June 8, 1954 in Gaston County, to the late Robert and Annie Bell Owensby Cook.

Tony enjoyed riding his motorcycle to the mountains and the beach. He loved working and growing things in his yard.

Tony is...

Aug 13, 2016

Annie Elizabeth "Libby" Good, 90, formerly of Shelby, passed away on Saturday August 13, 2016 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. She was born in Chester County, South Carolina on November 3, 1925 to the late Paul Marion and Helen Wise Good.

Libby was retired from the Kings Mountain Herald. She was a member of the Dixon...

Aug 9, 2016

David Tarpley, Jr, 64, formerly of Bessemer City, passed away on Tuesday August 9, 2016 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 10, 1952 to the late Charles David, Sr. and Dorothy Alice Yandle Tarpley.

Left to cherish his memories is his loving husband of 35 years, Sonny Southerlin, Jr; his baby, Boo Boo; his...

Aug 8, 2016

Russell " Mutt" Hobson Rayfield, Jr., 85, of Bessemer City, passed away on August 8, 2016 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby. He was born on October 23, 1930 in Gaston County, to the late Russell Hobson and Sallie Toney Rayfield.

He attended Bessemer City Schools and left early to work and help support the family when his father...

Aug 4, 2016

Alta Mae Huffstetler Hardin, 74, of Kings Mountain passed away on August 4, 2016 at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC. She was born on May 30, 1942 in Gaston County, to the late Flay and Vergie Viola Dellinger Huffstetler.

She was retired from textiles and attended Cherokee Street Baptist Church, Kings Mountain.

Alta Mae is...

Aug 3, 2016

Edwin Eugene Barker, a longtime resident of Bessemer City, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Born Nov. 7, 1935, in Gastonia, he was the son of the late Lander Franklin Barker Sr. and Jeanette Bridges Barker. Mr. Barker was a graduate of Bessemer City High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Barker...

Aug 3, 2016

Margie Katherine Sizemore Chester, an heir to the Kingdom of God, claimed her inheritance on Wednesday August 3, 2016. Margie began her race on August 31, 1946 and kept the faith until she crossed the finish line to claim victory and receive her great reward. She was born to the late Clayton Roy and Mozelle Lindsey Sizemore.

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Aug 3, 2016

MIKE CARPENTER

Michael Steven "Mike" Carpenter, 59, of Gastonia, passed away on August 3, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on May 10, 1957 in Cleveland County, to the late Donald Carpenter and Carolyn Angel Carpenter Millwood.

Mike was an inspiration and he touched the lives of many people. He was...

Jul 30, 2016

David Clint Watson, 27, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday July 30, 2016. He was born in Gaston County on July 26, 1989 to David Howard Watson, Jr. and Dawn Bridges Andrews.

In addition to his parents, he was survived by his daughter, Ambreal Watson; brother, A.J. Bridges of Gastonia; sisters, Randi Bridges of Gastonia, Heaven Scroll...

Jul 25, 2016

Jackie L Capps, "Pawpaw", beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House. He was 78. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of almost 56 years, Glenda Ballew Capps; his son, Todd Capps and wife Melissa of Gastonia, son, Bruce Capps and wife Sharon of Kings Mountain; Scott...

Jul 22, 2016

Rodney Rieks, 88, of Gastonia, set sail and chartered a course to Heaven on Friday, July 22, 2016 from Robin Johnson House. A native of Crewe Virginia, Rodney was born January 30, 1928 to the late Lawrence and Mary Duffy Reiks.

Rodney was a graduate of New London Academy, Bedford Virginia. He was a World War II...

Jul 14, 2016

James "Ricky" Plemmons, 48, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday July 14, 2016 at the Brian Center of Gastonia. He was born September 4, 1967 in Gaston County to James A. and Patricia Plemmons.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Shuford L. Plemmons Sr., paternal grandmother, Cora Plemmons, maternal grandmother, Ruth Morrison.

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Jul 13, 2016

Roy A. Broome, 87, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 13, 2016. He was born on July 4, 1929 to the late William Hoyle and Viola Adams Broome.

Left to cherish his memories is his daughter, Sandra Broome Loyd and husband Greg of Bessemer City; grandson, Jamie Hicks and wife Stephany; great-grandsons, Gavin and...

Jul 10, 2016

Bruce Wayne Scruggs, 44, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord on Sunday July 10, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 9, 1971 at Kings Mountain Hospital to the late Vickie Carter and stepfather Dean Carter.

Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Alice Scruggs; his maternal grandmother,...

Jul 1, 2016

Bernice Barber Brennecke, 76, of Bessemer City, daughter of the late Only and Flora Lee Barber passed away on Friday July 1, 2016 with her family at her side.

Bernice is survived by her husband, Sid H. Brennecke; daughter, Deborah Brennecke of Bessemer City; two sons, Bart Brennecke and wife Brenda of Gastonia, Adam Brennecke and wife...

Jun 25, 2016

Quay Anthony Walker 57, of Belmont, passed away on June 25, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born on July 20, 1958 in Gaston County, to late Loye John and Patsy Ruth Barber Walker.

He is survived by his brother Steve Walker of Rock Hill, SC; uncle Leon Jackson (Nancy) of Shelby; former sister-in-law...

Jun 21, 2016

Kenneth Roger Carpenter, 80, of Judith Avenue, passed away on Tuesday June 21, 2016 at home. He was born in Gaston County on January 7, 1936 to the late Everette Roosevelt and Bessie Wilson Carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Lail Carpenter; brothers, Earl and Melvin Carpenter; sister Evelou Coleman and an infant...