Obituaries

Jul 19, 2015

Patricia Ann "Pat" Lowe Morrow, 81, of Bessemer City, passed away Sunday July 19, 2015 at home. She was born on July 22, 1933 in Gaston County to the late Forney Washington and Connie Holland Lowe.

Pat is survived by her husband of 60 years, Marvin Morrow; daughters, Trina & Mike Grooms of Bessemer City, Susan &...

Jul 16, 2015

Jeffrey Todd Broome, 49, of Bessemer City, passed away suddenly on July 16, 2015, at home. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 am on Monday, July 20, 2015, at Sisk-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services in Bessemer City. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Monday at Westview Gardens, 1123 Edgewood Road, Bessemer City, with Pastor Jon Mann officiating. Jeff...

Jul 13, 2015

Janice Louise Williams Hollifield, 70, of Bessemer City, passed away July 13, 2015 at home. She was born October 28, 1944 in Madison County, Ohio to the late Wilbur Vernon and Ellen Whalen Rice.

She was preceded in death by her husband, of 45 years Roy Williams, sisters Grace Sharp and Margarite Swigart; brothers William, John, and...

Jul 11, 2015

Frank C. White, 83, of Shelby, left this world on Saturday July 11, 2015 and entered Heaven's Gate, into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on January 11, 1932 in Shoal Creek, North Carolina to the late Roy Lee and Elsie Gibson White.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clara...

Jul 11, 2015

Kenneth Nelson Strickland, 57, of Bessemer City, passed away on Saturday July 11, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 19, 1958 in Cleveland County, to Shirley Huntsinger Strickland and the late Clyde Nelson Strickland.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Beulah Strickland,...

Jul 3, 2015

Vera Fowler Robinson, 75, of Gastonia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2015 at home. She was born on June 9, 1940 in Canton NC, to the late Dewey Arden and Ellen Pressley Fowler.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 55 years, Billy Leon Robinson; children, Billy Robinson...

Jun 30, 2015

Floyd Gerald Crumbley Sr. 79, of Bessemer City, was called home on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at home. He was born on October 18, 1935 in Haralson County, Georgia, to the late Harvey and Edna Betsill Crumbley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Crumbley; grandson, Zackery Crumbley; great-grandchildren, Haley and Cody....

Jun 30, 2015

Joe Reid Abernethy, 78, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on June 30, 2015, at Kings Mountain Hospital, Kings Mountain, NC. He was born on May 27, 1937, in Gaston County, to the late Obe Lafayette Abernethy and Geneva Margie Lazenby Abernethy. No services will be held.

Jun 28, 2015

Doris Pigg Murphy, 68 of Lake Wylie, passed away on June 28, 2015 at Piedmont Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 11, 1947 in Mecklenburg County, to Hoyle Henry and Pearl Miller Pigg.

Doris was formerly employed with Eastern Airlines and she was a member of River Hills Community Church. She was the former owner...

Jun 27, 2015

James Passmore, 91, of Bessemer City, passed away on Saturday June 27, 2015 at Meadowwod Nursing Center, Gastonia. He was born on September 17, 1923 in Macon County, to the late Dave and Cordelia Lee Passmore. He was preceded in death by his sisters; Bonnie Mack Moore, Nellie Mack Dixon, Maude Mack Mathis, and Ruth Passmore Hayes Conner; his...

Jun 25, 2015

Ira Sylvanus Dameron, 88, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 25, 2015 at Agape Senior Assisted Living in Rock Hill, SC. He was born on July 25, 1926 in Gaston County, to the late Robert Chalmers and Laura Ada Eaker Dameron.

He retired from Wix Corporation, an United States Navy Veteran and was a Deacon and...

Jun 25, 2015

RANDOLPH "RANDY" ROSDAHL JR.

Randolph "Randy" Henry Rosdahl Jr., 22, of Gastonia, passed away on June 25, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on June 8, 1993 in Gaston County to Randolph Henry Sr. and Sandra Baxter Rosdahl of Gastonia.

Randy was a 2011 honor graduate from Hunter Huss with an...

Jun 23, 2015

MARY "KAYE" GOINS

Mary "Kaye" Guffey Goins 64, of Lincolnton passed away June 23, 2015 at her sister's home, in Gastonia. She was born November 23, 1950 in Kinston, NC to the late James Leonard and Eva Bright Wilson Guffey.

She graduated from Tryon High School and Cameo Beauty School. Kaye was adventurous, courageous, and...

Jun 20, 2015

Gwendolyn Massey Allen, 85, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Brookdale Assisted Living. She was born in Anderson County, SC, on May 30, 1930 to the late Hershel V. and Velina Nimmons Massey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Billy Allen, and brothers...

Jun 18, 2015

David Michael "Shorty" McGee, 46, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday June 18, 2015 at home. He was born on August 26, 1968 in Gaston County, to Brenda Saunders McGee Harding of Bessemer City and the late James Gary McGee.

He was preceded in death by his brother, James Larry McGee; step-father, Clarence Ace Harding

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Jun 18, 2015

Roosevelt B. Harris, 93, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday June 18, 2015 at Robin Johnson House. He was born on January 27, 1923 in Murphy, NC, to the late George and Ida Clark Harris.

He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Mr. Harris is survived by his loving wife of 72...

Jun 14, 2015

Beverly Ann Chamberlain, daughter of Alice and Clifton Chamberlain; passed away June 14 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC. Survivors are her brother, Phillip Chamberlain and sister Jessie Hope along with numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Services will be held in her hometown in New Hampshire where she lived before moving to North Carolina

Jun 13, 2015

Michael Anthony Murray, 47, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at his residence. He was born on November 20, 1967 in Baltimore, Maryland to Patsy Lee Easterday and the late William Martin Murray.

Michael was a loving husband, father, son, and was a good friend to all.

In addition to his...

Jun 11, 2015

LaNita McEntyre Carver, 54, of Iron Station, passed away on June 11, 2015 at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. She was born on July 19, 1960 in Gaston County, to Starlene McKeehan McEntyre of Bessemer City and the late Furman "Bud" David McEntyre, Sr. LaNita was if the Baptist faith. She was a fun loving clown that loved...

Jun 11, 2015

Marilyn Kaye Neal, 65, of Bessemer City, passed away on Thursday June 11, 2015 at Robin Johnson House. She was born on March 3, 1950 in Laurens County, SC, to the late Marlin and Lillie Mae Wells Neal.

She was preceded in death by Cecil J. Smith; daughter, Pamela Smith; brothers, Johnny and Tommy Neal; sister, Geraldine...