Obituaries

Jan 25, 2015

PAUL BIDDY

Paul Harrison Biddy, 78, of Bessemer City, passed away January 25, 2015, at home. He was born in Reidville, SC to the late Benjamin Layton and Bessie Ann Maltba Biddy

No services at this time.

Inurnment will be in the VA National Cemetery of Salisbury, North Carolina at a later date....

Jan 23, 2015

Betty Morgan Huelter of Matthews, 75, passed away January 23, 2015, at Legacy Heights Senior Assisted Living in Charlotte surrounded by her family. She was born on February 21, 1939 in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late John Henry and Mary Morgan. Betty graduated from Bessemer City High School, attended Cleveland Community Collage and retired from...

Jan 19, 2015

MILDRED CROFT 1937-2015

Mildred "Mickey" Conrad Croft, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, January 19, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born April 15, 1937 in Gaston County to the late Frank Conrad and Lessie Bell.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She attended...

Jan 18, 2015

Shirley Owens Hamrick, 74, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 18, 2015 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby. She was born September 9, 1940 in Cleveland County to the late Bruin Owens and Gladys Smart Owens Blalock.

Shirley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Morris Blalock, sister,...

Jan 18, 2015

Thelma Louise Bryant 92, of Mount Holly, passed away on January 18, 2015 at Harris Hospice, Charlotte. She was born October 22, 1922 in Lincoln County to the late James Alfred and Blanche Huitt Bryant.

Thelma was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Mount Holly. She retired from Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte in 1987. Thelma enjoyed crocheting,...

Jan 17, 2015

Lorine Wilson Tate, 83, of Gastonia, passed away January 17, 2015, at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born in Gaston County to the late Columbus Earl and Annie Pettus Wilson.

Lorine was a member of Maylo United Methodist Church, Ranlo. She was a volunteer at Gaston Memorial Hospital and Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens.

She...

Jan 13, 2015

Howard Luther Pursley, 84, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 13, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born August 2, 1930 in York County, SC, to the late Luther Ward and Inez Breakfield Pursley.

Howard was a member of New Life Worship Center in Kings Mountain and was a foster grandparent for United...

Jan 11, 2015

ROGER RAMEY

Roger Roland Ramey, 70, of Lincolnton, passed away on January 11, 2015, at his residence. He was born August 16, 1944 in Cleveland County, to the late John Virgil and Louise Kelly Ramey.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Hill.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis Waldroup...

Jan 9, 2015

James Grady Gibson, 81, of Gastonia, passed away on January 9, 2015, at his residence. He was born August 26, 1933 in Chester County, SC to the late Alvin Basil and Sarah Jane Melton Gibson.

Grady was the owner of G&M Electric Service, Inc., an Eagle Scout with Palms, a member of Unity Baptist Church in Gastonia...

Jan 8, 2015

Lois Helen Newton Lowery of Kings Mountain, passed away January 8, 2015. Helen was born September 26, 1923, in High Shoals Township, Rutherford County, NC to the late Palmer and Viola Newton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years Johnny Roy Lowery and grandson, Donnie Lowery

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Jan 5, 2015

Betty Jean Stewart Caldwell, 86, of Bessemer City, she died peacefully January 5, 2015, at Peak Resources, Cherryville and went home to see Jesus. She was born November 12, 1928 in Gaston County to the late Charlie P. and Florence Bell Stewart.

Betty was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her family dearly. Betty loved...

Jan 1, 2015

James Lee Cogdill, 78, of Gastonia , passed away on January 1, 2015, at Robin Johnson House, Dallas NC. He was born November 8, 1936 in Jackson County to the late Jake and Otelia Frizzell Cogdill. James was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea (War)?. He was also a member of the American Legion Post...

Jan 1, 2015

Jennie Kale "Dean" Posey, 83, of Gastonia, passed away January 1, 2015, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County to the late Clyde Vance Kale, Sr. and Minnie Dale Kale.

Dean was a member of Firestone Wesleyan Church for 59 years where she was a member of Wesleyan Women, chairperson of the Communion...

Dec 25, 2014

Jerri Lynn Holland Rose, 55, of Bessemer City, passed away on December 25, 2014 at home. She was born April 3, 1959 in Gaston County to Martha Louise Long Holland of Bessemer City and the late Alvin "Buddy" Holland.

Jerri was a graduate of Bessemer City High School. She loved her dogs Johnnie and Charlie. Jerri also...

Dec 25, 2014

Rebecca Lynn Nash, 69, of Bessemer City, passed away on December 25, 2014, at home. She was born December 26, 1944 in Cleveland County to the late JC and Jennie Erwood Lynn.

Rebecca was member of First Baptist Church, Bessemer City.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Thomas Nash; sons, Thomas...

Dec 20, 2014

Bobby Lee Humphries, 77, of Gastonia, passed away on December 20, 2014, at Belaire Health Care Center, Gastonia. He was born August 22, 1937 in Gaston County to the late Hubert H. and Julia Davis Humphries.

He was a member of the National Guard, retired from construction, and attended Calvary Free Will Baptist Church.

In...

Dec 14, 2014

Linda Ruth Tilley, 72, of Kings Mountain, passed away on December 14, 2014. She was born November 8, 1942 in Gaston County to the late Joseph S. and Velma Brown Meadows.

Linda was a member of Sunset Lane Baptist Church, Bessemer City and she loved God, family, antiques and working in her yard.

She was...

Nov 25, 2014

James Arthur Emory, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away on November 25, 2014, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born November 14, 1937 in Gaston County to Eddie and Lucille Long Emory.

James was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Gastonia.

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

Nov 25, 2014

Jimmy McAlphine Coursey, 65, of Shelby, passed away on November 25, 2014, at home. He was born January 30, 1949 in Georgia to the late David Walter and Lola Mandy Odom Coursey.

Jimmy was a member of New Testament Missionary Baptist Church in Waco.

He is survived by wife, Norma Jean Mann Coursey; daughter, Angela...

Nov 23, 2014

Nathan Andrew Jenkins, 38, of Bessemer City, passed away on November 23, 2014, at home. He was born March 19, 1976, in Gaston County to Mack Blair and Susan Oates Jenkins of Bessemer City.

Nathan graduated from Bessemer City High School and attended Gaston College. He worked at Advance Auto Distribution Center and at Eaton. He loved...