Obituaries

Aug 5, 2013

Frank Delenor Breedlove 79, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby. He was born on September 8, 1933 in Swain Co. to the late Fred and Bessie Freedman Breedlove.

Frank is survived by his sons, Dennis Breedlove and wife Treva of Gastonia, Terry Breedlove, Sr. and wife Sharon of Kings...

Aug 5, 2013

BARBARA W. HARMON

Barbara Williams Harmon, 80, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. Barbara was born May 25, 1933 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Paul Curtis Williams and Mary Breakfield Williams Broome.

She was employed by Reeves Brothers, Osage Plant in Bessemer City...

Aug 1, 2013

Jimmy Dean Elders Sr., 55, of Dallas, passed away August 1, 2013 at Robin Johnson House. He was born on March, 17, 1958 in Gaston County to the late Billy Elders and Jeanette Elders Adair.

Jimmy was an avid fisherman.

He is survived by his son Jimmy "Bo" Elders Jr., daughters Jennifer Fralick and Dana...

Jul 25, 2013

Pamela Michelle Kirby 37, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Home. She was born on April 18, 1976 in Gastonia to Sheila Gail Kirby and the late Michael Clark.

Pamela was a loving mother who enjoyed staying home and taking care of her two wonderful children. She loved her family and enjoyed having...

Jul 25, 2013

Sherry Kay Bush Blanton 60, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. She was born on September 30, 1952 in Kings Mountain to the late Oscar Miles and Mary Ethel Carroll Bush.

Sherry was a selfless wife, compassionate sister, hardworking friend, loving grandmother and understanding mother. She was the...

Jul 24, 2013

Kermit Lee Hutchins, Sr., 95, of Bessemer City, passed peacefully into the hands of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. He was born on May 26, 1918 in Bessemer City to the late Charles Garfield and Lillie Mae Willis Hutchins.

Kermit graduated from Tryon High School and also from Evans Business College....

Jul 23, 2013

Richard "Earl" Payne, 82, passed away peacefully with family by his side Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Earl was born to the late Charlie "CJ" and Onnie Payne July 31, 1930 in Shelby, NC. In 1949, he graduated from Bethware High School, and twenty years after graduation, he began attending Gaston College, obtaining an Associate's degree in business administration and...

Jul 19, 2013

Shelly Jeanene Blevins, 42, of Bessemer City passed away July 19, 2013. She was born on December 9, 1970 in Catawba County to Margaret Blevins and the late Earl Blevins.

She was preceded in death by her brother Ricky Blevins.

She is survived by her daughter Lorrie Miller & fiancé Cale Barker of Bessemer City;...

Jul 15, 2013

WONG SOUNTHONG

Wong Sounthong, 67, of Kings Mountain, passed away July 15, 2013, at his residence. He was born on December 1, 1945 in Lao to the late Vang and Yang Yee Zune.

Wong was a member of Temple Hua Keo Inthararm.

Wong is survived by his wife, Lynn Sounthong of Kings Mountain;...

Jun 23, 2013

Odis Leander Biddix, 83, of Bessemer City passed away on June 23, 2013 at North Carolina Veterans Home, Salisbury. He was born on December 26, 1929 in Cleveland County to the late Lester and Mary Jane Bell Biddix.

Odis served with the United States Navy from 1950-1954. He retired from Winn-Dixie, Akers-Center after 40 plus years of...

Jun 19, 2013

Barbara Fortenberry Hopper, 82, with Gods strength and grace, was able to spend extended time with her family until passing peacefully to her Heavenly home on June 19, 2013 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountian. She was born on November 25, 1930 in Gaston County to the late Jack and Lela Wright Fortenberry.

Barbara retired after 30...

Jun 19, 2013

Suzanne "Susie" Helms Slaton, 62, of Bessemer City, passed away June 19, 2013, at CMC- Mercy, Charlotte. She was born on April 15, 1951 in Gaston County to Emma Jean Helms and also the daughter of the late Frank and Eva Helms.

Suzanne was a former book keeper for Moss Drugs, Total Care, GMH Home health and...

Jun 13, 2013

RANDY MARTIN

Randy Lee Martin, 54, of Kings Mountain, passed away June 13, 2013, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on May 3, 1959 in Cleveland County to the late Thomas James and Maudie Juanita Vanadore Martin.

Randy is survived by wife, Jackie Martin, daughters, Treena Martin, Ashley Martin both of Kings...

Jun 11, 2013

Timothy Dale Haas, 61, passed away June 11, 2013, at his home. He was the husband of Glenda Haas and was born on March 9, 1952 in Gaston County to the late Paul and Agnes Rose Haas.

Dale is survived by his, wife Glenda Haas; son, Justin Haas of Colorado, step-sons, Jeff Neeley, Travis Hodge; brothers, Jimmy...

Jun 4, 2013

Troylene Moore Merrill, 67, of Bessemer City, passed away June 4, 2013, at Peak Resources, Gastonia. She was born on January 19, 1946 in Mecklenburg County to the late Troy Melvin Hunsucker and Paula Melton Hunsucker- Compton.

Troy was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Bessemer City. She was an avid traveler and a creative...

Jun 4, 2013

Nellie Jean Payne Wooten, 78, of Bessemer City, passed away June 4, 2013, at Wendover Hospice, Shelby. She was born on February 24, 1935 in Gaston County to the late Thurn Eugene and Margaret Kathleen Hutchins Payne.

Jean was a member of Long Creek Presbyterian Church in Kings Mountain. She retired from Reeves Brothers Osage Division, Bessemer...

Jun 3, 2013

AARION SAMEER GETTYS

Aarion Sameer Gettys, infant son of Aaron Scotty Gettys and Tatyana Chantel Corry passed away June 3, 2013 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Karen Smith, Aaron and Marsha Gettys, Sr.; great-grand-parents, Carlos and Erica Jackson.

His memorial service...

May 31, 2013

William C. "Bill" McGinnis, 65, went home to be with our Lord on May 31, 2013, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born Sept. 26, 1947, to Edith Parks McGinnis and the late William C. McGinnis Sr. in Gastonia.

Bill graduated from Ashley High School in 1965 and then served two years in the...

May 28, 2013

PAULINE COLE

Pauline Marshall Cole, 78, of Gastonia, passed away May 28, 2013, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born on October 26, 1934 in Cleveland County to the late Guy and Ara Blalock Marshall.

Pauline was a teacher's aide for Gaston County Schools for many years. She was a gentle, kind spirit...

May 26, 2013

Stella Basden Locklear, 59, of Charlotte passed away May 26, 2013 at Fairview Park Hospital, Dublin, Ga. She was born on June 9, 1953 to the late James and Lillian Faye Kirby Burnette. Stella was a charter member of Jesus Christ Full Gospel Church, Charlotte and was a Certified Nursing Assistant.

She was preceded in death by...