Rachel Gloriadean Pennington
Jan 27, 2026
Rachel Gloriadean Pennington, 76, of Bessemer City passed away on January 27, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House. She was born on May 27, 1949, in Cherokee County, South Carolina to the late William IV Pennington and Annie Mae McDonald Pennington.
She is preceded in death by her lifelong partner, Alberico Diflorio; brother, Namon Pennington; sister, Reba Rose; brother, Danny Pennington, sister,...
Alan Lindberg Wylie
Jan 23, 2026
Alan Lindberg Wylie, 69, of Bessemer City passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 26, 1956, to the late Albert and Martha Wylie and he was a member of First Baptist Church of Bessemer City.
He worked at the Osage Mill and then he worked for Firestone for 31 years. He...
David Ray Wylie
Jan 22, 2026
David Ray Wylie, 63, of Bessemer City passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on January 22, 2026. He was born on January 26, 1962, in Gaston County to the late Albert Lindberg Wylie and Martha Albright Wylie.
He was a lover of life’s simple pleasures. Whether it was a trip to the beach, fishing, or simply spending time with...
Sandra Wells Hall
Jan 20, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Wells Hall, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 20, 2026, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Sandy was born to the late Richard Carveth Wells and Phyllis Faye Jones Wells of Kings Mountain on March 31, 1966.
Sandy graduated from Kings Mountain High School, where she was active in the 4-H club, choir, and King’s Review. In her younger...
Starlene McEntyre
Jan 18, 2026
Martha Starlene McKeehan McEntyre, 86, of Bessemer City passed away on January 18, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 2, 1939, to the late James Woodrow McKeehan and Jenny Vinette Lockridge McKeehan.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Furman D McEntyre, Sr.; son, James Dale McEntyre; daughters, Wanda M McEntyre, Lanita V. McEntyre Carver, and...
Judy Anderson Fuller
Jan 16, 2026
Judy Anderson Fuller, 80, of Haysi, Virginia passed away on January 16, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 19, 1945, to the late John Anderson and Stella Clark Anderson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Johnny Anderson and Joel Anderson.
Judy was of the Church of God faith. She loved dogs and working on puzzles. She...
Marion Robert Reid
Jan 14, 2026
Marion “Hollywood” Robert Reid, 72, of Cherryville passed away on January 14, 2026, at Atrium Health Lincolnton. He was born on March 20, 1953, to the late John Perry Reid and Mary Williams Reid.
He was of the Baptist faith. Marion loved being outdoors hunting, fishing, and playing golf.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Ann Reid, sons, James...
Keith Rowland
Jan 12, 2026
Keith Rowland, 72, of Bessemer City passed away on January 12, 2026, at Caromont Regional. He was born on April 1, 1953, to the late John Frank Rowland and Olive Thelma Turrington Rowland.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Beverly Rowland.
Keith was an artist that loved to draw and paint. He enjoyed reading and cooking.
Those left...
Mary Albright Canipe
Jan 12, 2026
Mary Louise Albright Canipe, 94, of Bessemer City passed away on January 12, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 27, 1931, to the late Walter A. Albright and Mary Etta Beam Albright
She is preceded in death by her husband,Thomas H. Canipe; brothers, Alvoid, Clayton, Ralph, Ray, Clyde Albright; sisters, Emma, Adams, Edith Rockholt, and Twin...
Macie Louise Poole
Jan 11, 2026
Macie “Louise” Poole, 77, of Gastonia passed away on January 11, 2026, at Caromont Regional. She was born on January25, 1948, to the late Harlon Melton and Carrie Philbeck Melton.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, James Poole, and sister, Elizabeth Jones.
Louise was a member at Landmark Baptist Church. She adored her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her entire...