Christopher "Chad" Short
Jun 9, 2025
Christopher “Chad” Short, 45, of Kings Mountain passed away on June 9, 2025, at home. He was born on August 24, 1979, to Loyd Christopher Short and Virginia Lynn Short.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, and uncle, Mark Short.
Chad loved everyone and it didn’t matter who it was. He would find a way to help others, and he...
Harold William Roper
Jun 3, 2025
Harold William Roper, 83, of Kings Mountain passed away on June 3, 2025, peacefully while he slept. He was born on April 29, 1942, to the late Lawrence William Roper and Lucille Bonnie Chastain Roper.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Charles Roper, and Cecil Roper.
Harold was born in Swain County, North Carolina in the small town...
John D Wood, Jr
Jun 2, 2025
John D Wood, Jr., 91, of Bessemer City passed away on June 2, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 9, 1934, to the late Johnny Dee Wood, Sr. and Mary Kathrine Curtis Wood.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gail Howard; brother, Eddie Wood; son, Eric Wood; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Queen.
John was a...
Syretta Beheler Wiggins
May 31, 2025
Syretta Beheler Wiggins born on May 6th, 1937, of Gastonia passed away at age 88 peacefully at home surrounded by her children in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
She is preceded in death by her parents Lloyd & Irene Beheler, Husband Carl Emery Wiggins and Son Timothy Carl Wiggins.
Syretta enjoyed spending time with her children. Traveling to Alaska and many other places she...
Ricky Lane Bell
May 29, 2025
Ricky Lane Bell, 68, of Kings Mountain passed away on May 29, 2025, at Caromont Regional. He was born on May 23, 1957, to the late Ervin “Red” Lee Bell and Mary Jarrell Cash.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Sandra Bell.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 36 years, Becky Bell; sons,...
Joseph Hubert Ball, Sr
May 28, 2025
Joseph Hubert Ball, Sr., 84, of Bessemer City passed away on May 28, 2025, at Mission Hospital, Asheville, North Carolina. He was born on April 23, 1941, to the late Will Ball and Juanita Stephenson Ball.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters, Rachel Crawford, and Brenda Thomas.
Joe was a member at Crowders Mountain Baptist Church for...
Timothy "Bo Bo" James Fowler
May 19, 2025
Timothy “Bo Bo” James Fowler, age 54, of Bessemer City passed away after a brief illness on Monday, May 19, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 3, 1971, the son of the late James “Larry” and Judy Gail Haun Fowler. Bo Bo worked in auto body repair and paint and was of the Christian faith, fostering...
Mavis Geraldine Rose
May 19, 2025
Mavis Geraldine King Rose, 88, of Bessemer City passed away on May 19, 2025, at home. She was born on June 23, 1936, to the late Lawrence Asbury King and Dimple Cook King.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Howard Rose; brother, Wade King; sons-in-law, Paul Rex Allen, Tommy Swangim, and Edward Williams; grandson, Paul Sidney Allen,...
Mack Blair Jenkins
May 8, 2025
Mack Blair Jenkins, age 80, of Bessemer City passed away on May 08, 2025, at Caromont Regional Hospital. He was born on July 5, 1944, to the late Avery Rowe Jenkins and Emma Bell Goforth.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Nathan Jenkins; brothers, Doug Jenkins and Joe Jenkins; and brother-in-law, Johnny Oates (Cleo).
Mack was a member for...
Dorothy Ann Gillette
May 8, 2025
Dorothy Ann Watts Gillette, age 65, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at her residence. She was born on December 28, 1959, in Polk County, FL, the daughter of the late William and Lillie Mae Watts. Before retirement, Dorothy dedicated many years of her life working as a press operator in the printing industry, where she...