Phyllis Ann Ramey
Apr 18, 2025
Phyllis Ann Waldroup Ramey, age 74, of Lincolnton passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 5, 1950, the daughter of the late William “Pearlie” and Edith Phillips Waldroup. Phyllis was a Christian who found purpose in the textile industry as a spinner before becoming a trainer for new employees. Her...
Joe Frank Boatright
Apr 16, 2025
Joe Frank Boatright, 89, of Gastonia, passed away at Caromont Regional on April 16, 2025. He was born February 21, 1936, in Union County, to the late William Franklin Boatright and Gladys Mae Mullis Boatright.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Faye Boatright
Joe was a lifelong member at Temple Baptist Church in Gastonia. He loved to cook...
Rebecca Yvonne Walker
Apr 12, 2025
Rebecca Yvonne Walker, 75, of Bessemer City, passed away at her home on April 12, 2025. She was born October 18, 1949, in Gaston County, to Grace Marie Brooks Dellinger and the late Aubry Austin Dellinger.
She is preceded in death by her father; husband, Tommy James Walker; significant other, Roy Riddle; sisters, Janice Mashburn and Debbie Jean Dellinger; and nephew,...
Lee Ann Plemmons
Apr 3, 2025
Lee Ann King Plemmons, 55, of Gastonia, passed away at Caromont Regional on April 3, 2025. She was born June 23, 1969, in Gaston County, to the late General King and Wilma Lee Price King.
Family members left to cherish her memories include her husband of 25 years, James “Jim” Plemmons of the home; brothers, William Eugene Wilson of Gastonia, and...
Barbara Jean Poole
Mar 26, 2025
Barbara Jean Helmer Poole, age 77, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was born on February 20, 1948, in Mendocino, California, and worked in accounting. Barbara was married to the love of her life, James “JL” Poole, for 58 years. She...
Sophronia "Demaris" Turner
Mar 22, 2025
Sophronia “Demaris” Nash Turner, age 86, of Bessemer City passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 28, 1938, in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Robert Lee Nash, Sr. and Eunice Irvine Nash. Demaris dedicated many years of her career to providing exceptional customer service at a local bank....
Robbie Lynn Gifford, Sr.
Mar 19, 2025
Robbie Gifford, 69, of Shelby, passed away at home on March 19, 2025. He was born on October 26, 1955, in Mahoning County, Ohio to the late John Williams Gifford and Floy Marie Fowler Gifford.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley Ward Gifford; son, Robbie Lynn Gifford, Jr; great, great grandson, Gabriel Gifford; brother, Jack Gifford; sister,...
Christine "Chris" Evelyn Williams
Mar 15, 2025
Christine “Chris” Evelyn Croft Williams, age 90, of Bessemer City, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at her residence after a courageous two-year battle. She was born on January 29, 1935, the daughter of the late Alfred Croft, Sr. and Bessie Bell Croft. Chris attended Holland Memorial Baptist Church and always appreciated God’s creation, giving Him credit for it....
Larry Charles Taylor
Mar 14, 2025
Larry “Moe” Charles Taylor, age 75, of Bessemer City passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 15, 1950, to the late Harry “Bill” Lee Taylor and Carolyn Cudd Taylor. Moe attended Gaston College and worked at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He was an active member of the Whetstone Masonic Lodge...
Edward Allen Young, Sr.
Mar 12, 2025
Edward Allen “Red” Young, Sr., 77, of Bessemer City, passed away at Caromont Regional on March 12, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1947, in Gaston County, to the late Millard Nathaniel Young and Lillie Elizabeth Hook Young.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Larry Young.
Most people knew him as ‘Red’. He loved to play golf,...