Thomas Lowe Lineberger, Sr

Jul 27, 2025

Tom Lineberger, 88, died peacefully on July 27, 2025. He was born in Dallas, NC, and was the sixth born of the seven sons of Essie Mae Rhyne and Richard Ralph Lineberger.

Tom was a member of Antioch Lutheran Church, Dallas, NC, and thoroughly enjoyed singing in the church choir. Previously, he sang with the Gentlemen Songsters and participated in the...

Nellie Ruth Martin

Jul 10, 2025

Nellie Ruth Smith Martin, 88, of Clover, South Carolina passed away on July 10, 2025, at Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born on November 2, 1936, to the late Ransom Verlin Smith and Etta Scofield Swink Smith.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sheri Denton, son, Steven Crisp, sisters, Ruby Day and Judy Easler.

A special thank you to...

Alfred Charles Harper

Jul 7, 2025

Alfred Charles Harper, 78, of Dallas passed away on July 7, 2025, at Heath House in Lincolnton. He was born on July 22, 1946, to the late William Herman Harper and Margaret Walker Harper.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Garnetti Brown

Alfred loved going out to eat, and he was always willing to help anyone who needed...

Barbara Mae Mrosz

Jul 4, 2025

Barbara Mae Farguhar Mrosz, 84, of Gastonia passed away on July 4, 2025, at Carolina Caring Center, Cherryville, NC. She was born on June 27, 1941, to the late Kenneth Farquhar and Helen Collins Farquhar.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 27 years, William James Mrosz; sisters, Peggy Tassinari, Dorris Krzykowski, and Judy Broden.

Barbara was a loving...

Joyce Ann Wiggins

Jun 27, 2025

Joyce Ann Freeman Wiggins, 78, passed away on June 27, 2025, at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center. She was born on May 17, 1947, to the late William Daniel Freeman and Hycianth Haley Whitesides Wiggins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Bill, Carl, Roy, Jerry, Laird, and John Freeman.

Joyce was a member at Plainview Baptist Church in...

James Craig Huffstetler

Jun 18, 2025

James Craig Huffstetler, age 82, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 6, 1942, the son of the late James Earl and Mildred Huffstetler. Throughout his career, James poured his heart into auto body work. He found great joy in the excitement of dirt track and Nascar racing....

Larry Lee Walton

Jun 17, 2025

Larry Lee Walton, age 56, of Bessemer City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Carolinas Medical Center. Larry was born on July 17, 1968, in Lakewood, Ohio. From an early age, he developed a remarkable work ethic that led him to become a skilled roofer. Larry's passion emerged during weekends cruising on his beloved Harley-Davidson. He had...

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...