Patricia Cannon Baxter Rayfield, 88, of Bessemer City passed away on December 12, 2025, at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. She was born on January 29, 1937, to the late Paul Cannon and Lela Norwood Cannon.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Max Durant Baxter, Sr., second husband, Dalton Rayfield, grandson, Randolph Henry Rosdahl, Jr., son-in-law, Calvin Briggs...
Erick Matthew Taylor, 49, of Dallas passed away on December 4, 2025, at home. He was born on August 8, 1976, to the late Ferman “Red” Eugene Taylor, Jr. and Christy Sullivan.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Josh Taylor
Erick was a loving husband, father and friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Those...
Larry Steven Albright, 79, of Stanley, North Carolina passed away on December 4, 2025. Born in Bessemer City, North Carolina. Larry built a life rooted in integrity and dedication. He worked proudly as a welder, a craft that reflected his steady hands and strong spirit.
Larry found joy in life’s simple pleasures – fishing on quiet mornings, coaching baseball and shaping...
Lamont Pierre Johnstin, 80, of Bessemer City passed away on November 24, 2025, at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born on March 7, 1945, to the late Robert Johnstin and Bette Welch Johnstin.
He was a veteran in the US Airforce.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Debra Putman Johnstin of Bessemer City; sons, Dustin Miller (Ann) of...
Patricia Stinnett Campbell of Bessemer City, NC passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. Born on September 26, 1938, she dedicated her life to her family and community.
Pat graduated from Lenior-Rhyne, then Appalachian State University with a master’s degree in education. She taught fifth-grade students at West School and then Central School in her...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sadie Boatright. Born on September 7, 1939, Sadie was a woman whose heartwarming, caring, and loving personality touched the lives of many. She lived a full life, one that was marked by her unwavering love for her family and her passion for the simple pleasures of life. Sadie is...
Robert Lawrence Eaves, Jr, 68, of Gastonia passed away on November 11, 2025, at Caromont Regional. He was born on June 2, 1957, to the late Robert Lawrence Eaves, Sr.and Sybil Holmes.
Those left to cherish his memory include wife, Brenda Eaves Green, of Gastonia; brother, Kenny Eaves (Tammy) of Bessemer City.
Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to be serving...
Stevette Broughton, 55, of Gastonia passed away on October 27, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 3, 1970, to Steve Eugene Broughton and the late Drennan Chitwood Strickland.
She is preceded in death by her mother, stepfather, Dwight Strickland, and brothers, Jeff Strickland and Sean Harmon.
Stevette loved animals, music, reading, crafts, and plants. She was an activist, and...
Shirley Ann Racer Paschall, 78, of Bessemer City passed away on October 22, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 9, 1946, to the late Vernon Racer and Margie Racer.
She is preceded in death by her son, Scott Lister.
Those left to cherish her memory include daughters, Tracy Sweezy (Mike Spellman) of Bessemer City of NC, and Tammy Bleeman...
Victoria “Vickie” Amanda Blanton Noah, 63, of Cherryville passed away on October 21, 2025, at Caromont Regional Hospital. She was born in Gaston County on November 14, 1961, to the late Harold Beamon Blanton and Frances Victoria Garrett Blanton.
Vickie was of the Christian faith. She loved being with her grandchildren and going to the beach and the mountains.
Those left to...