James "JL" Lee Poole
Aug 28, 2026
James “JL” Lee Poole, age 81, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome on Friday, August 28th, 2026. He was born on January 11, 1945, in McAdenville, North Carolina. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to many.
After high school, JL enlisted in the Navy where he served aboard the...
Carl Masters, Jr.
Aug 18, 2026
Carl Masters, Jr, 80, of Gastonia passed away on August 18, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 5, 1946, to the late Carl William Masters, Sr. and Marian Griggs Masters.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Rick Masters.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Carl Masters, III (Robin); daughters, Beth Masters Rouse...
Willodean Hovis
Aug 17, 2026
Willodean Richardson Hovis, 97, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026.
Willodean was born in Gaston County and spent much of her life in Bessemer City and Belmont, North Carolina. Most recently she was under the loving care of the staff at Stanley Total Living Center. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and woman of faith whose life...
Jerry Wayne Bolding
Aug 15, 2026
Jerry Wayne Bolding, Sr., 77, of Gastonia passed away on August 15, 2026, at Caromont Regional. He was born on October 13, 1948, to the late Larry Edward Bolding and Essie Elizabeth Pridemore Bolding.
Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army, after serving, he went to work and retired from Firestone Textiles in Kings Mountain. Jerry loved to sing,...
John Mason Wilson
Aug 14, 2026
John Mason Wilson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, in Bessemer City, North Carolina, at the age of 85. Born on January 24, 1941, in North Carolina, John was the son of the late Richard Wilson and Lela Martin Wilson.
Throughout John's life, he established deep and enduring relationships, as the...
Earl Wayne Worcester
Aug 6, 2026
Reverend Earl Wayne Worcester, 90, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, stepped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 6, 2026. Born January 29, 1936, in Bangor, Maine, Wayne lived a life overflowing with faith, family, humor, and service — a life that lit up every room, every ballfield, and every heart he touched.
Wayne proudly served eight years in the...
Robert Brian Johnson
Aug 4, 2026
In loving memory of Robert Brian Johnson,
Robert Brian Johnson was born on October 1st, 1965, and passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 4, 2026.
Robert is a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and cherished friend. Robert was a true blessing to everyone who has the privilege of knowing him. He was a hard-working man known for his character,...
Leroy Grindle
Aug 4, 2026
Leroy Grindle, age 96, a faithful son, brother, husband, and father, peacefully left his earthly home on August 4, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House of Cleveland County. He went to be with his Heavenly Father and loved ones who preceded him. He was born on May 16, 1930, in Gastonia, NC and was the son of the late William Andrew...
Gail Leigh Graham
Jul 17, 2026
Gail Leigh Graham, age 63, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, in Dallas, North Carolina. Born on December 14, 1962, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Howard Titus Graham and Dianne Grice Graham.
Gail succeeded in her work as an Area Manager for Pizza Hut, having proudly worked for 30 years. In her pass-time she loved to travel...
John Henry Freeman, Jr
Jul 11, 2026
John Henry Freeman, Jr, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Dallas, North Carolina, on July 11, 2026, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love and presence of his family. Born on October 14, 1947, in Gastonia, North Carolina, John was the son of the late John Henry Freeman, Sr. and...