Shirley Bell Whetstine
Apr 23, 2026
Shirley Bell Burton Whetstine, 79, of Bessemer City passed away on April 23, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 10, 1947, to the late Benjamin Frank Burton and Iva Mae Fraley Burton.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Frank Burton and Iva Mae Burton; husband, Ray Whetstine; sister, Elizabeth Spencer
Shirley attended First Wesleyan Church, Bessemer...
John Steven Baynard
Apr 23, 2026
John Steven Baynard, 57, of Bessemer City passed away on April 23, 2026. He was born on January 19, 1969, to the late Harold Dean Baynard and Mary Joy Robbins Baynard.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 21 years, Jetta Michelle Baynard; daughters, Gracie and Faith; brother, Jimmy Baynard.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 7:00...
Mary "Libby" Elizabeth Nash
Apr 19, 2026
Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Nash, 81, of Bessemer City passed away on April 19, 2026, at Peak Resources Gastonia. She was born on September 18, 1944, to the late Robert Lee Nash Sr. and Eunice Irvine Nash.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Robert Lee Nash, Jr., J.I. Nash, and Charlie R. Nash; sisters, Norma Jean Nash White, and...
Lawrence Everett Rowland
Apr 17, 2026
Lawrence Everett Rowland, 77, of Mt Holly passed away on April 17, 2026, at Novant Health Presbyterian, Charlotte. He was born on July 30, 1948, to the late John Rowland and Glenola Smith Rowland.
He is preceded in death by his parents, stepdaughter, Stephanie Fuller; son-in-law, Glen Fuller; brothers, Bobby Rowland and Johnny Rowland.
Those left to cherish his memory include his...
Carol Ann Moss
Apr 4, 2026
Carol Ann Coker Moss, 87, of Bessemer City passed away on April 4, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville. She was born on June 17, 1938, to the late Allen Coker and Mottie Glover Coker.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl Glenn Moss; son, Steven Earl Moss.
Carol enjoyed cross stitching. She loved her family dearly.
Those left to...
Zachary Adam Riley
Mar 29, 2026
Zachary Adam Riley, 37, of Charlotte passed away on March 29, 2026. He was born on October 10, 1988, to Nelson Leo Riley and Bernada Millie Valdes Riley.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Henry Alvarez.
Zachary loved his children and his family very deeply. He was an avid sports fan and loved soccer and football.
Those left to cherish his...
Gary Bruce Dixon
Feb 17, 2026
Gary Bruce Dixon, 87, of Bessemer City passed away on February 17, 2026, at Caromont Regional. He was born on July 8, 1938, to the late Clarence Bruce Dixon and Virginia Spencer Dixon.
He is preceded in death by brother, Jan Hillman Dixon.
Gary was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church in Gaffney, South Carolina. He honorably served his country in...
Hubert Glenn Newton
Feb 17, 2026
Hubert Glenn Newton, 83, of Bessemer City passed away on February 17, 2026, at Robin Johnson House. He was born on August 31, 1942, to the late Lee Newton and Betty Rushing Newton.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Shirley Newton.
Hubert loved spending time with his family.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Mary Ann Acuff...
Ruby Lee Lineberger
Feb 10, 2026
Ruby Stroupe Lineberger, 96, passed away on February 10, 2026, at Stanley Total Living Center, Stanley, North Carolina after a long life of serving God, her family, and friends.
She was a devout church member with 60 plus years attending Mt. Beulah Baptist Church. In addition to raising four children, she always kept her hands and mind busy; raising a garden,...
Dennis Walden Weaver
Feb 10, 2026
Dennis Walden Weaver, 79, of Bessemer City passed away on February 10, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House, Shelby. He was born on February 8, 1947, to the late Joe Nixon Weaver and Ruth Whitley Weaver.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Dennis was a member at Shady Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed reading about history, gardening, shopping, and going on...