Jan 22, 2018

Nellie McDonald Hughes, age 87, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 4, 1930 in Newberry, SC, daughter to the late Cora Lee Bailey and Charlie "Mack" McDonald.

Nellie was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was Worthy Matron of The Eastern Star...

Jan 15, 2018

Gladys Louella Farmer Holland, 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2018, at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation, Cherryville. She was born October 27, 1917 in Greenville County, SC, daughter of the late Grover and Ethel Campbell Farmer.

Gladys was a member of Holland Memorial Baptist Church in Bessemer City. She retired from the Ragan Mill...

Jan 14, 2018

Dr. Frederick Tuttle Orrmand died peacefully in Asheville, NC on Sunday, January 14th at the age of 85. His family was at his side at the CarePartners Keever Solace Center. Fred is survived by his son, Brian Ormand of Bessemer City, NC and Daughter, Joyce Ormand Ludwig of Nazareth, PA, and Grandchildren, Samantha Jo Ormand Brown and Gabrielle Elise...

Jan 8, 2018

Rev. Forrest Elliott "Dick" Whitener, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2018, at home. He was born April 22, 1936 in Gaston County, son of the late Jacob Eugene and Kathryn Jamison Whitener.

Rev. Dick Whitener pastored in Wesleyan Churches and was interim pastor at numerous other churches. He was known for his great love...

Jan 7, 2018

Robert "Rob" Glenn Holt, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation, Cherryville. He was born October 27, 1929 in Stanley County, son to the late John B. and Olar Priscillia Hudson Holt.

Robert was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a...

Jan 2, 2018

Jenielle Hager Ramsey, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation, Cherryville. She was born October 24, 1924 in Gaston County, daughter to the late Rufus and Addie Carpenter Hager.

Jenielle was a lifelong member of Concord United Methodist Church. She served on many committees and held numerous offices in...

Dec 24, 2017

Vera Jane Kinley, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2017, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born April 12, 1946 in Gaston County, daughter to the late James Samuel and Vera Blanche Kiser Kinley

She is survived by her brother Jimmy Samuel Kinley; niece Sara Kinley; and her beloved cats.

She...

Dec 20, 2017

Ida Virl Cudd Eplee, 101, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born July 28, 1916 in Polk County, daughter to the late Albert and Tessie Barnett Cudd.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years Lawrence...

Dec 19, 2017

Roy Dean "Butch" Hance, Sr., age 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare. He was born November 13, 1946 in Lincoln County, son to the late William T. and Ada Helms Hance.

Roy was a veteran of the United States Army. He was retired from FMC Lithium Division of Bessemer City.

Dec 15, 2017

Eddie Dean "Butch" Shook, age 50, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born June 7, 1967 in Gaston County, son to the late Franklin Odell and Wilma Haas Shook.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Paul Shook.

Butch was...