Melba Page Kiser
Jan 26, 2025
Melba Page May Kiser, age 80, of Bessemer City, left this world for her heavenly home on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born March 15, 1944, in Burlington, NC, to the late Wallace Page May, Jr. and Doris Melba Waynick May. Melba was an elder and pianist at the First Presbyterian Church...
Larry Douglas Hopper
Jan 9, 2025
Larry Douglas Hopper, 71, of Gastonia, passed away at Caromont Regional on January 9, 2025. He was born October 22, 1953, in Gaston County, to the late Donald Nesbit Hopper and Barbara Clarice Fortenbery Hopper.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Reverend Donald Bruce Hopper.
Family members left to cherish his memories include his significant other, Gloria Morrow;...
Amber Leigh Phillips
Jan 6, 2025
Amber Leigh Johnson Phillips, 49, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center on January 6, 2025. She was born October 2, 1975, in Scotland County, to Jennifer Strider Lampley and Robert “Ted” Talmadge Johnson II.
She is preceded in death by her father, Oscar "Dink” Benard Lampley; maternal grandparents, Colon and Isabel Strider; paternal grandparents, Robert...
Corwin Edison Farris
Dec 19, 2024
Corwin Edison Farris, 80, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully on December 19 at Covenant Village in Gastonia. He was born August 7, 1944.
He attended Tryon High School. After a successful career at Warner & Swasey, he founded Farris Fab. & Machine, Inc. in 1976 and was also a founder of H & W Systems (Turbo Conveyor).
He was predeceased by...
Kathy Jean Courtney
Dec 18, 2024
Kathy Jean Butler Courtney, age 65, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024, at White Oak Manor. She was born on October 11, 1959, to Alice Faye Foster Robinson and the late Guy Vernon Butler. Throughout her career, Kathy served as the store manager of a convenience store. She had a deep love for Jesus and...
Vesta Louise Lankford
Dec 12, 2024
Vesta Louise Jones Lankford, 83, of Bessemer City. She was born July 30, 1941, in Gaston County, to the late Charles Ernest and Shirley Carpenter Jones.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Steele Lankford, Sr. one month shy of 60 years of marriage.
Vesta graduated from Dallas High School, Class of 1959. Fred and...
Kevin Darrell McGee
Dec 10, 2024
Kevin Darrell McGee, 53, of Bessemer City, passed away at Caromont Regional on December 10, 2024. He was born March 27, 1971, in Gaston County, to the late Paul Ray McGee and Bonnie “Lucille” McGee.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Cindy McGee.
Kevin was a Navy veteran, and he worked for the post office for 20 plus...
Duwane Russell Ellis
Dec 7, 2024
Duwane Russell Ellis, Sr., age 62, of Bessemer City passed away after a courageous battle at home on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Duwane was born on April 2, 1962, in Rosiclare, IL. Throughout his career, he worked as a regional manager in the industrial sector. Even after retirement and following his cancer diagnosis, he continued to work and remained active....
Martha Jeanette James
Dec 2, 2024
Martha Jeanette James, 76, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on December 2, 2024. She was born February 10, 1948, in Cleveland County, to the late Charles Jack Whetstine and Lucy Axsom Whetstine.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 45 years, William Henry James; several brothers and sisters; grandson, Wesley White.
Martha loved butterflies and watching movies...
John William Jones
Dec 1, 2024
John William Jones, 65, of Gastonia, passed away at home on December 1, 2024. He was born May 8, 1959, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Ernest Henry Jones and Nola Kyles Jones Sarvis.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
John was a member at Clover Liberty Pentecostal Church. He was a caring and kindhearted man not only to his...