Mar 20, 2016

Michael Lee Alan Broome, 55, of Cherryville passed away peacefully at home Sunday March 20, 2016. He was born June 1, 1960 in Mecklenburg County to the late Mackie Lee and Emma Helms Broome.

He was preceded in death by his sisters; Brenda Bell, Kathern Medlin and Daisy Griggs.

Left to cherish his memories are...

Mar 19, 2016

Thelma H. "Sam" Connard, 61, of Bessemer City passed away peacefully at home Saturday March 19, 2016. She was born November 12, 1954, in Gaston County, daughter to the late Paul and Marie Harding.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 39 years, Donnie Connard; her daughter, Shannon Frady of Bessemer City; granddaughter, Hailey...

Mar 15, 2016

Joseph Tennith "Tenny" Moore, Sr., 82, of Gastonia, passed away on March 15, 2016 at Heffner VA Medical Center, Salisbury, NC. He was born on December 17, 1933 in Gastonia, to the late Flossie Mae Carruthers.

Mr. Moore attended Gaston County schools during the depression. He enlisted in the Air Force in the early 1950's and served...

Mar 14, 2016

Michael James Ghorley, Sr., 61, of Grovetown, Ga. passed away on March 14, 2016 at home. He was born on November 13, 1954 in Gaston County, to the late Cecil McKinley and Catherine Margaret Raines Ghorley.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Joyce Brown, Elizabeth Faye Ghorley, Mackie Jean Crumbly; brothers, Danny Joe Ghorley,...

Mar 13, 2016

Faye Moss Kennerly, 90, of Bessemer City, passed away on March 13, 2016 at Testa Hospice House, Kings Mountain. She was born on November 7, 1925 in Cleveland County, to the late Dewey F. and Araminta Green Moss.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billie H. Kennerly; sisters, Lee Rhoda M. Pruitt, Mildred M. Hayes,...

Mar 13, 2016

Betty Jean White Nicholson, 85, of Gastonia, died peacefully on March 13, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living, Gastonia. She was born on March 14, 1930 in Gaston County, NC to the late Otis and Martha Wilson White.

She loved camping, cooking and her dolls.

Betty Jean was survived by her sons Bill Nicholson and wife...

Mar 12, 2016

On the morning of March 12, 2016, Thelma Ratchford Jenkins passed away at the age of 80 due to complications related to C.O.P.D. In her passing days, she was surrounded by family while listening to her favorite music and with her favorite Duke ballgames playing in the background. Born on February 2, 1936, in Dallas, NC, Thelma resided in...

Mar 11, 2016

Deborah Jean "Debbie" Hager, 65, of Bessemer City, died on March 11,2016. She was born September 10, 1950, in Gaston County, NC to the late David Lloyd and Mary Surratt Hager.

She was a graduate of Bessemer City High School and Gaston College. Debbie was also a member of Sunset Lane Baptist Church. She was a member...

Mar 7, 2016

John Raymond "Ray" Bridges, Sr. 89, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at the Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain. He was born August 7, 1926 in Gaston County to the late William Ervin and Margaret Willis Bridges.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John Bridges,...

Feb 29, 2016

Carter P. Turner, 77, of Bessemer City, died peacefully on February 29,2016 at Caromont Medical Hospital, Gastonia. He was born on June 2, 1938 in Griffin County, GA to the late Peden and Mary Carter Turner.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, serving as a deacon and usher. He also enjoyed woodworking.

Carter...