Nov 5, 2015

Joann Anderson Bumgardner, 66, of Gastonia, passed away on November 4 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 25, 1949 in Gaston County, to the late A.C. and Margaret Blanton Anderson.

Joann is survived by her husband of 50 years, Stephen Bumgardner, sons, Charles David "Little Joe" Bumgardner of Gastonia, James Keith "Tater"...

Oct 30, 2015

Steven Michael Beaver, 64, of Gastonia, passed away on October 30, 2015 at University of North Carolina Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC. He was born on August 11, 1951 in Gaston County, to late Walter James and Geraldine Goins Beaver.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Beaver.

Steven...

Oct 30, 2015

Mildred Huffstetler, 91, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2015 at home. She was born on January 19, 1924 in Gaston County, to the late Charles Howard and Margaret Ann Neil Huffstetler.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Huffstetler; daughter-in-law, Linda Ledford Huffstetler; brothers, Charles V....

Oct 30, 2015

Vennie Estelle Harris, 89, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday October 30, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center of Gastonia. She was born on October 30, 1926 in Gaston County, to the late Willard and May White Welch.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, Roosevelt Harris; brothers, Thurman Welch and Bill...

Oct 29, 2015

Clara May Biddix, 78, of Gastonia, passed away on October 29, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 19, 1937 in Gaston County, to the late Homer and Cynthia Burch May.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Willie B. Biddix.

Clara attended Truevine Church...

Oct 25, 2015

Joseph "Jody" Dover, 47, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on October 25, 2015, at home. He was born October 21, 1968 in York County to Ethel Mae Bolin Dover and the late Avery Dover.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by sons, Joshua Dover of Raleigh and Joseph Dover of...

Oct 21, 2015

Paul Lewis Ratchford 87, of Bessemer City, died on October 21, 2015. He was born in Gaston County on July 21 1928, to the late Charles Price and Laura Best Ratchford. Paul was a dedicated son, husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved his church family and spending time with his family. Paul was a lifelong member of...

Oct 21, 2015

Kimberly Carver Burgess 50, of Dallas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 21, 2015 at home. She was born October 26, 1964 in Gaston County, to Floyd and Dianne Carver of Dallas, NC.

In addition to her parents, Kimberly is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Tony Burgess; her daughters, Jessica Mulwee...

Oct 10, 2015

Kathleen O'Connell Crouch, 88, of Lowell, died on October 10, 2015 at Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. She was born March 13, 1927 in Cleveland Ohio to the late Patrick and Agnes O'Connell.

Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Mary, Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Belmont with Father Frank...

Oct 7, 2015

James Curtis "Jimmy" Ramsey, Sr., 81, of Bessemer City, passed away on October 7, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 25, 1934 in Gaston County, to the late Albert A. and Vaudie Sarvice Ramsey.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Lewis Ramsey and John R....