Aug 13, 2014

Michael Kevin Richardson, 47, of Dallas, passed away August 13, 2014. He was born on October 4, 1966 in Denver County, Colorado to Peggy Norwood Richardson of Gastonia and the late Bruce Leroy Richardson.

He is survived by his sons, Cody and Colby Richardson both of Fort Mill, SC, brothers, Brian Richardson of Belmont, Blake Richardson and...

Aug 10, 2014

Douglas Leo "Doug" Brothers, 69, of Bessemer City, passed away August 10, 2014 at home. He was born on March 30, 1945 in Caldwell County, to the late Leo Joseph Brothers and Evelyn Brothers Graham.

Doug was the former owner and operator of Linwood Beauty Salon and he also worked at many other salons. The family wishes...

Aug 8, 2014

Lucille Whitley Farris Caldwell, 97, of Stanley, passed away August 8, 2014 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born on October 20, 1916 in Whitmire, South Carolina, to the late Clarence Watson and Martha Brown Whitley.

Lucille was a graduate of Bessemer City High School. She was a longtime member of Maylo United Methodist Church in...

Aug 8, 2014

Donald "Royce" Davidson Sr. of Dallas, NC, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2014 at the age of 79, with Alzheimer's, dementia, and heart disease, as well as other complications from diabetes. His wife, Joyce, kept him active and outgoing up until the last month of his life. Viewing and visitation will be 6-8 pm on Tuesday, August 12...

Aug 8, 2014

Betty Owensby Farris, 87, of Bessemer City, passed away on August 8, 2014. She was born on May 24, 1927, in Kings Mountain, to the late James Thomas and Dorothy Spencer Owensby.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Christy C. Farris; brothers, Leon, Ernest and Joe Owensby; sisters, Annie Belle Cook and Louise Grady.

Jul 31, 2014

William W. "Bill" Ledwell, 72, of Bessemer City, passed away July 31, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on June 11, 1942 in Gaston County, to the late George William and Leona Cook Ledwell.

Bill was a member of Ragan Wesleyan Church and retired from Public Service Gas Company in Gastonia. He served...

Jul 16, 2014

Amanda (Bryte) Conner, 88, went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2014 with her loving family by her side at her home in Bessemer City.

She was born on October 23, 1925, in Gaston County, daughter of Marion and Ada Dellinger. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Roland Conner, her...

Jul 10, 2014

Johnny Eugene Hooper, 78, of Gastonia, passed away July 10, 2014 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC. He was born March 1, 1936 in Odd, West Virginia to the late Johnny Brutus and Maggie Mildred Garretson Hooper.

Johnny is survived by his sons Donny Hooper and wife Tammy of Lowell, Randy Hooper and David Hooper both of...

Jul 4, 2014

Larry L. Minor, 69, of Bessemer City, formerly of Andrews, NC passed away July 4, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby, NC. He was born November 24, 1944 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Joseph and Connie Rogers Minor.

Larry was of the Church of God faith and loved the Lord very much. He loved to...

Jul 2, 2014

Linda Thompson Toney, 63, of Charlotte, passed away July 2, 2014 at her residence. She was born October 12, 1950 in Newport News, Va. to the late Melvin Hall and Coralie Enright Thompson.