Jun 29, 2014

DOROTHY BRACKETT COLEMAN

Dorothy Brackett Coleman, 94, of Gastonia, passed away on June 29, 2014 at Alexandria Place, Gastonia. She was born March 20, 1920 in Gaston County, NC, to the late Robert and Mattie Queen Brackett. She was also one of twelve siblings.

Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was...

Jun 27, 2014

Dolores Cope Painter, 76, of Kings Mountain, passed away June 27, 2014, at home. She was born March 27, 1938 in Gaston County to the late Sam Henry Cope and Geneva Cope Lowery.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Douglas Painter; daughters Melissa Painter, Watha Grigg and husband Brent L. Grigg of Gastonia;...

Jun 26, 2014

FRANK LEWIS

W. Frank Lewis, 78, of Gastonia, died Thursday, June 26, 2014 at home. He was born November 1st, 1935 in Gaston County to the late Paul and Nancy Lewis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Betty Jo Lewis.

He was...

Jun 24, 2014

Ella Mae Hester Bingham, 78, of Lincolnton, died June 24, 2014, at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born October 27, 1935 in Lincoln County to the late Evan Wilson and Beulah Hendrix Hester.

Ella's family wishes to thank the staff at Robin Johnson House for their special care of their love one.

In addition...

Jun 21, 2014

Betty Cash Rick, 83, of Gastonia, passed away on June 21, 2014 at home. She was born August 15, 1930 in Cabarrus County to the late Marion Ashford and Minnie Graves Cash.

She is survived by her son, Butch Price; daughters, Glenda Huffstetler and Deborah Clark; best friend, Liza Baker; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter.

Jun 18, 2014

INEZ RICHARDSON Inez Lewis Richardson, 86, of Bessemer City entered God's presence just after sunrise on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Henry Lewis and Rhea Kincaid Lewis.

Her husband Silas Junior Richardson, and son, John Alvin Richardson preceded her in death as well as her sister Dorothy Lewis Clark. Her beloved...

Jun 18, 2014

Vickie Hager Grigg, 67, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 18, 2014 at home. She was born October 6, 1946 in Gaston County to the late David Lloyd and Mary Elizabeth Surratt Hager.

Vickie was a graduate of Bessemer City High School and was a member of Sunset Lane Baptist Church, Bessemer City. She was employed...

Jun 12, 2014

By the grace of God, Helen Bridges Neal, 81, was called to her heavenly home on June 12, 2014, while at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. She was born January 14, 1933, in Cleveland County, to the late Marcus Hoyle and Ola Myrtle Mode Bridges.

Helen was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. The family would...

Jun 12, 2014

Lloyd Junior Wiley, 87, of Lincolnton, passed away on June 12, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born December 20, 1926 in Lincoln County to the late Tillmon and Eunice Foster Wylie.

Lloyd was a member of New Heights Baptist Church, Dallas.

He is survived by his son, Larry D. Wylie; daughter...

Jun 10, 2014

Dora Elizabeth Monkus Deweese, 90, of Dallas, passed away on June 10, 2014 at Carolina Care Center, Cherryville. She was born September 9, 1923 in Hayesville, NC, to the late William Harrison and Eve Betsy Buchanan Monkus.

She is survived by her sons, Robert Deweese and wife Kay of Bessemer City, Ronnie Deweese; daughter, Pollie Patterson and...