Mar 16, 2014

Dennis Scott Dixon, 54, of Gastonia, passed away on March 16, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born May 22, 1959 in Gaston County to the late Charlie Ray and Sue Hoke Dixon.

Scott graduated from Hunter Huss High School and was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Gastonia. NASCAR racing was his...

Mar 15, 2014

Mary Alice Nix Roberts of Lowell passed away on March 15, 2014 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born June 9, 1925 in Pickens County, SC to the late Roy and Thelma Yates Nix.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years George E. Roberts, Sr. and sister...

Mar 15, 2014

Sarah Kester Shomate of Gastonia passed away on March 15, 2014 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born December 21, 1928 in Gaston County to the late Franklin and Katherine Kester.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Marshall Shomate, Sisters Rita Evitt and Ann Norton. Sarah was a member...

Mar 10, 2014

Robert "Bob" Bumgardner, 83, exchanged his citizenship from Bessemer City to his citizenship of eternal rest and peace in his heavenly home March 10, 2014. He was born August 6, 1930 in Gaston County, NC, to the late Livingston J. and Edna Ramsey Bumgardner.

Bob attended the "old" West School in Bessemer City. His greatest achievement was...

Mar 6, 2014

Joe Carroll Goates, 65, of Bessemer City went to be with Jesus on March 6, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born September 19, 1948 in Greenville, Texas to Edith Burch Goates of Texas and the late Joe Elbert Goates.

Joe retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years and worked at Great Dane...

Mar 4, 2014

Shirley Keziah-Thompson, 55, of High Shoals, passed away on March 4, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born April 10, 1958 in Mecklenburg County, NC, to the late Ed and Martha Hedgecoe Kiziah.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother; Eddie Kiziah Jr.

She is survived...

Mar 3, 2014

Patricia Player Alexander, 74, of Nashville, TN, passed away on March 3, 2014 at St.Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN. She was born January 20, 1941 in North Carolina to the late Moses Player and Grace Ring Carver.

Patricia was a beloved mother and grandmother. She fought a courageous 6 year battle with cancer with bravery and grace. She...

Mar 3, 2014

Patricia Ann Butler Bowman, 68, of McAdenville passed away on March 3, 2014 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born February 8, 1946 in Gaston County to the late John Raymond and Pearl Pauline Parker Butler. Patricia was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Lowell. She loved spoiling her grandchildren and she enjoyed flowers and yard work. Patricia...

Mar 2, 2014

Beth Louise Sackrider Depew, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on March 2, 2014 at Belaire Health Care Center, Gastonia. She was born January 1, 1933 in Wamego, Kansas to the late Wilford and Bertha Sackrider.

Beth graduated with honors from Wichita Business College, Wichita, Kansas in 1950. She finished a successful business career at Gaston College...

Feb 28, 2014

Larry Joe Burleson, 68, of Bessemer City, passed away on February 28, 2014 at home. He was born March 2, 1945 in Gaston County to the late Archie and Marie Grindle Burleson.

Joe was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was retired from the City of Gastonia Solid Waste Department after 25 years. Joe is survived...