Feb 23, 2014

Richard Kenneth Franklin Sr., 83, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2014 from Carolina Care Center in Cherryville, NC. He was born March 7, 1930, in Gaston County to the late Roy and Geneva Stamey Franklin.

Richard was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Bessemer City where he was a...

Feb 22, 2014

Roger Evans Stewart, 66, of Kings Mountain, passed away on February 22, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was born July 27, 1947 in Cleveland County to the late Charles Evans and Della Dobbins Stewart.

Roger is survived by his brother, Jeff Stewart and wife Anita; 2 nephews and 1 niece. A graveside services will be held...

Feb 18, 2014

JOE HERMAN RATCHFORD

Dallas - Joe Herman Ratchford Joe Herman Ratchford, 63; a devout Christian servant, loving husband, father, brother and Scouter, entered the realm of eternal life with his Lord and Savior, February 18, 2014. He was born August 22, 1950 in Gaston County to the late Mervin Robert and Ora Morris Ratchford. Joe designed, built,...

Feb 13, 2014

Jack Leonard Richard, 89, of Gastonia, passed away on February 13, 2014 at home. He was born January 2, 1925 in Lincoln County to the late Charlie L. and Mamie Mull Richard Pruitt.

Jack was the Owner of Richard Machine Company, Inc., Gastonia, a former member of First Wesleyan Church Gastonia for forty years, and a member...

Feb 10, 2014

Gloria Stillwell Chronister, 80, of Bessemer City passed away on February 10, 2013 at Carolina Care, Cherryville. She was born June 19, 1933 in Elizabeth City County, Richmond VA. to the late Robert P. and Alice Iola Harris Stillwell. She is survived by her; daughters, Gwendolyn Nenninger & husband Edward of Gastonia and Candace Lawrence & husband David of...

Feb 10, 2014

Rachel Moore Thomas, age 94, died peacefully on February 10, 2014. Born on August 15, 1919 to the late Fairley Moore and Flonnie Moore, Rachel graduated from high school and married the love of her life, William Gaylord Thomas. Rachel was deeply loved by her family and community.

A warm-hearted, wise, and humble woman of unwavering faith,...

Feb 8, 2014

Jerry Glenn Pruitt, 61, of Gastonia, passed away on February 8, 2014 at his son's home in Dallas. He was born February 11, 1952 in Gaston County to the late William H. Pruitt and Bessie Mason Pruitt Talent. Jerry is survived by his sons Jerry Nathan Pruitt and wife Angie and Steven Glenn Pruitt and wife Ruthann all of...

Feb 6, 2014

Mary Lanier Hoyle, 82, of Bessemer City, passed away on February 6, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. She was born October 23, 1931 in Kings Mountain, NC to the late Gallie Ramsey Lanier and Luther Lanier. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Bill Hoyle, infant son, Grady Kim Hoyle, sisters, Mamie Jenkins, Ruth...

Feb 5, 2014

DOROTHY PERRY

Dorothy "Dot" Long Perry, 88, of Bessemer City passed away on February 5, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby. She was born November 16, 1925 in Swain County, to the late Gus and Betty Jane Sutton Long.

Dot was a member of Beulah Land Baptist Church of Bessemer City.

Dot...

Feb 3, 2014

SCOTTIE EUGENE COX Scottie Eugene Cox, 52, of Gastonia, passed away on February 3, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born July 23, 1961 in Gaston County to the late Ernest and Aline Weaver Cox. He is survived by his aunt, Pauline Dockery; brothers, Larry Cox, Eddie Cox His funeral services will be held 3:00 PM...