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...

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...