Deborah Ann Summey
Aug 17, 2024
Deborah Ann Summey, 72, of Bessemer City, passed away at Caromont Regional on August 17, 2024. She was born June 14, 1952, in Gaston County, to the late William Parrish and Louise Helen Wooten Parrish.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Robbie Dale.
Deborah attended Ranlo Freewill Baptist Church. She was a very giving and caring lady that...
Robert DeMore Wood, Jr
Aug 15, 2024
Robert DeMore Wood, Jr., 42, of Dallas, passed away at home on August 15, 2024. He was born June 6, 1982, in Gaston County, to mother, Trina (McCorkle) Barkley.
He is preceded in death by aunt, Gwen; great grandmother, Margaret.
Robert was a kind loving man that never met a stranger. He enjoyed celebrating with family and friends. He always said, “Tell...
Shirley JoAnn Gillespie
Aug 9, 2024
Shirley JoAnn Barnette Gillespie, 87, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Caromont Regional Hospital. She was born on Saturday, September 19, 1936, in Cleveland County, to the late Clifford “Toby” and Emma Oates Barnette. She worked as a knitter in the textile industry. Shirley also had a special talent and love for jig saw puzzles,...
Warren Sherman McCrater, II
Aug 7, 2024
Warren Sherman McCrater, II, 61, of Clover, South Carolina, passed away at Caromont Regional on August 7, 2024. He was born April 13, 1963, in Androscoggin County, Maine to Phoebe Rolphe McCrater and the late Warren Sherman McCrater.
He is preceded in death by his father; sister, Lillian Chaisson.
Warren loved to ride motorcycles. He was always working with his hands building...
Michael Wayne Absher
Aug 5, 2024
Michael Wayne Absher, 74, of Bessemer City, passed away at Caromont Regional on August 5, 2024. He was born April 16, 1950, in Gaston County, to the late Ernest Clyde Absher and Sarah Wilkins Grant.
He is preceded in death by his parents; spouse, Linda Kay Little Absher; brothers, Steven Clarance Absher and Gary Stewart Grant.
Michael loved to play golf on...
Betty Rose Bumgardner
Aug 1, 2024
Betty Rose Hunt Bumgardner, 77, of Gastonia, passed away at home on August 1, 2024. She was born March 22, 1947, in Robeson County, North Carolina to the late Wilbert, Sr. and Ida Mae Cummings Hunt.
She is preceded in death by her parents along with brothers, Leo Hunt, Wilbert “Junior” Hunt, Jr, and Robert “Anthony” Hunt; nieces Michelle Oxendine and...
Mary Willie Splawn
Jul 31, 2024
Mary Willie Payseur Splawn, 90, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on July 31, 2024. She was born April 8, 1934, in Gaston County, to the late Charles Gerome Payseur and Mary Beulah Whitesides Payseur.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 63 years, Harry Lee Splawn; son, Richard Splawn; brothers, Garnet Payseur, Lester Payseur, George...
Tina Ruth Lee
Jul 24, 2024
Tina Ruth Brindle Lee, 40, of Bessemer City passed away on July 24, 2024, at Wendover Hospice House surrounded by her family after a courageous battle. She was born on February 1, 1984, in York County, SC to Thomas Enoch Brindle, Sr. and Ruthie Mae Wilson Brindle. Tina was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend to all. She loved...
Nancy Darlene Mayne
Jul 23, 2024
Nancy Darlene Mayne, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away at Robin Johnson House on July 23, 2024. She was born December 5, 1946, in Gaston County, to the late Calvin Keith Posey and Bernice Moore Posey.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Michael Memphis Mayne, and son, James Keith Mayne.
Nancy was a wonderful mom, nana, and great nana...
Larry Sumner Milstead
Jul 18, 2024
Larry Sumner Milstead of Kings Mountain, North Carolina went to his heavenly home on July 18, 2024, surrounded by his family and in the care of Gaston Hospice. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware on December 31, 1942, to the late Rev. Lawrence Milstead and Vergie Sumner Milstead. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harlan Milstead and wife,...