Jun 19, 2013

Barbara Fortenberry Hopper, 82, with Gods strength and grace, was able to spend extended time with her family until passing peacefully to her Heavenly home on June 19, 2013 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountian. She was born on November 25, 1930 in Gaston County to the late Jack and Lela Wright Fortenberry.

Barbara retired after 30...

Jun 19, 2013

Suzanne "Susie" Helms Slaton, 62, of Bessemer City, passed away June 19, 2013, at CMC- Mercy, Charlotte. She was born on April 15, 1951 in Gaston County to Emma Jean Helms and also the daughter of the late Frank and Eva Helms.

Suzanne was a former book keeper for Moss Drugs, Total Care, GMH Home health and...

Jun 13, 2013

RANDY MARTIN

Randy Lee Martin, 54, of Kings Mountain, passed away June 13, 2013, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on May 3, 1959 in Cleveland County to the late Thomas James and Maudie Juanita Vanadore Martin.

Randy is survived by wife, Jackie Martin, daughters, Treena Martin, Ashley Martin both of Kings...

Jun 11, 2013

Timothy Dale Haas, 61, passed away June 11, 2013, at his home. He was the husband of Glenda Haas and was born on March 9, 1952 in Gaston County to the late Paul and Agnes Rose Haas.

Dale is survived by his, wife Glenda Haas; son, Justin Haas of Colorado, step-sons, Jeff Neeley, Travis Hodge; brothers, Jimmy...

Jun 4, 2013

Nellie Jean Payne Wooten, 78, of Bessemer City, passed away June 4, 2013, at Wendover Hospice, Shelby. She was born on February 24, 1935 in Gaston County to the late Thurn Eugene and Margaret Kathleen Hutchins Payne.

Jean was a member of Long Creek Presbyterian Church in Kings Mountain. She retired from Reeves Brothers Osage Division, Bessemer...

Jun 4, 2013

Troylene Moore Merrill, 67, of Bessemer City, passed away June 4, 2013, at Peak Resources, Gastonia. She was born on January 19, 1946 in Mecklenburg County to the late Troy Melvin Hunsucker and Paula Melton Hunsucker- Compton.

Troy was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Bessemer City. She was an avid traveler and a creative...

Jun 3, 2013

AARION SAMEER GETTYS

Aarion Sameer Gettys, infant son of Aaron Scotty Gettys and Tatyana Chantel Corry passed away June 3, 2013 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Karen Smith, Aaron and Marsha Gettys, Sr.; great-grand-parents, Carlos and Erica Jackson.

His memorial service...

May 31, 2013

William C. "Bill" McGinnis, 65, went home to be with our Lord on May 31, 2013, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born Sept. 26, 1947, to Edith Parks McGinnis and the late William C. McGinnis Sr. in Gastonia.

Bill graduated from Ashley High School in 1965 and then served two years in the...

May 28, 2013

PAULINE COLE

Pauline Marshall Cole, 78, of Gastonia, passed away May 28, 2013, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born on October 26, 1934 in Cleveland County to the late Guy and Ara Blalock Marshall.

Pauline was a teacher's aide for Gaston County Schools for many years. She was a gentle, kind spirit...

May 26, 2013

Stella Basden Locklear, 59, of Charlotte passed away May 26, 2013 at Fairview Park Hospital, Dublin, Ga. She was born on June 9, 1953 to the late James and Lillian Faye Kirby Burnette. Stella was a charter member of Jesus Christ Full Gospel Church, Charlotte and was a Certified Nursing Assistant.

She was preceded in death by...