Apr 18, 2013

Wanda McEntyre Walker, 54, of Bessemer City, passed away April 18, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. She was born on April 15, 1959 in Gaston County, to Starlene McKeehan McEntyre and the late Furman "Bud" David McEntyre, Sr..

Wanda was a loving daughter and sister, who was a firm believer in Christ. She enjoyed...

Apr 18, 2013

Mervin Robert Ratchford, born April 23, 1922 near Dallas, NC, moved on to his reward surrounded by family and friends on April 18, 2013, 5 days before his 91st birthday. He joined his Savior and his beloved wife of 56 years, Ora Charlene Morris Ratchford.

He is survived by his children, Joe H Ratchford & wife Gloria,...

Apr 17, 2013

Walter James Beaver, 85, passed away April 17, 2013, at home. He was born on January 14, 1928 in Murphy, NC, to the late Alfred James and Rhoda Harris Beaver.

He liked Sherlock Holmes, Perry Mason, and John Wayne. The family would like to say "thank you" to the nurses and staff of Gaston Hospice for all...

Apr 13, 2013

Peggy Capps Barton, 74, formerly of Bessemer City, went home on April 13, 2013 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, and she is at peace. She was born May 12, 1938 in Gaston County, to the late Joseph Meek and Pearl Ramsey Capps.

Staying behind are her daughter, Melissa Costner and husband Willie; granddaughters, Brooke Abernethy and Ashley...

Apr 13, 2013

Thelma Mae Nichols Neeley, 94, passed into the arms of Jesus on April 13, 2013, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. She was born on November 29, 1918 in Gaston County, to the late Ross Roland and Annie Lee Hopper Nichols.

Thelma Mae was active in her community. She was a member of Bessemer City First...

Apr 9, 2013

ANDREA LANIER

Andrea Postell Lanier, 55, of Ocean Isle Beach, passed away on April 9, 2013, at home. She was born December 29, 1957 in Orange, Texas, to Gary D. and Shirley T. Postell of Gastonia.

Andrea was a native of Gastonia, North Carolina, and graduated from Hunter Huss High School in 1976.

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Mar 26, 2013

Lula Lee Falls Leonard, 87, of Bessemer City, passed away on March 26, 2013, at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation, Lincolnton. She was born June 1, 1925 in Gaston County, to the late Phillip Crowder and Charity Huffstler Falls.

Lula was a member of First Baptist Church, Bessemer City. She was active in her church work, music and...

Mar 25, 2013

Judy Florence Mixon, 72, of Gastonia, passed away March 25, 2013 at home. She was born on March 25, 1941 in Gaston County, to the late Athel Clifford and Ethel Katherine Bridges Dugan.

Judy retired from Amp Inc. in 1994 after 25 years of service.

She was survived by her husband of 55 years, Ronald...

Mar 22, 2013

Sandra Rabb Snipes, 62, of Bessemer City, passed into the arms of Jesus on March 22, 2013, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 28, 1950, in Gaston County, to Betty Sue Glenn Rabb of Bessemer City and the late William (Bill) Monroe Rabb. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Rabb.

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Mar 21, 2013

Jessie Van Putnam, 73, of Bessemer City, went to his eternal home on March 21, 2013. He was born on May 7, 1939, in Cleveland County to the late Arthur Lee and Corrine Dedmon Putnam.

Jessie was born and raised in Cleveland County. He graduated from Bethware High School and UNC Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy in...