Ocie Holder

May 3, 2013

Ocie Stacey Holder, 79, passed away May 3, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 10, 1934 to the late Robert and Bessie Cullender Stacey. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jimmy Holder; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Hilton Hill, Jean and Mike Scruggs, and Rebecca and Philip Brooks; grandchildren, Jeff and...

Gary Postell

Apr 26, 2013

Gary Douglas Postell, 78, of Gastonia passed away April 26, 2013, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 6, 1934 in Cherokee County, NC, to the late William Hayden and Hattie Belle Nelson Postell.

He was a United States Marine Veteran from 1953 to 1957 serving in Korea, a member of First Baptist Church,...

Susan Newton

Apr 22, 2013

Susan Cochcroft Newton, 66, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013, at her home in Charlotte. She was born June 21, 1946 in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Dr. Roy L. Cochcroft and Lucy Boozer Cochcroft.

Susan received her B.S. in Nursing from Lenoir Rhyne College in May of 1970 and practiced as a Registered Nurse for...

Wanda Walker

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...

Mervin Ratchford

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,...

Walter Beaver

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...

Peggy Barton

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...

Thelma Neeley

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...

Andrea Lanier

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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Lula Leonard

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...