Ruth Johnson
Jun 2, 2012
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN RUTH STRICKLAND JOHNSON Ruth Strickland Johnson, 77, of Kings Mountain, passed away June 2, 2012. She was born February 1, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late Robert Edward and Beaulah Bullock Strickland. Her funeral service will be held at 3pm Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Sisk-Butler Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Bob Hope, Rev. Doug Club, Rev....
Robert Payne
May 29, 2012
DATELINE: BESSEMER CITY ROB PAYNE, SR. Robert Preston "Rob" Payne, Sr., 47, of Bessemer City, passed away May 29, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Gaston County on March 10, 1965, to Heidi Marie Janke Payne of Bessemer City and the late Larry Lamar Payne. In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memory are his...
Silvia Hernandez
May 28, 2012
Silvia Hernandez, 78, of Gastonia, passed away on May 28, 2012, at her residence. She was born December 28, 1933 in Guatemala, to the late Adrian Hernandez and Maria Contreras. Silvia is survived by her sons; Manuel and Arnulfo Tejada, both of Montreal Canada, daughters; Rosa Ayala and Jose of Gastonia, Silvia Tejada of Guatemala, Mayra Tejada of California, brother:...
William Young
May 16, 2012
DATELINE: BESSEMER CITY William Franklin "Bill" Young, 84, of Bessemer City, passed away on May 16, 2012, at his residence. He was born January 2, 1928 in Davidson County, to the late David Eli and Virginia Grace Elliott Young. Bill was a graduate of Linwood School and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He earned a BA degree from Catawba College...
Ronald Black
May 16, 2012
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN RONALD BLACK Ronald Eugene "Ron" Black, 55, of Kings Mountain, passed away May 16, 2012, at home. He was born June 6, 1956 in Cleveland County to L. D. Black of Grover and the late Marie Sims Black. Ronald was a devoted husband, and a caring father, grandfather, son and brother. He will be greatly missed by his...
Luke Alford
May 11, 2012
DATELINE: GASTONIA LUKE ALFORD James Luther "Luke" Alford, 95, of Gastonia, passed from this life into eternity on May 11, 2012, at the Kings Mountain Hospice House. He was born June 6, 1916 in McColl, SC, to the late James L. and Mary Cannon Alford. Luke was a U. S. Army veteran who served his country in World War II. He was retired from...
Gerald Beaver
May 9, 2012
DATELINE: GASTONIA GERALD EMORY BEAVER Gerald Emory Beaver, 71, passed away May 9, 2012, at his home in Gastonia. He was born August 17, 1940 in Gaston County to Emory A. Beaver and the late Oma Williams Beaver. Gerald worked as an electrician at Westvaco Corporation for 39 years. He was a wonderful husband and dedicated family man. His life was devoted to his family....
Teresa Bradshaw
May 8, 2012
DATELINE: YORK, SC Teresa Smith Bradshaw, 50, of York, SC, passed away May 8, 2012, at home. She was born August 17, 1961 in Cleveland County to the late Peggy Hardy Tiller. Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday at Sandy Ford Free Baptist Church with Rev. Vernon Cope and Rev. Kenny Cope officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen...
Beatrice Player
May 8, 2012
BEATRICE PLAYER Beatrice Smith Player, 85, of Bessemer City, passed away May 8, 2012, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was born January 11, 1927 in Pickens County, SC to the late Chester Franklin and Inez Mulligan Smith. Beatrice attended First Wesleyan Church in Bessemer City and she retired from Firestone Mills after 40 years of service. Her funeral service will be...
John Kiser
May 4, 2012
DATELINE: BESSEMER CITY JOHN E. KISER, SR. John Earnie Kiser, Sr., 87, of Bessemer City, passed away May 4, 2012, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was born August 23, 1924 in Gaston County to the late Ransom Grier and Ida Elizabeth Jackson Kiser. John served in the Armed Forces of the United States Coast Guard. He was a member...