Shirley Rose Brown
Jun 13, 2024
Shirley Rose Briggs Brown, 89, of Gastonia, passed away at Caromont Regional on June 13, 2024. She was born October 6, 1934, in Gaston County, to the late Carl Eli Briggs and Blanche Edna Smith Briggs.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Raymond Brown; siblings, Donald Briggs, Wayne Briggs, Bennie Briggs, Kenneth Briggs; Velma B. Carter, and Lois...
Frank Torben Ivester
Jun 10, 2024
Frank Torben Ivester, 64, of Gastonia, passed away at Robin Johnson House on June 10, 2024. He was born January 10, 1960, in Gaston County, to the late Frank Ivester and Ola Mae Carroll.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memories are son, Christopher Ivester (Sierra); daughter, Rhonda Jean Ivester; grandson, Cayden Ivester; granddaughter, Audrey Ivester;...
Louise Annie Wright
Jun 7, 2024
Louise Annie Kiser Wright, 96, of Bessemer City, passed away at Lincoln Rehabilitation Center on Friday, June 7, 2024. She was born November 7, 1927, in Gaston County, to the late Luther Andrew Kiser and Lucy Clark Kiser. During her career, she worked as an office manager and loved going camping in the mountains or at the beach. She also enjoyed square-dancing with her late husband, Jr. They would dance everywhere they went. Louise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She will greatly be missed but will...
John Clyde Mitchem, III
Jun 1, 2024
John Clyde Mitchem, III, 69, of Bessemer City, passed away at Atrium Cleveland on June 1, 2024. He was born August 20, 1954, in Gaston County, to the late John Clyde Mitchem, Jr and Betty Lou Hannah Mitchem.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, John Mitchem, IV; and brother, Chris Mitchem.
John was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church....
Coy Leo Scott
Jun 1, 2024
Coy Leo Scott, 75, of Gaston, passed away at his residence on June 1, 2024. He was born February 9, 1949, in McDowell County, WV, to the late Dock Everette Scott and Glenna Mae Farley Scott.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Scott; sister, Goldie Simmons; and brother, Willie Scott.
Coy visited Gaston Baptist Church, in Dallas, NC....
Aydan Cole Shaw
May 29, 2024
Aydan Cole Shaw, 18, of Gastonia, passed away at home on May 29, 2024. He was born June 26, 2005, in Gaston County, to Steven Jerome Shaw and April Nicole Roper.
He is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Shelia Surratt Shaw, and Linda Huffstetler; also a number of aunts and uncles.
Aydan was a very loving person. He was an avid...
Bonnie Lou McGee
May 22, 2024
Bonnie Lucille Wyatt McGee, 84, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on May 22, 2024. She was born June 11, 1939, in Haywood County, NC, to the late Andy Sanford Wyatt and Ellen Alverta Jenkins Wyatt.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Ray McGee; daughter, Cynthia Lynn McGee; bonus mom, Sallie Wyatt; sister, Patsy Wyatt; brothers,...
Hoyt LB Williams
May 16, 2024
Hoyt “LB” Williams, 80, of Bessemer City, passed away at his residence on May 16, 2024. He was born October 14, 1943, in Graham County, to the late Olie Williams and Dreva Williams Cable.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and grandson, Abram Connell.
LB loved to grow his vegetable garden. He was a very strong believer in being a...
Rhonda Elizabeth Poole
May 15, 2024
Rhonda Elizabeth Poole, 73, of Gastonia, passed away at Caromont Regional on May 15, 2024. She was born June 9, 1950, in Gaston County, to the late William Elmore Sexton and Bertha Eileen Hembree Sexton.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Nash and sister, Daphne Caldwell.
Rhonda was a member of City Church in Gastonia. She was an RN...
Alice A. "Mamaw" Rote
May 11, 2024
Alice A. “Mamaw” Breakfield Rote, age 81, of Kings Mountain passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 27, 1943, the daughter of the late Clyde and Emma Breakfield. Alice was proud to be a mom and mamaw to more than just her family. Her kitchen was open to everyone....