Doris Jean Dellinger Voiselle

Sep 11, 2026

Doris Voiselle passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 11, 2026, surrounded by family.

Doris was born January 10, 1951 in Kings Mountain, NC to the late Edgar and Margie Dellinger.

She spent nearly 50 years caring for others during her nursing career. She served patients and families in Intensive Care Units, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and their homes with care...

Roxe Elizabeth Althea Summey

Sep 10, 2026

Roxe Elizabeth Althea Darby Summey, 71, of Bessemer City, passed into the arms of Jesus on September 10, 2026. She was born in Pelzer, South Carolina, on November 1, 1954, to Horace and Edna Darby. Roxe worked at Parkdale Mill as a spinner and was a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of faith. 

Roxe loved her family dearly and cherished the time she...

William Isaac Suggs

Sep 2, 2026

William Isaac Suggs, known to many as Bill, passed away on September 2, 2026, in Gastonia, North Carolina, at the age of 73. He was born on December 14, 1952, in Troy, North Carolina, son to the late Ray Suggs and Margaret Abernathy Suggs.

Bill will be remembered as a "hard worker" and always with a glad heart. Bill was like...

Mary Evelyn Wynn

Aug 28, 2026

Mary Evelyn Wynn, 78, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly, August 28, 2026, in Lincolnton, NC. She was born on June 24, 1948, in Cleveland County, NC, the daughter of the late Ralph Monroe Chitwood and Mary Black Chitwood.

Mary could never meet a stranger; she could instantly have a conversation with anyone. She often played Bingo, filled...

James "JL" Lee Poole

Aug 28, 2026

James “JL” Lee Poole, age 81, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome on Friday, August 28th, 2026. He was born on January 11, 1945, in McAdenville, North Carolina. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to many. 

After high school, JL enlisted in the Navy where he served aboard the...

Carl Masters, Jr.

Aug 18, 2026

Carl Masters, Jr, 80, of Gastonia passed away on August 18, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 5, 1946, to the late Carl William Masters, Sr. and Marian Griggs Masters.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Rick Masters.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Carl Masters, III (Robin); daughters, Beth Masters Rouse...

Willodean Hovis

Aug 17, 2026

Willodean Richardson Hovis, 97, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026.

Willodean was born in Gaston County and spent much of her life in Bessemer City and Belmont, North Carolina. Most recently she was under the loving care of the staff at Stanley Total Living Center. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and woman of faith whose life...

Jerry Wayne Bolding

Aug 15, 2026

Jerry Wayne Bolding, Sr., 77, of Gastonia passed away on August 15, 2026, at Caromont Regional. He was born on October 13, 1948, to the late Larry Edward Bolding and Essie Elizabeth Pridemore Bolding.

Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army, after serving, he went to work and retired from Firestone Textiles in Kings Mountain. Jerry loved to sing,...

John Mason Wilson

Aug 14, 2026

John Mason Wilson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, in Bessemer City, North Carolina, at the age of 85. Born on January 24, 1941, in North Carolina, John was the son of the late Richard Wilson and Lela Martin Wilson.

Throughout John's life, he established deep and enduring relationships, as the...

Earl Wayne Worcester

Aug 6, 2026

Reverend Earl Wayne Worcester, 90, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, stepped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 6, 2026. Born January 29, 1936, in Bangor, Maine, Wayne lived a life overflowing with faith, family, humor, and service — a life that lit up every room, every ballfield, and every heart he touched.

Wayne proudly served eight years in the...