Winford "Buddy" Penner
Jul 18, 2023
Winford “Buddy” Penner, 92, of Gastonia, passed away at his home on July 18, 2023. Born in Gaston County, to the late George Arthur Pinner and Ella Elizabeth Rector.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Jean and second wife Jo; son, Alan Penner; sisters, Gertrude Hoffman, Cora Dougan, Ila Crane, Loyd Penner, Ostell Penner, Lois...
Casey Gursslin
Jul 18, 2023
Casey Stroup Gursslin, age 43, of Bessemer City passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at her residence. Born in Cleveland County, to the late Vernon and Linda Kay Arrowood Stroup.
Casey was a machinist who loved music, singing, and dancing. She even wrote a special song for her grandchild. She was a joy to be around and...
Johnathan Gibson
Jun 27, 2023
Jonathan Andrew Gibson, 43, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2023.
Jon is preceded in death by his parents, Mark Stephen Gibson and Martha Traywick Gibson, his paternal grandparents, and his maternal grandparents. He is survived by his sister, Sarah Gibson, one uncle, two aunts, and numerous cousins.
Jon was a kind, loving man who...
Judith Rae Broden
Jun 24, 2023
Judith Rae Broden, age 77, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 24, 2023 at home. She was born September 22, 1945 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Kenneth and Helen Collins Farquhar.
Judith worked for Milton Bradley Packaging for several years, and then went on to work as a bartender/manager with the VFW for several years. She loved watching her...
Chris Wery
Jun 21, 2023
Christopher Knox Wery “lil Chris” passed away unexpectedly at the age of 25 on Tuesday, June 21, 2023. He was a loyal friend, son, and brother. He was also an avid lover of animals, and lover of all things outdoors. Chris leaves behind his parents, Chris Wery and Angie Dennis Wery, and brothers Nathan Wery and Landon Monaghan that love him more than words...
Christopher Scott Smith
Jun 14, 2023
Christopher Scott Smith, 47, of Shelby, passed away at White Oak Manor on June 14, 2023. He was born July 22, 1975, in Cleveland County, to the late George Glenn Smith and the late Vickie Ann Moss.
He loved to build model cars, working diamond art paintings and playing video games. He was a “big tinkerer” and enjoyed working...
Donna Tomberlin Breedlove
Jun 10, 2023
Donna Marie Tomberlin Breedlove, age 73, of Bessemer City, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born November 14, 1949, in Gaston County to Christine Johnson Tomberlin and the late Erskine Tomberlin.
Donna was a Christian lady and was the most amazing wife, mother, sister, niece, maw-maw, aunt and friend. She loved spending time...
Tommy Wyte
Jun 5, 2023
Thomas Robert “Tommy” Wyte, age 82, of Kings Mountain, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at Atrium Health – Cleveland. He was born November 2, 1940, in Cleveland County to the late Jim and Nella Morrison Wyte.
He was preceded in death by his brother, James Wyte.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Joyce Wright Wyte; son, Gary...
Patti Mauney Riggs
Jun 4, 2023
Patti Lee Mauney Riggs, 63, of Gastonia, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
The daughter of the late Kenneth (Bus) Mauney and Rebecca (Becky) Splawn Mauney, she was born September 18, 1959, in Gaston County.
In January of 2022 she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and after exhausting all treatment options and fighting so hard, she...
Audrey Conrad Ballard
Jun 2, 2023
Audrey Conrad Ballard, age 88, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. She was born July 17, 1934 in Gaston County to the late John Frank Conrad and the late Lessie Bell Conrad Wiggins.
Audrey was a charter member of Holland Memorial Baptist Church where she held many capacities including...