Feb 13, 2023

Doris Jean Bradshaw, 89, of Bessemer City, passed away at Robin Johnson House on February 13, 2023. She was born March 19, 1933, in Gaston County, to the late Henry “H.A.” Alfred Bradshaw and Carrie Benoy Bradshaw.

She is preceded in death by her brothers, Alfred Benoy Bradshaw, and Roy Don Bradshaw; sisters, Lois Bradshaw Ballard, and...

Feb 5, 2023

Tony Douglas Thornburg, 81, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

He was born in Dallas, North Carolina on July 30, 1941. Tony was a 1959 graduate of Dallas High School. He spent most of his life employed as an 18-wheeler truck driver. Tony was an avid sports enthusiast who loved racing. He loved...

Jan 29, 2023

William “Bill” Ronald Hayes, 93, of China Grove, passed away at Atrium Cabarrus on January 29, 2023. He was born April 24, 1929, in Los Angeles County, California to the late Ronald Hayes and Julia Black Hayes.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mildred Bolick Hayes; daughter Elizabeth “Kay” Hayes Atwell; fur...

Jan 25, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Ruby Johnson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 25, 2023

Larry Carlton Scott, 78, of Kings Mountain, passed away at his home on January 25, 2023. He was born June 26, 1944, in Gaston County, to the late Aubrey Scott and Ruby Brady Scott.

He is preceded in death by older brother, Gus Scott.

Larry was a United States Air Force veteran who served in...

Jan 17, 2023

The family of Pauline Barker Jones of Mount Holly, North Carolina is saddened to announce her passing on January 17, 2023, at the age of 93.

Pauline was born on April 30, 1929, to John and Laura (Bryant) Barker. She grew up in Lincoln County and graduated from Rock Springs High School in Denver, North Carolina.

Jan 13, 2023

Lois Ilene Briggs, 82, of Gastonia, passed away at Accordius Health on January 13, 2023. She was born August 9, 1940, in Gaston County, to the late Carl Eli Briggs and Blanche Edna Smith Briggs.

She is preceded in death by siblings, Donald Briggs, Wayne Briggs, Bennie Briggs, Kenneth Briggs, and Velma Briggs Carter.

Lois...

Jan 12, 2023

Therman Lamar Poole, 88, of Gastonia, passed away at home on January 12, 2023. He was born March 27, 1934, in Gaston County, to the late Virgil Benson Poole and Artie Rhyne Poole.

He is preceded in death by siblings Leonard Poole, Wilbur Poole, and Carol Dills.

Therman was a retired truck driver for Akers...

Jan 8, 2023

Rev. Oscar Leroy Easler, 80, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He was born July 18, 1942, in Sullivan County, Tennessee to the late William Grover Easler and Eunice Laura Bloomer Easler.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Judy Ann Smith Easler

Oscar retired...

Jan 7, 2023

Marilyn Yvonne Hardin Peele, 81, of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on January 7, 2023. She was born April 15, 1941, in Gaston County, to the late Noah Hardin and Cordie Mae Stacy Hardin.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Staton James Peele III; and the father of her children, John R....