Wanda Branson
Jan 3, 2023
Wanda Elizabeth “Wendi” Branson, 52, of Gastonia, passed away at Atrium Health Medical Center, Charlotte, on January 3, 2023. She was born December 14, 1970, in Cook County, IL, to Richard LeRoy Branson, Sr. and the late Peggy Ann Fulbius Branson.
She is preceded in death by her nephew, Christopher Queen.
Wendi was a compassionate...
Mary Evelene Payne
Dec 30, 2022
Mary Evelene “Dink” Payne, 90, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on December 30, 2022, at 10:50 PM. She was born July 7, 1932, in Gaston County, to the late John Baxter Wells and Sadie Lottie Crook Wells.
Evelene was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Richard Earl Payne;...
Juanita Ledford
Dec 30, 2022
Juanita Calhoun Ledford, 84, of Stanley, passed away at home on December 30, 2022. She was born September 5, 1938, in Iredell County, to the late Thomas Martin Calhoun and Lula Mae Calhoun.
She is preceded in death by, husband of 70 years, Rev. Kenneth Devon Ledford; brother, Tommy Lee Calhoun (Lucille).
Juanita loved the...
Bobby Bell
Dec 29, 2022
Bobby Eugene Bell, 86, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on December 29, 2022. He was born June 20, 1936, in Gaston County, to the late John Raymond Bell, Sr. and Ruby Price Bell.
He is preceded in death by brothers, John Raymond Bell, Jr., Frank Bell, Fred Bell; sisters, Pearl Bell, Catherine Bell.
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Billy Young
Dec 29, 2022
Billy “Bill” Hugh Young, 89, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on December 29, 2022. He was born October 09, 1933, in Cleveland County, to the late Victor Burton Young and Havana Brown Young.
He is preceded in death by his former wives, Eleanor Draper Young, Merilyn Young; brothers, Russell Young, Donald Young, Bonnie Young, Burton...
Nancy Grant
Dec 25, 2022
Nancy LaCount Bess Grant, 83, of Bessemer City, passed away at her residence on December 25, 2022. She was born January 23, 1939, in Gaston County, to the late John Thomas LaCount and Lorene Childers Bowen.
She is preceded in death by brother, Larry LaCount; and grandson, Kevin Bess.
Nancy enjoyed traveling with her family,...
Donald Sherbert
Dec 19, 2022
Donald “Don” Ray Sherbert, Sr., 71, of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional on December 19, 2022. He was born August 4, 1951, in Cherokee County, AL to the late Marvin Sherbert and Thelma Mae Watkins Sherbert.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Beverly Irene Sherbert.
Don was the owner of Don’s Lawn...
Barbara Patterson
Dec 14, 2022
Barbara Ann Kale Patterson, 65, of Bessemer City, passed away at her home on December 14, 2022. She was born October 9, 1957, in York County, SC, to the late Roland and Ruby Blanton Kale.
Barbara was a CNA for 25 years. She loved listening to Elvis, gardening, shopping, and playing cards. Christmas was her favorite time...
Ginger Williams
Dec 13, 2022
Ginger Marie Williams, 51, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional on December 13, 2022. She was born February 3, 1971, in Mississippi County, Arkansas to Glenda Gail Lingerfelt and the late Tommy Wayne Wiseman.
She is preceded in death by her brother David Wiseman.
Ginger rode with the Windjammers M/C and was known...
Norman Panter
Dec 2, 2022
Norman Johnny Panter, 88, of Bessemer City, passed away at his residence on December 2, 2022. He was born April 2, 1934, in Cherokee County, NC to the late John David Panter and Nancy Harris Panter.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Margaret Ann Brunett Panter; brothers, Cliff Painter, Rev. Edward Painter,...