James Hembree
Mar 3, 2022
James Edward Hembree, 74, of Lincolnton, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on March 3, 2022. He was born November 29, 1943, in Isabella, TN, to the late Arvil and Berdie Trantham Hembree.
James is preceded in death by brother William Hembree and Kenneth Hembree; sister Pauline Dephrage.
James enjoyed watching TV, listening to...
Barbara Trakas
Mar 1, 2022
Barbara Turner Trakas, 87, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on March 1, 2022. She was born December 26, 1934, in Gaston County, to the late Thomas Manning and Ora Mae Turner.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Chris Theo Trakas; son, Thomas Trakas; daughter-in-law, Melody Foster Trakas....
Patsy Blake
Feb 27, 2022
Patsy Williams Blake, 83, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Family Medical Center on February 27, 2022. She was born December 30, 1938, in Georgetown, SC, daughter of the late Price Edward Williams and Reba Mae Port Williams.
In addition to her parents, Patsy is preceded in death by her husband, Padgett “Pat” Blake, Sr.; son,...
Jerry Turner
Feb 26, 2022
Jerry Dean Turner, 80, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on February 26, 2022. He was born May 14, 1941, in Gaston County, to the late Claude Arthur Turner and Eva Sowell Turner.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Turner.
Jerry retired from Wix Filters after 36 years...
Weston "Wes" Wright
Feb 25, 2022
MSGT Weston “Wes” Eugene Wright, 86, of Bessemer City, died peacefully at home on Feb 25th, 2022, with his loving wife Barbara of 61 years by his side. He was born June 8th, 1935, in Kingsport TN to the late William Harrison Wright and Chloe Pace Wright.
He was preceded in death by his parents (above), sister...
Tammy Philbeck
Feb 20, 2022
Tammy Dean Philbeck, 59, of Gastonia, passed away at her home on February 20, 2022. She was born September 21, 1962, in Gaston County, to the late Jimmy William and Jackie Dean Clark Philbeck.
She is proceeded in death by her daughter, Jackie Santana; brother, Jimmy Philbeck, Jr.; sister, Teresa Philbeck Solis; great niece, Jacklyn Bautista.
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James Christopher, Sr.
Feb 19, 2022
James Richard Christopher, Sr., 60, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on February 19, 2022. He was born October 17, 1961, in Gaston County, to the late James Harrison Christopher and Mary Hutchens Christopher.
Richard was the owner and operator of his own construction business.
Left to cherish his memories are...
Samuel "Sammy" Crowe, Jr.
Feb 19, 2022
Samuel “Sammy” Stanley Crowe Jr., 63, of Bessemer City, passed away at his residence on February 19, 2022. He was born October 5, 1958, in Caldwell County, to Lois Pickelsimer and then late Samuel Crowe Sr.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his stepfather, Ronald Pickelsimer and brother, Doug Crowe....
Ellamae "Midge" Smarrito
Feb 17, 2022
Ellamae “Midge” Strang Smarrito, 95, of Gastonia, passed away at Terrace Ridge on February 17, 2022. She was born July 29, 1926, in Camden County, New Jersey to the late Marcus Strang and Mary E. Bettinger Shone.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Smarrito; daughter, Maryetta Rotchford; grandson, Miles Naylor-Smarrito; brothers, Harry, Claude and...
Grier "Gittle" Costner, Jr
Feb 15, 2022
Grier “Gittle” Wayne Costner, Jr., 72, of Crouse, passed away at his home on February 15, 2022. He was born January 20, 1950, in Lincoln County, to the late Grier Wayne Costner, Sr. and the late Inez Fowler Costner.
He is preceded in death by his son, Brad Costner and siblings Allen, Dale and Elaine.
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