Rev. Kenneth Ledford
Feb 15, 2022
Rev. Kenneth Devon Ledford, 86, of Stanley, passed away at his home on February 15, 2022. He was born June 16, 1935, in Copper Hill, TN, to the late Wesley Raymond and Abbie Bell Ledford.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his 11 siblings.
Kenneth loved his sweetheart of 70 years, working in his garden...
George "Ken" Wyont
Feb 14, 2022
George Kenneth “Ken” Wyont, 79, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on February 14, 2022. He was born June 23, 1942, in Gaston County, to the late Clyde Thomas and Alice Davis Wyont.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Thelma Wyont.
Ken was a...
Angela Phillips
Feb 11, 2022
Angela Marie Phillips, 61, of Cherryville, passed away at Carolina Caring, Newton on February 11, 2022. She was born June 5,1960, in Gaston County, to the late Gary Phillips and Ruth Mason Phillips.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Phillips.
Angela was a longtime member of the Evangel Assembly of God, Gastonia...
Frank Araujo
Feb 9, 2022
Frank Abraham Araujo, 56, of Shelby, passed away at Atrium Health Cleveland on February 9, 2022. He was born February 25, 1965, in Ocean Port, NJ, to the late Barbara Ann Burlett.
He was preceded in death by his sister Theresa McVarish and brother Ralph Araujo.
Left to cherish his memories are his children Crystal...
Gary Cochrane
Feb 7, 2022
Gary Grant Cochrane, 77, of Belmont, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on February 7, 2022. He was born March 24, 1944, in Gaston County, to the late Fred Fisher and Catherine Viola Johnson Cochrane.
Gary is preceded in death by his daughter Emily Renee Cochrane, brothers, Johnny Wayne Cochrane, Gene Douglas Cochrane, William Kenneth Cochrane,...
Peggy Mcgill
Feb 5, 2022
Peggy Frances McGill, 89, of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on February 5, 2022. She was born March 4, 1932, in Gaston County, to the late Archie Herman Robinson and Timy Lucinda Robinson.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Roy “Bud” McGill, Sr.; son, Roy “Buddy” McGill, Jr.; daughter,...
Larry Rogers, Sr.
Feb 4, 2022
Larry Thomas Rogers, Sr, 80, of Stanley, passed away at Willow Ridge Rehab on February 4, 2022. He was born November 18, 1941, in Gaston County, to the late Verlin Rogers and the late Jeanette Whisnant McDougal.
Larry is preceded in death by his brother, Lamar Rogers, and grandson, AJ Sabine.
Larry loved restoring antique...
Susan Burgess
Feb 2, 2022
Susan Jane Burgess, 68, of Casar, passed away at home on February 2, 2022. She was born January 8, 1954, in Fayette County, WV, to the late Franklin Benjamin and Dora Jean Scarbro Miller.
She is preceded in death by brothers Charles, Dempsey, and Bobby, sisters Helen and Louise.
Susan loved the beach, country music...
Nadine Cole
Feb 2, 2022
Nadine Whisnant Cole, 94, of Gastonia, passed away at Brian Center on February 2, 2022. She was born December 6, 1927, in Lincoln County, to the late George Thomas Whisnant and Alpha Harriett Hedrick Whisnant.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar L. “Buck” Cole; son, Chuck Cole; grandson, Jace Cole; brothers, Paul, Lemuel, Clement,...
Rev. Wayne Spear
Feb 2, 2022
Rev. Wayne Asahel Grant Spear, 74, of Clover, SC, passed away at his home surrounded by his wife and children on February 2, 2022. He was born March 1, 1947, in Scott County, Iowa, to the late Cyrus Arthur and Barbara Vivian Ruth Hurd Spear.
Rev. Wayne was a United States Navy Veteran from 1968-1974. He was...