Oct 12, 2021

Boyce Bumgardner, 94, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on October 12, 2021. He was born December 2, 1926, in Gaston County to the late Albert Luther and Edna Sams Bumgardner.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Bumgardner; daughter, Penny Lynn Bumgardner; son-in-law, Boyce Jenkins.

Boyce was...

Oct 11, 2021

CW2, Bobby “Chief” Richardson, 74, of Lowell, entered Heaven’s gate on October 11, 2021. He was born December 29, 1946, in Mecklenburg County to the late James Claude, Jr. and Margaret Catherine Dula Richardson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Richardson; brother, Joe Richardson; sisters, Faye Richardson...

Oct 9, 2021

Gary Allen Hughes Jr., 62, of Bessemer City, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on October 9, 2021. He was born September 6, 1959, in Kankakee, IL to the late Gary Allen Hughes Sr. and Emma Black Parrish.

Gary was a hardworking, family oriented and nature appreciating man. He was a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist...

Oct 5, 2021

Gloria Hardee, age 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2021, at Perry County Nursing Home, in Linden, Tennessee.

She was born September 26, 1943 to Raymond and Geraldine Gregory in Kings Mountain, N.C.

Gloria was a member of South Gastonia Church of God and loved her Church Family. She...

Oct 1, 2021

Lacey Leora Shrell, 28, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 1, 2021.

Lacey was born in Shelby, NC on June 3, 1993, and grew up in Bessemer City, NC. She was the daughter of Daveena McWade Schronce (formally Shrell) and John Blundell Shrell.

Lacey was preceded in death by her father, John B. Shrell...

Sep 30, 2021

Peggy M. Caldwell, age 84, of McCaysville, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, September 30, 2021. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family who she loved so much. Mrs. Caldwell was born December 17, 1936, in Gastonia, NC, to the late Fred Crisp and Eunice Smith Crisp.

Peggy grew up “Down at the Ragan”...

Sep 29, 2021

Mitchell Edgar West, 62, of Gastonia, passed away at home on September 29, 2021. He was born March 12, 1959, in Cleveland County to the late Wayne and Mary Moore West.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael and Jeff West.

Mitchell was retired from Frieghtliner, Gastonia after 34...

Sep 26, 2021

Mary Jo Gulledge, 88, of Kannapolis, passed away at Five Oaks Rehab on September 26, 2021. She was born April 3, 1933, in Davie County.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, William Gulledge; daughter, Vicki Jennings; granddaughter Wendy; great-grandchild Kaylin.

Mary’s graveside service will be held 11:00 AM on...

Sep 25, 2021

Michael “Hollymatic” Wayne Holland, 64 of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on September 25, 2021. He was born April 14, 1957, in Gaston County to the late Bill and Pauline Christopher Gardner.

Left to cherish his memories are brothers Avery Gardner (Michelle), Daniel Gardner, and Teddy Gardner (Shelia); his Southern Gentleman Family; nieces and...

Sep 25, 2021

Betty Frances Bradshaw Goforth, 85, of Gastonia, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on September 25, 2021. She was born March 18, 1936, in Gaston County to the late Coy Thomas and Bryte Bell Gilbert Bradshaw.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ray Bradshaw, Coy T. Bradshaw, Jr, and Robert Bradshaw; grandson,...