Wesley Croft

Jan 9, 2021

Wesley Alfred Croft, 50, passed away at home on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born July 21, 1970 in Gaston County to Alfred Jerry Croft, Jr., and the late Pearl Cook Croft.

He was preceded in death by grandparents Otis and Novella Cook, Alfred Jerry Croft, Sr. and Bessie Bell Croft, Kermit Hutchins, Sr., and Margie...

Darryl Elrod

Jan 5, 2021

Darryl Matthew Elrod, 31, of Bessemer City, NC dearest Son and loving father, passed away on Monday January 5th, 2021 at home. He was born on April 29th,1989 in Gaston County.

He was a natural born athlete and daredevil and enjoyed snowboarding and water sports. He was an avid Panthers fan, video gamer and also loved music...

Carl Carpenter

Jan 3, 2021

Carl Everette Carpenter, 91, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was born October 28, 1929 in Gaston County to the late Everette Roosevelt Carpenter and Bessie Wilson Carpenter.

Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Virginia “Jenny” Bates Carpenter; sons, Danny Carpenter; Gary Carpenter; daughter, Amelia Carpenter Brooks;...

Tommy Hall, Sr.

Jan 1, 2021

Tommy Eugene Hall, Sr., 65, of Kings Mountain, passed away at Testa Hospice House on August 5, 2021. He was born August 29, 1955, in Gaston County to the late Stanley David and Elsie Lee Hall.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Judy “Boots” Day; brother, Jerry D...

Gerald Spidel

Jan 1, 2021

Gerald Leon Spidel, 64, of Mt. Holly, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on November 21, 2021. He was born October 27, 1957, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Harry “Butch” E. and Joanne Grove Spidel.

Gerald retired from Crown Lift Trucks after 25 years of service. He enjoyed playing music with special friends, fishing, NASCAR racing,...

Rev. John Gilreath

Jan 1, 2021

Rev. John Gilreath, 77, went home to be with the Lord at home on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was born May 28, 1943 in Gaston County to the late Billy and Maggie Gilreath.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Bell Wooten Gilreath; sons, Jerry and John Gilreath; granddaughter Amber Ashley Adams; siblings, Jim,...

Ronnie Callahan

Dec 30, 2020

Ronnie Marion Callahan, 72, passed away at Atrium Health Shelby on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He was born February 3, 1948 in Gaston County to the late Wroaten Marion and Beatrice Costner Callahan.

Ronnie was Retired from the United States Navy after 22 years of service.

Left to cherish his memory...

Brenda Hicks

Dec 30, 2020

Brenda Grice Hicks, 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Peak Resources Gastonia. She was born September 5, 1946 in New Castle County, Delaware to the late Leon Vanford and Mary Tanner Grice.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Thurmond Aaron Hicks, Sr.; brothers William and Richard Grice.

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Clyde Costner

Dec 26, 2020

Clyde John Costner, 94, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 25, 1926, in Gaston County, to the late William Lewis and Susan Mitchem Costner.

Clyde currently attended New Life Baptist Church, former member of the Bessemer City Church of God and a longtime member of...

Herman Stewart

Dec 26, 2020

Herman Jack Stewart, 80, passed away at Brian Center, Lincolnton on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born December 28, 1939  in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Virgil and Effie Stewart.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Tina Kennedy and husband Jesse; grandchildren, Andrew Loftin, Megan Salyer and husband Blake; sisters, Sue...