Marion Robert Reid
Jan 14, 2026
Marion “Hollywood” Robert Reid, 72, of Cherryville passed away on January 14, 2026, at Atrium Health Lincolnton. He was born on March 20, 1953, to the late John Perry Reid and Mary Williams Reid.
He was of the Baptist faith. Marion loved being outdoors hunting, fishing, and playing golf.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Ann Reid, sons, James...
Keith Rowland
Jan 12, 2026
Keith Rowland, 72, of Bessemer City passed away on January 12, 2026, at Caromont Regional. He was born on April 1, 1953, to the late John Frank Rowland and Olive Thelma Turrington Rowland.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Beverly Rowland.
Keith was an artist that loved to draw and paint. He enjoyed reading and cooking.
Those left...
Mary Albright Canipe
Jan 12, 2026
Mary Louise Albright Canipe, 94, of Bessemer City passed away on January 12, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 27, 1931, to the late Walter A. Albright and Mary Etta Beam Albright
She is preceded in death by her husband,Thomas H. Canipe; brothers, Alvoid, Clayton, Ralph, Ray, Clyde Albright; sisters, Emma, Adams, Edith Rockholt, and Twin...
Macie Louise Poole
Jan 11, 2026
Macie “Louise” Poole, 77, of Gastonia passed away on January 11, 2026, at Caromont Regional. She was born on January25, 1948, to the late Harlon Melton and Carrie Philbeck Melton.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, James Poole, and sister, Elizabeth Jones.
Louise was a member at Landmark Baptist Church. She adored her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her entire...
Zelma Dorsey Kelly
Jan 8, 2026
Zelma Dorsey Kelly, 91, of Bessemer City passed away on January 8, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehab Center. She was born on August 2, 1934, to the late James Newton Dorsey and Nora Florence Holt Dorsey.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lonnie Lee Kelly; daughter, Vanessa Dale Kelly; and son, Rodney Dwayne Kelly.
Zelma loved to crochet and to...
Katherine Lee Bolding
Jan 7, 2026
Katherine Lee Brooks Bolding, 77, of Gastonia passed away on January 7, 2026, at Caromont Regional. She was born on October 4, 1948, to the late Charles Brooks and Pauline McDonald.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Lon Brooks, and Adam Brooks, sisters, Brenda Robinson, and Gracie Robinson, grandson, Cody A Bolding.
She was a member at Charity Independent...
Mark Thomas Lawrence
Jan 2, 2026
Mark Thomas Lawrence, 65, of Bessemer City passed away on January 2, 2026, at Caromont Regional. He was born on January 15, 1960, to the late Clifford Lawrence and Robbie Tomberlin Lawrence.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford & Robbie Lawrence, brothers, Johnny Lawrence, and Frankie Lawrence.
Mark was of the Church of God faith. He was an avid...
Beth Elaine Wentz
Jan 1, 2026
Beth “Tiny” Elaine Lewis Wentz, 65, of Dallas passed away on January 1, 2026, at home. She was born on August 6, 1960, to the late Robert Lewis and Bonnie Ashe Lewis.
Tiny loved bees and enjoyed collecting things with bees on them. She adored her son, Cody and her family. She loved game night and her favorite thing to play...
Billy Thomas Gilreath
Jan 1, 2026
Billy Thomas Gilreath, 61, of Gastonia passed away on January 1, 2026, at Caromont Regional. He was born on November 28, 1964, to the late Reverend John Gilreath and Mae Bell Wooten Gilreath.
He is preceded in death by parents, brothers, Jerry Gilreath, and John Gilreath, sister, Teresa Gilreath.
He loved gospel, country, and rock & roll music.
Those left to cherish his...
Charles Raymond Pleasant, Sr
Dec 29, 2025
Charles Raymond Pleasant, Sr, of Bessemer City, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born in Rutherford County, on December 28, 1939, to the late William Ernest Pleasant and Gladys Bryson Pleasant.
He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Raymond Pleasant, Jr., brother, Calvin Mills, sister, Judy Carpenter, and granddaughter, Crystal Walker.
Those...