Jul 6, 2020

William “Peanut” Bryson Morton, 63, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 28, 1957 in Gaston County to the late Bonnie Faye Meeks.

In addition to his mother, Peanut was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Tammy Picklesimer, and brother, Jimmy Godfrey.

Left to cherish his memories are...

Jul 2, 2020

Rev. Carl “Red” Ledbetter, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 8, 1954 in Lincoln County to the late Charles Edward and Marie Nanney Ledbetter.

He loved the Lord, his wife and family.

“Red” was preceded in death by...

Jun 28, 2020

Loyd Gatherin Furr, 77, passed away on June 28, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 23, 1943 in Gaston County and was a son of the late Albert and Lois Welch Furr.

Left to cherish his memories are his children Rodney Furr, Deborah Furr, and Margaret Dailey and husband Joe; grandsons Brendan...

Jun 21, 2020

William Joshua Whitmire passed away at age 31 on June, 21, 2020. Will was the kindest and gentlest of souls, and he was the most loyal of friends. He loved his family and friends deeply and thoughtfully and showed it through action more than words. Will loved music and could play a host of instruments, but especially enjoyed the...

Jun 20, 2020

Patsy Byrd Harris, 70, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her residence. She was born on September 26, 1949 in Gaston County, to the late Lyle Woodrow and Katharyn Tench Byrd.

Patsy was a charter member of Robinson Presbyterian Church and a retired nurse. She was lifelong caregiver to her...

Jun 19, 2020

James “Al” Allen Locklear, Sr., 65, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on November 27, 1954 in Scotland County and was a son of the late Carlie “Carl” Locklear and Willie Lee Locklear.

Al retired from the City of Charlotte after 30 years and was a member of Jesus Christ...

Jun 16, 2020

Mary Louise Misenheimer, 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at her residence. She was born on September 20, 1935 in Mecklenburg County and was a daughter of the late George Columbus and Esker Blanche Simpson Misenheimer.

Mary was a member of Firestone Wesleyan Church and served the Lord faithfully. She retired from Hoechst Celanese after...

Jun 15, 2020

ADAM BROOKS, SR.

Adam Gray Brooks, Sr., 66, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020, at home in Bessemer City. He was born on September 12, 1953, in Gaston County, NC to Charles Linberg and Pauline McDonald Brooks.

Adam was employed by W. Sumter Cox Painting for many years. He was dedicated to his job,...

Jun 9, 2020

JACK HUSKEY

Jack Richard Huskey, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born in York County, SC on January 6, 1947, to the late Avery and Mamie White Huskey.

He was proceeded in death by his sister Judy Stewart; brothers George and Woodrow Huskey; stepson-in-law Robert Ham;...

Jun 2, 2020

Martha Moton Smith, 99, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Peak Resources, Gastonia. She was born on July 17, 1920, in Gaston County to the late D.O. and Scenie Friday Moton.

She was preceded in death by husband Thomas A. Smith.

Martha was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Gastonia, worked...