Aug 2, 2020

Roby Junior Fraley, 86, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was born September 9, 1933 in Gaston County to the late Roby Marvin and Cora Lawter Fraley.

Roby was the owner and operator of Fraley’s Wholesale of Bessemer City for 41 years. A member of the American Legion...

Aug 2, 2020

Willodene Rhyne, 87, passed away at Courtland Terrace on Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was born November 4, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Earl Luther and Katie Lineberger Rhyne.

She is preceded in death by her brothers Dan, Norman, Glenn, and Alvin Rhyne; sister Katherine Rhyne Pipes.

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Jul 29, 2020

Walter Charles Dixon, 79, passed away at Heritage Oaks Assisted Living on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born June 9, 1941 in Gaston County to the late James Garfield and Nellie Elizabeth Mac Dixon.

He was retired from FMC Lithium with over 30 years of service.

Left to cherish his memories are many beloved...

Jul 29, 2020

David Lee Beattie, 68, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born October 24, 1951 in Gaston County to the late Truett Robinson and Helen Randolph Beattie.

He was the owner of Beattie Farm Service.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughters Deanna Beattie and Marsha Beattie of Bessemer City;...

Jul 28, 2020

Helen Isabell Mason, 97, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. She was born October 13, 1922 in Chester County, SC to the late William Jonas and Anna Marie Vanadore Tomberlin.

She is preceded in death by her husband Howard Melton Mason; brothers James, William, Joseph, Erskine, and Clifford Tomberlin; sisters Robbie Lee...

Jul 26, 2020

James “Jimmy” Edward Lutz, Jr., 51, passed away at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born May 2, 1969 in Mecklenburg County to the late Alice Andrews and James Edward Lutz, Sr..

Left to cherish his memories is his sister Nancy Millwood (Jerry); nephews Steven Clemmer (Amanda) and Joshua Millwood (Kate); niece Sarah...

Jul 22, 2020

Betty Jane Black Parr, 83, passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She was born November 4, 1936 in Cleveland County to the late Charles Thomas and Alice Regina Crawford Black.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years Willie James Parr, Sr.; her sister Mary Jane Black; brothers...

Jul 19, 2020

Gaither “Fling” Eugene Hayes, 54, passed away at home on Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was born July 7, 1966 in Cleveland County to the late Julius Gaither Hayes and Vickie Hayes Wilson.

Fling loved his music and his nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his sister Kimberly Hayes.

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Jul 16, 2020

Lewis Leander Newman, 85, passed away at home on Thursday, July 16, 2020. He was born August 8, 1934 in Gaston County to the late Joseph Ernest and Winnie Lee Newman.

He was preceded in death by his wife Dora Mae Heafner Newman, daughter Sherry Nambair, sisters Helen and Dorothy, brother Buddy Newman, and granddaughter Crystal Sexton...

Jul 16, 2020

Derik John Foster, 58, passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center on Thursday, July 16, 2020. He was born February 11, 1962 in Mecklenburg County to the late Clayton Paul Foster, II and Joyce Bray Foster Sheppard.

He was retired from Oakwood Homes after 30 years of service and was their Top Salesman for many...