Sep 5, 2019

GLENN BROOME, JR.

Glenn Harrelson Broome, Jr., 48, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at home. He was born on October 26, 1970 in Gaston County to Geraldine “Gerry” Goodman Broome of Bessemer City and the late Glenn Harrelson Broome, Sr.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Tammy Stepp Broome; children Cameron...

Aug 31, 2019

Terrell Keith Wilson, Sr., 79, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. He was born August 1, 1940 in Gaston County to the late Fred and Gladys Jenkins Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria Ann McDaniel Wilson and son Terrell Keith Wilson, Jr.

Left to cherish...

Aug 30, 2019

Jonathan Dwight Rote Laird of Dunan’s Castle, 33, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home. He was born March 11, 1986 in Cleveland County.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Bertram Howard Rote and maternal grandmother Christine Chapman.

Jonathan attended Glory Bound Baptist Church,...

Aug 20, 2019

Racheal “Anne” Jump McKinstry, 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at her residence. She was born on December 16, 1946 in Gaston County to the late William George Jump and Racheal Hedgepath Jump.

In addition to her parents, Anne was preceded in death by sisters, Barbara Jean Dellinger, Judy Frisbee; and brother, Ronnie Jump.

Aug 20, 2019

Mary Hutchens Christopher, 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Brian Center, Lincolnton. She was born on March 18, 1939 in Gaston County to the late Spencer Harrison and Cora Pauline Todd Hutchens.

Mary liked to visit different churches, and travel with her family.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband James...

Aug 11, 2019

Charles Randy Flowers, 57, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at home. He was born on March 4, 1962 in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late James Walter and Shirley Jane Johnson Flowers.

Randy loved his pets, music, racing motocross and his family.

Left to cherish his memories are his sisters, Susie Sellers and husband...

Aug 10, 2019

Ricky Dean “Deanie” Lee, 61, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Atrium Health-Cleveland. He was born on October 28, 1957 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Rufus Lewis and Betty Lou Ross Lee.

Ricky was preceded in death by his brother Robert Lee; sisters Rosetta Lee,...

Aug 6, 2019

Marlene Delores Harris, 73, passed away on August 6, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born September 9, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan., to the late Roosevelt and Vennie Harris.

Marlene is survived by her son William Ray Sparks of Gastonia; daughter Kathy Ann Pilkington of Denver; brothers Marshall P. Harris and wife Patsy of...

Aug 5, 2019

Audrey Causby Franklin, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5, 2019. She was born June 22, 1927 in Gaston County to the late Briggsa “Briggs” Moran and Octavia Thomas Causby.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Robert Franklin, Sr.; son Mike Franklin; sisters Ruth Causby Dameron and Rebecca Causby...

Jul 17, 2019

John Louis Philbeck, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born November 28, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late Quincy Valentine and Minerva Lovelace Philbeck.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Ruby Smith Philbeck; sons Ronnie Philbeck, Chris Philbeck....