Barbara Mae Mrosz
Jul 4, 2025
Barbara Mae Farguhar Mrosz, 84, of Gastonia passed away on July 4, 2025, at Carolina Caring Center, Cherryville, NC. She was born on June 27, 1941, to the late Kenneth Farquhar and Helen Collins Farquhar.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 27 years, William James Mrosz; sisters, Peggy Tassinari, Dorris Krzykowski, and Judy Broden.
Barbara was a loving...
Joyce Ann Wiggins
Jun 27, 2025
Joyce Ann Freeman Wiggins, 78, passed away on June 27, 2025, at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center. She was born on May 17, 1947, to the late William Daniel Freeman and Hycianth Haley Whitesides Wiggins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Bill, Carl, Roy, Jerry, Laird, and John Freeman.
Joyce was a member at Plainview Baptist Church in...
James Craig Huffstetler
Jun 18, 2025
James Craig Huffstetler, age 82, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 6, 1942, the son of the late James Earl and Mildred Huffstetler. Throughout his career, James poured his heart into auto body work. He found great joy in the excitement of dirt track and Nascar racing....
Larry Lee Walton
Jun 17, 2025
Larry Lee Walton, age 56, of Bessemer City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Carolinas Medical Center. Larry was born on July 17, 1968, in Lakewood, Ohio. From an early age, he developed a remarkable work ethic that led him to become a skilled roofer. Larry's passion emerged during weekends cruising on his beloved Harley-Davidson. He had...
Christopher "Chad" Short
Jun 9, 2025
Christopher “Chad” Short, 45, of Kings Mountain passed away on June 9, 2025, at home. He was born on August 24, 1979, to Loyd Christopher Short and Virginia Lynn Short.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, and uncle, Mark Short.
Chad loved everyone and it didn’t matter who it was. He would find a way to help others, and he...
Harold William Roper
Jun 3, 2025
Harold William Roper, 83, of Kings Mountain passed away on June 3, 2025, peacefully while he slept. He was born on April 29, 1942, to the late Lawrence William Roper and Lucille Bonnie Chastain Roper.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Charles Roper, and Cecil Roper.
Harold was born in Swain County, North Carolina in the small town...
John D Wood, Jr
Jun 2, 2025
John D Wood, Jr., 91, of Bessemer City passed away on June 2, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 9, 1934, to the late Johnny Dee Wood, Sr. and Mary Kathrine Curtis Wood.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gail Howard; brother, Eddie Wood; son, Eric Wood; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Queen.
John was a...
Syretta Beheler Wiggins
May 31, 2025
Syretta Beheler Wiggins born on May 6th, 1937, of Gastonia passed away at age 88 peacefully at home surrounded by her children in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
She is preceded in death by her parents Lloyd & Irene Beheler, Husband Carl Emery Wiggins and Son Timothy Carl Wiggins.
Syretta enjoyed spending time with her children. Traveling to Alaska and many other places she...
Ricky Lane Bell
May 29, 2025
Ricky Lane Bell, 68, of Kings Mountain passed away on May 29, 2025, at Caromont Regional. He was born on May 23, 1957, to the late Ervin “Red” Lee Bell and Mary Jarrell Cash.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Sandra Bell.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 36 years, Becky Bell; sons,...
Joseph Hubert Ball, Sr
May 28, 2025
Joseph Hubert Ball, Sr., 84, of Bessemer City passed away on May 28, 2025, at Mission Hospital, Asheville, North Carolina. He was born on April 23, 1941, to the late Will Ball and Juanita Stephenson Ball.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters, Rachel Crawford, and Brenda Thomas.
Joe was a member at Crowders Mountain Baptist Church for...