Jul 7, 2018

William Plato "Buck" Downey Sr., age 70 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 7, 2018 while at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 3, 1948 in Cleveland County, son to the late James "Willie" and Hattie Hoyle Downey.

Buck was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Bessemer City. He was a...

Jul 6, 2018

Edgar Charles Robinson, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Robin Johnson House. He was born on October 2, 1925 in Gaston County, son of the late Edgar Charles Sr. and Addie Ferguson Robinson.

He was also preceded in death by sons, Eric Carroll Robinson and Alan Chris Robinson; and sisters, Dorothy Talbert...

Jul 5, 2018

Wanda Lisa Marchbanks Conner, age 65, of Bess Town Road, passed away on Thursday July 5, 2018. She was born on April 18, 1953 in Goodrich Michigan, daughter to the late James and Jeanette Nichols Marchbanks.

In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her brother, Terry Marchbanks.

Left to cherish her...

Jul 2, 2018

DOUG CARSON

William Douglas "Doug" Carson, 72, of Dallas went to be with the Lord and be reunited with his son Michael on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born December 28, 1945 in Gaston County to Cyrus "CJ" Carson and Mozelle Grayson Carson.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Jul 1, 2018

Wesley Shane Harris, 31, of Kings Mountain passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018. He was born October 4, 1986 in Gaston County to Alvin Fred Harris, Sr. and Kimberly Manus Harris.

He was preceded in death by his aunt Donna Adams.

Wesley is survived by his parents Alvin Fred Harris, Sr. and Kimberly Manus...

Jul 1, 2018

Jerry Rex Scates, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born May 4, 1946 in Lincoln County to the late Robert Grier Scates and Maven Eva Dellinger Scates Rumney.

Jerry was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Dallas and served in Vietnam with the United States...

Jun 28, 2018

Richard Dean Lineberger, age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at his parents' home following a sudden illness.

Richard was a devout church member with 50 plus years attending Mt. Beulah Baptist and serving as a Deacon, a driver with the Bus Ministry, and serving on several committees at the church. He was also...

Jun 23, 2018

Kenneth Wray Tallent, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 23, 2018 at home. He was born on September 27, 1949 in Cleveland County to the late John Robert and Myrtle Spake Tallent. He was preceded in death by three brothers; John "Junior," Bobby, and Gene Tallent; and two sisters; Edith Tallent Smart, and Florence "Sis" Collins. Left to...

Jun 20, 2018

Judeth "Judy" Carolyn Jump Frisbee, 74, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at home. She was born May 11, 1944 in Gaston County to the late William and Rachel Hedgepath Jump.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter Angela Caldwell and husband Dean of Bessemer City; sister Ann McKinstry; brother Larry Jump; granddaughters Tabatha...

Jun 19, 2018

Charles Price Ratchford, 98, passed away on Tuesday, June19, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born November 26, 1919 in Gaston County to the late Charles Price and Laura Best Ratchford.

Charles was a member of Antioch Lutheran Church of Dallas and owned and operated Ratchford Tire in Dallas. He was a veteran of...