Nov 29, 2021

Bernard “Buddy” Gale Murphy, III, age 51 of Kings Mountain, NC passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland formerly Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby, NC.

He was born in Hollywood, Florida, to Sue Morrow Murphy and the late Bernard “B.G.” Gale Murphy, Jr.

Buddy was a graduate of Troy State University, Alabama. ...

Nov 27, 2021

George Calvin Watson, Sr., age 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the Oak Grove Healthcare Center.

George was born Wednesday, January 20, 1937 in Rutherford County, to the late John Watson and Aileen Copeland Watson.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on one of the warship destroyers. He...

Nov 20, 2021

Tommy Helmandollar, age 74, of Shelby, NC, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Tommy was born Sunday, January 26, 1947 in Richlands, Virginia to the late Robert Brittan Helmandollar and Eliza Jane Bandy Helmandollar.  He spent most of his life living in West Virginia.  Tommy was an electrician as well as a prison minister.  He was...

Oct 25, 2021

Thomas Olin” P-Nut” Croft, Jr., age 61, of Gastonia passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Ivey Nursing Home in Gastonia.

Thomas was born Friday, April 8, 1960 in Bamberg County, SC to the late Thomas Olin Croft, Sr., and Margaret Elizabeth Thompson Croft.  He was a mechanic most of his life.  Thomas enjoyed fishing and the...

Oct 23, 2021

Teresa Ann Westbery, age 60, of Shelby, NC, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Teresa Ann Westbery was the beloved daughter of Johnie Raymond Westbery and Patricia Ann Honeycutt.

She was preceded by her grandparents, David Vane Honeycutt and Pattie McCain Whitely and John William Westbery and Patricia Elizabeth Williams.

Oct 3, 2021

Delores Mae “Nana” Suttles, age 61, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Sunday October 3, 2021 at the Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain.

Delores was born Monday, August 29, 1960 in Gaston County to the late John Hill and Betty Jean Grigg Hill.  Nana loved her animals, fishing on a boat, camping; but more than...

Sep 24, 2021

Leslie Claudette Scruggs, age 45, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021.

Leslie was born Saturday, November 8, 1975 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late C. Boy Scruggs and Sylvia Evelyn Horton Scruggs.  She had the most biggest heart, she always seen the good in everyone no matter what. Leslie will always be in...

Sep 18, 2021

Steven Dean Stinnette, age 59, more affectionately called “Goob” by his favorite people, met Jesus face-to-face on September 18, 2021. Steven fought a courageous battle against cancer and ultimately won. Steven was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He cherished his time in nature and was passionate about sharing this love with his friends and family. Though...

Aug 31, 2021

Tina Michelle Carroll, age 48, of Lawndale, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021at her residence.

Tina was born February 20, 1973 in Gaston County.  She was a dedicated mother who loved her children very much.  Tina loved to draw, write and was an avid Hallmark movie watcher.

Tina was preceded in death by her...

Jul 16, 2021

Lynda Gail Fraser, age 66, of Bostic, NC, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Lynda was born January 8, 1955 in Cleveland County to the late Julius Hoyt Fraser and Helen Walker Fraser.  Lynda had a great appreciation for animals and made it a priority to care for creatures, big...

Jun 17, 2021

Matthew Everett Morris, age 62, of Gastonia, was granted his angel wings on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gatonia.

Matthew was born Thursday, December 18, 1958 in Allen County, Indiana to Earl Everett Morris and Maudie Marie Mashburn Morris. His  final days were spent surrounded by his family and friends that Matthew...

May 31, 2021

Angela Lee Hawkins, age 47, of Lawndale, NC, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at her residence.

Angela was born October 15, 1973 in Cleveland County to the late Johnny Hawkins and Kathy Ledford Burns.  She liked to go fishing.  Angela loved unicorns, dream catchers, and playing with her cats.  She loved animals; Angela even had a...

May 25, 2021

Ricky Eugene Lingerfelt, age 60, of Kings Mountain, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Atrium Health Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte.

Ricky was born September 10, 1960 in Gaston County to the late Luther Lingerfelt and Ruth Barrett Clary.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Ricky loved the beach and Clearwater, Florida, he loved...

May 9, 2021

James “Greasy” Rhinehardt Greene, Jr., age 70, previously of Chesnee, SC passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

James was born December 13, 1950 in Anderson County, SC to the late James Rhinehardt Greene, Sr., and Nora Mashburn Greene. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served honorably during the Vietnam...

May 6, 2021

Dylan Bryce Lee McMahan, age 19, of Forest City, passed away, Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center.

Dylan was born January 3, 2002 in Rutherford County to Erica “Shea” McMahan who resides in Forest City.  He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School.  Dylan loved music.  He had written several songs and was looking...

Apr 22, 2021

Curtis Gene Worley, age 63, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his residence.

Curtis was born November 3, 1957 in Haywood County to the late Harold Worley and Belle Conner Worley.  He worker as a welder for over 35 years.  Curtis loved to hunt, fish and he enjoyed life.  He loved his family...

Apr 6, 2021

Mary Smith, age 81 died on April 6, 2021.  Mary is survived by her 4 daughters Stephanie Smith, Jacqueline Corbett (Phil), Diane Perry (Ray), and Mary Farinez (Javier).  She is also survived by her siblings, John Chowaniec (Frances), James Chowaniec (Jean), Joseph Chowaniec (Charlene), Michael Chowaniec (Cathy), and Victoria Scott.  She was preceded in death by her parents Maximillian...

Apr 3, 2021

Owen Lee Trammell, Jr., age 84, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Brian Center in Gastonia.

Owen was born April 26, 1936 in Troup County, Georgia to the late Owen Lee Trammell, Sr., and Helen Cofield Trammell.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country honorably. Owen worked as...

Mar 9, 2021

Tommy Roger Brown, age 77, of Dallas, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

Tommy was born December 13, 1943 in Gaston County to the late Willie Brown and Florence Seamen Brown.  He was a self-employed painter most of his life. Tommy enjoyed watching football and Monday night wrestling, He...

Jan 28, 2021

Josefina “Josie” Bermudez Murillo, age 74, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Josefina was born November 28, 1946 in Cameron County, Texas to the late Guadalupe Bermudez and Carolina Cisneros Bermudez.  Josefina was a remarkable cook and took great joy in preparing meals for her family.  Everyone...