Jul 9, 2016

James Verlyn Reep, age 50 passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016. He was born on January 11, 1966 in Gaston County to Joyce Marlene Ramsey Wellman of Shelby and the late Charles Albert "Alb" Reep. Jamie worked in construction. He enjoyed going out for runs and visiting the beach. He also loved to cook big meals and socialize with...

Jul 8, 2016

Deborah Ann Rickman Carroll, age 54 of Romans Rd. passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 5, 1962 in Gaston County to the late Elbert Dunn "Rick" Rickman and Linda Ann Crisp Seagle.

Debbie is survived by her companion of fourteen years, Teddy George Messer Sr. of...

Jul 2, 2016

John Daniel "Danny" Martin, age 69, formerly of Belmont, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Brian Center of Salisbury. He was born on December 2, 1946 in Clay County to the late John William and Lottie Faye Mashburn Martin. He was formerly employed in the construction business and was a truck driver. Danny was always a hard...

Jun 30, 2016

Kathryn Beam Sappenfield, age 90, of W. Old NC 150 Hwy, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Thursday, June 30, 2016. She was born September 26, 1925 in Lincoln County to the late L. Berge Beam Sr. and Mattie Kendrick Beam Mauney. During WWII, Kathryn worked for the war effort in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on...

Jun 30, 2016

Jack William Westcott, age 51 of Northbrook 3 School Rd, formerly of Maryland, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was born November 21, 1964 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania to Darlene McQuillen Westcott and the late William Westcott. Jack was a member of Providence SDA in Elkton, MD. He was employed at Denver Global and was also a professional...

Jun 11, 2016

JoAnn Kiser Beckum, age 76 of Sellerstown Road passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare System, Lincoln. She was born on January 7, 1940 in Gaston County to the late James Clyde and Mattie Ethel Ware Kiser. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church where she was a member of the WMU, Young at Heart,...

Jun 10, 2016

Shirley Carpenter Hood, age 81 of E. Academy St. passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 31, 1934 in Gaston County to the late William Cone Carpenter Sr. and Jane Vonn Daughety Carpenter. Shirley was a member of First Baptist Church and a member of the Order of the...

Jun 9, 2016

Elizabeth Amelia Jane Grigg Ervin, age 80, of Mary's Grove Church Road, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at her residence. She was born on February 2, 1936 in Cleveland County to the late Samuel Andrew and Annie Ellen Dye Grigg. Amelia was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. She graduated from Alabama Nursing College and retired from White...

Jun 9, 2016

Joseph Andrew Bradshaw, Sr. age 89, formerly of Sylva, Jackson Co., passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at his apartment at Carolina Care. He was born on June 5, 1927 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late George and Bessie Bradshaw. He was raised in Washington D.C. where he won the Duncan Yo Yo championship at age 10. Joe...

Jun 6, 2016

Brenda Ann Waterson, age 73 of Kinmere Dr. in Gastonia, formerly of Georgia, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at her residence. She was born January 2, 1943 in Gaston County to the late Annie Sparks and Lester Lee Darty Sr. Brenda was formerly in sales working with a dress shop and Merchandise Mart in Georgia. She enjoyed dancing...