Obituaries

Carol Ann Eudy

Carol Ann Eudy

Oct 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Ann Eudy, aged 73, who gently left this world on October 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at her home in Kings Mountain, NC. Born on March 12, 1952, in Mecklenburg County, NC, she was the cherished daughter of the late Lacy Leon Davis and...

Ronnie Max Biddix

Ronnie Max Biddix

Oct 1, 2025

Ronnie Max Biddix, 70, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at home. Born March 12, 1955 in Cleveland County, NC, he was the son of the late Clarence "Fuzz" Biddix and Betty Ruth Peterson Biddix and was also preceded in death by his nephew Tyler Wyatt. He served his country honorably with the US Army....

Anne Wilson Tria

Anne Wilson Tria

Sep 27, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Anne Wilson Tria

Anne Wilson Tria, 101, of Gastonia, NC, formerly of Kings Mountain, claimed her heavenly reward on September 27, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, departing this plane after a beautifully lived life. Born August 27, 1924 in Cleveland County, NC she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. Wilson, Sr. and Tula Harmon...

Gilbert Dale Patterson

Gilbert Dale Patterson

Sep 27, 2025

Gilbert Dale Patterson, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 27, 2025 at Testa Family Hospice House. Born July 17, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC, he was the son of the late Leonard and Kathleen Lovelace Patterson and was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Jeff and Isaac "Ike" Patterson. Gilbert was the perfect example of...

Amy Elizabeth Jeror

Amy Elizabeth Jeror

Sep 26, 2025

Amy Elizabeth Jeror, 53, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 26, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland after a decades-long battle with the progressive disease, myotonic dystrophy. She was born January 1, 1972, was a 1990 graduate of Huntersville High School, and earned a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate from a local community college. She was preceded in death by...

Steven Ray Baker

Steven Ray Baker

Sep 23, 2025

Steven Ray Baker, 77, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 23, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. Born October 13, 1947 in Lincoln County, NC, Steve was the son of the late Charles Ray Baker, Sr. and Betty Jean Bondurant Baker Mercier. He was also preceded in death by his sister Mitzi Jean Baker and niece...

Diane Dugan Morrison

Diane Dugan Morrison

Sep 21, 2025

DATELINE: GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA

Diane Dugan Morrison

Diane Dugan Morrison, aged 64, of Gastonia, NC, left this world peacefully at her home on September 21, 2025. Born on April 21, 1961, in Gaston County, she was a daughter of the late James Dugan. Diane's spirit was deeply intertwined with her faith, having attended City Church in Gastonia for many cherished years. Known...

Donald Frank Thompson Jr.

Donald Frank Thompson Jr.

Sep 19, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Donald Frank Thompson Jr

In loving memory of Donald Frank Thompson Jr., 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, who passed away peacefully at his home on September 19, 2025. Born on September 10, 1959, in Cleveland County, NC, he was the cherished son of the late Donald Frank Thompson Sr. and Loretta Lee Hullender. Affectionately known as "Junior,"...

Brenda Hullender Couch

Brenda Hullender Couch

Sep 19, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Brenda Hullender Couch

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brenda Hullender Couch, aged 82, who departed this life on September 19, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Born on July 9, 1943, in Cleveland County, Brenda was the cherished daughter of the late John and Bertha King Hullender....

Sara Nell Hope

Sara Nell Hope

Sep 16, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Sara Nell Hope

Sara Nell Moss Hope was born on January 28, 1948, in Charlotte, NC, the daughter of George Wingfield and Mae Sue Hord Moss, deceased. She spent her early years in Kings Mountain, making her debut at the Shelby Sub-Debutante Ball in 1966 and graduating from Peace College High School Preparatory. She later pursued her...

Michael Edward Thomas

Michael Edward Thomas

Sep 13, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Michael Edward Thomas

Michael Edward Thomas, 65, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 13, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. Born on October 1, 1959, in Cleveland County, NC, he was the beloved son of the late Alexander Adams Jr. and Olivia Thomas Moore. He is preceded in death by two brothers,...

Naomi Kirby Smith

Naomi Kirby Smith

Sep 11, 2025

Naomi Kirby Smith, 83, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away on September 11, 2025 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation in Cherryville, NC. Born June 21, 1942 in Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ezell Kirby and Judith Messina and was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years William "Freddy" Smith, brothers Tony...

Robert William Ivey

Robert William Ivey

Sep 8, 2025

Robert William Ivey, 80, of Grover, NC, passed away on September 8, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. Born October 6, 1944 in York, SC, he was the son of the late William and Shelby Goodson Ivey, and was also preceded in death by his companion of 36 years, Thelma Bullock Burton, daughter Brenda Faye Short, brother...

Betty Lewis Patterson Masters

Betty Lewis Patterson Masters

Sep 4, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Betty Lewis Masters

Betty Lewis Patterson Masters was born December 17, 1933, to William Hayne and Agnes Austell Patterson in Shelby, North Carolina. She grew up in Patterson Springs with her older brother, William (Bill) Hayne Patterson, Jr., surrounded by a large extended family in Shelby, Patterson Springs, and Earl. She had 22 cousins. Betty was the...

Dewey Nelson Dotson

Dewey Nelson Dotson

Sep 1, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Dewey Nelson Dotson

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Dewey "Bud" Nelson Dotson, 88, on Monday, September 1, 2025. Dewey was born on November 20, 1936, to the late Rollie Conner Dotson and Richard Nelson Dotson in Buncombe County, North Carolina. In 1955, he was introduced to the love of his life, Wilma Ruth Lawter....

Rosa Janell Droz

Rosa Janell Droz

Aug 30, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Rosa Janell Bedsole Droz

Rosa Janell Bedsole Droz, 86, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 30, 2025 at Testa Family Hospice House. Born September 19, 1938 in Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Mexie J. Bedsole and Vera Ramsey Bedsole and was also preceded in death by her husband John Edward...

Barbara DeVane Bridges

Barbara DeVane Bridges

Aug 28, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Barbara DeVane Bridges

Mrs. Barbara Bridges, a longtime resident of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the evening of August 28, 2025. Barbara was born on November 26, 1936, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anne D. and Robert F. Hill; her husband of 48 years, Carl B....

John David Martin

John David Martin

Aug 28, 2025

John David Martin, 51, passed away on August 28, 2025 at home in Gastonia, NC. Born January 27, 1974 in Cleveland County, NC, he was the son of the late John Martin and Barbara White Bush and was also preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Bush. David served his community with honor and dedication for over 32 years as...

Jermy "Wayne" Putnam

Jermy "Wayne" Putnam

Aug 22, 2025

Jermy "Wayne" Putnam, 49, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away at his home on August 22, 2025. Born January 7, 1976 in Cleveland County, NC, he was the son of the late Rickey Eugene Putnam, Sr. and Bertha Sue Baxley Putnam and was also preceded in death by his sister Lovey Ann Putnam. Wayne was a loving dad and PawPaw,...

Phyllis Faye Jones Wells

Phyllis Faye Jones Wells

Aug 22, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Phyllis Faye Jones Wells

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Phyllis Faye Jones Wells, who embarked on her journey to Heaven on August 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. Born on July 6, 1939, in Gaston County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Leonard and Mildred Mae Gladden Jones....