Obituaries
Betty Sue Hoyle Thornburg
Oct 21, 2025
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Betty Sue Hoyle Thornburg
Betty Sue Hoyle Thornburg, 80, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025 at home. Born February 19, 1945 in Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Luther Raymond Hoyle and Hattie Lee Abernathy Hoyle. Sue was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years,...
Robert Gene Ledford
Oct 20, 2025
Robert Gene Ledford, 86, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on October 20, 2025 at his home. Born September 19, 1939 in Grover, NC, he was the son of the late Belve Bishop Ledford and Vera Louise Goforth Ledford. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Frances Sue Allen Ledford,...
Travis Eugene Black
Oct 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Travis Eugene Black, aged 47, of Charlotte, NC, who left us too soon on October 12, 2025, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Born on October 10, 1978, in Cleveland County, NC, he was the beloved son of the late Johnny Eugene Black and was preceded...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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