Obituaries

Feb 10, 2016

Marion L. Carpenter Marion Laughridge Carpenter, 92, died at Hospice House of Kings Mountain on February 10, 2016, having lived a full life amidst family and friends. Her spirit overflowed with optimism, laughter and joie de vivre. Marion was born in Gastonia, September 12, 1923, along with a twin sister, Shirley. She was the youngest child born to Augustus...

Feb 7, 2016

ROBERT FRANKLIN "BOBBY" ERNST - Robert Franklin "Bobby" Ernst, age 68 resident of Kings Mountain, NC entered into eternal peace in the early morning of February 7, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare System, Kings Mountain. He was born in Brown Co., OH to the late Odrey "Duke" Ernst and Pauline Dotson Ernst. He was also preceded in death by sisters,...

Feb 6, 2016

JAMES "RALPH" WELLS - James "Ralph" Wells, age 90 resident of Kings Mountain, NC passed away February 6, 2016 at Carolina's Healthcare System, Cleveland, Shelby, NC. He was born in Cleveland Co to the late Francis Vane Wells and Mamie Compton Wells. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Helen Wilson Wells and 9...

Feb 1, 2016

Mabel Lindsay Hamilton McGill died peacefully in her home on Monday, February 1, 2016. The eldest child of Buford and Frances Hamilton, Sr., Mabel was born in Montgomery, India on May 7, 1924, where her parents served as missionaries of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed a wonderful education at Woodstock School in India, where she excelled in...

Jan 31, 2016

DALE F. BECKER - Dale F. Becker, age 84 resident of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on January 31, 2016 at the Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mtn. NC. He was born Christian Co., IL to the late Frederick Heinrich Becker and Eva Miller Becker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vera Dunst Becker. Mr. Becker...

Jan 29, 2016

SANDRA FAYE CHAMPION - Sandra Faye Champion, age 78 resident of Kings Mountain, NC passed away January 29, 2016 at the Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain, NC. She was born on January 5, 1938 to the late Clayton Hudson Hoyle and Margaret Champion Hoyle. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Van Richard Hoyle. Sandra graduated...

Jan 28, 2016

LINDA HAWKINS TIGNOR - Linda Hawkins Tignor, age 74, resident of Kings Mountain, NC went to be with her Lord on January 28, 2016 at Carolina's Healthcare System, Cleveland. She was born in Cleveland Co. NC to the late P.A. Hawkins and Nettie Pearson Hawkins. She was also preceded in death by her brother, JB Hawkins; and sisters, Ann...

Jan 24, 2016

CARL DEAN FALLS - Carl Dean Falls, age 82, resident of Kings Mountain , passed away at his residence on January 24, 2016. He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Carl C. and Vada Wright Falls. He was also preceded in death by his sister Rita Falls. He retired from U-Haul after 30 years of service...

Jan 23, 2016

-James “Jimmy” Carl Varnadore, age 61, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 23, 2016. He was born in Cherokee County, South Carolina to the late Buster and Dorothy Melton Varnadore. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He was an Industrial Insulator by trade. SURVIVORS: Daughter: Tonya Varnadore, Kings Mountain, NC Grandaughter: Samantha Varnadore Brother: Dennis Varnadore,...

Jan 23, 2016

MARABELL CONAWAY GREGG JOHNSON Marabell Conaway Gregg Johnson, age 96, a resident 205 Croft Dr. Kings Mountain, NC. passed away January 23, 2016 at her home. Born in Montgomery Co, OH. She was the daughter of the late Francis Marion Conway and Martha Ellen Valentine Conaway. She was also preceded in death by her first husband of 25 years,...

Jan 12, 2016

NAME:CECIL ALBERT “RUSS” RUSSELL -Cecil Albert “Russ” Russell, age 81, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 12, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Delhi, New York to the late Carl Russell and Elouise Bennett Grummons. He was a heavy equipment operator. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. He found comfort in helping...

Jan 11, 2016

JULIE SUSAN BUMGARDNER -Julie Susan Bumgardner, age 47, resident of York, SC passed away January 11, 2016 at her home. She was born in Rutherford Co, NC to the late Thomas Harold Bumgardner.

SURVIVORS: Mother: Janice Gail Humphries, Newberry, SC Daughters: Margaret Bumgardner and Julia Bumgardner, York, SC Brothers: Joe Bumgardner and wife Robin and family, Conway,...

Jan 8, 2016

RUFUS GRIER PLONK, JR. -Rufus Grier Plonk, Jr., age 91, resident of Kings Mountain, passed away at Summit Place on January 8, 2016. He was born in Gaston Co. NC to the late Rufus Grier Plonk, Sr. and Grace Berry Plonk. He was also preceded in death by his wife Frances "Fran" Franklin Plonk, brother Hank Plonk and sisters...

Jan 8, 2016

MARTHA HORD GOFORTH -Martha Hord Goforth, age 102, resident of 1110 Shelby Road, Kings Mountain went to be with the Lord January 8, 2016 at Testa Family Hospice House. She was born in Cleveland Co, NC, to the late William M. and Charity Kellar Hord. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Bun E....

Jan 6, 2016

CHARLES "VIRGIL" FITE -Charles "Virgil" Fite, age 86, resident of 311 Fulton Street, Kings Mountain, NC went to be with his Lord on January 6, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. He was born in Cleveland Co. NC to the late Arthur and Galiy Fite. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Rena Fite and...

Dec 31, 2015

DWIGHT LANE ALEXANDER -Dwight Lane Alexander, age 83, resident of Kings Mountain, NC entered his heavenly home on December 31, 2015. He was born in Cleveland Co. NC to the late Leonard Alexander and Lula Bridges Alexander. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Alexander. Mr. Alexander was an active member of First Baptist Church, Kings...

Dec 29, 2015

FANNIE B. COBB - Fannie B. Cobb, age 83, resident of Kings Mountain, NC went to be with her Lord on December 29, 2015. She was born in Cleveland Co. NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Junie Wright, husband Floyd Cobb and son, Coleman Anderson. Fannie was raised in the Bethlehem Community of Kings...

Dec 29, 2015

JIMMY FOX -James "Jimmy" Patrick Fox, age 60, a resident of Kings Mountain, NC, died on December 29, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. Born in Brownsville, Texas, he was the son of the late James Albert Fox. An avid reader and loving family man, a veteran of the US Army and a finish carpenter.

SURVIVORS:...

Dec 24, 2015

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA NAME: JOHN B. WILLETT - John B. Willett, age 74, a resident of Kings Mountain, NC, entered into eternal peace in the early morning of December 24, 2015. He was born in Madison County, NC, son of the late Troy and Maggie Mae Moore Willett and was also preceded in death by a sisters...

Dec 21, 2015

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA NAME:PANSY “PAM” BROWN DRUM -Pansy “Pam” Brown Drum, age 73, resident of Kings Mountain passed away at the Testa Family Hospice House on December 21, 2015. She was born in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. She was a member of Second Baptist Church and...