Wednesday, February 25, 2026 9:36 am

Darlene Gowan, 73, of Forest City, died Saturday, February 21, 2026.

She was the widow of Homer Lee Gowan, and a daughter of the late Glenn and Francis Gordon Baynard.

She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and had been President of the American Legion.

She is survived by her sons, Chris Gowan of Forest City, and Duane Gowan of Bostic; her sister, Sharlene Allred of Cliffside; and her brother, Ronnie Baynard of Cliffside.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 2pm Saturday, February 28 at Bethany Baptist Church. The Rev. Lane Goff and Rev. Chris Fox will officiate. Burial will be private.