Obituaries

Mar 2, 2020

Fletcher "Curtis" Campbell, 54, of Cherryville passed away on March 2, 2020. He was born on March 25, 1965, the son of Rufus L. Campbell Sr. and the late Evelyn Harris Campbell. Curtis was employed with JLE Trucking. Left to cherish his memories along with his father are his loving wife of 25 years, Janice Elrod Campbell; son, Steven...

Mar 2, 2020

Kenneth Vernon Gaddis, 90, of Gastonia passed away on March 2, 2020 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. He was born on May 5, 1929 in Isabella, TN, the son of the late Alonzo and Minalee German Gaddis. Mr. Gaddis was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church. He is survived by his siblings, Marcella Wiggins, Kieffer Gaddis,...

Feb 28, 2020

Donna Hill Sigmon, 72, of Gastonia, died Friday, February 28, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was the daughter of the late Dooley and Sue Foy Hill.

Donna was retired from the City of Gastonia after over 20 years of service.  She was a native of Gaston County.  She loved her two...

Feb 28, 2020

Ruthie Pasour, 76, of Dallas, passed away February 28, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born June 22, 1943 in Lake County, Indiana, and the daughter of the late Earl and Gloria Roland. Ruthie was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Dallas, NC where she was a Sunday school teacher and youth leader. She loved...

Feb 28, 2020

Maevis Ferguson, 22, of Gastonia, NC passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Atrium in Charlotte, NC. Maevis was born on December 25, 1997 in Fort Stewart, GA. Maevis dearly loved spending time with her family, friends and 2 "Fur Babies", Diamond and Midnight. She enjoyed painting, music, dancing and hiking. She was a great storyteller and easily made...

Feb 27, 2020

Victor Williams, 84, of Waco, NC, passed away, Thursday, February 27, 2020 at his residence.

He was born August 22, 1935 in Vermilion County, IL, son of the late Benjamin Williams.

Victor was a very active person, he loved to bike, hike and dance and was very involved with the Senior Center. Victor loved to...

Feb 27, 2020

Teri Jean Ledford, 47, of Bessemer City, passed away on February 27, 2020, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.

She was born May 3, 1972, in Gaston County, daughter of Claudia Jean Ledford and the late Danny Eugene Ledford.

A gathering of family and friends will be held, 2:30-4:00 pm on Monday, March...

Feb 26, 2020

Leroy Conard, 61, of Gastonia, passed away, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his residence.

He was born December 2, 1958, a native of Gaston County, NC, son of the late Patricia Conard Wheeler.

In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Randi Saldana.

Leroy is survived by his...

Feb 24, 2020

Rebecca Joy Gazdik, age 44, formerly of Wheeling, West Virginia, born January 22 of 1976 passed away Monday, February 24 of 2020. Rebecca passed from natural causes in her home located in Gastonia, North Carolina. Rebecca was a graduate of Wheeling Park High School in 1994 and was an active member of Trinity Methodist Church. Rebecca is survived by...

Feb 23, 2020

Lawrence McGinnis, a retired Gaston County School Teacher, passed away, February 23, 2020 at Alexandria Place, Gastonia. He was born April 5, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Walter Bell McGinnis and Ella Brack McGinnis. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com

Feb 23, 2020

Judy Carole Humphrey, 74, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House.

She was the daughter of Lena Miller Laughrun and the late Isaac "I.B."  Laughrun.

Judy was a member of City Church where she was active in the children's ministry.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She...

Feb 22, 2020

Willa H. "Nana" Painter, 84, of Gastonia passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Morningside Assisted Living in Gastonia. She was born August 31, 1935, in Waco, NC, daughter of the late Loran "JW" and Ellen Bryte Hord. Willa was a former member of Faith United Methodist Church in Gastonia. She was retired from Gaston Memorial Hospital after 32...

Feb 21, 2020

Barbara Cheria Austin, 90, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at Accordius Health in Gastonia. She was born March 19, 1929, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Raymon and Agnes Franklin. Barbara was a member of Faith Baptist Church and loved to sing. She had a great love for the Lord and was a witness to...

Feb 20, 2020

Rita Diane Perkins,74, of Gastonia, passed away on February 20, 2020, at her home. She was born September 13, 1945, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Earl Williams and Josie Howard Moore. Rita was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A funeral service...

Feb 20, 2020

Doris Rice Barr, 80, of Gastonia,  went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2020 at home.

She was born November 12, 1939 in Gaston County to the late Luther "Luke" and Arnee Watts Rice.

Doris attended the Church of God of Prophecy, Ranlo.  She loved her flowers and yard work.  She enjoyed...

Feb 17, 2020

DC "Curley" Cloninger, 92, of Cherryville, NC, passed away, Monday, February 17, 2020 at his residence.

He was born, December 16, 1927 a native of Gaston County, son of the late Andrew Sidney Cloninger and Ella Mae Watson Cloninger.

All services are private.

Arrangments are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service,...

Feb 17, 2020

The Rev. Billy R. Campbell Sr., 83, of Gastonia, passed away on February 17, 2020, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC. He was born October 3, 1936, in Gaston County, son of the late Paul and Ruth Campbell. He was a loving husband, father and a wonderful Pastor. He pastored the church in Hendersonville, NC for...

Feb 16, 2020

Dawn Wells Owens, 50, of Kings Mountain, passed away on February 16, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born April 2, 1969, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Lyman Beaver and Rachel Roberts. Dawn attended Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cherryville. She was a former cook at the Waffle House in Kings Mountain. A funeral service...

Feb 14, 2020

Margaret Turner Head, 90, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at her home. She was born September 13, 1929, in Rutherford County, daughter of the late Darvin D. Turner and Estelle (Sisk) Turner. Margaret was the Navy wife of the late MCPO Glenn Head Sr. for 41 years. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will...

Feb 14, 2020

Betty "Bett" Propst Atkins, 86, of Dallas, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at her son's residence in Blacksburg, SC.

She was born March 21, 1933, in Gaston County, daughter of the late David Henry Propst and Irene Elizabeth Burton Propst.

Ms. Atkins attended Carson Memorial Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents,...