Norma Jean Smart
Oct 10, 2019
Norma Jean Smart, age 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on October 10th, 2019, surrounded by her loving family in her home. Norma was born on January 19, 1947 to Grady and Dorothy Smart.
Norma is survived by her daughter, Crystal "Starr" Paul (Harold "HP") of Gastonia, NC; granddaughters, Holly Ambrose (Michael) of Easley, SC, and Allison...
Brenda "Faye" Cook
Oct 10, 2019
Brenda "Faye" Cook, 75, of Bessemer City, passed away on October 10, 2019, at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain.
She was born December 14, 1943, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Walter Alton Clark and Vergie Lockridge Clark.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, October 14, 2019, at Greene Funeral Service,...
Kathleen S. Williams
Oct 9, 2019
Kathleen S. Williams, 87, of Gastonia, passed away, Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born, January 6, 1932 in Cherokee County, NC, daughter of the late Orville Roscoe Smith and Nellie Jane Dewberry Smith. Kathleen was a church member at Ridge Baptist Church, Gastonia and retired from Ti-Caro-A&E. In addition to her parents,...
Kenneth Dwight Grimsley
Oct 6, 2019
Kenneth Dwight Grimsley, 78, of Gastonia passed away October 06, 2019 at home. He was born on June 05, 1941 in Gaston County, son of the late Mollie Elizabeth and Oscar Bynum Grimsley. Dwight was part-owner of Carolina Textile Sales in Gastonia until his retirement. He was a music lover and accomplished guitarist. Funeral Arrangements: Visitation is 1:00 PM...
Kenny Fowler
Oct 4, 2019
Kenny Fowler, 46, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Friday, October 4, 2019, at CaroMont Medical Center. A Gaston County native, he was born December 26, 1972, son of Walter Fowler Sr. and Susan Stewart Fowler. Kenny loved hunting and taking trips to the beach. He loved spending time with his family and dog, and enjoyed riding his bike. In...
Penny Darlene Shedd
Oct 4, 2019
Penny Darlene Shedd, 59, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with Jesus, on Friday, October 4, 2019. A celebration of life officiated by Pastor Scottie Cochran will be held 7:00 p.m. on October 10, 2019 at H.I.S. Frontline Ministries, 301 N. Highland Street, Gastonia, NC. The family will receive friends 30 minutes before the service. In lieu of flowers,...
Mary Woody Mccarter
Oct 3, 2019
Mary Woody McCarter, 87, of Iron Station, NC, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 3, 2019. She was born February 27, 1932 a native of Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late John Henry Wright and Elizabeth Barker Wright. Mary retired from Pharr Yarns, McAdenville. She loved to play the piano for her family gospel group, The...
Elizabeth Ann Carpenter
Oct 1, 2019
Gastonia, NC - Elizabeth Ann Carpenter, 86, passed away on October 1, 2019 at Peak Resources. She was born on July 8, 1933, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Marvin Guy Ruppe and Gertrude Honeycutt Ruppe. Elizabeth is survived by her nephew, Mike and Katie Angley; niece, Sherry and David Turner; 1 great-niece; 4 great-nephews;...
Millard "Guy" Britt Jr.
Sep 30, 2019
Gastonia, NC - Millard "Guy" Britt Jr., 69, passed away on September 30, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Hertford County on August 23, 1950, the son of the late Millard Guy Britt Sr. and Ethel Horton Britt. Guy retired from Gaston Memorial Hospital and Walmart. He loved to fish. He is survived by his loving wife...
Dl Brooks
Sep 29, 2019
Gastonia, NC – DL Brooks, 84, passed away on September 29, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 31, 1935 in Cleveland County, the son of the late Curtis Brooks and Mildred Wellmon Brooks. DL was a member of Charity Independent Baptist Church in Gastonia. He retired from John Deere after 25 years of service....
Brandon Lee Costner
Sep 29, 2019
Brandon Lee Costner, 25, of Kings Mountain, passed away on September 29, 2019. He was born March 1, 1994, in Gaston County. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia. He was employed by C.A. Foy Machine Company in Kings Mountain. Brandon loved skateboarding, paintball, fishing, dirt bike riding and snowboarding with his brother. He played...
James Charlie Massey
Sep 28, 2019
James Charlie Massey, 88, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born March 11, 1931, in Banks County, GA, son of the late Howard Massey and Minnie Rucker Massey.
James was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Gastonia. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran that...
Ida Bell Rhinehart
Sep 27, 2019
Ida Bell Rhinehart, 68, of Dallas, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born September 5, 1951, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Richard Pruett and Evelyn Stilwell Ogle.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Rhinehart; 2 brothers; and...
Esther Carswell Moore
Sep 26, 2019
Esther Carswell Moore, 92, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the Brian Center, Gastonia. She was born January 8, 1927, a native of Gaston County the daughter of the late Obediah Carswell and Minnie Branch Carswell. Esther was the last of her thirteen siblings to pass away. She loved her family. In addition to her parents...
Phillip Nelson Mcdonald, Jr.
Sep 26, 2019
Phillip Nelson McDonald Jr., 61, of Gastonia, passed away September 26, 2019, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born October 10, 1957, in Gaston County, son of the late Phillip Nelson McDonald Sr. and Nellie Mae McDonald.
He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was employed with Wix Filters...
Eric Alexander Dawson
Sep 25, 2019
Eric Alexander Dawson, 73, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born February 19, 1946 in California.
Eric was a U.S. Marine Veteran.
A private burial will take place at the VA Cemetery, Salisbury.
Donald Mccaw
Sep 25, 2019
Lowell, NC – Donald McCaw, 78 years of age, passed on to be with his Lord Jesus Christ at sunrise on September 25th, 2019 with his family by his side. Donald was born in LaGrange, GA in 1941 the son of the late Mollie McCaw. He retired from American & Efird with 40 years of service. He enjoyed fishing...
Lana Downing Warren
Sep 24, 2019
Gastonia, NC - Lana Downing Warren, 67, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2019 at her daughter's residence. She was born on October 10, 1951 in Bucyrus, OH, the daughter of the late Carl Edwin Downing and Martha Jane Crawford Downing. Lana was a member of East Garrison Baptist Church and was last employed as a registered nurse at...
Rev. Jerry Millwood Sr.
Sep 24, 2019
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20) Rev. Jerry Millwood Sr., 72, of Bessemer City, passed away Tuesday, September 24,...
Bernard Eugene Vanderbrook
Sep 23, 2019
Gastonia, NC - Bernard Eugene Vanderbrook, 95, passed away September 23, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born on January 15, 1924 in Newark, NY, the son of the late August Vanderbrook and Lena Donk Vanderbrook. Bernard graduated from Newark High School in 1942. He served as Signalman 1st Class in the United States Navy...
