Donald Ray Heavener
Sep 7, 2019
Donald Ray Heavener, 76, of Bessemer City passed away on September 7, 2019 at Carolina Caring Hospice. He was born on April 7, 1943, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Robert Paul Heavener and Helen Wilson Heavener and was predeceased by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Donald was a United States Army Veteran. He was...
Nannie "Nana" Gathings
Sep 7, 2019
Charlotte, NC - Nannie "Nana" Gathings, 80, passed away on September 7, 2019 at Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia. She was born on September 21, 1938 in Pageland, SC, the daughter of the late Ross Keith Gathings and Willie Mae Witmore Gathings. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, LaVera Rushing and husband Mike, and Stefanie Black;...
Vickie Mccullough
Sep 7, 2019
Vickie McCullough, 69 of Lincolnton NC, passed into Glory, September 7, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late, Ralph McCullough, of Dallas NC and raised by her Mother Dorothy McCullough Fore and by her "Daddy" the late, Walter R. Fore Jr, of Dallas NC. Vickie was a 1968 graduate of Dallas High School....
Floyd David Dockery
Sep 7, 2019
Floyd David Dockery, 87, of McAdenville, passed away, Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Hickory Village, Hickory, NC. Floyd was born December 4, 1931, in Sevier County, TN, son of the late Burnie Francis Dockery and Mae James Dockery. He was a member of Second Baptist Church, Mt. Holly. He was a simple, hardworking and fun loving man who loved...
Peggy Benfield Parker
Sep 5, 2019
York, SC -
Peggy Benfield Parker, 65, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2019 at Piedmont Medical Center. Â She was born on March 12, 1954, a native of York County, the daughter of the late Lewis Heyward Benfield and Pearl Virginia Robinson Benfield. Â Peggy was a member of Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church....
Louise Barrett Wright
Sep 5, 2019
Mt. Holly, NC - Louise Barrett Wright, 91, passed away on September 5, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 19, 1927, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Arby Barrett and Dolly Johnson. Julia was an ordained interdenominational minister. Left to cherish her memories are her son, David Wright (Deborah); daughter,...
Margie Funderburk Simonds
Sep 5, 2019
Margie Funderburk Simonds, 85, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Peak Resources. She was born on January 7, 1934, a native of Gaston County. Survivors include her sons, Darrell and Margaret Simonds, Jeff and Marlene Simonds; daughters, Lori and Reagen Garrison and Sandy and Ronnie Thomas; 4 brothers, 4 sisters; 6 grandchildren; and a number...
Chanel Elizabeth Plisko
Sep 1, 2019
Clover, SC - Chanel Elizabeth Plisko, 19, tragically passed away on September 1, 2019. She was born on February 23, 2000 in Killeen "Fort Hood", Texas, the daughter of John Edward Plisko Jr. and Susan Ferrara Plisko. Left to cherish her memories along with her parents, are her maternal grandparents, Anthony and Dolores Ferrara; paternal grandfather, John Plisko Sr.;...
Steven Matthew Treadway
Sep 1, 2019
Dallas, NC - Steven Matthew Treadway, 37, passed away September 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born on December 27, 1981, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late James Henry Treadway and Janice Duncan Treadway. Steven loved to play the guitar and draw cartoons and facial expressions. Survivors include brothers, Frank and wife Margaret Andrews...
Melva Lorene Hamby
Sep 1, 2019
Gastonia, NC - Melva Lorene Hamby, 82, passed away on September 1, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born on April 1, 1937, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Harry Lee Cope and Nettie Jordan Cope. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Steve Hamby and wife, Renee, Jeff Hamby, Jerry Hamby;...
Erma Helton Perry
Aug 30, 2019
Erma Helton Perry, 94, of Kings Mountain, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019, at her home. She was born, August 25, 1925, in Gaston County, daughter of the late James Claude Helton Sr. and Nancy Jane Quick Helton. Erma loved her family, genealogy and reading. She loved working hard in her home. Left to cherish her memories are her...
Shirley L. Buchanan
Aug 30, 2019
Shirley L. Buchanan, 60, of Gastonia, went home to her heavenly Father on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at her home.
She was born June 17, 1959, in Beaumont, TX, daughter of the late Richard Conrad and Flora Conrad.
Shirley was the most loving wife, mother, and grammy in the world.
She is survived...
Denise Moody
Aug 28, 2019
Karen "Denise" Moody, of Dallas, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends on August 28, 2019.
A graduate of North Gaston High School and owner of the Boardwalk Bar for many years. Denise always had a smile or her loved ones. Denise loved life and lived it to the fullest. She will be...
Brenda Barker Davis
Aug 27, 2019
Brenda Barker Davis, 78, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2019 while surrounded by her family. She was born on May 3, 1941, a native of Gaston County, preceded in death by her parents, Paul James Barker and Pauline Price Barker and son, the late Brian Keith Davis. Brenda was a member of...
George Lindsey Mccombs
Aug 27, 2019
Snow Camp, NC -
George Lindsey McCombs, 95, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2019. He was born May 4, 1924 in Polk County, the son of the late Leonard Minor McCombs and Elnora Harris McCombs. George was a member of Lighthouse Chapel of Sanford, NC. He was an US Army veteran of...
Pamela Renee Phillips Weaver
Aug 25, 2019
Pamela Renee Phillips Weaver, 55, of Bessemer City, went home to be with the Lord August 25, 2019, at her home. Pam was born in Prince George County, Fort Lee, Virginia, on May 24, 1964. Pam's family moved to North Carolina in 1970. She graduated from Bessemer City High School in 1982. She was the owner and operator of...
Thomas (Tom) Raymond Conner
Aug 24, 2019
Thomas (Tom) Raymond Conner, 63, of Gastonia, passed away August 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born on August 21, 1956 in Jackson County, the son of the late Raymond Carl Conner and Dorothy Mc Coy Conner. Tom worked for John Jenkins for 30 plus years. He always had a joke to tell and loved to make others...
Jane Marie Stang
Aug 22, 2019
Jane Marie Stang, 75, of Clover, SC, passed away on August 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born on December 18, 1943 in Cook County, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ray and Jean Halstead. Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband, Thomas Stang; sons, Chuck Halstead and wife, Sharon, and Thomas Stang and wife, Crista;...
Mercedes Torres Tucker
Aug 20, 2019
Mercedes Torres Tucker, 53, happily took the hand of Jesus when she heard his call on the 20th of August, surrounded by her family. Mercedes was a devout Christian and a light that shined all over you. She said, "I am not afraid, my heart is with God" and how true that is. She never met a stranger, she...
Mary Francis Emory
Aug 18, 2019
Mary Francis Emory, 79, of Gastonia, passed away August 18, 2019 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1939 in Commerce, Georgia, the daughter of Thelma Daily Hardy and the late Roy Miles Hardy. Mary was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memories along with her mother, are her loving husband, Ray Emory; son,...
