Obituaries

Apr 5, 2019

Blanche Mae Bridges, 86, of Kings Mountain, passed away April 5, 2019 at Testa Hospice in Kings Mountain. She was born March 28, 1933 in Caldwell County, daughter of the late Charlie and Elsie Price Dellinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Bridges; brother, Andrew J. Dellinger; and sister, Minnie...

Apr 4, 2019

David Samuel Shaw, 59, of Gastonia, passed away April 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1959 in Gaston County, son of John Vann Shaw and Verna Southard Shaw. David was a loving son, father, brother, and grandfather. His greatest joy was his family and his music. He also was the lead singer for the rock...

Apr 4, 2019

Hazel Gibby Crunkleton, 95, of Dallas passed away April 4, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born June 27, 1923 in Cherokee County, the daughter of the late Harrison and Molly Gibby. Hazel was a member of Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She loved to minister to others about the Lord. She...

Apr 3, 2019

Sandra "Joann" Moody, 70, of Gastonia passed away April 3, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 11, 1949 the daughter of the late Charles McKinley Haney and Ida Pressley Haney. She is survived by her sisters Robin Belinda McKnight and Margie Kathleen Haney; and nieces Micki Bailey, Jesica Bailey and Mika Jelina Keeth. In addition to her...

Apr 1, 2019

Helen Ledbetter Russell, 91, of Mt. Holly, passed away April 1, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born July 21, 1927 in Stanly County, the daughter of the late Neil and Esther Ledbetter. Helen was a founding member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 1625. She loved to dance and bake sweet treats. She had a...

Apr 1, 2019

Gastonia, NC -

Charles Alfred Black, age 70, passed away April 1, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 10, 1948, the son of the late Charlie Black and Virginia Bradley Black. Charles attended Cidar Grove Baptist Church and he loved sports. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Gail...

Mar 31, 2019

Lois Welch Haskin, 83, of Gastonia, passed away March 31, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 11, 1935 in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Francis Roosevelt Welch and Ida Ivalee Welch. Lois was a member of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church in Gastonia. She loved her family, growing flowers and watching the birds. She is survived...

Mar 30, 2019

Betty Frances Grier Robinson passed away peacefully on March 30, 2019, at White Oak of Waxhaw, NC. She was born on November 23, 1924 in Gaston County to the late Julius Dawson Grier and Elizabeth Isabell Crawford. She married Thomas Embrey Robinson, Jr. on January 29, 1943 in the Olney Presbyterian Church Manse. They were married for more than...

Mar 30, 2019

Jack L. Hovis III (Tommy), 72, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019, at his home.

He was born February 24, 1947, in Gaston County, son of the late Jack L. Hovis II and Helen Ray Hovis.

Tommy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of Soul's Harbor Tabernacle in...

Mar 29, 2019

Minnie Emily West, 74, of Shelby, passed away March 29, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born March 16, 1945, in Union County, NC.

A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm on Monday, at Westview Gardens Cemetery, Bessemer City. Pastor Lee Russell will be officiating.

Mar 29, 2019

Marion Leon Payne, 84, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Brian Center Gastonia.  He was born March 22, 1935 in Gaston County and was the son of the late Edward and Bonnie Payne.  Marion retired from the US Air Force with 23 years of service.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Mar 28, 2019

Judy Maxine Boyce Bello, 81, of Belmont passed away March 28, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born June 12, 1937 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of Addie C. Boyce. Judy loved to sing at church and loved to travel. She was a member of the Red Hat Club. She also volunteered with Samaritan's Purse....

Mar 28, 2019

Terry James Walker Jr., 46, of Bessemer City, passed away on March 28, 2019, at his home. He was born June 26, 1972, in Gaston County. Terry was a loving son, father, brother and uncle. Terry is survived by his parents, Terry and Betty Walker Sr.; sons, Dylan and Bryson Walker; brothers, Clinton M. Walker, Joshua Walker; sister, Melinda...

Mar 27, 2019

James Edward Rhom, 74, of Gastonia, passed away, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born, March 2, 1945 in McDowell County, son of the late Kenneth and Wyona Rhom. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Franklin Lloyd Rhom; son, Ronnie Rhom; and grand-daughter, Taylor Rhom. James is survived by...

Mar 26, 2019

"Jay" Bernard Gerald Perry Jr., 70, of Gastonia, passed away on March 26, 2019, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born September 9, 1948, in Plattsburgh, NY, son of the late Bernard Perry Sr. and Doris McDermott Perry. All services will be private. Mr. Perry is survived by sons, Christopher Perry, Scott Perry and wife, Sharon; brother,...

Mar 24, 2019

Gladys Harmon McNair, 91, of Bessemer City, passed away on March 24, 2019, at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation Center in Cherryville. She was born September 10, 1927, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jake and Elizabeth Harmon. Mrs. McNair was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Bessemer City. A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Wednesday,...

Mar 24, 2019

Janice Kay Harris, 59, of Shelby, passed away on March 24, 2019, at her home. She was born September 10, 1959, in Los Angeles County, CA, daughter of the late Cecil and Nellie Slagle. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by...

Mar 24, 2019

Fred Robinson, 68, of Bessemer City, passed away March 24, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born February 22, 1951, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Norman McKee and Margaret Woody Upton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Daniel Kennedy and 2 sisters, Linda...

Mar 23, 2019

Jacqueline Kay Randall Kendall (71), of Albemarle, NC, was born July 31, 1947 in Bath, NY, to the late Milo & Margaret Randall. Jackie was a retired Occupational Therapist serving Stanley, Montgomery and Anson Counties. She was the sister to Jim Randall & the late Nelson Randall; mother to William Randall & Kyndall Williams, and Grandmother to Alexa Randall,...

Mar 23, 2019

Danny Felts, 55, of Belmont passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Conrad; sister, Rose Sanders; and brother, Tim Harmon. Danny is survived by his sons, Charlie, Daniel, Kenny, and Nick Felts; sister, Susan Tesneer; brothers, Keith Felts and Bryan Conard. A memorial service...