Obituaries

Mar 23, 2019

Cecil "Rusty" Cole Jr., 61, of Gastonia, passed away March 23, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. A Gaston County native, he was born March 2, 1958, son of the late Cecil Cole Sr. and Mary Haney Cole. Rusty was a man of God who was right with the Lord. He was a hard worker and greatly...

Mar 22, 2019

Milton Warren Jackson, 59, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at his residence. He was born, December 15, 1959, in Macon GA, son of the late Milton and Joyce Jackson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Cook. Milton is survived by his, loving wife, Carolyn Jackson; daughter, Jennifer Thompson;...

Mar 21, 2019

Anna Nell Bowman, 90, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at The Robin Johnson House. She was born June 29, 1928 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Miles and Emma Wiggins. Anna was a retired clerk with the Western Union Telegraph Company with 33 years of service. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In...

Mar 21, 2019

James "Jim" Hendricks, 88, of Gastonia, passed away March 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 26, 1930 in Lincoln County, the son of the late Alfred Hendricks and Minnie Pritchard Hendricks. Jim was a United States Korean War Army Veteran.  He was an active member of Temple Baptist Church in Gastonia and a member...

Mar 20, 2019

On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, Roland E. Stewart passed away peacefully in his Bessemer City home surrounded by his children. Roland received his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences in 1975 from Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. He received his Exhorter's License in 2009 from the Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee. Roland, known by most as "Jack" served as...

Mar 19, 2019

Gabriella Lynn Sappia, infant daughter of Jose Luis Sappia and Ashley Renea Garrett was born March 19, 2019 and went to be with the Lord hours later. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Lilliana and Alessandra Sappia. All services will be private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium,...

Mar 18, 2019

Phyllis McDaniel Smith, 61, of Gastonia, passed away March 18, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 30, 1957, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Pauline Watts and the late Bud McDaniel. Phyllis was a member of Fraley Memorial Baptist Church. She loved her family, baking and making crafts. Along with her mother,...

Mar 14, 2019

Elizabeth "Lib" Lutz Summey, 100, of Greenville, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 14, 2019, in Snow Hill, NC.

She was born January 23, 1919, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Loyd B. and Bessie Oates Lutz.

She retired from A.B. Carter, Inc. after 30 years of service. She...

Mar 14, 2019

Mildred Juanita Cagle Rainwater, 94, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully March 14, 2019.

She was born September 17, 1924 in Swain County, the daughter of the late James Cagle and Ila Morrow Cagle.

Mildred was a member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia.

She is survived by her loving husband of 75...

Mar 14, 2019

Gastonia, NC - Wanna Elrod Fain Goodman, 93, passed away March 8, 2019 at Alexandria Place. She was born February 8, 1926 in Polk County, the daughter of the late Cleve Fain and Ollie Hollingshead Pruitte. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Condolences may be made online at...

Mar 13, 2019

Patricia "Paulette" Taylor, 66, of Bessemer City passed away March 13, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 28, 1953, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Ralph Loyd Watkins and Pauline Nations Watkins. Paulette is survived by her loving husband, Steve Taylor Sr.; daughter, Shannon Cope (Jerry); sons, Steve Taylor Jr....

Mar 11, 2019

Terri Lea Robinson, 51, of Gastonia, passed away March 11, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born September 22, 1967, a native of Gaston County the daughter of Charlene Locklear Roper and the late Terry Gene Pope. Terri attended Ridge Baptist Church. She loved her children and grandchildren. She was an outgoing person and loved...

Mar 11, 2019

Dustin Joe Helms, 39, of Gastonia passed away March 11, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born November 2, 1979 in Lincoln County, the son of Donald Ray Helms and Alice "Faye" Bright Helms. He graduated from Cherryville High School and received his Associates in Arts Degree at Gaston College. He was employed for Tyson Bros. Inc....

Mar 11, 2019

Gastonia, NC -

Cora Rose Pepper infant daughter of Joshua and Kellie Pepper was born sleeping in the arms of Jesus on March 11, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. All services are private.

Mar 11, 2019

Teddie Joe Hinson, 81, of Cramerton, passed away March 11, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born November 28, 1937 in Whiteville, NC, the son of the late Ashley Hayes Hinson and Minnie McLamb Elliott. Teddie spent his early years in Little River, SC. He retired from Cramerton Fire Department and Pneumafil after 50+ years of service....

Mar 10, 2019

Jonathan "Johnny" Earl Ward, 54, of Gastonia, passed away March 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 24, 1964 a native of Gaston County, the son of Jeanette Watson Ward and the late William Ward. Along with his mother, he is survived by his brother, Chester Ward; and sisters, Felicia and brother-in-law Steven DeGraw and Levita Ward....

Mar 10, 2019

Kenneth Garland Howard, 83, of Kings Mountain, passed away on March 10, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born January 27, 1936, in Bryson City, NC, son of the late Oscar and Oma Howard. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mildred Bingham Howard. Mr. Howard was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church...

Mar 10, 2019

Earl Judson Costner Jr., 70, of Stanley, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019, at his residence. A Gaston County native, he was born October 6, 1948 son of the late Earl Judson Costner Sr. and Martha Warlick Costner. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Melva Sue Costner; son, Michael Shane Costner and wife Laura; daughters, Melissa Shawn...

Mar 9, 2019

Jean Anne "Nanny" Free, 69, of Gastonia, passed away on March 9, 2019, at  the Brian Center, Gastonia. She was born August 9, 1949, in Gaston County, daughter of the late James and Vera Moore. Mrs. Free attended New Life Baptist Church in Bessemer City. "Nanny" was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who adored her family....

Mar 9, 2019

Lisa Delayne Splawn Grigg, 59, of Bessemer City entered her heavenly home on March 9, 2019. She left this world of pain and sickness surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Talmadge and Betty Taylor Splawn.

Left to cherish Lisa's memory are her...