Obituaries

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...

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,...