Robert Monroe Falls
Feb 8, 2019
BELMONT – Robert Monroe Falls passed away February 8, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born April 18, 1940, in Gastonia, son of the late Albert Floyd Falls and Agnes Dedmond Falls.
He honorably served in the US Army and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam. Mr. Falls was a decorated...
Patricia Blalock
Feb 8, 2019
Patricia "Patty" Joyce Miller Blalock, 54, of Gastonia, passed away February 8, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born July 9, 1964 in Wiesbaden, Germany, daughter of the late John and Betty Gordon Miller. Patty loved the outdoors and doing yard work. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her grandchild and loved listening to the Beatles. Ms....
Patricia Sisk
Feb 8, 2019
Patricia Anne Sisk, 72, formerly of Mount Holly, passed away February 8, 2019 at Atrium Health in Lincolnton. A native of Gaston County, she was born at home on July 15, 1946, one of seven children of the late Robert and Lena Stuart Sisk. Patricia was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Stanley. She loved to have...
Ruby Cook Abernathy
Feb 7, 2019
Ruby Cook Abernathy, 91, of Kings Mountain, passed away February 7, 2019 at White Oak Manor. She was born April 6, 1927 in Lincoln County, the daughter of the late Hamp Cook and Mittie Cook. Ruby retired from American Efird in Gastonia. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Abernathy was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Abernathy...
Nancy Sosebee Brymer
Feb 7, 2019
Nancy Sosebee Brymer, 75, of Gastonia, passed away February 7, 2019 at her residence. She was born a native of Gaston County on August 29, 1943 the daughter to the late Homer Vance Sosebee and Josephine Virginia Ray Sosebee. Nancy was a loving mother, grandmother, wife and sister. She is survived by her sons, Gary Brymer and girlfriend Marsha...
Richard Damual Carswell
Feb 7, 2019
Richard Damual Carswell, 86, of Gastonia, passed away February 7, 2019 at his residence.
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. He was born November 9, 1932, a native...
Ruby Worthy Norris
Feb 6, 2019
Ruby Worthy Norris, 76, of Ranlo, passed away February 6, 2019 at her residence. She was born June 8, 1942, the daughter of the late George "Dan" Hollifield and Sue Calloway Hollifield. Left to cherish Ruby's memories are her daughters, Marie Masters and husband Bobby, Kim Sterling and husband Pat; sons, Dan Worthy, Billy Worthy and fiancée Kim, Tony...
Amelia Castle Nation
Feb 5, 2019
Amelia Castle Nation, 83, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Peak Resources, 7615 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Cherryville, NC. She was born June 12, 1935 in Gastonia, NC daughter of Ralph D. and Ethel C. Castle. She retired as an Assistant Clerk of Superior Court in Gastonia, NC after 33 years of employment. She was a devoted military wife...
Alice Azalee Owenby Conard
Feb 4, 2019
Alice Azalee Owenby Conard, 91, of Gastonia, passed away February 4, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born April 11, 1927 in Blairsville, Georgia, the daughter of the late Joseph Gordon Owenby and Laura Brown Owenby. She retired from Firestone Textiles after 37 years of employment. Alice was preceded in death by her loving husband,...
Martha Ann Perry
Feb 4, 2019
Dallas, NC - Martha Ann Perry, 69, passed away February 4, 2019 at Accordius Health at Gastonia. She was born, a native of Gaston County on April 15, 1949, the daughter of the late Fred Perry and Blanche Flowers Perry. Martha was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She loved to watch any...
Ricky C. Wright
Feb 4, 2019
Ricky C. Wright - Ricky Carmen "Fat Cat" Wright, 62, of Gastonia, passed away February 4, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 29, 1956, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Kelly William Wright and Margaret Franklin Wright. Ricky was an avid Carp fisherman and also enjoyed hunting. The family would like...
Sarah Catherine Wilson
Feb 3, 2019
Clover, SC - Sarah Catherine Wilson, 57, passed away February 3, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 21, 1961, in Gaston County, the daughter of the late, James Hawkins and Ann Caldwell Brownell. Sarah was a member of Gloryland Free Will Baptist Church in Rockhill, SC where she was the church treasurer. She loved the outdoors and...
James Robert Raper
Feb 2, 2019
James Robert Raper, 75, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019, at his home. He was born October 24, 1943, in Murphy, NC, son of the late Luther and Myrtle Ross. James was the Past President of Sawmill Bass Masters and Conasauge Bass Masters. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson, Travis...
Edward "Eddie" W Mcdonald Jr.
Feb 2, 2019
Edward "Eddie" W McDonald Jr., 52, of Clover, SC, passed away February 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 23, 1966 in Gaston County the son of Glenda Ann Wall McDonald and the late Edward W. McDonald Sr. Edward loved to go carp fishing and spent many days at Cooks Lake. He is survived by his loving...
Rex Wilson Smith
Feb 1, 2019
Rex Wilson Smith, 75, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.
He was born July 28, 1943, in Pittsylvania County, VA, son of the late James Smith and Jettie Smith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Sue Smith.
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Paul Daniel Shelton
Feb 1, 2019
Paul Daniel Shelton, 53, of Belmont, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born June 18, 1965, in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Howard Morris Shelton and Macey Staley Shelton. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Cristie Southern; daughter, Jessica Beach; stepchildren, Buddy, Shane, Ricky, Dean, and Marie Martin,...
Daisy Pearl Spencer
Jan 31, 2019
Daisy Pearl Spencer, 67, of Gastonia passed away January 31, 2019 at Accordius Health Care. She was born September 15, 1951 a native of Gaston County, the daughter of LeRoy Tilley and Mabel Garland Tilley. Daisy was a member of Flint Groves Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and sung in the choir. She loved watching Steve Harvey...
William A. "Butch" Hoyle
Jan 31, 2019
On January 31, 2019 William A. "Butch" Hoyle finished his earthly journey and walked through the gates of Heaven. A native of Bessemer City, NC he was the son of the late A. W. and Edna Bright Hoyle. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Wilma Ruth Hoyle of the home; daughters, Cynthia Hoyle Greene, Tracey...
Mary C. Jenkins
Jan 31, 2019
Mary C. Jenkins, 88, of Bessemer City, passed away January 31, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 6, 1930, a native of Gaston County and the daughter of the late Neal and Pansy Crigger. Mary was a member of Pisgah ARP Church. She is survived by her sons, Scott Jenkins and wife, Peggy, and Robert...
Thelma Delores Short
Jan 30, 2019
Thelma Delores Short, 83, of Dallas passed away January 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born August 10, 1935 in Cherokee County the daughter of the late George Hardy White and Matilda Swanson White. She is survived by her sons, Ronald, Daniel, Johnny and Bobby Gosnell; daughters, Sheila Chastain, Cathy Stacey and Joyce Cody; 20 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren...
