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...
Frona Christine Austin Moore
Jan 30, 2019
Frona Christine Austin Moore, 45, of Gastonia, passed away January 30, 2019 at The Brian Center. She was born May 16, 1973, native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Geraldine Marie Brooks. She is survived by her children, Justin Austin, Jacklyn Moore, Summer Moore and Fred Moore; grandchildren, Christine Monique Parks, Aaliyah Mariyana-Lee Blackmon, Briyanah Saniya Blackmon,...
Linda Lingerfelt Doss
Jan 30, 2019
Linda Lingerfelt Doss, 77, of Gastonia, gained her healing surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born November 1, 1941, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Albert and Ethel Cobb Lingerfelt. Linda, a native of Gaston County, was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, Gastonia. She was...
Noreen Gibson
Jan 30, 2019
Sylvia Noreen Gibson,77, of Dallas, passed away on January 30, 2019, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. She was born July 15, 1941, in Macon County, NC, daughter of the late Ervin and Sybil Bradley. A funeral service will be held Noon Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia,...
Linda Johnson Currence
Jan 29, 2019
Clover, SC - Linda Johnson Currence, 77, passed away January 29, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. She was born August 24, 1941, a native of York County, the daughter of the late Sylvester Patrick Johnson and Julia Smart Johnson. The family would like to extend their gratitude and special thanks to Hospice and caregivers, Jana, Wanda and...
Charles Lewis Ollis
Jan 28, 2019
Charles Lewis Ollis, son of the late Charlie S. and Ethel Propst Ollis made his final trip on January 28, 2019. He started his journey in this life on February 21, 1933. He served in the Korean Conflict and afterward was a long-distance truck driver. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Wynona Sue Elam Ollis; children,...
Susan Chariker
Jan 26, 2019
Susan Potts Chariker, 56, of Gastonia, NC, passed away January 26, 2019, at Testa House, Kings Mountain. She was born, October 17, 1962, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Fred Potts and Helen Clark Potts. Susan loved Elvis Pressley, riding her Harley, and to dance. She always had pride in her home and work place. She is survived...
