Obituaries

Nov 25, 2018

Clarence Earmer Robinson, 83, of Clover, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018. He was born July 25, 1935, son of the late Zeb Robinson and Edith Jones Robinson. Clarence was a Veteran of the Airforce, Korean War and he was an avid gardener, and he loved to fish and hunt. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

Nov 25, 2018

Linda Winkles Danh, 63, of Charlotte, passed away November 25, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 4, 1955, in Gaston County, the daughter of the late James Earl Winkles and Frances Ruth Kinley Winkles. Linda retired from YMCA of Charlotte with over 20 years of service. She is survived by her husband of...

Nov 24, 2018

George Patrick O'Neal, 75 of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born September 26, 1943, in Gaston County, son of the late Albert Augusta O'Neal and Margaret Lanier O'Neal. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Dorothy O'Neal; sons, Ricky O'Neal and wife, Tracy, Bobby O'Neal; daughter, Michelle O'Neal; brothers,...

Nov 23, 2018

Claude "CW" William Henson Jr., 65, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2018.

"For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved" Romans 10:13

He was born March 3, 1953, in Hamlet,...

Nov 23, 2018

Norma Jean Howard, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018, at Courtland Terrace, Gastonia. She was born April 28, 1941, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Inez Rimmer Autry. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sons, Danny, Robert, and Jack Howard, Jr.; and brothers, John Autry, Dennis Autry. Left to...

Nov 22, 2018

Flossie Rebecca Clanton Stewart, 89, of Gastonia passed away November 22, 2018 at Terrace Ridge. She was born May 21, 1929, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late, Charles Carson Clanton and Estelle Sims Clanton. She was the wife of the late Robert Cicero Stewart. She is survived by her sons, Scott Stewart (Sara), Mark Stewart (Amanda),...

Nov 22, 2018

Christian Sabastian Stanley, 27, of Kings Mountain, was taken way too soon on November 22, 2018. He was born September 4, 1991 in Gaston County, the son of Mandy Lynn Stanley and the late Christopher Paul Stanley. In addition to his mother, Mandy Stanley and her friend, Tony Adams, he is survived by his step-son, Billy Morris; daughter, Arlee Stanley;...

Nov 20, 2018

Ezra Thomas Thompson, 77, of Gastonia, passed away November 20, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1941 in Georgia, the son of Charlie C. Thompson and Willie Mae Palmer Thompson. Ezra was a member of Davis Memorial Baptist Church. He was employed as a mechanic for Wellmans in Gastonia. He is survived by his son,...

Nov 20, 2018

Donald McCombs, 74, of Bessemer City, North Carolina, went to be with his heavenly father on November 20, 2018, surrounded by his loving family and church family. Known by family and friends as "Don", He was a native of Gaston County, North Carolina, born May 26, 1944 to the late John W. and Fannie C. McCombs. In addition to his...

Nov 20, 2018

Dorothy Faye Parker, 63, of Gastonia, passed away November 20, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born November 27, 1954, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late William Howard Sumner and Faye Porter Sumner. Dorothy was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church. She loved to paint and spend time with her grandchildren. She loved...

Nov 20, 2018

Lisa "Nana" Michelle Walters, 52, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was born May 18, 1966, a native of Gaston County, daughter of Wilbur Eugene Walters and Jeanette Huffstetler Walters. Lisa worked for Wix Filtration for over 30 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister and she loved knitting. In addition to her parents,...

Nov 19, 2018

Ronnie William Watson, 68, of Gastonia, passed away November 19, 2018 at his brother's residence. He was born, November 11, 1950, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late James Watson Sr. and Bertha Watson Gibby. Ronnie was a Security Guard (Captain) for 25 years for American Security Service American Efird Plant #21 location. He is survived by...

Nov 18, 2018

Epifania "Fanie" Welch, 55, of Stanley, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 18, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 6, 1963 in Sagay City, Negros Occidental in the Philippines, daughter of the late, Jose Rivera Tupas and Maria Perez Tupas. Fanie was a member at North Gaston Church of God in Dallas. She loved doing missionary...

Nov 18, 2018

Margaret Gray Robinson, 75, of Grover, passed away, Sunday, November 18, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 8, 1943 in Edgecombe County, NC, daughter of the late Eugene Whitaker Gray Sr. and Margaret Alberta Martin. Margaret retired from Sara Lee with over 25 years of service. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Nov 16, 2018

Mary "Janice" Wombough, 68, of Leicester, NC, passed away November 16, 2018 at Mission Hospital. She was born April 7, 1950 in Gaston County, the daughter of Juanita Setzer Spencer of Gastonia and the late Robert Gamewell Spencer. Janice was a member of Little Sandy United Methodist Church in Leicester. She retired from NC Department of Corrections after 25 years...

Nov 16, 2018

JoAnn J. Freeman, 72, of Gastonia, went home to be with Jesus on November 16, 2018 at her residence with her loving family at her side. A Gaston County native, she was born December 28, 1945, the daughter of the late Walden and Betty Jenkins. JoAnn was a member of Clover First Free Will Baptist Church and was a devoted...

Nov 15, 2018

Clover, SC - Grover Lester Denton, 85, passed away November 15, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1932 in Lincoln County, NC the son of the late Robert Lester Denton and Cora Adaline Gibson. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of over 39 years, Mary Lou Denton; sons, Daniel Denton and wife Angel, Grover Lester...

Nov 14, 2018

Sharon Beard Warner, 76, of Bessemer City, passed away November 14, 2018 at her residence. She was born August 3, 1942 in Catawba County, the daughter of Walter William Beard and Minnie Travis Beard. Sharon was a member of New Vision Ministries in Lincolnton. Left to cherish her memories are her children and their spouses, Sherry Pineda (Lincolnton), Tommy Stiles...

Nov 13, 2018

Tim Bumgardner, 58, of Kings Mountain, passed away November 13, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born July 14, 1960 in Lincoln County, the son of the late John Thomas Bumgardner and Georgia Ann Neal. Tim loved his family, loved to fish and go to Carowinds. He loved to drive his truck all over the country. He was...

Nov 12, 2018

Ina Mae Hyde Justice, 75, of Stanley, passed away November 12, 2018 at her residence. She was born November 16, 1942 in Graham County, the daughter of the late Orbin Hyde and Rhoda Cable Hyde. Ina loved God and her family, beach and mountains, church and picnics and get-togethers with her family. Left to cherish her memories are her children,...