Kristine Lea Armstrong
Sep 10, 2018
Khristine Lea Armstrong, 47,of Clover, passed away September 10, 2018 at her residence. She was born July 7, 1971 in Cleveland County, NC, the daughter of the late Herman Cicero Grigg and Virginia Church Grigg. She was known as "Aunt Nana" to many. She is survived by her siblings, Kenneth Grigg (Wanda), Kathy Spargo (Kevin), Karon Baker...
Matthew "Matt" Edward Hunt
Sep 10, 2018
Matthew "Matt" Edward Hunt, 60, of Gastonia, passed away September 10, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 9, 1958 in Kingston, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Raymond Hughs Hunt and Jessie Poole Hunt. Matt was a member of the Gaston Lodge #263 AF&AM Masonic Lodge in Dallas, NC. He enjoyed his work as a Ranlo...
Beverly Faye Pitman
Sep 8, 2018
Beverly Faye Pitman, 64, of Belmont passed away September 8, 2018 at her residence. She was born September 9, 1953, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Robert and Geneva Rector. A memorial service will be held 11 am Saturday, September 15th at Crossfix Ministries Church, 207 Lowell Avenue, Cramerton, NC.
Kathy Auten George
Sep 7, 2018
Kathy Auten George, 64, of Gastonia passed away September 7, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 15, 1954, in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late Boyd and Jennie Auten. Kathy was a member of Venture Church in Dallas. She was a former employee of J.C. Penney, Kerr Drug, and Belmont Abbey College. In addition to her parents,...
Betty Jo Smith
Sep 7, 2018
Betty Jo Smith, 83, of Gastonia passed away September 7, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born October 19, 1934, in Chester County, SC, the daughter of the late Walter and Jessie Lowery Widener. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother and was a member of Crossview Baptist Church. She enjoyed her time with her family...
Frances Bowen
Sep 6, 2018
Frances Murray Bowen, 85, of Bessemer City, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 at her residence. She was born May 12, 1933, in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Kay Murray and Florence Sellers Elmore. Frances was a co-owner of the Bessemer City Machine Shop. She loved her family, loved the Lord and taught Sunday School for many years,...
Shannon Hugh Kirkpatrick
Sep 6, 2018
Shannon Hugh Kirkpatrick, 55, of Mt. Holly, passed away September 6, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born March 31, 1963 in Raleigh, the son of the late Marvin Kirkpatrick and Nina Faye Lail Kirkpatrick. He is survived by his loving wife, Martha Kirkpatrick; son, Travis Shane Kirkpatrick; daughters, Shannon Denise Kirkpatrick, Frances Lackey and husband Chad, Eloise...
Carolyn Wissell Henderson
Sep 6, 2018
Carolyn Wissell Henderson, 76, of Gastonia, passed away September 6, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born December 26, 1941 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Edward Wissell and Mary Yaeger Wissell. A memorial service was held 10 am on Monday, September 10th at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 708 St. Michael's Lane, Gastonia.
Margaret "Peg" Rose Barker
Sep 5, 2018
Margaret "Peg" Rose Barker, 80, of Gastonia, passed away September 5, 2018 at her residence. She was born July 16, 1938 in Morris County, New Jersey, the daughter of the late John Konderock and Grace Florio Konderock. Peg retired from Morristown Memorial Hospital as a registered nurse after 40 years of service. She is survived by her son, David Goetchius...
Daniel R. Kennedy
Sep 5, 2018
Daniel R. Kennedy, 91, of Gastonia, passed away September 5, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Born December 5, 1926, in Gaston County, the son of the late Noah Kennedy and Annie Clanton. Daniel was a US Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Jean Kennedy of 66 years; sons, Larry Kennedy (Patty), Danny Kennedy (Melody), Michael Kennedy;...
Robert "Bob" Robinson
Sep 4, 2018
Robert "Bob" Robinson, 70, of Gastonia passed away September 4, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 7, 1947, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Elvin Franklin Robinson and Annie Sue Clemmer Robinson. Bob loved his family, woodworking and building mandolins. He enjoyed going to Studebaker Car Shows and loved blue grass music. He is...
Michael Edward Taylor
Sep 4, 2018
Michael Edward Taylor, 18, beloved son, brother and friend, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. Born on September 20, 1999, the first son of Mike and Laura Taylor, Michael was a proud member of the 2018 graduating class of Piedmont Community Charter School. Michael is survived by his parents Mike and...
Kim Tate
Sep 4, 2018
Kim Tolodizecki Tate, 66, of Bessemer City, passed away September 4, 2018 at her residence. She was born September 1, 1952, in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late, George Clayton Tolodziecki and Alice Evelyn Whitaker. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Steve Tate; step-son, Jason Tate and wife Lori; daughter, Tonya Hanna and husband Patrick; brothers, Jimmy Tolodziecki...
Amanda Kennedy Johnson
Sep 3, 2018
Amanda Kennedy Johnson, 31, of Dallas passed away after a tragic accident on September 3, 2018. She was born February 2, 1987, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Larry Leon Kennedy and Patti Sisk Kennedy. Amanda attended Gospel Light Holiness Church in Gastonia. She had a big heart and loved her family, friends and animals. She enjoyed sightseeing...
Jack Lawson Griffin
Sep 2, 2018
Jack Lawson Griffin, 78, of Dallas, passed away, Sunday, September 2, 2018 at his residence. Jack was born December 24, 1939, in Gaston County, son of the late Newton A. Griffin and Robbie Miller. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Sunset Forrest Baptist Church, 903 Hickory Grove Rd, Gastonia. Visitation will be...
Martha Gosnell
Aug 31, 2018
Martha Dean Gilmore Gosnell, 85, of Bessemer City, passed away, Friday, August 31, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Martha was born August 17, 1933, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Columbus Franklin Gilmore and Carrie Lucille Gilmore. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 4 at 10:00 am at Hollywood Cemetery, officiated by Bishop Neil...
Richard John Teumer
Aug 29, 2018
Gastonia, NC- Richard John Teumer, 87, died August 29, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Born in New York he was the son of the late John and Lissi Teumer. He worked as a port steward for Pan American Airways. He was a volunteer fireman in Islip Terrace, NY proudly serving with Engine Co. 3 as their dedicated treasurer for...
Janice Varnell Guffie
Aug 29, 2018
Janice Varnell Guffie, 81, of McAdenville, passed away August 29, 2018 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born August 26, 1937, in Cramerton, NC to the late Rev. W. O. Williams and Mrs. Mary Lee Williams. Growing up with her only sister Mary Ann. Janice was a member of North Belmont Church of God where she was very active...
Charles "Bill" Gordon
Aug 28, 2018
Charles "Bill" Gordon, 69 of Belmont, passed away on August 28th at his residence. He was born December 1, 1948 in Hendersonville, the son of the late Edison and Lois Bell Gordon. Bill was a member of East Belmont Free Will Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force. Left to cherish his memories are...
Kabisa Charlotte Mukeba
Aug 28, 2018
Kabisa Charlotte Mukeba, 69, of Davidson, passed away August 28, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. She was born August 7, 1949 in Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the daughter of the late Mukeba Tshikala and Manyeka Kanzewu. Kabisa was a devoted Christian, mother, wife and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Ilunga Sebastien Mbuyi;...
