Amber "Rusty" Russell Faile Jr.
Dec 30, 2018
Amber Russell "Rusty" Faile Jr., 47, of Gastonia, passed away December 30, 2018. He was born January 5, 1971, a native of Gaston County, the son of Gail Lewis Faile and the late Amber Russell Faile Sr. Rusty loved to play football and basketball and enjoyed weightlifting. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sons, Brandon...
Brenda Cline Rayfield
Dec 30, 2018
Mrs. Brenda Cline Rayfield, 70, of Bessemer City, entered into eternal rest on December 30, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 28, 1948, in Amherstdale, WV, the daughter of the late Sampson and Bertha Cline. Brenda was a devoted mother and wife. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Bessemer City. Mrs....
Gretchen Angela Huff Manus
Dec 27, 2018
Gretchen Huff Manus, 52, of Gastonia, passed away December 27, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 27, 1966 in Buncombe County the daughter of Walt Huff and Jan Ray Huff of Asheville. Gretchen was a member of Flint Groves Baptist Church in Gastonia. She was employed with Peak Resources as a Speech Pathologist. She enjoyed...
Dale Shuemaker
Dec 26, 2018
Dale Shuemaker, 63, of Gastonia, passed away December 26, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born January 5, 1955 in Mooresville, the son of the late Johnny Doy Shuemaker and Hazel Perkins Shuemaker. Dale was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was well respected...
Margaret "Frankie" James
Dec 25, 2018
Margaret "Frankie" James, 78, of Concord, passed away December 25, 2018 at Atrium North East Medical Center. She was born April 19, 1940 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late David McKinnish and Helen Crisp McKinnish. Frankie loved children and took care of many through the years. She loved all of her family and will be greatly missed....
Gene Howell White
Dec 23, 2018
Gene Howell White, 88, of Clover, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born December 8, 1930 in Cleveland County, NC son of the late Jackson John White and Sallie Corilla Howell. Gene was a member of Crowders Creek ARP Church. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in...
Dixie Barr
Dec 21, 2018
Dixie Sisk Barr, 72 of Lincolnton, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018, at Carolina's Medical Center, Charlotte.
She was born May 8, 1946, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Guy Burgin Sisk and Ruby Inez Sisk.
Dixie was a strong Christian who took pleasure in making others happy.
In addition to her...
Janet "Jan" Berrier Robinson
Dec 21, 2018
Janet "Jan" Berrier Robinson, 57, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at Presbyterian Novant Charlotte. Jan was born January 11, 1961, in Winston Salem, NC, daughter of Catherine VonCannon Duffy and the late Calvin Berrier. She was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church and an active member of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority. Left to cherish her...
Carolyn Fredell Shuford
Dec 20, 2018
Carolyn Fredell Shuford, 67, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born May 20, 1951, daughter of the late Edgar and Mae Fredell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Garland Richard Shuford.
Left to...
Rufus James Wood
Dec 20, 2018
Rufus James Wood, 59, of Clover, SC, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC.
He was born November 27, 1959, in York County, SC, son of Elizabeth Rebecca Wood and the late William Virgil Wood, Sr.
Left to cherish his memories, along with his mother, are his brothers, JR...
Claudette L. Pearson
Dec 19, 2018
Claudette L. Pearson, 75, of Gastonia, passed away on December 19, 2018 at Carillon Assisted Living in Cramerton. She was born June 29, 1943, In York, SC, daughter of the late Marshall and Louise Lynn. Mrs. Pearson was a member of Pisgah ARP Church in Gastonia for over 55 years. The family would like to give special thanks to...
Emil Novak Whitesides
Dec 19, 2018
Novak Whitesides, 81, of Kings Mountain, passed away, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on March 10, 1937, son of the late Ira Whitesides and Muriel Cloninger Whitesides. Novak was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Gastonia. He retired from Kerns Trucking, enjoyed riding his motorcycle and watching Western Movies. He...
Claudia Elizabeth Medlin
Dec 18, 2018
Claudia Elizabeth Medlin, 66, of Kings Mountain, passed away on December 18, 2018, at her home. She was born May 27, 1952, in Buncombe County, daughter of the late Claude Searcy and Mary Gasperson. A funeral service will be held 1:00pm Friday, December 21, 2018, at Revival Tabernacle 212 South Hwy. 27, Stanley, officiated by Pastor John Mayberry. The...
Madison Riggan
Dec 17, 2018
Madison Riggan, 70, of Gastonia, passed away December 17, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1948 in Oxford, NC, the son of the late Oscar Madison Riggan Sr. and Lillian Parham Riggan. Madison was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Gastonia. He retired from Employment Security Commission in the year 2000 after...
Michael Leon Masters
Dec 16, 2018
Michael Leon Masters, 37, of Bessemer City, passed away December 16, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 10, 1981, in Gaston County. Michael was a loving and caring son, grandson, cousin and friend, whose upbeat personality would always put a smile on everyone's face. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone...
Edward W Mcdonald
Dec 15, 2018
Edward W McDonald Sr., 77, of Clover, S.C., passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born December 30, 1940, son of the late, Frank W McDonald and Pearl Bell. Edward loved his family, fishing, and never met a stranger. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers,...
Brenda Watkins Beck
Dec 11, 2018
Brenda Watkins Beck, 58, of Gastonia, passed away December 11, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born July 20, 1960, in Andrews, the daughter of the late Edwin Randall Watkins and Peggy Hardin Bumgardner. Brenda was a member of One Accord Independent and was employed with US Leisure in Stanley for over 23 years. Left to cherish...
Donald "Donnie" Ray Doster
Dec 10, 2018
Donald "Donnie" Ray Doster, age 66, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, December 10th. Don was born on March 25th, 1952 in Gaston County, son of the late Raymond and Eula Doster. Don was a graduate of Hunter Huss high school in 1970. Starting out as a small business owner, Don built a great company through hard...
Paul Ray Kirkland
Dec 9, 2018
Paul Ray Kirkland, 45, of Belmont, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 5, 1973 in Gaston County and was the son of the late Jessie Kirkland and the late Marcelene Chester Black. Paul loved people and never met a stranger. He was a former member of the Randolph County Fire and Rescue....
Joseph Amos Canipe
Dec 8, 2018
Joseph Amos Canipe, 78, of Gastonia passed away December 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 23, 1940, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Raymond and Gertrude Canipe. Joseph was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and loved carpentry. He is survived by his loving wife of 46...
