Obituaries

Jul 7, 2018

Lisa Aiken Moore, 53, of Dallas, passed away at her home on July 6, 2018. She was born March 1, 1965, daughter of the late Ronald Aiken and Leatha Hargett. Lisa is survived by her 2 daughters, Stephanie Moore and fiancé Robbie Heath, and Mandy Moore and fiancé Teddy Bush; brother, Bo Aiken; sisters, Rhonda Hardy, Regina Smith, and Rocky...

Jul 7, 2018

James Lee Whelchel Jr., 58, of Gastonia, passed away July 7, 2018, at his home. He was born September 24, 1959, in Gaston County, son of the late James Whelchel Sr. and Pauline Williams Welchel. Mr. Whelchel was a US Army veteran. A graveside service will be held 10:00 am Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, officiated...

Jul 7, 2018

D avid "Mac" MacCarroll, 60, of Kings Mountain, passed away on July 7, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born March 7, 1958, in Oceanside, NY, son of Gail Beck and the late Richard MacCarroll. Mr. MacCarroll was a US Marine Veteran and was a member of the UVA Post 1 in Bessemer City. He loved his...

Jul 6, 2018

Revered Jerry Allen Parton, 76, born April 6, 1942, passed peacefully in his Gastonia, NC home on July 6th, 2018.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father Elmore Allen Parton, his mother Mabel Lee Storie Parton (Rikard) and his brother Steve Douglas Parton.

Jerry is survived by his wife Marjorie Jory Parton of 59...

Jul 5, 2018

Raven Genevieve Kelly Bespaliuk, 10, of Gastonia, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 5, 2018. She was born November 15, 2007, in Gaston County, daughter of Mykola Yuriyovich Bespaliuk and Donna Marie Kelly. Raven was very outgoing and loved to help people around her neighborhood. She also loved to skate and ride her bike. In...

Jul 4, 2018

Edward "The Legend" Lee Berryhill, 55, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away July 4, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born February 14, 1963 in Gaston County and was the son of the late Frances Harvey Harris. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, J.R and Gypsy. Left to cherish his memories are...

Jul 4, 2018

Bonnie Bridges, 77, of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away July 4, 2018 at Alive Hospice in Tennessee. She was born June 26, 1941, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Maurey Mabel Holland and Edna Ellen Vinson. Bonnie was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Gastonia. She retired from Globe Manufacturing. She loved her family and...

Jul 3, 2018

Services are incomplete at this time.

Jul 2, 2018

Allan Harold Evatt, 78, of Chester, SC, passed away July 2, 2018 at Piedmont Medical Center. He was born October 16, 1939 in Gaston County, the son of Pat Evatt and Metta Elrod Evatt. Allan was a member of West Chester Baptist Church and a member of Ruritan Club. He retired from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System Maintenance Department after 30...

Jul 2, 2018

James Darryl Kirby, 58, of Gastonia, passed away July 2, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1960 in San Fernando, CA, the son of the late Robert Kirby Jr., and JoAnn Dodson Kirby. James is survived by his siblings, Kenneth Kirby, Darleen Starcher, Kathleen Caruso, Michael Brewster and Lisa Kirby; and many nieces and nephews. In...

Jul 1, 2018

Clover, SC - Jewell Chambers Lyon, 73, passed away July 1, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born November 13, 1944 in York, SC, the daughter of the late George Edward Chambers and Elsie McSwain Chambers. Jewell attended Church of God of Prophecy in Clover, SC. She is survived by her loving husband, Tommy Lyon; brother, J.D. Williams(Fumie)...

Jun 30, 2018

Chief Deputy William "Bill" Ford, 86, of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. A native of Gaston County, he was born January 24, 1932, the son of the late Dwight and Vera Ford. Bill was a member of West Franklin Baptist Church and Lowell Masonic Lodge #590. He was...

Jun 29, 2018

William "Keith" Stewart, 67, of Gastonia, passed away June 29, 2018 at home. He was born October 26, 1950, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Pink Stewart and Wilma Guy Casey. He loved to cook, barbecue and fish, but most of all he loved his family and will be greatly missed. Keith is survived by his...

Jun 28, 2018

Ashely Polkinghorn, age 32, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Ashley's family including her husband, David; daughter, Riley; mother, Kelly; brother, Mark; grandparents, aunts and uncles and a number of others were with her, surrounding her with love as she departed. Ashley was a graduate of Gaston College and a long-time employee at Speedwell Machine Works. She loved...

Jun 27, 2018

Gastonia, NC - Cregg "Andy" Bess III, 49 years old, went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 8, 1969, a native of Gaston County, the son of Judie Ledford Bess Barker and the late Cregg Anthony "Tony" Bess Jr. Andy loved the Lord and his family. His...

Jun 27, 2018

Kings Mountain, NC - Lula Newton Cape, 83, passed away June 27, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 19, 1935, in Tennessee, the daughter of the late William Newton and Blanche Brown Newton. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com

Jun 26, 2018

Carolyn McCreight Holland, 76, of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2018, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. She was born May 25, 1942, in Haywood County, daughter of the late Carlos and Ruby McCreight. Carolyn loved her family dearly and never met a stranger. She was a friend to all, ready to...

Jun 26, 2018

Catherine Faye Fore Gilbow, 81, of Gastonia, passed away June 26, 2018, at her home.

She was born January 23, 1937, in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Alda Fore.

Mrs. Gilbow was a dedicated mother who loved and cherished all her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed playing bingo and was an avid reader.

Jun 26, 2018

John Kent Keener, 62, of Dallas passed away June 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 16, 1955, a native of Gaston County, the son of Carol Keener Cline and the late John "Pete" Walter Keener. John attended High Shoals United Methodist Church. Along with his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Michelle...

Jun 24, 2018

Gastonia, NC -

Buddy Ronald Sawyer "Carp Man", 73, entered eternal rest in the arms of God on Sunday, June 24, 2018, surrounded by his family.

He was born August 22, 1944, native to Gaston County, the son of the late Phillip Franklin Sawyer and Peggy Lucille Miller Sawyer.

Buddy was a child...