Jimmy Whitaker
Oct 5, 2018
Jimmy Wayne Whitaker, 57 of Bessemer City, passed away October 5, 2018 at his residence. He is the son of Joyce McNair Whitaker of the home and the late Alfred Clintered Whitaker. In addition to his Mother, he was survived by his brother, Tony Ray Whitaker; and sisters, Janet Laraine Dean and Bonnie Cloninger. Jimmy was a beloved son and...
Lila White
Oct 4, 2018
Lila Mae White, 83, of Clover, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2018. She was born February 20, 1935 in York Co., SC, daughter of the late Frank and Irene Moses. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jody. Lila was a member of Crowders Creek ARP Church in Gastonia....
Polly Joyce Braddy
Oct 4, 2018
Polly Joyce Braddy, 72, of Gastonia, passed away October 4, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born November 2, 1945 in Madison County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Oscar Wilburn Graham and Minnie Lee Bailey Ensley. Polly is survived by her sons, Donnie Braddy and Duane Braddy; daughter, Pamela Braddy; brothers, Ronnie Graham, Garland Ensley, Lonnie Ensley;...
Dennis Franklin Dean
Oct 2, 2018
Dennis Franklin Dean, 56, of Gastonia, passed away October 2, 2018 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1962, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Frank and Alma Dean. Left to cherish his memories are his son, Steven Eugene Dean; brother, Jerry Donald Dean; and sister, Patsy Ann Dean. In addition to his parents, he...
Irene "Dink" Van Horn Ledford
Oct 1, 2018
Irene "Dink" Van Horn Ledford, 91, of Gastonia, passed away October 1, 2018 at her residence. She was born December 9, 1926 in Cleveland County, the daughter of Robert Franklin Van Horn and Irette Harvey Van Horn. Irene was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Gastonia. She retired from Burlington Industries. She is survived by her sons, Ronnie Ledford...
Helen "Pete" Wiggins
Oct 1, 2018
Helen "Pete" Wiggins, 80, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. She was born March 1, 1938 in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late James Lloyd Weaver and Susie Key Weaver. Pete was a member of Zion Baptist Church for 57 years. She loved her family and her church...
Harold Dion Doss Jr.
Sep 30, 2018
Harold Dion Doss Jr., 81, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born October 9, 1936 in Affinity, West Virginia, the son of the late Harold D. Doss Sr. and Frances Wolfe Doss. Harold was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was a United...
Michael Neil Warren
Sep 30, 2018
Michael Neil Warren, 60, of Bessemer City, passed away September 30, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1958 in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Earl Warren and Pauline Smith Warren. He is survived by his wife, Dallas Warren; son, Michael Allen; daughters, Karen Warren, Kimberly Gardner; 8 grandchildren; brothers, Doug Warren, Roger Rape; and sisters,...
Gerald Lee Bonham
Sep 29, 2018
Gerald Lee Bonham, 85, of Gaston County, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at his residence.
He was born September 5, 1933, in Gaston County, son of the late Geter Jackson Bonham and Myrtle Plemmons Bonham.
Gerald was a US Army Veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Kathleen M. Bland
Sep 29, 2018
Kathleen M. Bland, 84, of Gastonia, passed away September 29, 2018 at her residence. She was born April 13, 1934, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late L.J. McFalls and Gertrude Dellinger McFalls. Kathleen was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She graduated from Kings College. She retired from Firestone and worked part-time for Dr. Marlowe's office....
Hula Jane Booth
Sep 29, 2018
Jane Booth, 71, of Gastonia, passed away, Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Caromont Reginal Medical Center. Jane was born February 20, 1947, in Gaston County, sister of Judy Mason, Dixie Hughes and Walt Booth. 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
John Basil Stowe
Sep 29, 2018
John Basil Stowe, 80, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born August 18, 1938, in Gaston County, son of the late Robert Stowe and Margaret Parker Martin. John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who retired from Knitcraft in Belmont. He was an avid fisherman and loved gardening. He...
Paul Armes Laitinen
Sep 28, 2018
Paul Armas Laitinen, 39, of Gastonia, passed away, Friday, September 28, 2018 at his residence. Paul was born May 9, 1979, in Gaston County, son of Richard and Linda Laitinen. He loved his family and never met a stranger. In addition to his parents, left to cherish Paul's memories are sons, Cameron and Carter Laitinen; daughter, Lilly Laitinen; sisters, Korena...
Jeanie Godwin Goad
Sep 28, 2018
Jeanie Godwin Goad, 43, of Gastonia, passed away, Friday, September 28, 2018 at her residence. Jeanie was born August 6, 1975, in Augusta, GA, daughter of Joseph and Sara Godwin. Jeanie was a dedicated wife, mother and daughter. Her goal in life was to please everyone. She worked as an Ophthalmic Assistant at Charlotte EENT. In addition to her parents,...
Charles Ray Helms
Sep 27, 2018
Charles Ray Helms, 68, of Gastonia, passed away September 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 16, 1950, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late James Helms and Willie Sanders Helms. Charles was a former employee of Sodyeco and Hoechst Celenese in Mt. Holly. He loved to ride his Harley. He is survived by his...
Larry Deitz
Sep 26, 2018
Larry Gene Deitz, 71, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018. He was born August 13, 1947 in Franklin, NC, son of the late James Carl Deitz and Gladys Tallent Deitz. He was a US Army Veteran and retired from Duke Energy after 47 years. Larry is survived by his wife, Brigitte Deitz of 49 years; son, Kevin Deitz;...
Franklin Delano Harris Sr.
Sep 25, 2018
Franklin Delano Harris Sr.,77, of Cherryville, NC, passed away on September 25, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born April 4, 1941, in Buncombe County, son of the late Jessie and Lillie Harris. Mr. Harris was of Baptist faith. He drove a tour bus for Cross Country Trailways for many years. A funeral service will be held...
Esther "June" Stiles
Sep 25, 2018
Lowell, NC - Esther "June" Stiles, 81, passed away September 25, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House. She was born June 1, 1937 in Graham County, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Mattie Lane Orr. The Stiles would like to thank Gaston Hospice and Staff for their compassion and loving care of Mrs. Stiles and their family. She is...
Crystal Dawn Propes
Sep 23, 2018
Crystal Dawn Propes, 37, of Bessemer City, passed away on September 23, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born December 23, 1980, in Gaston County daughter of Deborah Riddle and the late Joseph McDonald. Crystal was a member of South Gastonia Church of God, Gastonia. She helped with several different charitable organizations in the area. A funeral...
Max Burgess
Sep 23, 2018
Max "Bud" Burgess, 86, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept.23, 2018, at his home in Dallas. He was the son of the late Morrison and Lillian Burgess, Max is preceded in death by the love of his life Erma C. Burgess. Max was a long-time member of Restoring Hope Foursquare Church of Dallas. Max is survived by his children Timothy Max...
