Timothy Dean
May 5, 2018
Timothy Earl Dean, 57, of Bessemer City, passed away May 5, 2018 at his residence.
A native of Gaston County, he was born May 9, 1960, son of the late Earl and Ruth Dean.
Mr. Dean greatly loved his grandchildren and was an avid Carp fisherman.
In addition to his parents, he was...
James "Jimmy" Elbert Wyatt
May 4, 2018
James "Jimmy" Elbert Wyatt, 70, of Gastonia, passed away May 4, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
He was born October 29, 1947 in Waynesville, NC, son of the late Andy Sanford and Sallie Gunter Wyatt.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Charles Clinton...
Elaine Williams
May 3, 2018
Elaine Williams, 56, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away May 3, 2018 at her residence.
She was born May 18, 1961 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Juanita Lula Fortenberry Edwards.
Survivors include her loving husband, Ronnie Williams; sons, Daniel Williams, Gregory Williams and wife, Kim and Jimmy Williams and wife, Brittany; daughters, Teresa...
Patricia C. Mcgee
May 3, 2018
Patricia C. McGee, 70, of Belmont, passed away May 3, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born December 3, 1947 in Cleveland County, the daughter of Mildred Capps Rochester.
A memorial service will be held 1 pm Saturday, May 5, 2018 at McAdenville Baptist Church, 192 McAdenville Street in McAdenville.
The...
Gloria Saunders Smith
May 1, 2018
Our precious mother, Gloria Saunders Smith, entered heaven's gates into the arms of the Lord on May 1, 2018.
She was born November 22, 1938 in Wadesboro, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Lester Archie Saunders and Louise Cornwell Saunders.
Gloria was a C.N.A. for 15 years. She was a caring and compassionate woman,...
Henry Beheler
May 1, 2018
Henry Beheler, 67, of Gastonia, passed away on May 1, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born June 23, 1950, in Gaston County, son of the late Otis Whitstine and Dessie Yandler Cash Beheler. Henry loved his family and was devoted to all of them. He loved to help others and never meet a stranger. Mr. Beheler...
Sylvia Helms Lewis
May 1, 2018
Sylvia Helms Lewis, 69 of Mt. Holly, NC, took her place in heaven, May 1, 2018.
She was born December 4, 1948 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late William Taft Helms and Elizabeth Bynum Helms.
She was the strongest person, most of us knew. Being an adult started early in life for her. ...
Helen Massey Mauney
Apr 30, 2018
Helen Massey Mauney, 90, of Gastonia, passed away April 30, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
She was born September 25, 1927 in Banks County, Georgia, the daughter of the late William Howard Massey Sr. and Minnie Mae Rucker Massey.
Helen was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Gastonia. She retired from...
June Gunter Hagans
Apr 30, 2018
June Gunter Hagans, 74, of Gastonia, passed away April 30, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born August 7, 1943, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Connie Lee Gunter and Jennie Bell Blackwelder Gunter.
June was a former member of Landmark Baptist Church. She was a former employee of...
Herman Queen, Sr.
Apr 27, 2018
Herman Queen, Sr, 89, of Kings Mtn, passed away, Friday, April 27, 2018 at his residence.
Herman was born March 9, 1929, in Cherokee County, SC, son of the late Robert Melton Queen and Myrtle Mack.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, April 30, 2018 at 8th St. Church of God,...
Buddy Thornburg
Apr 26, 2018
Buddy Thornburg, 63, of Dallas, passed away April 26, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare System, Lincolnton.
He was born January 16, 1955, a native of Gaston County, the son of Bobby Loy Thornburg and Sarah Lytton Thornburg.
Buddy was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. He loved his family, dirt-track racing, hunting and fishing.
...
Carol Ann Taylor
Apr 24, 2018
Carol Ann Taylor (nee Lewis) of Belmont, North Carolina passed away the morning of April 24th, 2018. She was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania on June 2nd, 1941. Carol was proceeded in death by husband Thomas Book, father of her daughters, husband John Neyman, as well as her brother Robert and her sister Sandra.
She is survived...
Margie Parton Chandler
Apr 23, 2018
Margie Parton Chandler, 91, of Gastonia, passed away April 23, 2018 at Courtland Terrace.
She was born May 30, 1926 in Cocke County, TN, daughter of the late John Holder Parton and Bertha Lou Ellison Parton.
The family would like to give special thanks to TLC for their care of Mrs. Chandler.
She...
David Brooks
Apr 22, 2018
David Brooks, 86, of Peak Resources, passed away April 22, 2018 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.
He was born, a native of Gaston County on December 3, 1931, the son of the late Almede Sprinkle Brooks Barker.
David was the Senior Deacon at Bright Light Baptist Church in Bessemer City and a United States Army...
Cathy Ann Stephenson
Apr 22, 2018
Cathy Ann Stephenson, 59, of Bessemer City, earned her heavenly wings on April 22, 2018. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 9, 1958 the daughter of the late Glen Stephenson and Grace Tallent Whiting. She is survived by two sisters, Sandy Bray and Penny Greene; niece Brooke Bray; great-nephew Myles Bray and special caregivers Pastor Janice Mack...
Jeffrey Scott Hill
Apr 21, 2018
Jeffrey Scott Hill, 55, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 21, 2018, at his home.
He was born May 4, 1962, in Gaston County, son of the late John Hill and Betty Grigg Hill.
All services will be private.
Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia....
Gregory Mitchem
Apr 20, 2018
Gregory Scott Mitchem of Gastonia, passed away April 20, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born April 16, 1963 in Gaston County, son of Nancy Ferguson and late Kenneth Earl Mitchem.
A gathering of friends and family will be held at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the South...
David Lee Collette
Apr 20, 2018
David Lee Collette, 61, of Gastonia, passed away April 20, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
A Gaston County native, he was born March 21, 1957, son of the late Johnnie and Helen Collette.
David was a member of Christ Fellowship Community Church.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman and all-around outdoorsman.
He...
Bennie Mcclannon
Apr 20, 2018
Bennie Sue Cook McClannon, 70, of Gastonia, passed away, April 20, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
She was born March 9, 1948 in Cleveland County, daughter of the late James and Maudie Cook.
Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Danny Cook and Shayne Biggers; daughters, Freddie Dawn Biggers Brakefield and...
Pearl Whitaker Sellers
Apr 20, 2018
Pearl Whitaker Sellers, 75, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 20, 2018, at her home. She was born April 29, 1942, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Walter Whitaker and Margaret Carpenter Whitaker. A memorial service will be held 5:00pm Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by Pastor...
