Diana Davie Davis
Aug 8, 2018
Diana Davie Davis of Gastonia passed away on August 8, 2018 to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born March 9, 1935 in Charlotte, the daughter of the late James Henry and Mary Louise Morris Davie. Diana graduated with honors from Woman's College (UNC at Greensboro) and double degrees in Spanish and Economics, completing her studies at NC...
Lorene Byrd Christopher
Aug 7, 2018
Lorene Byrd Christopher, 73, of Gastonia, passed away August 7, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 16, 1945, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late William Hardin Byrd and Vernie Ruth Johnson. Lorene is survived by her sons, Rogie Byrd and wife Roma and Danny Christopher; daughters, Carolyn Bridges and husband Michael and...
Thomas Swanson
Aug 7, 2018
Thomas Marvin Swanson, 75, was called home on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in Charlotte, NC. Tom was born in San Diego, CA on March 11, 1943, the son of Royal and Gladys Swanson. Tom served in the Marine Corps as a 1st Lt. during Vietnam from '68-'69. In 1972 Tom married Linda Rodgers of McGaheysville, VA, after which they started...
Michael Garrett Moore
Aug 7, 2018
Michael Garrett Moore, 84, of Belmont, passed away August 7, 2018 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born August 12, 1933 in Independence County, Arkansas, the son of the late George Hugh Moore and Annie "Mildred" Troy Moore. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice (The Robin Johnson...
Marilyn Hamilton
Aug 7, 2018
Marilyn Hamilton, 73, of Lincolnton, passed away August 7, 2018 at Heath House. She was born September 2, 1944 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late James Martie Briggs and Guinn Ledford Briggs. Marilyn attended Gaston County Schools. She is survived by her step-daughter, Deborah "Debbie" Lanier; brother, Coy Briggs; sister, Dorothy "Dot" Hall; and nieces and nephews, Chuck,...
Laura Rebecca Griffie Morris
Aug 7, 2018
Laura Rebecca Griffie Morris, 68, of Gastonia, passed away August 7, 2018 at her residence. She was born November 14, 1949 in Hampton, Virginia, the daughter of the late Marshall James Griffie and Jessie Stillwell Griffie. She is survived by her son, Jason Morris; brother, Charles Griffie; sister, Kandy Lowery and granddaughter, Phoebe Lee Morris. In addition to her parents,...
Eugene Hughes
Aug 6, 2018
Eugene Hughes, 82, of Clover, passed away Monday, August 06, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House of Dallas. He was born, February 02, 1936 in Carter County, TN, son of the late Ernest Hughes and Christine Vest. Eugene is survived by his loving wife married 61 years, Doris Wright; sons, Rick Cooke and wife Kathy, Michael Cooke and wife Sandra,...
Mary Moses Ross
Aug 5, 2018
Mary Moses Ross, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away on August 5, 2018, at her home. She was born September 18, 1940, in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Thomas and Estell Elizabeth Moses. All services will be private. Mrs. Ross is survived by her loving daughter Lesa Kemppinen and husband JP; brother, Wade Cline and wife Judy; sisters,...
Larry Owens
Aug 4, 2018
Larry Elliott Owens, 78, of Stanley, NC, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 31, 1940 in Mecklenburg County. A Celebration of Life will be held 5:00 pm Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Stanley. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 13 years, Bobbi Owens; stepsons, Clint Sasser and wife...
James Ray Gragg
Aug 4, 2018
James Ray Gragg, 85, of Dallas, passed away, Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Sherrills Ford Hospice, Sherrills Ford, NC. He was born May 10, 1933, in Gaston County, son of the late James Ernest Gragg and Myrtle Ethel Shaver Gragg. James was a veteran of the Army, retired from the El Paso Fire Department, El Paso, Texas after 20 years...
Margaret Dowdle
Aug 3, 2018
Margaret Windham Dowdle, 86, of Gastonia, passed away, Friday, August 3, 2018 at Robert Johnson House, Dallas, NC. Margaret was born February 1, 1932, in Durham County, NC, daughter of the late Marie Windham. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 6, 2018 at 11:00 am at South Gastonia Church of God officiated by Pastor Bobby Gilley and Pastor...
Johnnie Mae Morton
Aug 3, 2018
Johnnie Mae Morton, 86, of Ranlo, passed away, Friday, August 3, 2018 at her residence. Johnnie was born September 18, 1931, in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Gilbert and Bertie Gilbert. She attended Daystar Baptist Church. Johnnie was a dedicated servant to the Lord and was a former member of Ranlo Baptist Church. She enjoyed every aspect of...
Gloria Griffin
Aug 3, 2018
Gloria Griffin, 75, of Gastonia, passed away, Friday, August 3, 2018 at Gastonia Care and Rehab. Gloria was born May 2, 1943, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Ona Mae Williams. Gloria was a homemaker and member of Loray Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Tammy Nix; grandchildren, Amanda and Stephen Castro,...
Kay Novick
Aug 3, 2018
Kay Elaine Poplin Novick, 77, passed away, Friday, August 3, 2018 at CHS Lincolnton. Kay was born May 31, 1941, in Richland County, SC, daughter of the late Samuel Wesley Poplin and Mary Ethel poplin. Left to cherish her memories are her sister, Debbie Inman; nephew, Travis Inman; niece Donna Mayhew and husband Trey; great nephew, Christopher Mayhew. In addition...
Lanny Shubert Jr.
Aug 1, 2018
Junior Shubert (Lanny Shubert, Jr.) went home to be with the Lord, August 1, 2018, with his loving family by his side, at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC. He was born December 19, 1969 in Gastonia, the beloved son of Lanny and Carolyn Shubert. Left to cherish his memory, in addition to his parents, is his devoted sister,...
Fred Davis
Aug 1, 2018
Fred Junior Davis, 88, of Gastonia, passed away August 1, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 5, 1930, a native of Gaston County the son of the late Robert Lee Davis and Flossie Clark Davis. Fred was a member of West Franklin Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was a United States Army Veteran and retired from Firestone after...
Nancy Ann Bridges
Jul 26, 2018
Nancy "Ann" Bridges, 62, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 26, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born March 23, 1956, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Curtis and Mabel Colvin. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, 618 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church Rd. Kings...
Margie Pruitt Mason
Jul 25, 2018
Margie Pruitt Mason, 81, of Kings Mountain passed away on July 25, 2018, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. She was born July 29, 1936, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Paul and Pearl Pruitt. Mrs. Mason was a member of First Baptist Church of Bessemer City. She retired from Danaher with over 33 years of service. A funeral...
Wendy Correll Standridge
Jul 25, 2018
Wendy Correll Standridge, 45, of Gastonia, passed away at her residence on July 25, 2018. She was born on February 21, 1973 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Gary Eugene Correll and Billie Francene Bynum. Wendy loved her friends and family. She never met a stranger and her door was always open. She is survived by her husband of...
Wilbert "Cooter" Bernard Nichols Jr.
Jul 24, 2018
Wilbert "Cooter" Bernard Nichols Jr., 74 of Gastonia, passed away July 24, 2018 at the Brian Center. He was born February 11, 1944, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Wilbert Bernard Nichols Sr. and Willie Biggerstaff Nichols. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Condolences may...
