Obituaries

Oct 21, 2017

Joe Lee Farris Sr., 83, of Clover, SC, formerly of Bessemer city, passed away on October 21, 2017 at his home. He was born February 27, 1934, in Gaston County, son of the late Josie Floyd Farris and Leona Eskew Farris. Mr. Farris was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle in Dallas. He was a veteran of the US Navy,...

Oct 20, 2017

Darrell Wilson Sr., 48, of Lowell, passed away October 20, 2017 at his residence. A Gaston County native, he was born May 6, 1969, son of the late Daniel Pinkney Wilson Sr. and Linda Parker Hicks. Darrell attended North Gaston Church of God. He had a strong faith in the Lord. He always had a positive, upbeat outlook on life...

Oct 17, 2017

Guy Randall Green,87, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on October 17, 2017, at  Blue Ridge in Brookview Healthcare in Gaffney, SC. He was born May 30, 1930, in Cleveland County, son of the late Oscar Benjamin Green Sr. and Oveder Chapman Randall Green. Mr. Green was a member of Cherokee Street Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, where he served as...

Oct 15, 2017

Bobby Killian Lloyd, 82, of Gastonia, passed away October 15, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born February 13, 1935 in Gaston County, the son of the late Robert Lee Lloyd and Sarah Brewer Lloyd. Bob was a member of Lutheran Chapel Church and the former owner of Carolina Kids Children's Clothing, Gastonia.   He retired from...

Oct 15, 2017

Helen Dodgen Padgett, 87, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord October 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born April 25, 1930 in Lincoln County, the daughter of the late James Earl Dodgen and Maggie Lilma Ranson Dodgen. Helen was a member of Ridge Baptist Church in Gastonia.  She was employed with Wix Corporation for 35 years.  Special...

Oct 14, 2017

Judy Scruggs, 68, of Gastonia, was born March 3, 1949 in Lincoln County, NC.  Welcome to the final show, our hard-headed mom, October 14, 2017.  In heaven awaits her hard-headed mom, Inez and dad James.  You too Annette. Missing You, your amazing broken-hearted husband Joebob; other daughters, Angela and Tracy; sisters, Doris and "Jackass"; too many grandchildren; and your favorite...

Oct 14, 2017

Roger Dale Armstrong, 74, of Gastonia, passed away October 14, 2017 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. He was born September 17, 1943 in Fairfield County, SC, the son of the late Robert Linwood Armstrong and Junie Louise Lutz Armstrong. Roger was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Gastonia.  He loved competing in car shows and won several...

Oct 13, 2017

Gerald David Thompson, 81, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at his residence.   He was born November 28, 1935 in Robeson County NC and was the son of the late B.C. and Annie Winder.

Gerald was a Veteran of the US Army National Guard and he attended Lincolnton Church of God.

In addition...

Oct 12, 2017

Donald Leroy Sanders, 83, of Asheville, passed away on October 12, 2017 at Hospice of Asheville. He was born, July 22, 1934 in Gaston County, son of the late Roby W. and Mae Faulkner Sanders.  Served in the army during the Korean War.  Retired from Gerber Foods Systems. Left to cherish his memories are his wife Frankie Sanders; children, Michelle,...

Oct 12, 2017

Henry Ray Johnson, 67, of Stanley, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born August 23, 1950, in Gaston County, son of the late Edgar Woodrow Johnson and Ethel Jenkins Johnson. Henry retired from Clariant and Fluor Daniels with over 20 years of service. He loved to work on lawn mowers, ride motorcycles,...

Oct 11, 2017

Irene Meeks Mauney, 82, of Gastonia passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at her residence. She was born June 21, 1935 in Cornelia, Georgia, daughter of the late Charlie Henry Meeks and Lilly Simmons Meeks. Irene worked at Wix Filters for 44 years.  She enjoyed visiting and catching up with former coworkers at frequent retiree parties. She was an...

Oct 11, 2017

Denver, NC - Dan Howard Owenby, 86, passed away October 11, 2017 at Sherrills Ford Hospice House. He was born May 28, 1931 in Macon County, the son of the late Charley Owenby and Lena May Owenby. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Madielene "Pat"Patricia Owenby, brothers Bill Owenby, Cecil Owenby, and Luther "Bud"...

Oct 10, 2017

Frances Love Mauney Payseur, 91, of Dallas, passed away October 10, 2017 at her residence. She was born December 5, 1925, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Boyce Oliver Mauney and Ida Holder Mauney. All services are private.

Oct 10, 2017

Mt. Holly, NC - Jean Holland, 49, passed away on October 10, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center after a life-long battle of mental illness. She was born March 16, 1968 in Gaston County, the daughter of Margaret Holland Stone. Left to cherish her memories along with her mother are her son, Keith Alan "Keybo" Martin; daughters, Lisa Michelle Holland...

Oct 10, 2017

Kings Mountain, NC- Mardell Anne Joy Longwell, 76, passed away October 10, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born September 9, 1941 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of the late George Busch and Anna Schindel Busch. A celebration of life service will be held 7 pm Thursday at Christ Worship Center, 3951 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia.

Oct 9, 2017

Monica Gail Messer, 52, of Gastonia, passed away October 9, 2017, at Catawba Regional Hospice House, Newton. She was born December 10, 1964, in Cleveland County, daughter of Elizabeth Cobb and the late Ronald Cobb. A funeral service will be held  2:00 pm Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by...

Oct 9, 2017

Willard  "Mack" Phillips, 70, of Gastonia, passed away on October 9, 2017, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, VA. He was born July 19, 1947, in  Gaston County, son of the late John Denzel Phillips and Stella Ledford Phillips. "Mack" was a US Army veteran. A gathering of family and friends will be held 5-7 pm Saturday, October 14, 2017,...

Oct 8, 2017

Ruth Mitchell Adams, 85, of Charlotte, passed away October 8, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born April 28, 1932 in York County, SC, the daughter of the late Ed and Mary Gordon Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Elizabeth Mitchell, Dora Norris, Mary Carter, and Pearl Gilmore....

Oct 8, 2017

John "Johnny" Revels Jr.,64 ,of Bessemer City, passed away on October 8, 2017, at his home. He was born  May 29, 1953, in Norfolk County, VA, son of Verlin Virginia "Ginny" Boatwright and the late John Paul Revels Sr. Mr. Revels was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was employed with Revels Contracting Service in Gastonia....

Oct 8, 2017

Mary Watts, 69, of Gastonia passed away October 8, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born November 21, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Anthony DeBartels and Gretchen Purdy Grey.

All services are private.