Obituaries

Feb 25, 2018

Kim Willis Carter, 56, of Lowell passed away February 25, 2018.

She was born August 26, 1961, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Virginia Huffstetler Willis and the late Ted Jay Willis.

Along with her mother, Kim is survived by her daughters Dawn Sawyer and Leigh Carter; brother Jimmy Willis and granddaughter Kaytlynn...

Feb 25, 2018

Nellie Ruth Bullock, 95, of Gastonia, passed away February 25, 2018 at The Brian Center.

She was born November 30, 1922 in Freeport, FL, the daughter of the late Reverend A.J. and Louette Browning.

Survivors include children and their spouses, Dennie Lowe and husband Johnny, Ronnie Bullock, Jannie Parrott and husband James; grandchildren Lisa, Charlotte,...

Feb 24, 2018

Walter "Keith" Trimnal, 53, of Gastonia, passed away February 24, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born October 18, 1964 in Gaston County, son of Bobby Trimnal and the late Thelma Jean Trimnal.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his...

Feb 23, 2018

Buster G. Stiles, 93, of Bessemer City, passed away February 23, 2018 at his residence.

He was born July 13, 1924 in Cherokee County, NC, son of the late Polie and Hattie Anderson Stiles.

Mr. Stiles was a member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia. He was retired...

Feb 23, 2018

Donnie Gunn, 65, of Lincolnton, passed away February 23, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.    He was born May 28, 1952 in Gaston County, son of the late Oscar and Viola King Gunn.    Donnie was a loving and devoted father and grandfather.  He was well loved by many and will be greatly missed.  In addition...

Feb 23, 2018

Yvonne "Von" W. Plyler, 77, of Gastonia, passed away February 23, 2018 at her residence.

She was born November 14, 1940 in Gaston County, daughter of the late E.P. Wilson and Thelma McMahan.

Mrs. Plyler was a life-time member of Yorkwood Church of God in Gastonia.

Von was a loving mother and grandmother...

Feb 23, 2018

Barbara Jane Buchanan Dellinger, 74, of Bessemer City, went home to be with Jesus on February 23, 2018.

She was born August 29, 1943, in Gastonia, to the late James "Arthur" Buchanan and Marjorie Fish Buchanan.

Mrs. Dellinger was a longtime member of Lowell Church of God.

She was employed with American Effird...

Feb 22, 2018

Dorothy "Dot" Sutherland, 59, of Cherryville, passed away February 22, 2018 at CMC – Lincolnton.

She was born November 13, 1958 in Macon County, the daughter of the late Fredrick Lee Bates and Kay Frances Campbell.

Dot was a member of Souls Harbor Tabernacle in Dallas.  She was a member of The Secret Sisters Group. ...

Feb 22, 2018

Gary Richard Buchanan, 53, of Rock Hill, passed away February 22, 2018 at his residence.

He was born August 28, 1964 in Gastonia, the son of Mary Athleen Ridgely and the late James Arthur Buchanan. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Kuo Buchanan; son, Stephen Buchanan; daughter, Esther Buchanan; mother, Mary Athleen Ridgely; sister, Pamela...

Feb 20, 2018

Gastonia, NC -

Shirley Jean Kerr, 61, passed away February 20, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 4, 1956, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Johnny Mae Faile Jr. and Alma Head Faile.

Shirley was a 9-year lung cancer survivor who fought with strength, courage...

Feb 19, 2018

William "Joe" Fowler, 83, of Huntersville, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Alexandria Place in Gastonia.

He was born on October 26, 1934 in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Roy Fowler and Hassie (Cook) Fowler.

William was a US Army Veteran, he loved his family, he retired from AT&T after 38 years, and...

Feb 19, 2018

Cherryville, NC -

Dan Burton Willis, 61, passed away February 19, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 23, 1956, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Dan Burgin Willis and Margaret Ruby Hanna Willis.

Left to cherish his memories are his sister Cindy Melton and husband...

Feb 19, 2018

Gastonia, NC -

Cindy Darlene Bees Arthurs, 58, passed away February 19, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 28, 1960 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Juanita White Bees.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 20 years Carl Arthurs; son Chris Arthurs; daughter Harmony Woolard...

Feb 18, 2018

Fernandina Beach, FL -

Linda Fredell Bingham, 61, passed away February 18, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center Downtown in Jacksonville.

She was born August 6, 1956 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Lander Lee Fredell and Edith Jackson Fredell.

Linda was a loving and devoted wife, mother and nana.

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Feb 18, 2018

Bobbie "Charlene" Lockridge, 60, of Kings Mountain, passed away on February 18, 2018, at the Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. She was born August 1, 1957, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Bobby and Julia Lockridge. A  celebration of Charlene's life will be held 4:00pm Saturday, February 24, 2018, at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, 618 Chestnut Ridge...

Feb 17, 2018

Frank Junior Shuford, 88, a native of Bessemer City, passed away February 17, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

Frank was born September 28, 1929, son of the late William Frank Shuford and Mary Effie Guffey.

Frank was a member of 1st United Methodist Church, Bessemer City. He is a veteran of the US...

Feb 15, 2018

Evelien Betler, 63, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 15, 2018 at Testa Family Hospice House. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was born in Holland on October 28, 1954 as the third of four girls to Hermanus "Bob" and Wilhelmina Buitenhuys. When she was a baby her parents brought their family to...

Feb 15, 2018

Dallas, NC -

Teddy Lee Wall, age 46, passed away February 15, 2018.

He is survived by his mother Ann Pope; step-father George Pope; daughter Brandy Sisk and fiancé Darren Waldrop; sister Lois Wall Lockerman; brother-in-law Bob Lockerman; granddaughter Peyton "Izzy" Pullas; grandson Carson Waldrop; nephew Landon Gaertner and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Feb 15, 2018

Memory Lee Lowery, 62, of Kings Mountain, passed away on February 15, 2018, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. He was born October 1, 1955, in Rutherford County, son of the late Clyde Beacher Lowery and Nella Pritchard Lowery. A funeral service will be held 2:00pm Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel 216 Archie...

Feb 12, 2018

Mary Jane Merrill Cloninger slipped from this Earth to Heaven early Monday morning.  Her battle with illness has been ongoing. Miraculously she has thrived in recent months where she lived at Belaire Nursing home. Her family is grateful to the staff at Belaire for the tender care of her.

She was a beacon...