Obituaries

Jun 8, 2017

Lois "Faye" Rimmer Lamb, 76, of Gastonia, passed away June 8, 2017 at Alexandria Place in Gastonia.

She was born October 17, 1940, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Othar Rimmer and Sarah Jennings Rimmer.

Survivors include:  sons David Rimmer; Roger Rimmer and wife Teresa all of Lincolnton; grandchildren Joe Rimmer...

Jun 7, 2017

Vanessa Marlene Wilson Chitwood, 60, of Gastonia, passed away on June 7, 2017, at her home.

She was born June 25, 1956, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Alex Wilson Sr. and Opal Lee Shook Wilson.

A memorial service will be held...

Jun 6, 2017

Roscoe Mitchell Wooten Jr.,56, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on June 6, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born February 16, 1961, in Gaston County son of the late Roscoe Mitchell Wooten Sr. and Louise Kurrle Wooten.

A gathering of...

Jun 6, 2017

Harold Eugene Ledford, 81, of York, SC, passed away June 6, 2017 at his residence.

He was born April 15, 1936 in Hayesville, NC, the son of the late Adam Ledford and Pauline Hall.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughters, Rose Autry, Shirley Haigens, Debra Mauney and Gail Beam; step-children, Diane Johnson, Susan...

Jun 5, 2017

Claudia South, 70, of Dallas, passed away on June 5, 2017, at Peak Resources in Gastonia.

She was born August 5, 1946, in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Camp and Tynce Freeman.

Mrs. South was of Southern Baptist Faith.

Jun 4, 2017

Virginia Gin Mosley, 84, of Gastonia, passed away June 4, 2017 at Brian Center in Gastonia.

She was born August 29, 1932 in Clover, SC, the daughter of the late Ebbie Lee Christenbury and Lois Robinson Christenbury.

Virginia was a loving mother, sister and daughter.

Left to cherish her memories are her brothers...

Jun 3, 2017

Bobby Glenn Stewart died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.  Born May 24, 1951 in Gaston County, Bobby was the son of the late Everett and Fannie Bowen Stewart. He attended Flint Groves School and Hunter Huss High School. Bobby was a US Army Veteran who faithfully served his...

Jun 3, 2017

Terriel W. Mitchell Sr., 76, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at his residence.

A Gaston County native, he was born February 22, 1941 the son of the late Walter and Annie Mitchell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Jun 3, 2017

Mary Ruth Brown Guy, 84, of Alexis, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 2, 1933 in Buncombe County, daughter of the late David and Jessie Brown.

A funeral service will be held 3 pm...

Jun 2, 2017

Nancy Lee Barnes, 62, of Clover, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 9, 1954, daughter of the late James and Greta Williams.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jun 2, 2017

Larry "Toby" Thomas, 61, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

A Gaston County native, he was born July 12, 1955, son of the late Larry and Peggy Thomas.

Toby was a wonderful father and...

May 31, 2017

Nancy Eudora Scruggs, 74, of Shelby, passed away May 31, 2017 at CMC- Main.

She was born November 26, 1942, in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Zean Jamison and Ruby Redman Griffin.

Left to cherish her memories are her sons, David Scruggs; Mike Scruggs and wife, Sandy; Barry "BullDawg" Scruggs and wife, Lori;...

May 30, 2017

Deboyce "Sonny" Davis Jr., 46, of Bessemer City, left this life too soon on May 30, 2017.

He was born June 12, 1970, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late, Deboyce Davis Sr. and Edith Ann Robertson Davis.

Sonny was a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church.  He loved the outdoors and...

May 29, 2017

Joseph William Sapienza, 70, of Gastonia, passed away May 29, 2017 at his residence.

He was born October 14, 1946 in Queens, NY, the son of the late Joseph Sapienza and Donna Lee Garrison Russell.

Joseph was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  He loved to watch and play baseball.

Left...

May 29, 2017

Elger Joseph Menard, 84, of Bessemer City, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born February 27, 1933, in Henry, Louisiana, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dolzie Joseph Menard.

A funeral service will be held at 2 pm Friday June...

May 28, 2017

Van Hogue aka the "Carolina Kid", 63, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017, at his home.

He was born September 15, 1953, in Gaston County, son of the late Arey Hogue and Lillie Brooks Hogue.

Van loved all old classic cars.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

May 26, 2017

Laura Lane Walls, 90, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017, at Lincoln Rehabilitation Center.

She was born September 10, 1926, in Graham County, daughter of the late William "Dutch" Lane and Ethel Millsaps Lane.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Walls; son, Robert Walls; sister,...

May 24, 2017

Dorothy Ann Kendrick, 74, of Hickory, passed away May 24, 2017 at the Brian Center.

She was born January 19, 1943.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Friday June 9, at Mt. Zion Restoration Church, 2311 Cresent Lane, Gastonia.

May 24, 2017

Connie Clark, 57, of Lincolnton, passed away May 24, 2017 at her residence.

She was born February 13, 1960, in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of Joyce Chaffin Stratton and the late Carl Davis.

Left to cherish her memories along with her mother are her daughter, Samantha Kern and husband, Terry and granddaughter, Kaela.

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May 23, 2017

Denise Keener Evans, 62, of Dallas, passed away May 23, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 1, 1954 in Paris, France, the daughter of Carol Seagle Cline and the late John "Pete" Keener.

A memorial service will be held 2 pm on Saturday, June 3rd at High Shoals United Methodist Church,...