Obituaries

Mar 11, 2017

Donnie Maier Stowe -

Donnie Maier Stowe, 61, died peaceably March 11, 2017. Born August 3, 1955, he was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Maier Stowe and Gladys Tucker Hardman. Mr. Stowe was a lifelong resident of Mt. Holly, NC. An avid golfer, he played throughout his life, and also enjoyed cheering NASCAR races and...

Mar 11, 2017

Brenda Brown, 71, of Gastonia, passed away March 11, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born August 20, 1945, a native of Gaston County the daughter of the late "W.A."William Alfred Williams and Mae Long Williams.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband Lewis Brown; grandchildren Tiffany Beaty, Kimberly...

Mar 11, 2017

Bertha "Faye" Bradley, 74, of Dallas, passed away March 11, 2017 at the Brian Center in Gastonia.

She was born September 30, 1942, in Anderson, SC, the daughter of the late George Walter Thompson and Sybil Irene Tippins Thompson.

Faye was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.  She was a wonderful wife, loved...

Mar 11, 2017

Nila Koen Marshall, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 11, 2017 in Carbondale Colorado.  She was at the home she shared with her loving husband Terry Marshall.

Nila was always full of life and loved unconditionally.  The happiest time of her life was when she met and married Terry.  The years she had as his...

Mar 11, 2017

Zennie Carolyn Johnson, 81, of Gastonia, passed away March 11, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 28, 1935, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Edgar Carswell and Annie Bell Dye Carswell.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband Ramon Johnson Jr.; son Herman Johnson and...

Mar 9, 2017

Jimmy "Ray" Black, 72, of Gastonia, passed away March 9, 2017 at his residence.

He was born May 8, 1944, a native of Gaston County, son of the late Arie M. Black and Ezalee Reagan Black.  Survived by his wife, Janice Short Black, their children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, brother, sister,...

Mar 9, 2017

Joe Wilkins Bell, 80, of Lowell, passed away March 9, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born April 12, 1936 a native of Gaston County, the son of the late John William Bell and Lucy Elliot Bell.

Joe attended Sharon Freewill Baptist Church of Gastonia.  He was employed with Burlington Industries...

Mar 9, 2017

Gastonia, NC -

Heather Elaine Huffman, "Perfect Just The Way I Am", 42, of Gastonia, passed away March 9, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 6, 1974, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Gary Marshall Huffman and Shirley Stiles Huffman.

Heather was previously employed for 6 years...

Mar 9, 2017

Arnold Wymond Price, 73, of Gastonia, passed away on March 9, 2017, at his home.

He was born October 23, 1943, in Johnson County, Georgia, son of the late Roy Lee Price and Inez Walters Cromer.

A graveside service will be held 1:00pm...

Mar 8, 2017

Edith Lunsford Deitz, 72, passed away on March 8, 2017 at her home.

She was born on March 20, 1944 in Gastonia, the daughter of the late James Wheeler Lunsford and Lillie Geneva Lunsford.

Edith was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother.  She retired from Pharr- Yarns in McAdenville after 28 years of service...

Mar 8, 2017

Jackie Dean Stewart, 64, of Gastonia, passed away March 8, 2017 at his residence.

His laughter will surely be missed.

He was born October 4, 1952 in Gaston County.

Left to cherish his memories are his son, Josh Phillips; girlfriend, Laura Crook; brother, Lewis Stewart and niece Crystal Ghorley.

A memorial...

Mar 7, 2017

Raymond "Ray" Peter Gaeto, 70, of Gastonia, passed away March 7, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born December 29, 1946 in Wayne, NJ, the son of the late John Anthony Gaeto and Josephine Andolina Gaeto.

Ray was a wonderful father and grandfather.  He was a state champion bowler and enjoyed...

Mar 7, 2017

Robert L. Barker (1942-2017)

Born in Somerville, N.J. Bob lived his whole life in New Jersey till the time he retired to N.C. in 2003. He was a school bus driver for Bernards TWP Board of Education. Bob was a member of the Somerset Hills...

Mar 6, 2017

Rhonda Kelly Stallings, 54, of Cramerton, passed away March 6, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born November 01, 1962, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Carolyn Padgett.

All services will be private.

Mar 5, 2017

In Loving Memory of Tessa Vannasinh Emery Tessa (Yai) Vannasinh Emery, cooked and ate her way to our hearts with her joy of food and thirst to try new things. An honest and authentic person that friends and family easily trusted, she had us with her genuine, infectious smile. Tessa (Yai) Vannasinh Emery of Mount Holly, NC, passed peacefully...

Mar 4, 2017

Charles "Wayne" Johnson, Jr., 54, of Lincolnton, passed away March 4, 2017 at Levine Dickson Hospice in Huntersville.

He was born September 22, 1962 in Cleveland County, the son of Charles Wayne Johnson and Frances Annette Simpson Peeler.

All services are private.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and...

Mar 4, 2017

Jimmie "Jimbo" Gilfillan, 61, of Sharon, SC, passed away March 4, 2017 at his residence.

He was born February 5, 1956 in York, the son of the late Robert Lee Brakefield and Jennie Lynn Lattimore.

Jimmie was a member of Sharon United Methodist Church.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.   He was a...

Mar 4, 2017

Charles Boyd Burnett, 93, went to be with His Lord and Savior on March 4, 2017 at his home.  He was born May 8, 1923 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, son of the late Stacy Watson Burnett and Onie West Burnett. Charles was a sophomore at Clemson University when he enlisted in the US Army and served his country...

Mar 4, 2017

Patricia Sikes Hamilton, 74, of Gastonia, passed away March 4, 2017 at her residence.

She was born June 11, 1942 in Middle River, MD, the daughter of the late Benjamin Sikes and Edna Thornton Sikes.

Receiving of friends and family will be held 7 – 8 pm Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service...

Mar 2, 2017

Steve Wells,77, of Kings Mountain, passed away on March 2, 2017, at his brother's home.

He was born July 9, 1939, in York County, son of the late Fred Wells and Mary Ethel Sistare Wells.

Mr. Wells was a member of Oak View...