Obituaries

Mar 2, 2017

Charles Steven Doster, 62, of Dallas, passed away March 2, 2017 at his residence.

He was born January 26, 1955, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Martha Janell Doster.

Charles was a veteran of the United States Army and also worked at Freightliner for many years.

Left to cherish...

Mar 1, 2017

Bonnie Frank Norris, III of Gastonia born August 11, 1940 passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Alexandria Place.  Son of the late Bonnie Frank Norris, Jr. and Clementine Brodie Norris, Frankie, was a graduate of Ashley High School in 1958 and Davidson College in 1962.  A sales rep for his father's engineering firm and a social worker...

Mar 1, 2017

Cynthia "Bootsie" Oliver, 68, of Gastonia, passed away March 1, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 14, 1948, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Empie Allen and Rose Hooks Allen.

Left to cherish her memories are her sons William David Allen and Robbie Melton and niece Tracy...

Mar 1, 2017

Lynda Carol Anderson, 53, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away March 1, 2017 at her residence.

She was born February 24, 1964 in Akron, OH, the daughter of Judith Scailia Fain and the late Donald Fain.

Lynda never met a stranger and her smile would light up the room.

Left to cherish her memories...

Feb 28, 2017

Rockland "Rocky" Thomasson, 55, of Gastonia, passed away February 28, 2017 at his residence.

He was born August 10, 1961 in Swain County, the son of the late James Denny Thomasson and Minnie Grace Treadway Howell.

Left to cherish his memories are his sisters Sherry Bryson and husband Charles, Laura Jane Justice, Debra Lynn Thomasson...

Feb 28, 2017

Mrs. Thelma Talley Kropp, age 83, formerly of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away February 28, 2017.

Thelma was born November 16, 1933, in Highlands, NC, to the late Luther Talley and Hazel Johnson Talley.  She was a graduate of Gastonia High School, Gastonia, NC, in 1952.

She married Marine Major Ronald G. Kropp in December...

Feb 27, 2017

John Ray Murphy of Dallas, NC passed away February 27, 2017.

John was born on November 4, 1946 in Charlotte and leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Rita (Nichols); 3 children- Donna Halstead, David Murphy, and Emily Williams along with their spouses.  Mr. Murphy had 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was a long-time member...

Feb 27, 2017

Donald Jerry "Don" Grant, Sr., 79, of Gastonia, entered into his heavenly home on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017.

He was born in Rock Hill, SC on April 23, 1937 to Samuel Edward and Mary Kathleen Ford Grant, Sr.   He was a US Navy veteran and the owner of Don...

Feb 26, 2017

Rachel Ann Flatt, 92, of Clover, passed away February 26, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas with her family by her side.

She was born June 15, 1924 in Bluefield, WV, the daughter of the late Zachariah Lawson and Minnie Sue Croy Lawson.

A private service will be held at a later date....

Feb 26, 2017

George Morris Moore, 74, of Gastonia, passed away February 26, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 3, 1942, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late George Turner Moore and Minnie Griffin Moore.

George was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Left to cherish his...

Feb 24, 2017

Marie Pruitt Haynes, 91, of Kings Mountain, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain.

She was born September 5, 1925, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Rance and Minnie Pruitt.

A funeral service will be held...

Feb 24, 2017

Alicia Danielle Mosteller

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Too Beautiful for Earth

Alicia Danielle Mosteller, age 30 passed away on February 24, 2017 at Kings Mountain Hospital.  Alicia Danielle Mosteller was so full of life, and very persistent. Twelve years of being a quadriplegic, Alicia finally decided to go...

Feb 22, 2017

Norman William Justice, 74, of Stanley passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 28, 1942 in Macon County, son of the late Rufus Butler Justice and Eva Roper. Norman loved his family, loved to golf, fishing and being outside. Left to cherish his memories are his wife for over...

Feb 21, 2017

Richard "Rick" Grant Smeltzer Jr., 49, of Gastonia, passed away February 21, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 23, 1967 in Mecklenburg County, the son of Richard Grant Smeltzer Sr., and Diane Jackson Smeltzer.

A gathering of friends and family will be held 4 – 6 pm Friday, February 24, 2017...

Feb 21, 2017

Sandra Keever Jordan, 71, of Gastonia, passed away on February 21, 2017, at her home.

She was born July 2, 1945, in Cleveland County, daughter of Elizabeth Humphries Greene and the late Fred Keever.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Saturday,...

Feb 20, 2017

Ronnie Wayne Dye, 52, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

He was born October 31, 1964, in Gaston County, son of the late Raymond "Slick" Dye and Sue Bynum Dye.

A celebration of life service will be held 2pm on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his residence...

Feb 18, 2017

Beverly Elders Whittington, 57, of Lincolnton, passed away February 18, 2017 at her residence.

She was born October 30, 1959 in Gaston County, the daughter of Cecil Elders and Peggy Davis Hooper.

A celebration of life service will be held 3 pm Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel 1503 S....

Feb 18, 2017

Steve Bradley, 72, of Dallas, passed away on February 18, 2017, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.

He was born December 4, 1944, in Erwin Tennessee, son of the late Bill Bradley Sr.and Myra Lorena McInturff Bradley.

A memorial service will...

Feb 18, 2017

Claudia Stacy Talbot, 72, of Mount Holly, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born January 7, 1945, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Talmadge Hall Stacy and Lennie Louise Harris Stacy.

All services are private.

Feb 14, 2017

Perry A. Huffling, 69, of Iron Station, passed away February 14, 2017 at his residence.

He was born August 20, 1947 in Greenville, SC, the son of the late Melvin Frances Huffling and Mary Williams Huffling.

Perry was a veteran of the United States Army.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughters...