Obituaries

Jun 17, 2017

Allen "Dee" Costner,69, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 17, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born December 14, 1947, in Lincoln County, son of the late Grier Wayne Costner and Elizabeth Fowler Costner.

A memorial service will be...

Jun 16, 2017

Kathleen Rice of Lincolnton, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 at Cardinal Health Care and Rehabilitation Center of Lincolnton.

A native of Cleveland County, she was born October 18, 1941, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Owens.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Rice; sisters, Francis Martin, Reatha Mae and Julia Martin;...

Jun 16, 2017

Otis Harrison Hart, 70, of Gastonia passed away on June 16, 2017, at his home.

He was born September 2, 1946, in Burlington, NC, son of the late Elzie Franklin Hart and Margaret Campbell Hart.

Mr. Hart was a US Army Veteran. Mr....

Jun 12, 2017

Kings Mountain, NC –

Mary Owensby Ramsey, 51, died peacefully at her home on June 12, 2017.

She was born August 13, 1965 in Gaston County the daughter of the late Melvin Owensby, Sr. and Mary Mathis McDonald. Left to cherish her memories are her siblings, Annette Martin and husband; Wanda Snipes and children; Pam...

Jun 11, 2017

Dottie Hagans Palmer, 81, of Clover, went to be with the Lord June 11, 2017 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born February 20, 1936 in Lincoln County, the daughter of the late Albert Vernon Hagans and Emma Dovie Sisk.

Dottie was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Gastonia for 26...

Jun 11, 2017

Peggy B. Hardin, 83, of Belmont, passed away June 11, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.  She was born September 21, 1933 to Tom and Ocie Bolick.  Peggy lived a simple life caring for her family.  She was a member of Cramerton Free Will Baptist Church.  Her goal in life was for her children to grow up...

Jun 11, 2017

Leslie "Todd" Farkas was born August 25, 1973, in Pequannock, New Jersey to Jaunita "Tammy" and Leslie Farkas. He departed this life on June 11, 2017 as the result of a tragic accident while riding his motorcycle. At an early age, Todd was active in soccer, basketball, tennis, and track. He graduated from West Lincoln Senior High School, Lincolnton,...

Jun 9, 2017

Doug Hullender, 90, of Dallas, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017, at his home.

He was born October 2, 1926, in Gaston County, son of the late Clyde Benjamin Hullender and Lula Mae Neill Hullender.

Doug was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Kings Mountain. He was a US Navy WWII Veteran and Eagle...

Jun 9, 2017

Brandi Fulbright Jeffries, 36, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017, at his home.

She was born December 10, 1980, in Gaston County, daughter of Renee June Simonds and the late Michael Dean Fulbright.

A gathering of friends and family will be held 2-4pm on Sunday, at Brandi's residence.

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...