Obituaries

Nov 27, 2016

Larry Ford Ward, 67, of Shelby, passed away at Carolinas Healthcare System Shelby.

He was born April 20, 1949, in Lincoln County, son of the late Walter Ford Ward and Myrtle Auton Ward.

All services will be private.

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Nov 27, 2016

Thurman L. Trammell, 75, of Dallas, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2016.

He was born February 18, 1941 in Randolph County, the son of the late Emmett Wayne Trammell and Elizabeth Case Trammell.

Thurman attended Lowell Church of God.  He loved his family and enjoyed singing, football and NASCAR.  He never...

Nov 27, 2016

Clara Dale McCoig, 86, of Gastonia, this beautiful lady went to her heavenly home on November 27, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born January 18, 1930, in Cleveland, GA, the daughter of the late William E. Lee and Elizabeth Freeman LeFrage.

Clara was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of...

Nov 26, 2016

Jackie Dean Clark Philbeck, 71, of Gastonia, passed away November 26, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born May 21, 1945, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Thomas Jackson Clark and Minnie Bell Aldridge.

All services are private.

Nov 26, 2016

Michael James Sperry, 46, of Gastonia passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.  He was born December 10, 1969 in Auburn, NY, son of Patricia Wigfield and the late James Sperry.  Left to cherish his memories along with his mother are his wife, Torrie Sperry; pops, Warren Wigfield; sons, Jacob and...

Nov 26, 2016

Charles William "Charlie Brown" Lancaster Sr., 83, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully into Heaven's glory on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born June 9, 1933, in Spartanburg County, SC, son of the late Gus Lancaster and Lillie Mason Lancaster. Charlie was a member of the First Wesleyan Church of Bessemer City....

Nov 25, 2016

Richard E. Wardlow, 93, of Cornelius, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016, at his home.

He was born January 5, 1923, in Barton County, MO, son of the late Thomas and Laura Wardlow.

Richard was a diplomate of Missouri Southern State College, Georgetown University, UNC-Chapel Hill and the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law. At age...

Nov 24, 2016

Patricia Ann Nay Thorn Craig, 86, of Gastonia, passed away November 24, 2016 at Belaire Health Care Center.

She was born September 19, 1930 in Fairmont, West Virginia, the daughter of the late George Alpheius Nay and Gertrude Louise Valentine Nay.

She was the best mother in the whole wide world and will be missed...

Nov 24, 2016

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Janie S. Armstrong, 63, passed away November 24, 2016 at her residence.

She was born August 11, 1953 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late Harold Neal Armstrong and Betty Jean Green Armstrong.

Janie was a member of Refuge Church in Lake Wylie.

Left to cherish her...

Nov 23, 2016

Gene Norman, 84, of Dallas, made his journey home November 23, 2016 at his residence.

He was born June 8, 1932 in Cleveland County, the son of the late Johnny Florida Norman and Jessie Montgomery Norman.

Gene was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle in Dallas.  He retired from Freightliner after 16 years of service. ...

Nov 23, 2016

Angela Christine Ingle Smith, 46, of Rutherfordton, passed away November 23, 2016 at her residence.

She was born June 27, 1970, in Lincolnton, the daughter of David Lee Ingle and Kitty Lorraine Ingle.

A memorial service will be held 2:30 pm Friday, December 2, 2016 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel, 1503 S. York...

Nov 22, 2016

Martha Johnson Winston, 70, of Stanley, passed away November 22, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born August 7, 1946, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Perralee Johnson.

All services will be private.

Nov 21, 2016

Robert Eugene Shepherd, 54, of Gastonia, passed away on November 21, 2016, at his home.  He was born March 13, 1962, in Gaston County, son of Juanita Shepherd Adams and the late Glenn Robert Shepherd.  A memorial service officiated by Reverends Buck Harper, Jimmy Maney and Tim Barrett will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2016 at Christ Worship ...

Nov 19, 2016

Susan B. Sherman, 74, of Mooresville, passed away November 19, 2016 at Deal Care Inn Assisted Living.  She was born September 17, 1942 in New York.

All services will be private.

Nov 18, 2016

Carl Eugene Parker, 64, of Gastonia, passed away November 18, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. A Gaston County native, he was born February 3, 1952, son of the late Carl and Willie Parker. Mr. Parker was member of the US Marine Corps. Left to cherish his memories are wife, Barbara Parker of the home; sons, Shane Parker, Terry Parker...

Nov 17, 2016

Linda Nicholson Biggerstaff, 74, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Meadowwood Nursing Center in Gastonia.

She was born November 11, 1942, in Salisbury, NC, the daughter of the late Wylie and Beatrice Nicholson.

All services will be private.

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

Nov 17, 2016

Betty C. McConnell, 86, of Bessemer City, passed away on November 17, 2016, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas.

She was born July 10, 1930, in Laurens County, SC, daughter of the late Thomas Crawford and Florence Davenport Crawford.

Betty Jo was...

Nov 17, 2016

William Scott Childers, 49, of Lincolnton, passed away November 17, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Lincolnton

He was born November 17, 1967 in Gaston County, the son of Bobbie Evans and the late Albert Leon Childers.

A graveside service will be held 2:00pm Sunday, November 20, 2016 at...

Nov 15, 2016

Catherine Louise Floyd, 82, of Bessemer City, passed away November 15, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born December 16, 1933, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Harley Avery Hawkins and Evelyn Magdeline Gilmore Hawkins.

Catherine was a member of First Wesleyan Church in Bessemer City.  She...

Nov 15, 2016

Samantha Lowery, 50, of Shelby, passed away November 15, 2016 at Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte.

She was born January 15, 1966, a native of Cleveland County, the daughter of Benjamin Earl Bridges and the late Ozell Doster Bridges.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband Memory Lowery; father Benjamin Earl Bridges and step-mother...