Obituaries

Sep 25, 2016

James Robert Jordan, 76, passed away peacefully and with dignity, just as he wished, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House on September 25, 2016 surrounded by loving family. He was born February 13, 1940 to Irish Marie Jordan and James Houston Jordan in Gaffney, SC. Robert was a true...

Sep 23, 2016

Jerry D. Mathis, Sr. 63, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at his home.

He was born June 27, 1953 in Gaston Co., son of the late Iliff "Red" Mathis and Verna Mae Mathis.

Jerry was employed with Cookson Co. in Gastonia for over 33 years.

In addition to his parents...

Sep 23, 2016

Beth Barber Plemmons, 73, of Gastonia passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 27, 1943 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Davis and Ruby Barber.

Beth was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister...

Sep 20, 2016

Alfred Vaughn Abromaitis

Alfred (Fred) Albert Abromaitis, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in the presence of his family.  Fred was born on March 26, 1927 in Lithuania.  He emigrated and became a naturalized American citizen in Marion, NC and was sponsored by St. Matthews Lutheran Church in 1951.  He...

Sep 19, 2016

Faye Stamey Gori, 62, of Bessemer City, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016, at her home.

She was born May 11, 1954, in Henderson County, daughter of Dorothy Bates Stamey and the late Fred Roger Stamey. Along with her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Stamey.

Faye was a loving wife,...

Sep 19, 2016

Lynn Bingham, 56, of Bessemer City, passed away on September 19, 2016, at his home.

He was born January 14, 1960, in Gaston County, son of the late Ralph Bingham and Helen Moore Stroupe.

A gathering of family and friends will be held...

Sep 18, 2016

Dorothy Mae Baker, 91, of Ranlo, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 18, 2016.

She was born November 16, 1924 in Blount County, TX, daughter of the late Luther Franklin and Minnie Fisher Franklin.

Dorothy was a retiree from Pharr-Yarns Mills in Spencer Mountain.

The family would like to thank...

Sep 18, 2016

Lewis "Hobart" Kimrey, 79, of Gastonia, passed away September 18, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born February 21, 1937 in Alamance County, the son of the late Lewis Kimrey and Murphy Irene Rierson Kimrey.

Hobart was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church.  He worked for the Western Auto Distribution...

Sep 17, 2016

Charlie Moore, 46, of Bessemer City, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

He was born November 2, 1969, in Cherokee County, SC, son of the late Charles Junior Moore and Marie Ezzell Moore.

Charlie loved his family and never met a stranger. He attended Destiny Church in Gastonia. He...

Sep 15, 2016

Christine "Kris" Case Lowe, 51, died peacefully Thursday, September 15, 2016 at home after a long courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).

She was born June 1, 1965 in Gastonia, NC, daughter of the late Buddy Case.

Kris was a graduate of Hunter Huss High School and Belmont Abby College with a Bachelor of...

Sep 14, 2016

Mel Terry Grayson, born March 12, 1934 in Clover, SC passed away on September 14, 2016. He was a United States Navy veteran and an alumnus of The University of South Carolina. He enjoyed watching Gamecock football, hunting, and always kept a beautiful yard.

Mr. Grayson is survived by his daughters, Terry Grayson-Caprio and husband Mike, and...

Sep 14, 2016

Nancy G. White, 59, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 28, 1957, native of Gaston County, daughter of the late William and Emma Gibby.

All services will be private.

Sep 13, 2016

George Alan Heinbach, 82, of Kings Mountain, passed away on September 13, 2016, at his home.

He was born August 31, 1934, in Mifflin County, PA, son of the late James Edward Heinbach and Christina Ayers Heinbach.

Mr. Heinbach was a veteran of...

Sep 12, 2016

Debora Sue McPhillips, 60, of Gastonia, passed away September 12, 2016 at her residence.

She was born July 5, 1956 in Jasper County, Texas, the daughter of Dorothy Easley Williams and the late Hamp Horace Holmes.

Debora was a woman who loved deeply.  She was married to her husband Patrick McPhillips for almost 34 years. ...

Sep 10, 2016

James David Campbell, Sr. James (Jim) David Campbell, Sr. entered the joys of Heaven on September 10, 2016.  He was the son of the late William and Margaret Mayhew Campbell. He was a member of Dallas Church of God and a veteran of the Vietnam War.   He is survived by his wife, Pamela Griffin Campbell, sons, James David Campbell, Jr,...

Sep 10, 2016

James Loyd Sanford, 60, of Grover, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, September 10, 2016.  He was born in Kings Mountain, NC to the late Herbert H. Sanford and Margie Q. Sanford on October 19, 1955.

He is survived by his daughter Rhonda Davis; son-in-law Shane Davis; grandsons Adam Davis, Trenton Davis, Dale Cruz and Luis Rodriguez;...

Sep 10, 2016

Mark "Shannon" Norris, 45, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 15, 1970, native of Gaston County, son of Rebecca Belcher Miller and the late Jerry Lee Norris.

All Services are private.

Sep 9, 2016

Clinton Dale Sisk, 58, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at his home.

He was born April 24, 1958, native of Gaston County, son of the late Paul Sisk and Ola Mae Sisk.

Services will be held 10 am Thursday at Salisbury National Cemetery with military honors....

Sep 8, 2016

Dallas, NC -

Shirley Johnson, 84, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at her residence.  She was born December 9, 1931 in Columbus Ohio and was the daughter of the late Harry Geyer and Alice Schmidt Geyer.

A memorial service will be held...

Sep 7, 2016

Rose Marie Cloninger, 63, of Clover, SC, passed away September 7, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 13, 1952 in Gaston County the daughter of the late Isaac and Bertha Barnes.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband Kary Cloninger; daughter Beverly Gale and step-daughter Crystal Jenkins; grandchildren Cannon...