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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Dorothy Mae Baker
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...
Lewis "Hobart" Kimrey
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...
Charlie Moore
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...
Christine "Kris" Case Lowe
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...
Mel Terry Grayson
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...
Nancy G. White
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.
George Alan Heinbach
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...
Debora Sue Mcphillips
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. ...
James "Jim" David Campbell
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,...
James Loyd Sanford
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;...
Mark "Shannon" Norris
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.
Clinton Dale Sisk
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....
Shirley Johnson
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...
Rose Marie Cloninger
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...
Margaret Lafoy Kelso
Sep 7, 2016
Margaret LaFoy Kelso, 57, of Gastonia, passed away September 7, 2016 at her residence. She was born November 28, 1958 in Iredell County, the daughter of Linda Robinson and the late Donald LaFoy.
Margaret was a member of Trinity Assembly of Bessemer City.
Left to cherish her memories along with her mother are her loving...
Billy Allen Clippard
Sep 7, 2016
Billy Allen Clippard, 65, of Gastonia, passed away September 7, 2016 at his residence.
He was born August 12, 1951 in Lincoln County, the son of the late TP Clippard and Martha Tallent.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife Janis Garrison Clippard; sons Billy A. Clippard Jr. and Joseph W. Clippard of...
Judy Ann Ellison
Sep 6, 2016
Judy Ann Ellison, 54, of Gastonia, passed away September 6, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
She was born December 12, 1961 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late Nick and Mary Howard.
A funeral service will be held 3 pm Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Belmont Congregational Holiness Church, 4018 Pine Street, Gastonia....
Roxanna Fuson Boardwine
Sep 5, 2016
Roxanna Fuson Boardwine, 65, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016, at her home.
She was born March 21, 1951, in Hammond, IN, daughter of the late Richard Tippett and June Rigsny Tippett.
Roxanna was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, and friend.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 30...
James Curtis Hampton
Sep 5, 2016
James Curtis Hampton, 60, of Cramerton, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016, at his home.
He was born March 28, 1956, in Gaston County, son of James LeRoy Hampton and the late Barbara Barrett Hampton.
Along with his father, left to cherish his memories are his wife of 40 years, Janice Hampton; son, Ashley Hampton...
Judy Kay Odom
Sep 3, 2016
Judy Kay Odom, 64, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Carolinas Medical Center, Lincolnton.
She was born September 4, 1951, in Wilkes County, daughter of the late Maxie David Hewell and Annie Lou Martin Hewell.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 3-5 pm on Saturday at the South Chapel...
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