Obituaries

Sep 1, 2016

Bella Lorraine Williams Whitcraft, 60, of Gastonia, passed away September 1, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born March 21, 1956, in Camden County, NJ, the daughter of the late John Williams and Lois Hartzel.

The family will receive friends from 9am-7pm at her home on Friday.

Aug 31, 2016

Margie Ashe Buchanan, 83, of Gastonia, passed away August 31, 2016.  She was born January 9, 1933 in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Lester Ashe and Sarah Ashe Jones.  A m emorial service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Lakeview Baptist Church, 143 Church Street, McAdenville, NC 28101.

Aug 29, 2016

Howard "Alex" Linker, Jr., 67, of Charlotte, passed away August 29, 2016 at his residence.

He was born October 8, 1948, a native of Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Howard Alexander Linker, Sr., and Alma Culp Linker.

Alex was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.  He retired from the Mecklenburg County ABC...

Aug 29, 2016

James "Pete" Lyles, 86, of Gastonia, passed away August 29, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 29, 1930 in Oconee County, SC, the son of the late Walter Edmond Lyles and Ula Marie Garrett Lyles.

Pete retired from Dixie Yarns in Gastonia.

Left to cherish his memories are his...

Aug 28, 2016

Bessemer City, NC -

Tina Dennis, 58, of Bessemer City, passed away August 28, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 8, 1957 in Montgomery County, the daughter of Euldean Moore Miller and the late John Lafoy Bishop.

Tina was of the Baptist faith.  She worked in the office of...

Aug 27, 2016

Betty Faye Johnson, 63, of Gastonia, went home to be with Jesus and her mother on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at CMC, Charlotte.

She was born May 5, 1953, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Washington Leno Johnson and Betty Crothers Johnson.

Aug 25, 2016

Minnie Mae Lovette, 70, of Lincolnton, passed away on August 25, 2016, at Carolinas Medical Center, Lincolnton.

She was born December 19, 1945, in Tennessee, daughter of the late Sarah Campbell.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2016,...

Aug 23, 2016

Linda T. Edwards, 68, of Lowell, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 1, 1948 in Gaston Co, daughter of the late John T. Teague and Leona Faye Teague.

Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She enjoyed her dog Nikki and...

Aug 23, 2016

Bill Kiser, 94, passed away August 23, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House.  He was born April 11, 1922 in Gaston County and was the son of the late Roy Kiser and the late Bessie Jackson Kiser.  Bill was a US WWII Navy Veteran and a member of the WWII Last Man Standing organization.  He...

Aug 23, 2016

Rev. Charles W. Kinley, 74, passed away August 23, 2016 at his residence.  He was born July 21, 1942 in Cleveland County NC and was the son of the late Hubert Walter Kinley and the late Essie Sisk Kinley.  Rev. Kinley was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He loved his family dearly and will...

Aug 22, 2016

Carol Eades Davis, 52, of Gastonia, passed away on August 22, 2016, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas.

She was born May 15, 1964, in York County, SC, daughter of Raymond Nelson Eades and Shirley White Eades.

Carol was a loving and...

Aug 22, 2016

James Clarence Patterson, 74, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016.

He was born February 27, 1942 in Gaston County, and was the son of the late Clarence Patterson and Willie Lunsford Patterson.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Brenda H. Patterson; stepson, Gerard "Chickie" Rancourt.

Aug 22, 2016

Nannie Bell Patrick Plemmons, 88, of Gastonia, passed away on August 22, 2016, at her home.

She was born January 4, 1928, in Kingsport TN. daughter of the late Harvey Patrick and Monnie Pucket.

Mrs. Plemmons was a member of Beech Avenue Baptist...

Aug 21, 2016

Ruby Lee Huffstetler, 81, of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born May 2, 1935, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Rolandas and Cora Ford Scism.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Huffstetler.

Left to...

Aug 18, 2016

Glenda Jeanette Lyles, 79, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 on her 65th wedding anniversary at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

She was born September 14, 1936 in Gaston Co, daughter of the late James Leslie Peters and Nina Pauline Parker.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Aug 18, 2016

Leon Franklin King, 75, of Bessemer City, passed away on August 18, 2016, at his home.

He was born July 25, 1941, in Blount County, TN, son of the late Virgil and Imogine King.

Mr. King  was a member of Grace United Methodist...

Aug 17, 2016

Herbert David Hall, 76, of Clover, SC, passed away August 17, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1940 in Tipton, Michigan, the son of the late Ronald and Alice Hall. No services are scheduled at this time.

Aug 16, 2016

Jordyn Dumont, 3, of Bessemer City, passed away Monday, August 16, 2016, at her home.

She was born September 7, 2012, in Rolette County ND, daughter of Joshua Louis Kinnett and Jaylene Corrine Dumont.

A memorial service will be held 12 Noon Saturday at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel 1503 S. York Rd. ,...

Aug 16, 2016

Russell "Rusty" Stewart, 45, of Gastonia, passed away August 16, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born a native of Gaston County on September 1, 1970 the son of Sandra Welch Stewart Sides and step-father Joseph Sides and the late Norman Stewart.

In addition to his mother and step-father, left to...

Aug 15, 2016

Kimberly "Kim" Melton Shedd, 47, of Gastonia, passed away August 15, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 4, 1969, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Charles and Linda Melton.

Left to cherish her memories along with her parents, are her loving husband, Jerry Dean Shedd Jr.; sons Dusty and...