Obituaries

May 30, 2016

Laura Jean Wright, 67, of Gastonia, passed away May 30, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born February 11, 1949, the daughter of the late Arthur Reeves and Evelyn Anderson Reeves.

Laura, a native of Gaston County loved her family, flower garden and going to the beach. She was...

May 30, 2016

Sadie Mae Donaldson, 82, of Dallas, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 30, 2016 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone.

She was born June 4, 1933 in Cherokee County, daughter of the late Dewey Gay Jones and Laura Mae Phillips Jones.

Sadie, a native of Cherokee County, loved her family and...

May 30, 2016

Patricia Hall Wilson, 63, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016.

She was born June 3, 1952, in Richmond, VA, daughter of the late Earl McKinley Hall, Sr. and Dorothy Huddleston Hall.

Patricia was formally employed with the Cracker Barrel and Carolina Restaurant in Gastonia.

Along with her parents, she was preceded...

May 29, 2016

Betty V. Taylor Splawn, 76, of Bessemer City passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Cleveland Regional, Shelby. She was a native of Gaston County, born March 12, 1940 to the late Henry Taylor and Bertha McCollough Taylor. Betty loved her family, flower gardening and was always willing to lend a helping hand. God didn't make a sweeter woman. In...

May 28, 2016

James William "Jake" Melton, 76, passed away May 28, 2016 in Charlotte North

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May 26, 2016

Adele Oliver, 56, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born June 12, 1959, in Gaston County, daughter of Aileen Huffstetler Carr and the late Wilburn Carr, Jr.

Adele was a member of Elevation Church.

Along with her mother, left to cherish...

May 24, 2016

Phillip Wayne Currence transitioned Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his residence in Gastonia, NC. Our beloved brother and father was born in Gaston County to the late Charlie Enlow Currence and Sarah Elizabeth Torrence Currence. Phillip was a graduate of Reid High School and after graduation he was drafted into the Armed Forces where he was stationed...

May 22, 2016

John Garland Edwards

(September 26, 1933 – May 22, 2016)

John, son of Ralph S. Edwards and Nell F. Edwards, passed away on May 22 at 82 years of age.  He will be remembered as an easy going man who was well liked by everyone fortunate enough to know him.  He served his country well...

May 22, 2016

Lowell, NC –

Charles "Max" Dockery, 80, went home to be with the Lord May 22, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer.

He was born November 20, 1935 in Graham County, the son of the late Blaine Cicero Dockery and Naomi Dockery Powell.

Max was a US Army Veteran.

Left...

May 21, 2016

Jean Key Jenkins Bagwell, 68, of Gastonia, passed away May 21, 2016 at her residence, surrounded by and holding hands with her family.

She was born November 20, 1947 in Clay County, TN, daughter of the late Benny and Irene Key.

Jean was a member of Gastonia Church of Christ and was the church secretary...

May 21, 2016

Obera M. Wilkerson, 93, of Lowell, passed away May 21, 2016 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.

A Gaston County native, she was born September 17, 1922, daughter of the late Dock and Linda Messer.

Mrs. Wilkerson was retired from Pharr Yarns in McAdenville and was a member of Lowell Church of God.

In...

May 20, 2016

Douglas "Booty" Bryson, 75, of Gastonia, passed away May 20, 2016 at his residence.

A Gaston County native, he was born May 28, 1940, son of the late William and Ruby Bryson.

Mr. Bryson was a U.S. Marine and a member of VFW Post 9337.

He was a good husband, father, grandfather, and...

May 17, 2016

Ranlo, NC –

Emma Jane McArver lovingly known as Aunt Jane, 73, went home to be with the Lord, May 17, 2016.

She was born in Gaston County on January 14, 1943, the daughter of the late John and Flossie McArver.

Jane was a life-long member of Maylo United Methodist Church, where she...

May 17, 2016

Marilyn Kay Grindstaff Eubanks, 66, of Gastonia, passed away May 17, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 26, 1949 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late John Huey Grindstaff and Myrtle Edwards Grindstaff.

All services are private.

May 16, 2016

MSGT. (Ret.) Richard "Dick" Adair was a man of strong faith, trusting fully in the power and strength of Jesus Christ and the peace awaiting him upon his passing. We mourn the loss of a treasured friend, father and brother. Dad, Daddy, Dickie and even Pop were the names commonly and affectionately used...

May 16, 2016

Margaret Southerland Phillips, 86, of Gastonia, passed away May 16, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born September 10, 1929, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late William Russell Southerland and Ellen Louise Hood.

Margaret was a member of North Gaston Church of God in Dallas.  She was...

May 16, 2016

Mitchell David Cobb, 73, of Kings Mountain, passed away on May 16, 2016, at White Oak Manor.

He was born February 20, 1943, in Cleveland County, son of the late Charlie Cobb and Eula Mae Oliver Cobb.

Mr. Cobb was a member of...

May 15, 2016

Aaron Pasour, 59, of Bessemer City, passed away on May 15, 2016, at Courtland Terrace, Gastonia.

He was born June 23, 1956, in Gaston County. He was the son of Pauline Pasour and the late Paul Pasour.

Mr. Pasour worked for Mechanical Contractors...

May 15, 2016

Ronnie Gibson, 70, of Gastonia, passed away May 15, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 12, 1946, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Rev. Ted Gibson and Zola White Gibson.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife Letha "Mid" Gibson; daughter Tonya Gibson Foley; grandchildren...

May 14, 2016

Nancy Jane Threatt, 78, of Gastonia, passed away on May 14, 2016 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia.

She was born September 24, 1937, in Buncombe County, daughter of the late Samuel Loyd Waddell and Ellen Douglas Keever Waddell.

All services will be private...