Obituaries

Jun 21, 2016

Delmes Eugene Bradshaw Jr., 57, of Belmont, passed away June 21, 2016 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born March 1, 1959 in San Diego, CA, the son of the late Delmes Eugene Bradshaw Sr. and Carolyn Crook Eller.

Delmes was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Belmont.  He was a...

Jun 20, 2016

Alex Patterson Smith,56, of Gastonia, passed away on June 20, 2016, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas.

He was born November 10, 1959, in Davidson County, NC, son of the late Finley Patterson Smith and Virginia Medlin Smith.

A memorial service will...

Jun 19, 2016

Mark Chane Benton, 35, of Clover, SC, passed away June 19, 2016 at his residence.

He was born September 12, 1980 in Richmond County, NC, the son of Michael Nelson Benton Sr. and the late Sarah Scott Benton.

Left to cherish his memories are his son Nichalas Benton of Gastonia; father Michael Benton Sr.; significant...

Jun 19, 2016

Jack Hollander, 80, of Lenoir, passed away June 19, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir.

He was born October 26, 1935 in Avery County, the son of the late Oliver Bishope Hollander and Alma Coffee Hollander.

Jack was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Lenoir.  He was a veteran of the...

Jun 18, 2016

Brenda "Tootsie" Berry, 75, of Gastonia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 18, 2016.

She was born on October 5, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC and was the daughter of the late Luther Clyde and Edith Hayes Isenhour.

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Jun 18, 2016

Maude Lowery Stewart, 94, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Courtland Terrace.

She was born September 26, 1921 in Union Co., SC, daughter of the late William and Winona Lowery.

Mrs. Stewart was a loving and devoted mother who dearly loved her grandchildren.

She was a member of First Assembly...

Jun 17, 2016

Cecelia Norrell, 70, of Clover, passed away at her home June 17, 2016.  She was born September 6, 1945 in Tonopah, Nevada to the late Rosalio and Mary Herrera.

Cecelia was a strong Christian, devoted to her church.  She sang in the choir for over twenty years.  She gave tirelessly of her time.  She loved her church,...

Jun 17, 2016

William "Ken" Elrod, 80, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Ken was born July 7, 1935 in Habersham County, Ga., son of the late Lester and Thelma Elrod.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and dogs.

In addition to...

Jun 17, 2016

Mrs. Susan Smith Palmer, 65, of Gastonia, died Friday, June 17, 2016.  She was born August 10, 1950 in Gaston County, NC, a daughter of the late William Boyd Smith and Mary Virginia Smith.

Susan worked for many years as a registered nurse.  Her patients often remarked about her tenacious advocacy for their best care.  She was...

Jun 15, 2016

Ellen Swanson Reid, 71, of Stanley, passed away June 15, 2016 at Glen Oaks Health & Rehabilitation in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

She was born February 26, 1945 in Polk County, TN, the daughter of Elwood Swanson and Olivia Jones Swanson.

A graveside service will be held 2 pm Thursday at Hillcrest Cemetery in Mt. Holly.

Jun 15, 2016

Anne Martin, 53, of Clover, SC, passed away June 15, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born October 14, 1962 in Gaston County, the daughter of Mary Gaston and the late David Heyward Martin.

Anne was employed with WIX for over 30 years.  She had a great love for her children and grandchildren.  The family...

Jun 15, 2016

Oma B. LeCroy, 91, of Gastonia, passed away June 15, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born July 16, 1924 in Jackson County, the daughter of the late James Edgar Buchanan and Bertha Tatham Buchanan.

Oma was a loving wife and mother who was devoted to her children and extended families. ...

Jun 14, 2016

Jewel "Slim" Eugene Haney, 91, of Gastonia, passed away on June 14,2016, at Belaire Healthcare Center.

He was born June 6, 1925, in Macon County, NC, son of the late Riley Haney and Sarah Wilson Haney.

Mr. Haney was a member of Macedonia...

Jun 14, 2016

Dwight "Buck" Burr, 53, of Bessemer City, passed away June 14, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 7, 1962 in Stanly County, the son of the late Fred Wilson Burr Jr. and Betty Polk Burr.

A celebration of life service will be held Noon Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 704 Brook...

Jun 14, 2016

Louis Carrell Floyd, 85, of Bessemer City, passed away June 14, 2016 at Caromont

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Jun 13, 2016

Faye "Tooger" Steelman Costner, 78, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 13, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born January 21, 1938, in Wilkes County, NC, daughter of the late John Samuel Steelman and Ethel Grace McNeil Steelman.

Faye...

Jun 12, 2016

Terry Stacey, 62, of Gastonia, passed away June 12, 2016 at the Brian Center in Gastonia. He was born, a native of Gaston County on December 13, 1953, the son of the late Mack Long Stacey and Barbara JoAnn Medford Stacey. Terry enjoyed watching old shows and listening to music.  He was a retired painter for Charlotte Paint Company. ...

Jun 12, 2016

Kristina R. Welch, 69, of York, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice.  She was born October 28, 1946, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Author Richards and Evelyne Durham Richards.  Kristina, a native of Gaston County, was a college graduate from York Tech with an associate's degree in Business. She retired from NC...

Jun 12, 2016

Betty Sisk Williams, 81, of Gastonia, passed away June 12, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Graham County on November 24, 1934, the daughter of John Sisk and Maggie Sherrill Campbell Sisk. Betty was a member of Yorkwood Church of God in Gastonia.   She loved her family and church family.  Everyone loved when she would bake cakes...

Jun 11, 2016

Loretta Lee Fintcher Lay, 74, of Gastonia, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 11, 2016.

She was born September 1, 1941, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles Graham Hall and Melvina Spencer Hall.

A funeral service will be held 3pm on Tuesday at West Franklin Baptist Church, 450 S Myrtle School...