Phillip Wayne Currence
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...
John Garland Edwards
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...
Charles "Max" Dockery
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...
Jean Key Bagwell
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...
Obera Wilkerson
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...
Douglas "Booty" Bryson
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...
Emma Jane Mcarver
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...
Marilyn Kay Grindstaff Eubanks
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.
Richard "Dick" Adair
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...
Margaret Southerland Phillips
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...
Mitchell David Cobb
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...
Aaron Pasour
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...
Ronnie Gibson
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...
Nancy Jane Threatt
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...
Tim Carter
May 13, 2016
Tim Carter, 61, of Kings Mountain, passed away on May 13, 2016.
He was born February 18, 1955, in Cleveland County, son of the late Leman Sexton Carter and Virgie Caroll Carter.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May...
Anita Herring Holland
May 12, 2016
Anita Herring Holland 62, of Clover, S.C., passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 at her home.
Anita was born in Anderson, S.C. on January 20, 1954. Daughter of the late Luke Herring and Inez Gillispie Herring.
Anita loved her family, animals, being outdoors...
John Odell Long, Jr.
May 12, 2016
John Odell Long, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on May12, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents John Odell Long, Sr. and Mary Allen Long; wife Rebecca Sams Long.
Survivors are daughters Terri L. Dees of Stanley, NC,...
Bernard "Pete" Tillman Jr.
May 11, 2016
Bernard "Pete" Tillman Jr., 67, of Kings Mountain, passed away May 11, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born February 15, 1949, in Marion County, Ohio, son of the late Bernard Ray Tillman and Stella Mae Hornsby Tillman.
Kenneth Ray Summitt
May 10, 2016
Kenneth Ray Summitt, 64, of Kings Mountain, passed away May 10, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born August 8, 1951, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Willard and Faye Summitt.
Kenneth was an exciting...
Joann Williams
May 9, 2016
Joann Williams, 66, passed away May 9, 2016 at Kings Mountain Hospital.
She was born June 12, 1949, the daughter of Alton Ferrell and Mary Sue Short.
All services will be private.
