Obituaries

Apr 7, 2016

John Allen Beddow, 67, of Gastonia, passed away on April 7, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System Cleveland in Shelby.

He was born October 28, 1948, in Brockton, Massachusetts, son of the late John Joseph Beddow and Katherine McCabe Beddow.

All services will be...

Apr 7, 2016

Elizabeth J. Morrell, 76, of Gastonia, passed away April 7, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born July 22, 1939 in Camden, NC, the daughter of Clarence and Gertrude Morrell.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Apr 6, 2016

James "Dale" Neal, 60, of Gastonia, passed away April 6, 2016 at Meadowood Nursing Home.

He was born October 14, 1955, a native of Gaston County, the son of Joe Berry Neal and the late Joy Patricia Neal.

Apr 6, 2016

Pauline Deal Dailey, 87, of Gastonia, passed away April 6, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 24, 1928 in Athens, GA, the daughter of Eshol and Hattie Deal.

Mrs. Dailey was a member of Charity Independent Baptist Church and former member of Bright Light Baptist Church.  She retired from Homelite Textron...

Apr 5, 2016

Brenda Tench Norris, 68, of Ranlo, passed away April 5, 2016 at her residence.

She was born September 2, 1947, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Robert Lee Tench and Blanche McAllister Tench.

Left to cherish her memories are her sons Craig Roseberry and wife Sonia of Dallas and Charles Roseberry...

Apr 5, 2016

Reverend Thurman Alfred  Woolbright MOUNT HOLLY,NC Rev. Thurman Alfred "Al" Woolbright, 94, entered eternal life on April 5th, 2016. He was born on January 9th, 1922, in Abbeville, SC, to the late Elijah Prophet and Edith Mae (Brown) Woolbright. He served with the United States Navy from 1942-1944, World War II. He went on to...

Apr 4, 2016

Charles R. Threatt Sr., 81, of Gastonia, passed away on April 4, 2016, at his home.

He was born July 15, 1934, in Charlotte, son of the late Claude Threatt and Elise Mae McCorry.

A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday,...

Apr 4, 2016

Charles "Jeff" Erby, 54, of Gastonia, passed away April 4, 2016 at his residence.

He was born February 1, 1962 in Goldring, GA, the son of Charles and Shelba Erby.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Kim Hoffman; sons Jeffery Erby and Andy Hoffman and wife Brittany; daughter Tara Barker; grandchild Skyler...

Apr 3, 2016

Rick Cogdill, 57, of Clover, SC, passed away April 3, 2016 at his residence. He was born December 4, 1958 in Gastonia, the son of Bob Cogdill and the late Gwendolyn Lucille Cogdill. Rick was a US Marine Corp Veteran. He was part of the IBEW Union – International and Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Left to cherish his memories along...

Apr 3, 2016

Linda Gail Wellman, 76, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully April 3, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born May 25, 1939 in Burke County, NC, the daughter of the late Lanetta Propst Bailey.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughter Shannon Watterson and husband Travis of Gastonia; sister Sharon Warlick and husband...

Apr 3, 2016

Edward Joseph Solecki, Jr. 68, of Gastonia, passed away April 3, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born August 2, 1947 in Hamtramck, MI, the son of the late Edward Joseph Solecki Sr. and Bertha Phajoff Solecki.  Eddie was a US Navy veteran and retired from Bell Quest Corp in Michigan.

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Apr 3, 2016

Tommy Lee Holland, 72, of Gastonia, passed away April 3, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 5, 1943, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Rufus Holland Sr. and Mary Holland.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife Jean H. Holland; daughter Kelli Leigh Holland and...

Apr 2, 2016

Ruby Marie Gilliland, 95, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016, at her home.

She was born September 22, 1920, in Cocke County, Tenn., daughter of the late Abner and Bessie Holt Acuff.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Gilliland; 4 brothers; and 8 sisters.

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Apr 2, 2016

Bobby Miller Froneberger, 74, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born January 3, 1942, in Gaston County, son of the late Lawrence Andrew Froneberger and Rosa Viola Whittington Froneberger.

Bobby loved his family. He was a native of Gaston County and he attended...

Apr 1, 2016

Clara "Mae" Cabe Hamrick, 84, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016, at her residence.

She was born January 1, 1932, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Gudger Thomas Cabe and Rena Burrell Penley.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William Beattie Hamrick; and...

Apr 1, 2016

Sarah Maney Benton, 73, of Dallas, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born February 7, 1943, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Guy Roosevelt Maney and Geneva Garland Maney.

Sarah loved her family and her dogs, Maxie, Marcie, and Mickey. She was a native of...

Mar 31, 2016

Carl Eugene Ledford, 83, of Gastonia, passed away on March 31, 2016, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.

He was born May 17, 1932, in Gaston County, son of the late Elzie Barnette Ledford and Audrey Jones Ledford.

Carl was a...

Mar 31, 2016

James Henry Treadway, 77, of Dallas, passed away March 31, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 3, 1938, in Swain County, the son of the late William and Eva Treadaway.

Left to cherish his memories are his sons Henry and Steven Treadway; daughter Cora "Christine" Treadway; step-son Toby Andrews; step-daughter Sonja...

Mar 31, 2016

Kathryn Florine Mabe

Kathryn Florine Mabe, 50, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Kathryn was born in Orange County, FL on July 26, 1965 the daughter of Kathleen Atkinson Mabe and the late Larry Boyd Mabe, Sr.

All services are private.

Condolences may be...

Mar 30, 2016

Tammy C. McAlister, 54, of Stanley, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Tammy was born December 18, 1961 in Gaston County.

Tammy was a Loving wife and mother. She was a member of...