Obituaries

Dec 16, 2015

Barbara A. Shedd, 79, of Kings Mountain, passed away December 16, 2015 at her residence. She was born June 27, 1936 in Belmont, the daughter of the late Eugene and Floymae Stone. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Doug Shedd, Steve Shedd and wife Donna; daughters, Janet Brown, Teresa Bollinger and husband Richard; grandchildren, Sandy Champion, Lorie Parker,...

Dec 16, 2015

Max Rupert Sisk, 76, of Dallas, passed away December 16, 2015 at his residence.

He was born June 3, 1939 in Rutherfordton the son of the late David and Rachel Sisk.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 60 years, Mary Sisk; son, Ronnie Sisk and Beth; daughters, Debbie Price and husband, Kenneth,...

Dec 15, 2015

Dock N. Ayers Jr., 73, of Gastonia, passed away on December 15, 2015, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. He was born September 2, 1942, in McDowell County, son of the late Dock Nelson Ayers Sr. and Wortlie McKinney Ayers. A celebration of Dock's life will be held 4:30 p.m. Sunday, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie...

Dec 15, 2015

Judy Lyn Allen, 50, of Kings Mountain, passed away December 15, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born June 16, 1965 in Corbin, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Jesse and Margaret Siler. A funeral service will be held 1 pm Sunday at Living Word Tabernacle, 4432 Kings Mountain Hwy., Bessemer City. The family will receive friends 6...

Dec 15, 2015

Bruce Weaver Coggins, 54, of Iron Station, passed away December 15, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center.  He was born March 16, 1961 in Macon County, the son of the late James and Jean Coggins. Left to cherish his memories are his wife Margie Coggins; son Christopher Coggins; daughter Catherine Runge and brother Henry Coggins. A funeral service will be held...

Dec 13, 2015

Teresia "Candy" Featherston Calhoun, 61, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2015. Mrs. Calhoun was a native of Gaston County and was retired from Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Candy was a loving wife and mother to her family. Her grace, strength, and love of God...

Dec 13, 2015

Theresa Minni Shope, 78, of Gastonia, passed away on December 13, 2015, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas.

She was born February 15, 1937, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late   Auzzie Shields and Lorena Shepard Shields.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, at the First Wesleyan Church of...

Dec 13, 2015

James A. Summitt (Jimmy), departed this life on December 13, 2015, to rejoice with his heavenly Father after giving a beautiful testimony of faith. He was born December 16, 1937 to the late Henry and Helen Holcomb Summitt. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Carolyn R. Summitt.  He is survived by...

Dec 12, 2015

James "Ernest" Weaver, 89, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at Alexandria Place.

He was born Dec. 11, 1926, in Gastonia, son of the late James and Bessie Weaver.

James was a member and deacon of Flint Groves Baptist Church. He was a godly and giving...

Dec 11, 2015

Wynona Blackwell Hall, 78, of Dallas, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born May 29, 1937, in Rutherford County, daughter of the late Thurman Steven Blackwell and Lola Hunnicutt Blackwell. Wynona was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a lifelong Christian and was dedicated to her church. She was...

Dec 10, 2015

Myrtle Rutledge Dohse, 94, of Gastonia, passed away December 10, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born August 2, 1921 in Gadsden, Alabama, the daughter of the late William Andrew Rutledge and Ruth Fortner Rutledge. Left to cherish her memories are her son Richard "Rick" Branson; daughter Wanda Domin and husband Ray; daughter-in-law Edna "Aunt Mo" Suddreth; grandchildren...

Dec 9, 2015

Ace Eaker, 76, of Belmont, passed away December 9, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House.  He was born September 30, 1939, a native of Gaston County, son of the late Lloyd Lee and Virginia Eaker. Ace was a member of Life Church of Cramerton.  He was a retired US Army veteran.   He also retired as a parts manager for Earl...

Dec 6, 2015

Crystal Dawn Blair, 42, passed away December 6, 2015. She was born January 31, 1973 in Cuyahoga County, OH, daughter of Paul Kent Blair and Yvonne Massey. A funeral service will be held 2 pm Thursday at Zion Baptist Church, 2437 Propst Street, Gastonia. The family will receive friends 7 – 9 pm Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service – South...

Dec 5, 2015

Mason Scott Cox, 19, of Gastonia, passed away December 5, 2015 in Kings Mountain. He was born October 13, 1996 in Lumberton, son of Willie Cox Jr. and Debra Smith. A memorial service, officiated by the Revs. Joshua Davidson and Rick Cloniger, will be held 1:30 pm on Wednesday at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 1101 N. Main St., Lowell. The family...

Dec 4, 2015

Harold Cleveland Smart, 77, of Kings Mountain, passed away December 4, 2015 at his residence. He was born May 10, 1938 in Henrietta, son of the late Bernice Smart and step-father James L. Owens. Harold was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Bessemer City.  He was also a member of the Sons on Confederacy and the NRA. Left...

Dec 4, 2015

Virgil Ray Perry Sr., 91, of Kings Mountain, passed away December 4, 2015 at Carolinas HealthCare Center Cleveland in Shelby. He was born July 8, 1924 in Martin, WV, son of the late Frank and Virginia Starr Perry. Mr. Perry was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was employed with Perfecting Service Company in Charlotte for over 37...

Dec 3, 2015

Julie Ann Tilley Griffin, 49, of Gastonia, passed away December 3, 2015. She was born May 10, 1966, a native of Gastonia, daughter of Shirley Tilley and the late Hubert Tilley. Left to cherish her memories along with her mother are her step-father Gary Holland; daughters Renia Griffin and boyfriend Richard Ballew, Shephanie Griffin and fiancé Shane Tallent, Ashley Stang...

Dec 3, 2015

Jeff Snead, 49, of Gastonia, passed away December 3, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born September 19, 1966, a native of Gaston County, the son of Brenda Hyatt Snead and the late Clarence Snead. Left to cherish his memories along with his mother are his fiancé Margaret Lockridge; son Chris Snead and brother Greg Snead. In...

Dec 2, 2015

Ramona Jean Morrow Stamey, 86, of Gastonia, passed away December 2, 2015 at Brookdale Union. She was born January 24, 1929, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Boone and Annie Morrow. Left to cherish her memories are her sons Richard Mintz and wife Suzanne, Michael Mintz and wife Linda; daughter Kathy Denise Berry and husband Melvin;...

Dec 1, 2015

Barry Lee Duty, 73, of Belmont, passed away December 1, 2015 at Kings Mountain Hospital.  He was born February 8, 1942 in Evansville, Indiana. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of over 55 years, Barbara Duty; children, Judy Parker and husband William, Cathy Snell and husband Brian and David Duty and wife Tammy; grandchildren Barry Wayne and...