Obituaries

Jan 15, 2016

Myrtle Bellamy Ward, 86, of Gastonia, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 15th at Levine and Dickson House in Huntersville while surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 19, 1929 in Chadbourn, NC, daughter of the late Asa and Emma Sue Bellamy. Myrtle was married to the love of her life, Joseph Ward for 71...

Jan 14, 2016

Debbie Lowrance Watkins, 51, of Lincolnton, passed away January 14, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Lincolnton.  She was born February 6, 1964 in Gaston County, the daughter of Linda Haney Plemmons. Left to cherish her memories in addition to her mother are her sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy Lott Jr. and wife Kimberly, Kevin McCoy and wife Terri and Steven...

Jan 14, 2016

Elwood Rye, 74, of Dallas, passed away January 14, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1941 in Smokeless, WV, son of the late Clint and Violet Rye. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Rye; sisters, Norma Jean Rye and Patricia East; and grandson, Joseph...

Jan 14, 2016

Mary Belle Arrowood Sisk, 77, of Dallas, passed away January 14, 2016 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1938 in McDowell County, NC, daughter of the late Stanley and Cora Arrowood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max Sisk; and brothers, James and Ellis Arrowood. Left to cherish...

Jan 13, 2016

Salley Gray Taylor, 84, of Blounts Creek, passed away January 13, 2016 at her daughters residence.

She was born November 23, 1931 in Beaufort County, the daughter of the late Burble Griffin and Nellie Woolard Griffin.

Salley was a member of Ephesus Free Will Baptist Church in Blounts Creek, where she was also a clerk...

Jan 13, 2016

Nickey Lee Mayberry, 42, of Grover, passed away January 13, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Kings Mountain.

He was born September 21, 1973, a native of Cleveland County, the son of Rayburn Cantrell and Barbara Bingham Cantrell.

Left to cherish his memories along with his parents are his loving wife, Michelle Mayberry; sons, Joshua...

Jan 12, 2016

Mae "Mama Jones" Massey Jones, 96, of Gastonia, passed away January 12, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.  She was born December 24, 1919 in Banks County, GA the daughter of the late George D. Massey and Iona Peyton Massey.

Mae was the oldest living member of Temple Baptist Church in Gastonia.  She retired from...

Jan 11, 2016

Barbara Kelley Linkous passed away early morning of January 11, 2016.  Mrs. Linkous was native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but through many transfers of her husband George William (G.W.) Linkous, ended up taking a job in Savannah,...

Jan 11, 2016

Hazel Queen Wright, 88, of Belmont, passed away January 11, 2016 at Morningside Assisted Living in Gastonia.

She was born May 30, 1927, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late William Thomas Queen and Minnie Etta Ann Ledford Queen.

Hazel was a faithful and dedicated member of Friendship Baptist Church since 1950. ...

Jan 10, 2016

Tammy Elaine Graham, 53, of Vale, passed away January 10, 2016 at her residence.

She was born August 4, 1963 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Noah and Gracie Watts.

A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm on Thursday at Whitlock Dream Cemetery – Otis Dellinger Rd., Lincolnton.

The family...

Jan 9, 2016

Jack Edward York, 74, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born March 12, 1941, in Gaston County, son of the late William John York and Lenore Anderson York.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry M. York.

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Jan 9, 2016

Coit (Chuck) Robinson Ray III, 60, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Kings Mountain Hospital.

He was born August 22, 1955, in Gaston County, son of Coit Robinson Ray Jr. and the late Kathryn Jeanette Ray.

Coit was a member of Revival Tabernacle and was a Veteran of the US Marines. He...

Jan 8, 2016

Ruby Farris Sellers, 85, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.

She was born November 11, 1930, in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Josi "Joe" Farris and Leona Eskew Farris.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Troy Sellers.

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Jan 8, 2016

Joyce Fraley Bryant, 65, of Mt. Holly, formerly of Bessemer City, passed away January 8, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born September 17, 1950, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Howard P. Fraley and Ruby Wells Fraley. All services will be private. Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Jan 5, 2016

Brittany Victoria Proctor Davis, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 5, 2016.

Brittany was a kind, sweet and loving person who will be dearly missed by everyone who loved and knew her.

She attended the former New Beginnings Church of Kings Mountain.

A celebration of Brittany's life will be held on her...

Jan 5, 2016

Nickey Lionel Hendricks, Sr., 70, of Gastonia, passed away January 5, 2016 at his residence.

He was born January 6, 1945, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Marvin Parks Hendricks and Fleta Mae Carringer Hendricks.

Nickey loved to be with his family.  He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing at...

Jan 4, 2016

Brenda Sue Hunt, 65, of Charleston, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016, at her home.

She was born October 10, 1950, in Charlotte, daughter of the late Hazel Robertson.

Brenda was a native of Gaston County and a member of Crossroads Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Along with her mother she was preceded in death...

Jan 4, 2016

Glenn Bynum Splawn, 75, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 4, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System Kings Mountain.

He was born March 23, 1940, in Rutherford County, son of the late Horace Leroy Splawn and Onie Mae Poteat Splawn.

Mr. Splawn was a member of Tryon Optimist Club.

A funeral service will...

Jan 2, 2016

Jill Adair Rutli died on January 2, 2016 in Gastonia, NC.  She was 61.

Jill was born on October 1, 1954 in Ypsilanti, MI to her parents, Joann Heiler and Robert Rutley.  She graduated from Belleville High School in 1973.

Jill grew up in Michigan, but spent several years of her adult life in New...

Jan 2, 2016

Gastonia – Clark Ewing Allison, 49, passed away on 1/02/16.  He was born on April 6, 1966 in Meadville, Pa., son of Thomas and Faith (Patterson) Allison and resided in Charlotte, N.C.  Clark is survived by both parents, Tom and Faith Allison of Gastonia, N.C., and one sister, Susan Allison of Chicago, Illinois.

He graduated from the...