Obituaries

Jul 26, 2015

Billie H. May Rouse, went to be with the Lord, July 26, 2015. Mrs. Rouse was a retired teacher and school principal and was a long-time Sunday school teacher. She held a bachelor's degree from Carson-Newman University and graduate degrees from Western Carolina University and Fayetteville State University. Lately she had lived at Summit Place, a residential care home in...

Jul 25, 2015

Wanda Kay Mauney Harmon, 65, of Gastonia, went to be with Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 25, 2015. She was born November 18, 1949 in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Marcus and Frances Loftin Mauney. She grew up in Stanley and was a graduate of Stanley High School Class of 1968. Wanda was a loving wife,...

Jul 25, 2015

Herman "Buck" Michaels, 69, of Kannapolis, passed away July 25, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1942 in Gaston County, the son of the late Daniel and Frances Michaels. A graveside service will be held 11 am Wednesday at Bessemer City Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 9:30 - 10:30 prior to the service at...

Jul 25, 2015

Dalton Jasper Wright, 17, of Hickory Grove, SC, passed away July 25, 2015.

He was born March 17, 1998 in Rock Hill, SC, the son of Jasper and Amber Wright.

Dalton was a member of South Gastonia Church of God in Gastonia.

He was an upcoming senior at York Comprehensive High School and...

Jul 24, 2015

Betty Lou Thompson White, 85, of Gastonia, passed away July 24, 2015, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born June 4, 1930, in Anson County, daughter of the late Arch Thompson, Sr. and Mary Maness Thompson. A funeral Service will be held 2pm on Tuesday at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 South York Rd.,...

Jul 23, 2015

Donald Posey Anderson, 86, of Gastonia, passed away July 23, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born December 23, 1928 in Graham County, son of the late Richmond and Lucy Jane Anderson. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Jul 22, 2015

James Franklin McCarthy, Sr. 85, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord with his wife, Thelma by his side, July 22, 2015. He was born April 21, 1930 a native of Gaston County, the son of the late George and Hattie McCarthy. James attended Midview Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. He loved his family and never met a stranger....

Jul 22, 2015

Sarah McDaniel Simmons, 83, of Gastonia, passed away July 22, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 7, 1931 in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Lawson William and Nellie McDaniel. A funeral service will be held 2 pm Saturday at Drury Dobbins Baptist Church - 3607 Dobbins Church Rd., Ellenboro. The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Jul 22, 2015

Willis Macklee Summey, 81, of Gastonia, passed away July 22, 2015 at Woodlawn Haven Assisted Living in Mt. Holly. He was born June 12, 1934, son of the late Thurman L. Summey and Roselie McCreight Summey. Willis was a member of Davis Memorial. He drove a bus for Trailways for 23 years and was a truck driver for 16 years,...

Jul 21, 2015

Benjamin "Paul' Hager, 88, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 21, 2015, at his home. He was born December 1, 1926, in Gaston County, son of the late Robert Lee Hager and Ferrie Leona Froneberger Hager. Mr. Hager was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Bessemer City. He was a US Navy veteran who served in World War...

Jul 20, 2015

Jimmy "Big G" Chandler, Sr., 61, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully July 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born June 18, 1953, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Jones Harvey Chandler and Vernette Davis Chandler. Jimmy attended Gospel Light Holiness Church in Gastonia and retired from the City of Gastonia after 25 years of service....

Jul 19, 2015

Vada Flora Christly Howell, 55, of Gastonia, passed away July 19, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born August 8, 1959 in Draper, Virginia, the daughter of the late Robert Lee Christly and Violet Fern Gravely. A celebration of Vada's Life will be held 11 am Saturday at Brush Arbor Worship Center, 410 Newbern Road, Pulaski,...

Jul 19, 2015

Ronnie Allen Goble, 73, of Vale, passed away July 19, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 16, 1942 in Gaston County, son of the late Shuford and Dessie Goble. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Freida Goble; sons, Terry Goble and Ken Fuquay; daughters, Stacy Killette and husband Andrew and Angela Picklesimer; brother...

Jul 19, 2015

Lelia Seagle Houser, age 88, of Gastonia passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born October 22, 1926 in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Lois Reeves Seagle and Oney Caldwell Seagle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edison Lee Houser Sr.; brother, Arnold Seagle,...

Jul 17, 2015

Linda Beck, age 64, of Gastonia passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at her residence. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord. A Gaston County native, she was born August 13, 1950, daughter of the late Albert James Walker and Annie Mae Horton Walker. Linda was a devoted wife, the greatest mother,...

Jul 16, 2015

Deborah Renee Maier, 52, of Clover, SC, passed away July 16, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1962, a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late, Brenda Branch and Donald Eugene Hawkins, Sr. Deborah loved her family, friends and fur babies. She lived life to its fullest. She is survived by her husband Stace Maier of...

Jul 16, 2015

Lisa Anne Jowers, 34, of Kings Mountain, passed away July 16, 2015. She was born October 26, 1980 in York County, SC, daughter of Dennis Eugene Jowers and Kathryn Floyd. A celebration of life service will be held noon Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 357 Country Club Rd., Shelby. The family will receive friends...

Jul 14, 2015

David Payne, 61, of Bessemer City, passed away July 14, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born June 11, 1954, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late, Frank and Alice Payne. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Vanessa Payne of the home; daughter, Jennifer Patrick and husband Don; son, David...

Jul 14, 2015

"Dot" McIver Hardy, 94, of Gastonia, passed away on July 14, 2015, at her home. She was born November 1, 1920, in Miami, Florida daughter of the late Weldon Sterling McIver and Alice Albury McIver. "Dot" loved her family deeply and was devoted to all of them. She was a waitress in Miami until her retirement. She was an active...

Jul 13, 2015

Wanda Howard Bolding, 73, of Gastonia, passed away July 13, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1942 in Swain County, the daughter of the late Oscar and Oma Howard. Wanda was a member of Beech Avenue Baptist Church in Gastonia. She loved her family and working crossword puzzles and enjoyed giving out candy to all...