Obituaries

Aug 7, 2015

Katie Barnette, 92, of Shelby, passed away August 7, 2015 at Cleveland Pines. She was born June 1, 1923 in Chester County, daughter of the late William and Marion Bigham. Katie was a member of Landmark Baptist Church of Gastonia. She loved her family and friends dearly and will be missed by all. Left to cherish her memories are sons,...

Aug 5, 2015

Bertha Massey Jolly, 85, of Gastonia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 5th, 2015. Bertha was born on May 23rd, 1930 in Banks County, GA and was the daughter of the late Lon & Ophelia Massey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, Ernest Jack Jolly. Even though...

Aug 5, 2015

Richard Larry Swails, 73, of York, SC, passed away August 5, 2015 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born December 1, 1941 in Upson County, GA, son of the late Charles Thomas Swails and Ann Jackson Swails. Richard was a member of the Teamsters Union. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Mildred Swails; sons,...

Aug 4, 2015

Martha Jo Johnston Badger, 84, of Gastonia, passed away August 4, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1931, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Earl G. Johnston and Eunice Bridges Johnston. Martha Jo was a member of Myrtle United Methodist Church in Gastonia and Southwest Home Extension Club. She was the...

Aug 2, 2015

Charles Jefferson Sexton, Sr., 69, of Gastonia, passed away August 2, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 30, 1946 in Balls Creek, Virginia, son of the late Alex and Polly Sexton. Left to cherish his memories are his sons, Charlie Jefferson Sexton, Jr., Terry Sexton and wife, Melissa Hilliard, Gary Sexton and wife, Carla Lewis, Matthew Sexton and...

Aug 1, 2015

Roger "Paw Paw" Jennings Culbertson, 75, of Gastonia, passed away August 1, 2015 at his residence. He was born February 21, 1940 in Cleveland County, son of the late Clarence and Eula Mae Pruitt Culbertson. Mr. Culbertson was a US Navy veteran and was formerly employed with Lion Services of Charlotte. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Aug 1, 2015

Eugene "E.J." Jackson Lane, 74, of Gastonia, passed away August 1, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born January 4, 1941 in Scott County, VA, son of the late Tom and Mattie Rhoton Lane. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and four sisters. E.J. was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and...

Jul 31, 2015

Edna "Lynn" Darlene Mason, 51, of Gastonia, passed away July 31, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born January 4, 1964 in Evanston, Illinois, daughter of Irvin and Edna Sarvis Cartrette. In addition to her parents, Lynn is survived by her husband, Daniel Mason; daughter, Amanda Clifton and husband, Donnie; brother, Eugene Cartrette; sister, Cindy Cartrette; grandchildren, Zachary...

Jul 27, 2015

Fred Lee Moore, Jr., 67, of Gastonia, passed away July 27, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1948 in Buncombe County, son of Myrtle and the late Fred Lee Moore, Sr. Fred is survived by his loving wife, Frona Moore; sons, Wayne and Clayton Moore, Justin Austin and Little Fred; daughters, Jacklyn and Summer Moore;...

Jul 26, 2015

Helen Jewel Cunningham Conner, 81, of Gastonia, passed away July 26, 2015, at her home. She was born November 8, 1933, in Rutherford County, daughter of the late Louis Cunningham and Lela Peeler Cunningham Dixon. Helen was a member of Ridge Baptist Church of Gastonia, where she was a former church secretary, Sunday school teacher and involved in W.M.U., GA's...

Jul 26, 2015

Robert Arlan Hendrick, 78, of Clover, passed away July 26, 2015 at his residence. He was born March 23, 1937 in Glendale, California, the son of the late Helene Matocha Porter. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available to sign online at www.greenefuneral.com

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,...