Kenneth L. Heath, Jr.
May 6, 2015
Kenneth L. Heath, Jr., 69, of Gastonia, passed away May 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 2, 1945 in Bay Shore, New York, the son of the late Emma Hallett and Kenneth L. Heath, Sr. Kenneth was a US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. Left to cherish his memories are his sons, Kenneth L....
Robert Dean "Pumpkin" Hayes
May 6, 2015
Robert Dean "Pumpkin" Hayes, 55, of Dallas, passed away May 6, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1959 a native of Gaston County, the son of Louise Cook and the late Robert Albert Hayes. Robert was a former employee of Gaston County Dye in Mt. Holly. Left to cherish his memories along with his mother,...
Richard Nathanial Doster
May 5, 2015
Richard Nathanial Doster, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away May 5, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born February 20, 1938 in York County, SC to the late Pelham Jerome and Josie Mae Doster He was a member of South Gastonia Church of God. Richard is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Doster of Bessemer City, Frances...
James "Jimmy" Long
May 3, 2015
James "Jimmy" Long, 56, of Bessemer City, passed away on May 3, 2015 at his home. He was born November 5, 1958 in Gaston County, son of the late Joe Long and Jennie Hudson. A graveside and Inurnment service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Jerry Millwood. Mr. Long is...
Laura "Joyce" Rankin
May 3, 2015
Laura "Joyce" Rankin, 74, of Dallas, passed away May 3, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born January 20, 1941 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Alexander Nacca and Laura Connon. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Condolences may be left online...
Gary Calhoun
May 3, 2015
Gary Calhoun, 63, of Bessemer City, passed away on May 3, 2015 at his home. He was born February 14, 1951 in Gaston County, son of the late Bernett Demerial Calhoun and Lela Conrad Calhoun. Mr. Calhoun was a US Army Veteran. All services will be private. Mr. Calhoun is survived by son, Brandon Calhoun; daughters,Chastity Taylor, Cindy Roberts, Shannon...
Linda Daniels
May 2, 2015
Linda Daniels, 67, of Gastonia, passed away May 2, 2015, at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born October 7, 1947, in Alexander City, AL, daughter of Mary Ruth Holman and the late Vernon Holman. Along with her father, she is preceded in death by her husband, Leoun Daniels. Left to cherish her memories, along with her mother, are her...
Edward Franklin Buchanan
May 1, 2015
Edward Franklin Buchanan, 85, of Lowell, passed away May 1, 2015 at Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born August 5, 1929, in Lowell, son of the late Jack Buchanan and Arizona Messer Buchanan. Edward was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as: fishing, hunting, and gardening. He was a member of...
John "J.C." Calvin Hodge
May 1, 2015
John "J.C." Calvin Hodge Sr., 86, passed away on May 1, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born May 1, 1929 in Marlboro County, SC, son of the late Robert Lena Hodge and Bessie Oxendine Hodge. Mr. Hodge was a US Army Veteran and he retired from Duke Energy. A memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m....
Carl A. Hartman
May 1, 2015
Carl A. Hartman, 79, of Dallas, passed away May 1, 2015, at his residence. He was born October 6, 1935, in Hamburg, PA, son of the late Henry Hartman and Lillian Ditrich Hartman. Mr. Hartman was a US Marine Corps Veteran. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Lena Hartman; sisters, Jean Stoudt and Barbara...
Carole Guffey May
Apr 30, 2015
Carole Guffey May, 78, of Bessemer City passed away April 30, 2015 at Terrace Ridge in Gastonia. She was born April 23, 1937 a native of Gaston County the daughter of the late Fred and Ethel Guffey. Carole was a member of First United Methodist Church of Bessemer City, where she was the nursery coordinator for many years. She was...
Evelyn Mashburn Linder
Apr 28, 2015
Evelyn Mashburn Linder, 72, of Gastonia, passed away on April 28, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1943 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Earl Mashburn and Beulah Bradshaw Mashburn. Mrs. Linder was a member of True Gospel Holiness Church, Kings Mountain. She enjoyed playing the piano and deeply loved her family. A funeral...
Ellen Marie Huffstetler King
Apr 27, 2015
Ellen Marie Huffstetler King, 84, of Gastonia went home in the arms of Jesus April 27, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born December 12, 1930 a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Ervin and Lula Messer. Ellen is survived by her sons, Don Huffstetler and wife, Pat, Bruce Huffstetler and wife, Joann, Cecil Huffstetler...
Kemmitt Lynn Price
Apr 27, 2015
Kemmitt Lynn Price, 78, of Dallas, passed away April 27, 2015 at his residence. He was born June 6, 1936, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late, Dewey and Virginia Price. Kemmitt was a veteran of the US Army who served during the Korean War. He was a member of Dallas Masonic Lodge #263, Red Fez Shrine...
John J. Smrz Jr.
Apr 27, 2015
John J. Smrz Jr., 80, of Gastonia passed away April 27, 2015. Mr. Smrz retired from Stabilus in 2000 after 13 years of service. A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by the Rev. Jerry Millwood. The family will receive friends 10:00 - 11:15 prior to...
Elvin "Eggie" Bradley
Apr 26, 2015
Elvin (Eggie) Bradley, 84, of Grover, passed away on April 26, 2015 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. He was born May 9, 1930 in Tryon, NC son of the late Milo Bradley and Josie Kuykendoll Bradley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Wallace and Floyd Bradley; grandson, Matthew Townsend. He was retired from Wix...
Gettys B. Jones
Apr 26, 2015
Gettys B. Jones, 83, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 26, 2015 at his home He was born December 28, 1931 in Gaston County, son of the late Otis G. Jones Sr. and Irene Good Jones. Mr. Jones was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church for over 40 years, where he served as a deacon. He was employed...
Vickey Linginfelter
Apr 25, 2015
Vickey Baldwin Linginfelter, age 68, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. Daughter of the late Charles and Ruby Sanders Graham, she was born March 11, 1947 in Gaston County, NC. Services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Gary "Mac" Mcdonald
Apr 25, 2015
Gary "Mac" McDonald, 64, of Gastonia passed away April 25, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 22, 1950 in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late William McDonald and Ethel Mae Yarbourgh. A memorial service will be held 12 pm Saturday at Moore's Chapel United Methodist Church, 10601 Moore's Chapel Rd., Charlotte, NC 28214. Arrangements are...
Doris Orr Burnett
Apr 25, 2015
Doris Orr Burnett, 57, of Bessemer City, passed away April 25, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born January 15, 1958 in Graham County, daughter of the late John Cecil Orr and Mary Sue Satterfield. A funeral service will be held 3 pm Wednesday at Hosanna Baptist Church, 44 South Main Street, Robbinsville, NC. Visitation will...
