Obituaries

James Robert "Bob" Carter

James Robert "Bob" Carter

Jan 17, 2014

Bob CarterGastonia- James Robert "Bob" Carter, 74 died peacefully at his residence on January 17, 2014 following an extended illness.Bob was a native of Gaston County, born December 16, 1939 to the late Fred T. and Selma Warren Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Lisa Jane Carter.Bob retired from the City of Gastonia with...

James "Butch" Ray Mitchell

James "Butch" Ray Mitchell

Jan 16, 2014

Butch MitchellBelmont - James Ray "Butch" Mitchell, Jr. of Belmont, NC, cashed in all of his chips on January 16, 2014, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.Butch was a native of Cleveland County, born January 9, 1954 to the late James Ray Mitchell, Sr and Eleanor Cash Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Denise Carroll

Denise Carroll

Jan 15, 2014

Denise CarrollGastonia- Lula Denise Carroll, 48 of Gastonia passed away January 15, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born November 12, 1965 in Gaston County, daughter of JoAnn Goodson Haney and the late William Carl Haney, Sr.She is preceded in death by her father and a brother William Carl Haney, Jr. and a sister Teresa HaneySurvivors include her husband...

Edith Levorn Lockard

Edith Levorn Lockard

Jan 14, 2014

Gastonia – Edith Lavorn Lockard, passed away January 14, 2014 at her residence. She was a native of Gaston County, born September 4, 1955 to the late Charles and Edna Walker Lockard.Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2014, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 1875 Ridge Road, Boiling Green, South Carolina. Burial will be private.Condolences may be made to the...

Adrian Caroll Sims

Adrian Caroll Sims

Jan 13, 2014

Cherryville- Adrian Caroll Sims, 55 passed away January 13, 2014.He was a native of Rutherford County, born February 11, 1958; Adrian was employed by the City of Gastonia as Storm Water Administrator for over 16 years, and served in the US Navy for 14 years.Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Naoko Inami Sims; his daughter Sara Nagisa Hanna and...

Christine "Chris" Bess Bryson

Christine "Chris" Bess Bryson

Jan 12, 2014

Dallas- Christine "Chris" Bess Bryson, 78 of Dallas passed away January 12, 2014 at Carolina Care, Cherryville, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Gaston County, born January 21, 1935 to the late William Andrew and Annie Jane Bess. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, William Andrew Bess, Jr., Carl David Bess and Troy...

Jonathan Scott Rimmer

Jonathan Scott Rimmer

Jan 8, 2014

Gastonia Jonathan Scott Rimmer, 34 of Gastonia passed away peacefully January 8, 2014 at his twin brother's house.He was a native of Gaston County, born June 3, 1979 He was preceded in death by his mother, Debra Hayes Rimmer; his grandfather, Gaither Paul Hayes, and a uncle David HayesHe was a 1997 graduate of Ashbrook High School and had worked...

James "Eddie" "Pig" Edward Parks

James "Eddie" "Pig" Edward Parks

Jan 7, 2014

Gastonia- James "Eddie""Pig"Edward Parks, Jr., 57 of Highland Memorial passed away January 7, 2014 at his residence.He was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, born October 7, 1956 to the late James Edward and Sara Lunsford ParksHe was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Sara Lunsford Shannon and Louis Shannon; his father James Edward Parks, SrEddie was a friend...

Maggie Guffey Truett

Maggie Guffey Truett

Jan 5, 2014

Gastonia-Maggie Guffey Truett, 88 of 969 Cox Road, Gastonia passed away January 5, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was a native of Robbinsville, NC, born April 25, 1925 to the late William T and Dora Ingle Guffey. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Dewey Champ Truett and sisters, Ruth Campbell, Elizia Guffey Messer and Sue...

Dawn Summey Owens

Dawn Summey Owens

Jan 4, 2014

Gastonia- Sadie Dawn Summey Owens, 45 of Gastonia went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on January 4, 2014 at her residence.She was born June 5, 1968 in Gastonia, daughter of Carroll Loyd Summey and Kathie Dunn Summey. Mrs Owens attended Open Bible Assembly of Dallas.She graduated from Ashbrook High School and was a cheerleader at Christian School. After...

Robert "Gebo" Gerard Cloninger

Robert "Gebo" Gerard Cloninger

Jan 2, 2014

Robert "Gebo" CloningerDallas - Robert Gerard "Gebo" Cloninger, Born in Gaston County March 19, 1921 to Harley H. and Nellie A. Cloninger, died Thursday, January 2, 2013.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Jordan Cloninger, his son, Timothy Scott Cloninger, his brothers Horace H. Cloninger and G. Coit (Shorty) Cloninger.Gebo served in the...

Annie Sue Kirkland Huss

Annie Sue Kirkland Huss

Jan 1, 2014

Annie Sue Huss Dallas-Annie Sue Kirkland Huss, 68 of , Dallas, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 1, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at her residence.She was a native of Gaston County, NC, born December 28, 1945 to Mary Pauline Kirkland. She was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother to all....

Dorothy "Dot" Newman Meadows

Dorothy "Dot" Newman Meadows

Dec 28, 2013

Dot Meadow Gastonia-Dorothy"Dot" Meadows, 83 of Gastonia passed away peacefully on December 28, 2013 at Meadowood Nursing Center..She was a native of York County, SC, born August 23, 1930 to the late Joseph Ernest and Winnie Ingram Newman. Dot loved watching racing; she was especially a big Jeff Gordon fan.She loved going to yard sales and enjoyed the home shopping...

Dorothy "Dot" Hester Wileman

Dorothy "Dot" Hester Wileman

Dec 27, 2013

Dot Wileman Gastonia-Dorothy Hester "Dot" Wileman, 81 of Gastonia passed away peacefully on December 27, 2013 at her residence.She was a native of Gaston County, NC, born April 18, 1932 to the late Willie O.B. "Bill" and Wordlee McClure Hester. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother..Dot was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was owner and operator...

Ramona Hovis Bridges

Ramona Hovis Bridges

Dec 27, 2013

Bessemer City-Ramona Hovis Bridges, 64 of 165 Rutledge Drive, Eutawville, SC formerly of Bessemer City passed away suddenly on December 27, 2013.She was a native of Gaston County, NC, born October 4, 1949 to Helen Ray Hovis and the late Jack L. Hovis. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all.. Ramona worked at Wix Filters for over...

Robert Bennett "Benny" Gunter

Robert Bennett "Benny" Gunter

Dec 26, 2013

Lake Wylie, SC- Robert Bennett "Benny" Gunter, 60 of Lake Wylie, SC passed away December 26, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center, PinevilleHe was born December 11, 1953 to the late William Henry "Bill" Gunter and Martha Rawlings Gunter. He was a member of First Wesleyan Church. Benny was a retired truck driver.Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Deborah Falls...

Earl Hoyle Withers

Earl Hoyle Withers

Dec 23, 2013

Dallas- Earl Hoyle Withers, Sr., 92 of 508 West Trade St. went home to be with the Lord December 23, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was loved dearly by his wife of 69 yrs., who died January 22, 2010, and all his children and grandchildrenHe was a native of Gaston County, born December 26, 1920 to the late John...

Michele (Shelly) Barabas Barnes

Michele (Shelly) Barabas Barnes

Dec 15, 2013

Kings Mountain-Michele Barabas (Shelly) Barnes, 57 passed away Sunday December 15, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House after a courageous battle with cancer. She will always be remembered for her wonderful smile and her ability to recognize the good in everything and everyone.Shelly was born December 29th, 1955 in Chicago, daughter of the late Joe and Louise Arold Barabas. She...

Cecil Gwin Anderson

Cecil Gwin Anderson

Dec 15, 2013

Dallas – Cecil Gwin Anderson, 84 passed away December 15, 2013 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born January 21, 1929 in Harlan County, KY to the late Edward Walker and Bonnie Marie Stiles Anderson. He was a member of Westview Baptist in Bessemer City NC. Cecil was owner and operator of Acme Fence for over 40 years before...

Inez Long McGee Ramsey

Inez Long McGee Ramsey

Dec 14, 2013

Gastonia- Inez Long McGee Ramsey, 88 of Gastonia passed away suddenly on December 14, 2013 at her residence.She was a native of York County, SC, born November 19, 1925 to the late S.M. Long and Laura Ellen Senge Long. She was a graduate of Gastonia High School and King's Business College. Inez was a retired Executive assistant and was a...