Obituaries

Sandra Robinson Ware

Sandra Robinson Ware

Aug 9, 2022

Cramerton,  Sandra “Sandy”  Robinson Ware, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side.  Sandy was born on September 21, 1945 and is the daughter of the late Russell and Marion Tyser Robinson.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Douglas Jennings Ware.

 

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James Charles Hardin

James Charles Hardin

Aug 8, 2022

James Charles Hardin went home to be with Jesus on ­­­­­­Monday, August 8, 2022 at age 85. He passed very peacefully at The Laurels of Summit Ridge in Asheville, NC. James was an incredible Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Husband, role model and true friend to his family and many others.

 

James was born to Gwynn and Carrie Hardin on January...

Bobby Gene Payne

Bobby Gene Payne

Aug 4, 2022

 

Bobby Gene Payne, 89, passed away August 4, 2022, at White Oak Manor in Shelby, North Carolina.

Bobby was born in Gaston County on February 17, 1933, to the Late Lawrence McKinley Payne and Margaret Tidwell Payne. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Clarence and William Payne, and his sisters, Elizabeth Woods,...

Anita Register Coogan

Anita Register Coogan

Aug 4, 2022

Gastonia – Anita Register Coogan, 66, passed away on August 4, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

 

Anita was born in Nashville Tennessee on August 28, 1955 to the late James and Betty Register.  

 

Anita loved music and played the studio keyboard. She enjoyed golf and her four-legged pets. Most of all she loved...

Kenneth Wade Denton

Kenneth Wade Denton

Jul 31, 2022

Kenneth Wade Denton, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.  Kenneth was born in Durham, North Carolina on August 26, 1943 and is the son of the late Allen Wade and Virginia Beaty Denton. 

 

Kenneth retired from Norcap Limited, Gastonia as a Mechanical Engineer.  He...

Linda Faye Bumgarner Polk

Linda Faye Bumgarner Polk

Jul 30, 2022

Linda Faye Bumgarner Polk, 74, passed away at her home on July 30, 2022.  Linda was born September 6, 1947 in Toluca, North Carolina and is the daughter of the late William Henry and Margaret Reep Bumgarner. 

 

Linda attended Good News Tabernacle, Bessemer City and she loved her family, especially her great grandchildren. 

 

Linda is survived...

Michael Landon Sumner

Michael Landon Sumner

Jul 29, 2022

Michael Landon Sumner, 59, passed away at his home on Friday, July 29, 2022.  He was born in Gastonia on November 15, 1962 and is the son of the late William Howard Sumner and Elsie Faye Porter Sumner.

 

Michael was a graduate of Hunter Huss High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He attended City...

Brayden Lane Frazier

Brayden Lane Frazier

Jul 28, 2022

Gastonia – Brayden Lane Frazier, 17, passed away on July 28, 2022 with his mom and dad by his side.

 

Brayden was born in Gaston County on April 20, 2005 to Jonathan and Jolene Frazier. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Frances Spurling; grandfather, Harold Edward Frazier; and his uncle, Mark Brown.

 

Brayden was an...

James Boyd Killian, Sr.

James Boyd Killian, Sr.

Jul 26, 2022

James Boyd Killian, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully at his home on July 26, 2022 with his loving family by his side.  Boyd was born in Clover, South Carolina on February 15, 1934 and is the son of the late Charles Bass Killian and Fuchsia McGinnis Killian. 

 

Boyd was a graduate of Gastonia High School and Gaston College...

Jeremy Wade Andrews

Jeremy Wade Andrews

Jul 23, 2022

Gastonia – Jeremy Wade Andrews, 38, passed away July 23, 2022, from an automobile accident.

 

Jeremy was born in Gaston County on January 26, 1984. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Jeanie “Camille” Thompson.

 

Jeremy worked in home improvement most of his life. After long weeks of work-his weekends were filled with family outings. He enjoyed...

Hannah Carver

Hannah Carver

Jul 23, 2022

Dallas – Hannah Carver, born November 6, 1970 moved over to Heaven July 23, 2022 and reunited with her daddy, Reverend Ralph Carver.

 

Hannah is a 1992 graduate from Webb Street school. She enjoyed going to church and would always have her Bible ready to go. “I’ll Fly Away” was her favorite song. She liked to listen to gospel...

James William Goudelock

James William Goudelock

Jul 23, 2022

 

Dallas – James William Goudelock, 39, passed away July 23, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.

 

He was born in Gaston County, NC, on November 6, 1982. He is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Alan Brown. And his grandparents.

 

James was a very hard working and dedicated man. He loved his family,...

Selina May Whitsett

Selina May Whitsett

Jul 22, 2022

Dallas – Selina May Whitsett, 60, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side.

 

Selina was born in Richmond, Virginia, on September 12, 1961 to the late Joyce Clark.

 

Selina was a collector of all things especially little figurines. She loved her swimming pool and going to the...

Robbie and Leeann Bouldin

Robbie and Leeann Bouldin

Jul 21, 2022

Dena Leeann Norman Bouldin, 55, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.  Leeann was born on June 24, 1967 in Gaston County and is the daughter of the late Dennis and Joyce Price Norman.

 

Leeann was a Dispatcher with the Mt. Holly Police Department and is a member of Sunset Forest Baptist Church. ...

Noah Edward Brittain, Sr.

Noah Edward Brittain, Sr.

Jul 20, 2022

Gastonia – Noah Edward Brittain, Sr., passed away on July 20, 2022 at Brian Center.

 

He was born in Burke County on October 14, 1940 to the Paul and Pearl Brittain. He is also preceded in death by his devoted wife of 46 years, Carolyn Sue Arnold Brittain. He was a member of Church of Christ. He was a loving...

Billy Gene Jones

Billy Gene Jones

Jul 20, 2022

Belmont – Billy Gene Jones, 92, passed away July 20, 2022, at Robin Johnson House.

 

He was born in Gaston County, NC to the late Calvin Boone Jones and Kate Lowery Jones. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Catherine Swayney Jones who passed on October 20, 2013.

 

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Betty Miller Watts

Betty Miller Watts

Jul 18, 2022

Dallas – Betty Ruth Miller Watts, 61, passed away on July 18, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

 

Betty was born in Gaston County, on January 18, 1961 to the late Cecil V. Miller and Genevieve Reagan Miller. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Reagan, and a sister, Sylvia Nadine...

Susan Creecy

Susan Creecy

Jul 18, 2022

Gastonia-Susan Stroup Creecy, 80, passed away on July 18, 2022.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lorene and Charles Stroup, her husband, Billy Creecy and a daughter, Lynn Lipka

 

Graveside services will be 11:00, Friday, July 22, 2022 at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, 5008 S New Hope Road, Belmont

 

Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, is...

Jim Ferguson

Jim Ferguson

Jul 18, 2022

 

Gastonia – James “Jim” Alfred Ferguson, 86, passed away peacefully July 18, 2022 at Brookdale – Robinwood surrounded by his loving family.

 

Jim was born in Gaston County on December 6, 1935 to the late Robert and Carrie Spencer Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years,...

Stephen Heilig

Stephen Heilig

Jul 17, 2022

Cramerton – Stephen Lee Heilig, 65, passed away suddenly July 17, 2022.

 

 He was born in Gaston County NC, on September 12, 1956 to the late Lewis Lee Heilig and Jean Davis Heilig.

 

He retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving 20 years. He enjoyed working on classic cars and playing video games. Most of all...