Obituaries

Lewis Walker Hardin

Lewis Walker Hardin

Nov 26, 2021

Gastonia – Lewis Walker Hardin, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021.He was born October 31, 1934 in Cherokee County, NC and was the son of the late Gwynn Hardin and Carrie Jones Hardin. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his sister, Alice Buchanan and a brother Ray Hardin.Lewis was a charter member...

Marion McAdams Moore

Marion McAdams Moore

Nov 24, 2021

Marion McAdams Moore1931- 2021Dallas – Marion McAdams Moore, 90, of Dallas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Burlington, NC on March 16, 1931 to the late Harvey Walker McAdams and Ethel Robinette McAdams. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years,...

Peggy Lynn Ashworth Wooten

Peggy Lynn Ashworth Wooten

Nov 24, 2021

Peggy Ashworth Wooten1951 - 2021Dallas – Peggy Lynn Ashworth Wooten, 70 passed away November 24, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Anderson, South Carolina on May 13, 1951 to the late Roy Powell Ashworth and Dorothy Grace McLeese Ashworth. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wooten and her siblings. She retired from textiles...

Donald "Don" Hoyle

Donald "Don" Hoyle

Nov 24, 2021

Gastonia – Arthur Donald "Don" Hoyle, 86 formerly of Dallas passed away on November 24, 2021 at the Robin Johnson House. He was born in Gaston County on October 12, 1935 to the late Everette Hoyle and Mary Ford Hoyle. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane Withers Hoyle, wife, Diane Hoyle,...

Vivian Friday Hastings

Vivian Friday Hastings

Nov 16, 2021

Vivian Friday Hastings1924 - 2021Dallas – Vivian Irene Friday Hastings, 97 passed away on November 16, 2021 at White OakManor.She was born in Gaston County on May 5, 1924 to the late Oliver Clyde Friday, Sr. and Belle Costner Friday. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas Hastings.Vivian was a member of...

Kevin Lovelace

Kevin Lovelace

Nov 14, 2021

Charlotte – Kevin Wayne Lovelace, 44, passed away suddenly on November 14, 2021.He was born on January 19, 1977 in Mecklenburg County.Kevin was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lillie Ruth Lovelace.Kevin was a loving and amazing husband, father, soul mate and awesome friend who will be greatly missed. He enjoyed gaming and spending time with family and friends. He...

David Lee White

David Lee White

Nov 8, 2021

David White1961- 2021Gastonia - David Lee White, 60 – passed away on November 8, 2021. David was born July 9, 1961 to Grady Lee and Ann Woodley White. He grew up in Greenville, SC and attended Sharon Forest Christian School in Greenville, SC. He graduated from Gaston Community College with a degree in Business. He is survived by his son,...

Julius "Squeaky" Frank Hiland

Julius "Squeaky" Frank Hiland

Nov 6, 2021

Julius "Squeaky" Hiland1970 - 2021York, SC Julius Frank "Squeaky" Hiland, III, 51 - passed away on November 6, 2021, after suffering injuries resulting from an automobile accident.He was born on October 11, 1970, to Judy Philbeck Hiland and the late Ricky Hiland. Everyone knew Julius by his nickname "Squeaky" and he enjoyed being outdoors fishing and hunting. He was a...

Jennifer "Jenny" Machelle Trantham

Jennifer "Jenny" Machelle Trantham

Nov 5, 2021

Dallas – Jennifer "Jenny" Machelle Trantham, 55, passed away on November 5, 2021 at the Robin Johnson House.Jennifer was a native of Gaston County, born on July 13, 1966, to Jean Wilson Trantham and the late Carl Curtis Trantham. She is also preceded in death by her great-niece, Riley Blake Adams.Jenny was a wonderful loving daughter, sister, and aunt. She...

Neal Richard

Neal Richard

Nov 4, 2021

Neal Richard1964- 2021Kings Mountain – Lloyd Neal Richard, 57, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021 at his residence with his loving sister by his side.He was born in Sanford, North Carolina on March 8, 1964, to the late William Neal and Mary Elizabeth Guthrie Richard.Neal is survived by his loving sister, Cheryl Richard and her wife Martha; his beloved...

Frances "Fran" Reagan

Frances "Fran" Reagan

Nov 4, 2021

Frances "Fran" Freeman Reagan, 84, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on November 4th. She is walking the streets of gold with her husband James "Buddy" Reagan and son-in-law Jimmy Painter. During her 84 years she preached and sang about her savior to help win lost souls. Besides being a devout Christian, she considered her family...

Joshua Allen-Davis Rose

Joshua Allen-Davis Rose

Nov 3, 2021

Joshua Allen-Davis Rose1981 -2021Joshua Allen-Davis Rose - 40, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, North Carolina. He was born in Gastonia on April 30, 1981, and is the son of Karen Davis and Robert Rose.Joshua was a loving son, brother, and friend to everyone. He was a gifted artist, loved working outdoors, fishing,...

Judy Lineberger Buff

Judy Lineberger Buff

Nov 3, 2021

Maiden – Judy Lineberger Buff, 79, formerly of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gaston County on November 8, 1941 to the late Charles and Novella Mauney Lineberger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Brent Addington.She was a loving kind...

Harold L. Cloninger

Harold L. Cloninger

Nov 1, 2021

Harold Cloninger1935- 2021Dallas – Harold Louie Cloninger, 86, passed away on November 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County on April 24, 1935, to the late Wilbert and May Cloninger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Thelma Kinley. Harold was a very involved and active member of Antioch...

Shianne Powell

Shianne Powell

Oct 31, 2021

Shianne T. Powell1978 - 2021Gastonia - Shianne Tymika Powell (nee Smith), 43, passed away on October 31, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Paget, Bermuda on June 22, 1978 to Robert Reginald Smith and the late Sonya Maria Fevriere (nee Smith, nee Scraders),In addition to her mom, she was preceded in death by stepfather, John Fevriere...

Annette Lineberger Myers-Braden

Annette Lineberger Myers-Braden

Oct 31, 2021

Annette Myers Braden1965 - 2021Dallas- Annette Lineberger Myers Braden, 55, passed away on October 31, 2021. She was born on August 20, 1965, in Gaston County to the late Dianne and David Lineberger. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., Friday, December 10, 2021, at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Road,...

Lloyd Harlon Durham

Lloyd Harlon Durham

Oct 29, 2021

Lloyd Harlon Durham, Jr.1975 - 2021Grover - Lloyd Harlon "Smiley" Durham, Jr., 46 passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2021, at his home. He was born in Gaston County on April 4, 1975.He was a beloved husband, son, father, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, riding motorcycles with her. Smiley was loving and caring and a funny...

Laura Gibbs Brice

Laura Gibbs Brice

Oct 28, 2021

Laura Gibbs Brice1933 - 2021Maiden – Laura Ethel Gibbs Brice was born on August 19, 1933, in Lincolnton, NC to the late John Crawford and Bertha Finger Gibbs. Laura was received at the gates of Heaven on Thursday, October, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.Laura was educated in the Catawba County School System and graduated from Catawba...

Howell Eugene "Gene" Jones

Howell Eugene "Gene" Jones

Oct 28, 2021

Gene Jones1937-2021Dallas – Howell Eugene "Gene" Jones, 84 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 28, 2021, at Atrium Health-Charlotte after suffering a stroke on Tuesday.He was born in Gaston County on February 22, 1937, to the late Ernest and Lilly Mae Rabb Jones. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...

Rayford Shelton Taylor

Rayford Shelton Taylor

Oct 27, 2021

Gastonia - Rayford Shelton Taylor, 69, passed away on October 27, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County on October 5, 1952 to the late Earl B. Taylor and Dorothy Glasby Taylor.In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Earl B. Taylor, Jr.Rayford retired from Firestone Fibers and Textiles. He...