Obituaries

Kathie Bell Marlowe

Kathie Bell Marlowe

Dec 8, 2021

Kathie Bell Marlowe1951 - 2021Gastonia – Kathie Bell Marlowe, 70 passed away on December 8, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County on March 6, 1951, to the late Tom Glover and Sara Knight Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister Linda Hall.Kathie worked for U.S.D.A. for over...

Matthew "Matt" Crowley

Matthew "Matt" Crowley

Dec 8, 2021

Matt Crowley, Sr.1942- 2021Gastonia – Matthew Walter "Matt" Crowley, Sr., 79 passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House with his loving family by his side. Matt was born December 6, 1942, in Youngtown, Ohio. He was the son of the late William Crowley and Wanda Rodney Crowley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Maxine Steelman

Maxine Steelman

Dec 8, 2021

Maxine Steelman1926-2021DALLAS –Maxine Friday Steelman, 95, passed away on December 8, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County on November 4, 1926, to the late Justice and Lula Friday. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Charles "Frank" Steelman who passed on January 3, 2015, and...

David Wayne Cope

David Wayne Cope

Dec 8, 2021

David Wayne Cope1972- 2021Gastonia – David Wayne Cope, 49, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.He was born May 19, 1972 in Gaston County. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John J Long, Jr, Elbert C and Mary Frances Mauney Cope, and a nephew, Kevin Cribb.David was a member of Tuckaseegee Baptist Church. He loved playing softball and...

Joann Spurling

Joann Spurling

Dec 4, 2021

Joann Spurling1952 - 2021Gastonia – Frances Joann Spurling, 69, joined her heavenly Father peacefully on December 4, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. She was born in York, SC on January 9, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ocie L. Harmon and John and Irene Mauney; her brother, Ed McBee.Joann...

Sarah Phillips McAbee

Sarah Phillips McAbee

Dec 4, 2021

Gastonia – Sarah Phillips McAbee, 92, passed away on December 4, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County on December 14, 1928, to the late Henry and Verna Roseberry Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Jerold Aubrey McAbee.Sarah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

David Martin Kahler

David Martin Kahler

Dec 4, 2021

David Martin Kahler, Jr.1966 - 2021Gastonia - David Martin Kahler, Jr., 55 passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born on July 27, 1966, in Dauphin, PA to the late David Martin Kahler, Sr., and Sally Ann Maurer Kahler. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Jeff...

Eric Robert Gaddis

Eric Robert Gaddis

Dec 2, 2021

Eric Robert Gaddis1986- 2021Dallas – Eric Robert Gaddis, 35, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was born February 15, 1986, in Gaston County to Bobby Wayne Gaddis and Debra Dill Gaddis. Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hoyt and Ruby Gaddis, Jack and Nancy Dill.He was a loving father, husband, son, brother, and uncle. Eric...

Vergie Grant Walls

Vergie Grant Walls

Dec 2, 2021

Vergie Grant Walls1924 - 2021Gastonia – Vergie Lee Grant Walls, 97, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House.She was born in Swain County on March 18, 1924, to the late Nellie and Edward Harrison Grant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Arvel J. Walls,...

Douglas "Doug" T. Goodwin

Douglas "Doug" T. Goodwin

Nov 26, 2021

Douglas T. "Doug" Goodwin1947- 2021Gastonia – Douglas Tyrone "Doug" Goodwin, 74, passed away on November 26, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born January 9, 1947 in Lumberton, NC to the late Charles and Lula May Goodwin. Doug was a proud driver instructor at Thurston Motor Lines, Charlotte. He also worked as a diesel mechanic. He enjoyed holidays and...

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...