Obituaries

Ruby Dean Stone Christenbury

Ruby Dean Stone Christenbury

Sep 30, 2021

Ruby Stone Christenbury1947- 2021Gastonia- Ruby Stone Christenbury, 74, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 30, 2021. She was born in Gaston County on February 2, 1947 to the late John C Stone and Belvia Bagwell Stone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Ebbie Lee Christenbury,...

Symanthia "Cindy" Teaster Cope

Symanthia "Cindy" Teaster Cope

Sep 30, 2021

Symanthia Teaster Cope1961 - 2021Belmont – Symanthia "Cindy" Teaster Cope, 60, passed away on September 30, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on September 20, 1961 to the late Olin and Jackie Teaster. Cindy was a loving grandmother that enjoyed making memories with her grandchildren and spending time...

Donna Gantt Morgan

Donna Gantt Morgan

Sep 28, 2021

Donna Gantt Morgan1959 - 2021Dallas – Donna Marie Gantt Morgan, 61, passed away suddenly on September 28, 2021 at her residence.She was born in Gaston County on October 15, 1959 to the late Harry Dole Gantt and Maxine Gantt. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by a grandson, Samuel Eric BrewerDonna worked as a training...

Peggy Prosser

Peggy Prosser

Sep 27, 2021

Peggy Jean Prosser1942 - 2021 GASTONIA, NC/CLAXTON, GA: Peggy Jean Prosser, age 79, passed away at her residence in Gastonia, NC. She was a native of Tattnall County, but also lived in Savannah and Claxton, Ga. before making a home in North Carolina. She was a member of The DeRenne Ave. Church of God and then a member of Claxton...

Marvin "Pops" Alexander Holder

Marvin "Pops" Alexander Holder

Sep 26, 2021

Marvin A. Holder, Sr.1957- 2021Gastonia – Marvin "Pops" Alexander Holder, Sr., 64, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was a native of Stecoah Valley, North Carolina; he was born on September 20, 1957 to the late G.L. Holder and Pauline Hyde Holder.Marvin owned and operated Show Time Video. He loved attending his church, Covenant...

Edgar Truman Ramsey

Edgar Truman Ramsey

Sep 26, 2021

GastoniaEdgar Truman Ramsey, 84, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2021. He was a native of Gaston County and was the son of the late Eugene Clyde Ramsey and Lottie Lail Ramsey.Ed was born in Dallas, North Carolina in 1937 and graduated from Dallas High School. He later went to work for Harris Teeter Supermarkets as...

Emma Quinn Lineberger

Emma Quinn Lineberger

Sep 23, 2021

Emma Quinn Lineberger1938- 2021Gastonia – Emma Lee Quinn Lineberger, 82 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 23, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.She was a native of Gaston County, born on December 24, 1938 to the late Robert Clayton Quinn and Pearl Barber Quinn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Beverly Mae Reynolds

Beverly Mae Reynolds

Sep 22, 2021

Gastonia – Beverly Mae Reynolds, 81, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, on June 28, 1940 to the late Raymond and Alice Reynolds. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Saundra Hurta; her brother, Sydney Reynolds; and her sister...

Tim Sappenfield

Tim Sappenfield

Sep 22, 2021

Timothy "Tim" Craig Sappenfield1952- 2021Belmont – Timothy "Tim" Craig Sappenfield, 69, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was a native of Mecklenburg County, born on March 28, 1952, to the late Robert Warren Sappenfield and Audrey Gaddy Sappenfield. Tim worked in sales for over 40 years. He was a high school...

Harold "Keith" Medlin

Harold "Keith" Medlin

Sep 21, 2021

Keith Medlin1961-2021Harold Keith Medlin, lovingly known by many as 'Hawg' and 'Papa Keith' 60, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Keith was a native of Charlotte, born September 12, 1961 to the late Bobby Medlin and Jean Greene. He was preceded in death by his parents. Keith was a proud husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his...

James "Doug" Douglas Barrett

James "Doug" Douglas Barrett

Sep 18, 2021

Doug Barrett1961- 2021Gastonia – James Douglas "Doug" Barrett, 60, passed away on September 18, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was a native of Gaston County, born on July 4, 1961, to the late John Homer Barrett, Sr., and Iva Lee "Mouse" Cole Barrett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother Kenneth Eugene...

Janis "Jan" Burt Klapakis

Janis "Jan" Burt Klapakis

Sep 18, 2021

Jan Burt Klapakis1952 - 2021Lompoc, CA – Janis Sue Burt Klapakis, 69 passed away suddenly on September 18, 2021, at Carolina Medical Center-Main, Charlotte, North Carolina while visiting friends.She was born in Germany on September 13, 1952, to the late William Burt and Lieselottie Lulay Burt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her father-in-law,...

Mike McAlister

Mike McAlister

Sep 17, 2021

Mike McAlister1956- 2021Michael Wayne (Mike) McAlister was called home to Jesus on September 17, 2021, where he was greeted with open arms by his Mom and Dad. Mike was born in Dallas, NC to the late Betty Frye McAlister and Raymond Lee (Bill) McAlister. He graduated from Florence High School in 1974 and, following in the footsteps of his father,...

Maureen Mosier Pauley

Maureen Mosier Pauley

Sep 14, 2021

Maureen Pauley1956 - 2021Stanley – Maureen Anne Mosier Pauley, 64, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2021 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House. She was born in Erie, PA on September 16, 1956 to Barbara H. Moiser and the late Thomas Mosier. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, Eric C. Westendorf.Maureen loved being...

Odis "Ken" Kenneth Strange

Odis "Ken" Kenneth Strange

Sep 14, 2021

DallasOdis "Ken" Kenneth Strange, 82, went to be in the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Spartanburg County, South Carolina on July 22, 1939 and is the son of the late Willie and Effie Harris Strange. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife of...

Glenn Gilbert Ballard

Glenn Gilbert Ballard

Sep 14, 2021

Glenn G. Ballard1944 - 2021 Dallas – Glenn Gilbert Ballard, 77, transitioned to Heaven on Tuesday, September 14, 2021at the Robin Johnson House with his children by his side.Glenn was born in Gaston County on March 27, 1944, to the late Gilbert A Ballard and Addie Brewer Ballard. He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Glenn loved his...

Vivian Parham Jordan

Vivian Parham Jordan

Sep 14, 2021

Vivian Parham Jordan1939 - 2021Gastonia – Vivian Parham Jordan, 82, passed away September 14, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County on July 21, 1939 to the late Charlie Marshall Parham and Evelyn Hullett Parham. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bud Carngie Jordan, her daughter,...

Paula Lutz Helfer

Paula Lutz Helfer

Sep 13, 2021

Paula Lutz Helfer1944- 2021Morganton – Paula Lutz Helfer, 77, passed away peacefully in Morganton, North Carolina, on September 13, 2021. She was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, on March 14, 1944, to the late Paul and Jean Lutz. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Leo Helfer. Paula was an avid...

Harvey Maford Finney

Harvey Maford Finney

Sep 11, 2021

Harvey Maford Finney1942- 2021Gastonia – Harvey Maford Finney, 78, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021 at Peak Resources of Gastonia.He was a native of Gaston County, born on October 24, 1942 to the late Eugene and Ruby Carpenter Finney. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Decker Finney.Harvey...

Cathy Dixon Huss

Cathy Dixon Huss

Sep 8, 2021

Cathy Diane Dixon Huss, 65, passed away on Wednesday, September 08, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born in Gastonia on October 19, 1955 and is the daughter of the late Charles and Betty Mauney Dixon.Cathy was a graduate of Ashley High School and attended Gaston College. She retired as a Senior Property Manager. She was a loving...