Obituaries

Wade Cooper

Wade Cooper

Jan 24, 2021

Wade Cooper1934-2021Dallas – Jimmy Wade Cooper, 86 passed away peacefully on January 24, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Jackson County, North Carolina on May 25, 1934 to the late Herman and Cannie Ward Cooper. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Johnny Cooper; sisters, Margie Ward, Janette Messer...

James George Parthenakis

James George Parthenakis

Jan 23, 2021

James George Parthenakis1939 - 2021Gastonia – James George Parthenakis, 81, passed away on January 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Cincinnati Ohio on July 13, 1939 to the late George and Zafira Parthenakis. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Thomas Parthenakis. James was retired after 28 years with the FDIC...

Francia Martinez

Francia Martinez

Jan 21, 2021

Francia Magally Martinez1980 - 2021 Gastonia – Francia Magally Martinez, 41, passed away on January 21, 2021.She was born in Managua, Nicaragua on January 1, 1980, daughter of Rosa Obando and Rafael Martinez. She was preceded in death by her son, Angel Martinez.Survivors include her husband, Procoro Cuatzingua; sons, Jonny Martinez and Michael Martinez; daughters, Francia Martinez and Paris Martinez;...

Grady Anderson Parker

Grady Anderson Parker

Jan 21, 2021

Grady Parker1928 - 2021Gastonia – Grady Anderson Parker, 92, passed away on January 21, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County on April 28, 1928 to the late Artie and Martha Parker. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother J.C. Parker, Fred Parker, and Artie Parker. Grady was...

Inez Lovingood Morgan

Inez Lovingood Morgan

Jan 19, 2021

Inez Lovingood Morgan1931 - 2021Gastonia – Inez Lovingood Morgan, 89 passed away on January 19th and is now in the arms of her loving Savior Jesus Christ. Inez was born in Cherokee County on February 6, 1931 to the late Jacob and Gillie Lovingood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, John David...

Mavis Smith Harris

Mavis Smith Harris

Jan 17, 2021

Mavis Smith Harris1948-2021 Belmont – Mavis Nell Smith Harris, 72, passed away on January 17, 2021 at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 29, 1948 in Gaston County to the late Clyde Odell Smith, Sr and Emma Wooten Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...

Sandra Lee Crawley McDonald

Sandra Lee Crawley McDonald

Jan 14, 2021

Sandra McDonald1942 - 2021Sandra Lee Crawley McDonald, 78, passed away on January 14, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland.She was born on February 17, 1942 in Mecklenburg County to the late Hugh and LeaRhoda Moss Crawley. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 48 yearsGerald McDonald.She attended Lakeshore Christian Fellowship. She loved her church and...

Scott J Abernathy

Scott J Abernathy

Jan 14, 2021

Gastonia – Scott Joseph Abernathy, 66, passed away on January 14, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Germany on June 7, 1954 to Phyllis Stone Abernathy and the late Joe Graham Abernathy. In addition to his father he is also preceded in death by a sister Sharon Abernathy.Scott was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church. He was...

Maxine Jane Hines

Maxine Jane Hines

Jan 12, 2021

MAXINE JANE HINESNovember 8, 1951 - January 12, 2021Maxine Jane Hines, 69, of Chicago, IL; Logan, WV; and Charlotte, NC (she was a rolling stone), passed away in peace on January 12, 2021, in Gastonia, NC. Maxine was born in Chicago, IL, and was a Class of '69 graduate of Argo Community High School in Summit, IL.As a single mother...

JD Hensley

JD Hensley

Jan 11, 2021

JD Hensley1933-2021Dallas – Jean Dewey "JD" Hensley, 87 passed away suddenly on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his residence.He was born in Rutherfordton County on September 25, 1933 to the late Hiram and Elizabeth Silvers Hensley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Lois Hughes Hensley; his son Ronnie Hensley; brothers, Rotha Hensley, Grady...

Christopher Scott "Scooter" White

Christopher Scott "Scooter" White

Jan 9, 2021

Christopher Scott "Scooter" White, Jr.1995-2021Gastonia – Christopher Scott "Scooter" White, Jr., 25 passed away suddenly on January 9, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. He was born in Wooster, Ohio on June 30, 1995 to Christopher Scott White, Sr. and Kelli Hayes Hawkins. Scooter worked at Carolina Golf Cars as a golf car tech. Left to cherish his memories is his loving...

Danny Cole Gelsinger

Danny Cole Gelsinger

Jan 8, 2021

Danny Cole Gelsinger1998 - 2021Lexington, NC – Danny Cole "Ko Ko" Gelsinger, 22, passed away on January 8th at his residence. He was born in Lincoln County, NC on July 20, 1998 to Heather Gelsinger Gomez and Leon Thurman. Danny Cole Gelsinger, known to many as "Ko Ko" was a wonderful, loving, caring person and was the most amazing son...

Acie Quinn Wells

Acie Quinn Wells

Jan 8, 2021

Acie Quinn Wells, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021 at White Oak Manor, Charlotte and he was born on May 2, 1938 in Gastonia and is the son of the late Campbell and Helen Skidmore Wells.Acie was a loving son, brother and friend to so many. He will truly be missed by so many. Acie loved Burger...

John "Tony" Bryant

John "Tony" Bryant

Jan 6, 2021

John Anthony Bryant1949 - 2021Kings Mountain – John "Tony" Anthony Bryant, 71, went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.He was born on September 15, 1949 in Franklin, North Carolina to the late John and Emma Bryant. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister...

Charles Monroe Hedrick

Charles Monroe Hedrick

Jan 2, 2021

Charles Monroe Hedrick1944 - 2021Morganton – Charles Monroe Hedrick, 76, passed away on January 2, 2021, at Carolina Healthcare Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina. He was born on August 23, 1944, in Mecklenburg County to the late Jake and Vannie Hedrick. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Gene, Randy, Steven, and Aubrey...

Roy Samuel Hammett

Roy Samuel Hammett

Jan 2, 2021

Roy Samuel Hammett1940 - 2021Kings Mountain – Roy Samuel Hammett – 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 2, 2021 at Atrium Health-Main.He was born in Spartanburg County, South Carolina on August 28, 1940 to the late J.D. Hammett and Viola Fowler Hammett.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife...

Melvin Broughton Stokes

Melvin Broughton Stokes

Dec 30, 2020

Melvin B. Stokes1944 - 2020Gastonia – Melvin Broughton Stokes, 76, passed away on December 30, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.He was born in Pitt County, North Carolina on February 3, 1944 to the late Jennings Bryan and Mamie Rouse Stokes. He is also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.Melvin retired from Case Heavy Equipment Company...

Billy Joe Deaton

Billy Joe Deaton

Dec 29, 2020

Billy Joe Deaton1929 - 2020Gastonia - Billy Joe Deaton, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Brian Center, Hendersonville. Billy Joe was born in Cramerton on March 18, 1929 and is the son of the late Creed Shelby and Minnie Ella Reinhardt Deaton.Billy Joe was a graduate of Gastonia High School, he then entered the United States...

Tamie Kelley Smith

Tamie Kelley Smith

Dec 27, 2020

Tamie K. Smith1967 - 2020Kings Mountain – Tamie Kelley Smith, 53, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Seneca, SC on July 13, 1967 to John and Gail Kelley. She was preceded in death by her nephew and niece, Seth Kelley and Leah...

Fran Brayton Screws

Fran Brayton Screws

Dec 25, 2020

FRAN SCREWS1944-2020Fran Brayton Screws, 76, of Belmont went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1944, in Burlington, Vermont to the late Raymond and Catherine Cheeseman Brayton. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years, Cleo Screws, and...