Obituaries

Lori Jane Braswell Bryant

Lori Jane Braswell Bryant

Aug 16, 2020

Lori Braswell Bryant1960- 2020Gastonia – Lori Jane Braswell Bryant, 60, passed away on August 16th, 2020 at her home. She was born February 19, 1960 in Danville, VA to Helen Tucker Braswell and the late John R. Braswell Jr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Bryant and her nephew Matt Bisanar. Lori...

George Sarandus Trakas

George Sarandus Trakas

Aug 16, 2020

George Trakas, Jr.1959 - 2020Myrtle Beach, SC – George Sarandus Trakas, Jr., 60 – passed away on August 16, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County on September 25, 1959 to George Sarandus Trakas Sr. and Carol Ritch. Left to cherish his memories are his parents, George Sarandus Trakas Sr. and Carol Ritch; son, Derrick Trakas (April); daughters, Chelsea Toler...

James "Jim" Herman Oliver

James "Jim" Herman Oliver

Aug 14, 2020

Jim Oliver1944 - 2020Bessemer City – James "Jim" Herman Oliver, 75 departed his earthly home and moved over to Heaven on August 14th at home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 17, 1944 in Murphy, NC to the late Porter and Lucille Roberson Oliver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters,...

Vickie Marlene Pope

Vickie Marlene Pope

Aug 14, 2020

Vickie Marlene Pope 1957- 2020York S.C. – Vickie Marlene Pope passed away on August 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born on May 17, 1957 in Gaston County, North Carolina to the Late Robert and Mildred Hord. Left to cherish her memories are her son David Brazell (Tabitha); daughter Justine "LouAnn" Jones (Kim); brothers Dale Hord, Tommy Hord; sister...

David Lee Garrison

David Lee Garrison

Aug 14, 2020

David Lee Garrison1948-2020Dallas – David Lee Garrison, 71, passed away on August 14th at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County on August 17, 1948 to the late Kenneth B. and Gladys Friday Garrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Lee Garrison, Jr.David was a lifelong member of St. Paul's...

Ruby Ramsey Caldwell

Ruby Ramsey Caldwell

Aug 10, 2020

Ruby Caldwell1929 – 2020Belmont- Ruby Ramsey Caldwell, 90 went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday morning, August 10, 2020.She was a native of Belmont later lived in Gastonia and then Greenville, SC born October 6, 1929 to the late Ephraim Winslow Ramsey and Susan Parker RamseyShe was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of over 40...

Carroll Anderson Carr

Carroll Anderson Carr

Aug 8, 2020

Carroll Carr Jr. 1965-2020Gastonia – Carroll Anderson Carr Jr., 55, passed away on August 8, 2020 at his home. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 24, 1965 to the late Carroll Anderson Carr Sr. and Mamie Ruth Starnes Carr. Carroll enjoyed NASCAR, dirt track racing, and NFL football. Left to cherish his memories is his sister Irene...

Rodney Allen Parham

Rodney Allen Parham

Aug 7, 2020

Rodney Parham1955 - 2020Gastonia - Rodney Allen Parham, 65, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center due to COVID 19 complications. Rodney was born in Gaston County on January 10, 1955 and is the son of the late Samuel Leroy and Mary Stover Parham.Rodney was a dedicated public servant; working several jobs at a time...

Annie Lemmons Willis

Annie Lemmons Willis

Aug 5, 2020

Annie Willis1943 - 2020Gastonia – Annie Mae Lemmons Willis, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Bryson City, North Carolina on August 19, 1943 to the late John and Irene Truelove Lemmons.Annie was a loving mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed by so many. She was a...

David Dockery

David Dockery

Aug 5, 2020

David Dockery1937 - 2020Gastonia – David Neal Dockery, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 4, 1937 to the late Carver and Leora Kephart Dockery.David was a veteran of the United States Army. He attended Macedonia Baptist Church. David was a Mason and member of the...

William "Bill" Hampton Thompson

William "Bill" Hampton Thompson

Aug 2, 2020

Bill Thompson1933 - 2020York, SC – William "Bill" Hampton Thompson, 87, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at his residence.He was born in Heflin, Alabama on March 26, 1933 to the late Margaret Thomas and James Lee Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jody Lynn Thompson.He...

Dillard "Don" William Hyde

Dillard "Don" William Hyde

Aug 1, 2020

Dillard "Don" Hyde1937 -2020Belmont - Dillard "Don" William Hyde, loving husband, father, and PopPop went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 1, 2020 at the age of 83.Don was a graduate of Belmont High School, Central Piedmont Community College and attended Charlotte College (now UNCC). After serving in the United States Army, Don worked at Celanese...

Ruby Nell Page Woody

Ruby Nell Page Woody

Jul 28, 2020

Ruby Page Woody1949- 2020Bessemer City – Ruby Page Woody, 71, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on July 28, 2020.She was born in Gaston County on February 8, 1949 to the late Lewis Daniel and Callie Mae Hyatt Page. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband Thomas Dewey Woody; sons, Shane and...

Belle McCarter Sanders

Belle McCarter Sanders

Jul 27, 2020

Belle Sanders1918 - 2020Gastonia – Belle McCarter Sanders, 101, joined her Heavenly Father on July 27th at the Robin Johnson House.She was born in York County, SC on October 9, 1918 to the late James and Minnie Watkins McCarter. She was a Presbyterian by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,Tom Sanders and...

Karder Scott Jones

Karder Scott Jones

Jul 25, 2020

Karder Scott JonesGastonia – Karder Scott Jones, 6 months was gathered in the arms of the Lord on July 25, 2020.He was born in Gaston County, on January 6, 2020.He is preceded in death by his pawpaw Gary Hensley and his Nana Pamela Kilby. Left to cherish his memories are his loving parents, Brooke Jones and Heather Wilson; brother, Kaden...

Ruth Carroll Ballard

Ruth Carroll Ballard

Jul 25, 2020

Ruth Carroll Ballard1943-2020 Dallas - Ruth Carroll Ballard 76 transitioned to Heaven on Saturday, July 25, 2020 with her husband and children by her side.Ruth was born October 7, 1943 to the late Thomas & Myrtle Carroll. Ruth was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Ruth loved her family and they will miss her greatly.Ruth was preceded in death...

Larry Ross Tino

Larry Ross Tino

Jul 21, 2020

Larry Tino1942-2020Gastonia – Larry Ross Tino, 78, passed away on July 21st at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County, on March 24, 1942 to the late Swan and Ina Roberts Tino. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Barnes; brothers, Ron and James Tino.Larry was a loving...

Julia Dominy Harbin

Julia Dominy Harbin

Jul 17, 2020

Julia Dominy Harbin1931- 2020 Lowell - Julia Dominy Harbin, 88, passed away on July 17, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House. She was born in Baxley, Georgia on July 26, 1931 to the late Homer and Jessie Mae Reynolds Dominy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Charles E....

Ruth Barnette McGee

Ruth Barnette McGee

Jul 16, 2020

Ruth McGee1932 - 2020Bessemer City – Ruth Barnette McGee, 88, formally of Sharon, SC passed away on July 16th at her residence.She was born June 18, 1932 in Cross Anchor, SC to the late Claude and Docie McAbee Barnette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Thomas Wallace McGee; sons,...

Richard Cooler

Richard Cooler

Jul 12, 2020

Richard Cooler1980 - 2020Gastonia - Richard Jason Cooler, 40, passed away Sunday, July 12 2020, He was born in Charleston, South Carolina and is the son of Lillie Cattles Gregory and the late Jessie Jarvis Cooler.Richard was an employee of Carolina Foods, Inc. and he loved to play video games.Richard is survived by his mother and step-father, Lillie Cattles Gregory...