Obituaries
Joe Robert Dawson
Jan 9, 2020
Joe Dawson1932-2020Gastonia – Joe Robert Dawson, 87 passed away peacefully on January 9, 2020 at Belaire Health Care Center.He was born in Danville, Virginia on October 26, 1932 to the late William Hendly and Homie Talbert Dawson.Joe attended Virginia School for the Deaf and played football. Joe was an avid Washington Redskins fan and always supported his Virginia teams.He always...
Wayne McKinney
Jan 7, 2020
Wayne McKinney1944 - 2020Maiden - Wayne McKinney - passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a period of declining health.Born July 17, 1944 in Mitchell County, he was the son of Delphia McKinney. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Maiden. Wayne was a Sergeant in the US Army who served in...
Robert "Bobby" Earl Denton
Jan 4, 2020
Bobby Denton1944 - 2020Gastonia – Robert Earl "Bobby" Denton, 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 4th at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born in Gaston County on April 8, 1944 to the late Clyde Denton, Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth Beaty Denton. Bobby retired with over...
Frances Jane Carter
Jan 3, 2020
Frances Jane Carter1943 - 2020Gastonia – Frances Jane Ervin Carter, 76 passed away peacefully on January 3, 2020 at Robin Johnson Hospice House with her family by her side.She was born in Gaston County, on July 17, 1943 to the late Carl N. and Leona J. Ervin In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Norman McCoy
Jan 3, 2020
Norman Lynn McCoy1962-2020 Bessemer City – Norman Lynn McCoy, 57, passed away on January 3, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County on March 10, 1962 to the late Earl Ray McCoy and Hazel Helms McCoy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Pete McCoy and John Adams,...
Glenn Allen Harris
Jan 3, 2020
Glenn Harris1954-2020Glenn Allen Harris, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side. Glenn was born in Richlands, Virginia and was the son of the late Cleaster Harris, Sr. and Una Stinson Harris. Glenn retired from Owens-Illinois after 23 years and then joined the Trust Department of BB&T for 15...
Jewell Parker Wall
Jan 3, 2020
Jewell Parker Wall1928 - 2020Gastonia – Jewell Parker Wall, 91passed away peacefully on January 3, 2020 at Alexandria Place.She was born in Gaston County on June 10, 1928 to the late William Henry Parker and Rebecca Stroupe Parker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl Horace Wall, Sr.; her children, Donnie, Jerry,...
Ken Price
Jan 2, 2020
Ken Price1937 - 2020Gastonia – Kenneth "Ken" Herrin Price - 82, passed away peacefully on January 2nd at the Robin Johnson House.He was born in Gaston County on June 1, 1937 to the late Spurgeon and Effie Baker Price. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, "Mancy" Holland Price; and all...
William Dale Shelton
Jan 2, 2020
Dale Shelton1964-2020Stanley – William Dale Shelton, 55 passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 2, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Mecklenburg County on April 1, 1964 to the late Howard William Shelton and Rebecca Ann Foster. Dale worked in tree services most of his life. He was a loving husband, father, brother,...
Kevin Gilreath
Jan 2, 2020
Kevin Gilreath1963 - 2020Kings Mountain – Ronald Kevin Gilreath – 56, passed away on January 2nd at Atrium Health – Kings Mountain with his loving family by his side.Kevin was born in Gaston on July 30, 1963 to the late Ronald David and Carol Stephens Gilreath. He loved to cook and fish. He was an avid history buff and civil...
Donnie Eugene Smith
Jan 1, 2020
Donnie E Smith1952-2020Gastonia – Donnie Eugene Smith, 67 passed away suddenly on January 1, 2020 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on January 2, 1952 to the late James Clifford Smith and Betty Haney Smith. Donnie was co-owner with Marshall Reeder with the Chicken Boat and Little Mountain Motors for many years. He enjoyed camping, old cars and...
Lacy Herring
Dec 29, 2019
Lacy Herring, Jr.1939-2019Dallas – Lacy Herring, Jr., 80 passed away on December 29, 2019 at the Brian Center – Gastonia.He was born in Gaston County on June 18, 1939 to the late Lacy Herring and Mary Morrow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Ruby Davis Herring and Ina Faye Norris Herring.Lacy was a...
Michael D. Merritt
Dec 23, 2019
Rev. Michael D. Merritt1964 - 2019Gastonia - Reverend Michael Dwayne Merritt, 55 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 8:57 a.m. December 23, 2019 after a long fight with cancer at Atrium Health –Main, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County on July 6, 1964 to the late Otis and Bobbie Sue...
Lynne N. Hughes
Dec 23, 2019
Lynne N. Hughes1963 - 2019Gastonia – Lynne Ellis Norris Hughes, 56, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2019.She was born in Gaston County on May 15, 1963 to Rachel Ellis Norris and the late James R. Norris. Lynne was a loving mother and "NeNe" to her grandchildren. She was the most caring and giving person who will be greatly missed...
Cathy T. Stephens
Dec 23, 2019
Cathy Stephens1953-2019Gastonia - Cathy Terry Stephens, 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Cathy was born in Gastonia on March 16, 1953 and was the daughter of the late Doc and Hilda Fore Terry.Cathy was employed for many years as a Customer Service Representative with A.B....
Marjorie Lee Williams Dodd
Dec 21, 2019
Marjorie Williams Dodd1934 - 2019Gastonia – Marjorie Lee Williams Dodd, 85 passed away peacefully on December 21, 2019 at Courtland Terrace with her family by her side.Marjorie was employed for 15 years at Gaston Memorial /CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Fries, Virginia on September 21, 1934 to the late Curtis Bennett Williams and Maggie Vaughn Williams. In addition...
Douglas "Doug" Wayne Skipper
Dec 19, 2019
Doug Skipper1953-2019Gastonia - Douglas Wayne Skipper, 66, passed away suddenly on December 19, 2019 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on June 9, 1953 to the late Charles Douglas Skipper and Hazel Purser Arthurs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Donna Michaels and Karen Carpenter.He was a veteran of the U.S. Air...
Joe B. Neal
Dec 17, 2019
Joe B. Neal1933 - 2019Stanley – Joe Berry Neal, 85, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center with his loving family by his side.He was born in Lincoln County on December 21, 1933 to the late Green Berry and Florence Rachel Leonhardt Neal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
John "Jody" Irving Lewis
Dec 14, 2019
Jody Lewis1959-2019Bessemer City- John Irving "Jody" Lewis, II, 60 went home to be with his Lord on December 14, 2019 at UMAR, Powell Home, Gastonia, NCHe was born on October 5, 1959 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina to the late John Irving Lewis, Sr. and Catherine Brannon Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Rebecca "Becky" Faye Gulledge
Dec 13, 2019
Becky Phillips Gulledge1956 - 2019Gastonia – Rebecca Faye "Becky" Gulledge, 63 passed away peacefully on December 13, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County, on April 29, 1956 to the late Donald Thomas Phillips, Sr and Edna Faye Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Edward Stroupe and...
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