Obituaries

Carol Ann Stephens Gilreath

Carol Ann Stephens Gilreath

Sep 19, 2019

Carol Gilreath1941 - 2019Gastonia - Carol Ann Stephens Gilreath, 78, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.Carol was born in Gaston County on September 13, 1941 to the late Robert and Carolyn Smoot Stephens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Gilreath, who passed away in March 2019,...

Clinton "Clint" Scott McManus

Clinton "Clint" Scott McManus

Sep 19, 2019

Clinton Scott McManus1970 - 2019Gastonia – Clinton Scott McManus, 49 went home to be with his Lord on September 19, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Gaston County on August 4, 1970 to Jerry Dale McManus and the late Janice Kay Hall McManus.Clint loved classic music, trips to the beach...

Carl Gary Bryan

Carl Gary Bryan

Sep 19, 2019

Carl Gary Bryan, Jr. 1958~2019 Bessemer City-Carl Gary Bryan, Jr., 61, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 19, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Charlotte and is the son of the late Carl Gary Bryan, Sr. and Robbie Caldwell Bryan. Carl was a former employee of Pharr Yarns. He loved to...

Arthur Bruce Dennis

Arthur Bruce Dennis

Sep 15, 2019

Arthur Dennis1935-2019Bessemer City - Arthur Bruce Dennis, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gastonia and is the son of the late Leon Zimmerman Dennis and Lila Mae Dennis. Mr. Dennis retired from the United States Army after 20 years as E-6 (Staff Sergeant). He served 2 tours in...

Mary "Boots" Ballard

Mary "Boots" Ballard

Sep 14, 2019

Mary Ballard1936- 2019Gastonia, NC – Mary "Boots" Emma Ballard, 83 passed away peacefully on September 14, 2019 Robin Johnson Hospice House with her family by her side.She was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on May 8, 1936 to the late Charles and Snow Bryson Ballard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Louise...

Frances Hedgepath Thornburg

Frances Hedgepath Thornburg

Sep 14, 2019

Frances Hedgepath Thornburg1934 – 2019Dallas – Frances Hedgepath Thornburg, 85 passed away peacefully on September 14, 2019 at her residence with her loving husband by her side.She was born in Gaston County, on June 29, 1934 to the late Purvey Clinton Hedgepath and Nellie Estelle Lay Hedgepath. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister...

Edward "Eddie" Glenn Campbell

Edward "Eddie" Glenn Campbell

Sep 13, 2019

Eddie Campbell1952 - 2019Dallas – Edward 'Eddie" Glenn Campbell, Jr., 66 passed away suddenly at his residence.He was born in Lincoln County on November 28, 1952 to Peggy Potts Campbell and to the late Edward G. Campbell.Eddie worked in machine shop most of his life. He enjoyed reading Poplar Mechanic Books and was an avid gunman. Most of all he...

Patricia "Patsy" Ann Mauney

Patricia "Patsy" Ann Mauney

Sep 10, 2019

Patricia Mauney1951 - 2019Gastonia – Patricia "Patsy" Ann Mauney, 68 passed away peacefully on September 10, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House.She was born in Gaston County, on August 9, 1951 to the late Helen Hargrove Mauney and Charles L. Mauney; and her beloved dachshund Cameron.Patsy was a 1969 graduate of Ashley High School and began her career in banking...

James "Jim" Lawrence King

James "Jim" Lawrence King

Sep 10, 2019

Gastonia – James "Jim" Lawrence King, 96, went home to be with his Lord on September 10th at Accordius Health Gastonia. He was born June 4, 1923 to the late J.B. and Eunice Howe King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his wife of 52 years, Tommie Tucker King; his son, James Whitcliff King.Jim was a...

Cecil Phillips

Cecil Phillips

Sep 9, 2019

Cecil Phillips1942 – 2019Lowell - Cecil Caldwell Phillips, 76, entered into Heaven peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Courtland Terrace with his loving family by his side. Cecil was born in Mecklenburg County on October 14, 1942 and is the son of the late Bill Phillips and Lorene Ingle Rhymer.Cecil grew up in West Cramerton and was a graduate...

Fred Orr Snider

Fred Orr Snider

Sep 4, 2019

Fred O Snider1927 - 2019Gastonia – Fred Orr Snider, 91 passed away on September 4, 2019. He was born in Gaston County on October 14, 1927 to the late Lee Pressley Snider and Pearl Royster Snider. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Ann Davis Snider; son, Dickie Snider, brother, Lee...

Vonnie Benton

Vonnie Benton

Sep 3, 2019

Vonnie Benton1942 - 2019Dallas – Yvonne "Vonnie" Davis Benton, 77 passed away peacefully on September 3, 2019 at her son's residence with her family by her side. Vonnie battled cancer for over two years; but at 6:29 pm Wednesday she won her battle.She was born in Sampson County, August 30, 1942 to the late James Deveraux Davis and Martha Hinman...

Jim Weathers

Jim Weathers

Sep 2, 2019

Jim Weathers1931-2019Stanley - Jimmy "Jim" Lee Weathers, 88, formerly of Cramerton, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, September 2, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center, Stanley with his loving family by his side. Jim was born in Belmont and is the son of the late Garland and Ezma Hardin Weathers.Jim was a faithful member of First Baptist...

James "Jim" Marion Love

James "Jim" Marion Love

Aug 31, 2019

Jim Love1947 – 2019Dallas – James "Jim" Marion Love, 72 went home to be with his Lord on August 31, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House with his family by his side. He was born in Surry County on April 19, 1947 to the late Wiley Marion and Edith Orene Atkins Love.Jim was a member of Bessemer City Church of...

Van Bryant

Van Bryant

Aug 31, 2019

Van Bryant1938 - 2019Gastonia – Marvin Van Bryant, 81went home to be with his Lord on August 31, 2019.He was born in Gaston County on January 29, 1938 to the late James Albert and Myrtle Parton Bryant. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Tony Van Bryant; his siblings, Stanley, Valene, Elmore and Libby.Van...

Juanita "Midge" Welborn Brown

Juanita "Midge" Welborn Brown

Aug 31, 2019

Midge Brown1946 - 2019Stanley – Juanita "Midge" Welborn Brown, 73 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 31, 2019 at her residence.She was born in Mecklenburg County, on July 29, 1946 to the late Claude Welborn and Edith Finch Welborn.She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Gastonia. Midge was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...

Randall "Randy" Jay King

Randall "Randy" Jay King

Aug 28, 2019

Belmont - Randall "Randy" Jay King, 55, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He was born to the late Joseph and Bonnie Conner King.Randy is survived by his son, Brandon King , sister, Donna Lewis, nephews, Aaron Lewis, Jordan, Blair and Austin Nolen; nieces, Audra and Hannah Nolen.The family will receive family and friends at 4:00 p.m. to...

William Ferrell Roberts

William Ferrell Roberts

Aug 28, 2019

William F. Roberts1930 - 2019Dallas – William Ferrell Roberts, 89 went home to be with his Lord on August 28, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House with his family at his side. He was born in Hiawassee, Georgia on July 27, 1930 to the late Joe and Lecy Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Tia Platt Mooneyhan

Tia Platt Mooneyhan

Aug 28, 2019

Tia Mooneyhan1968 - 2019Gastonia – Tia Platt Mooneyhan, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Atrium Health in Pineville, NC.She was born December 28, 1968 in York, South Carolina, beloved daughter of the late Keith Harrington and Marilyn Garrett Platt. Tia was a graduate of Ashbrook High School and Gaston College, resided in Gastonia for the past...

Gary Blair Mullinax

Gary Blair Mullinax

Aug 25, 2019

Gary Blair Mullinax1946 - 2019Gastonia – Gary Blair Mullinax, 72, went home to be with his Lord on August 25, 2019 at Alexandria Place with his family by his side. He was born in Gaston County on November 25, 1946 to the late Elvin and Lillian Davis Mullinax. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...