Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Rhodes Lewis

Robert "Bob" Rhodes Lewis

Jul 18, 2019

Bob Lewis1939 - 2019Dallas – Robert "Bob" Rhodes Lewis, 80, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2019.He was born in Gaston County on March 25, 1939 to the late Robert Lee Lewis and Sarah Rhodes Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Josephine Lewis Hoyle.Bob was a member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church....

Joann Wood Cloninger

Joann Wood Cloninger

Jul 11, 2019

Joann Wood Cloninger1935 - 2019Dallas- Joann Wood Cloninger, 84, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2019 CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.She was born in Cherokee County, NC on February 21, 1935 to the late Lee Wood and Lourina Crowe Wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over...

Jonathan David Wilson

Jonathan David Wilson

Jul 11, 2019

Jonathan David Wilson1991 - 2019Dallas – Jonathan David Wilson, 28, went home to be with his Lord on July 11, 2019. He was born in Gaston County on July 9, 1991.Jon was a member of the New Testament Church of the Firstborn, Gastonia. He was in the praise and worship band. He was a graduate of Logos & Rhema Christian...

Sherry Welch

Sherry Welch

Jul 7, 2019

Sherry Welch1942-2019Gastonia - Sherry Eleanor Welch, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. Sherry was born in Gaston County on January 29, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Dathie Elfus and Berbie Jackson Welch.Sherry was a member of South Gastonia Church of God and was her...

Retta Janiece Koontz

Retta Janiece Koontz

Jul 1, 2019

Retta Janiece Koontz1929-2019Retta Janiece Koontz, 90, of Gastonia, NC and formerly of Findlay, passed away on July 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born on February 7, 1929,in Wharton, OH to the late Truman Howard and R. Lafaun (Benjamin) Ward. She married Kenny Koontz on May 21, 1950, and he preceded her in death onMay 18, 2016. Left to...

Reid Miller Cloninger

Reid Miller Cloninger

Jun 30, 2019

Reid M. Cloninger1927 - 2019Gastonia – Reid Miller Cloninger, 92 - went home to be with his Lord on June 30, 2019 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on May 15, 1927 to the late George Hugh Cloninger and Carrie Isadore Smith Cloninger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Stroupe...

Joan Rue Hixon

Joan Rue Hixon

Jun 28, 2019

Joan Hixson1945 - 2019Vale, NC – Joan Rue Hixson, 73 passed away peacefully on June 28, 2019 Carolinas Medical Center, Main with her family by her side.She was born in Mercer County, New Jersey on October 5, 1945 to the late Arthur Rue and Gwendolyn Purdy Rue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son,...

Sandra "Sandy" Joanne Lee Pennell

Sandra "Sandy" Joanne Lee Pennell

Jun 25, 2019

Sandra Lee Pennell1949 - 2019Bessemer City – Sandra Lee "Sandy" Pennell, 69 passed away June 25, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House.She was born in Gaston County on December 2, 1949 to the late Gene Tunney Lee and Manota Guest Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, John Walter Pennell....

Joyce Beard

Joyce Beard

Jun 23, 2019

Joyce Beard1931 - 2019Newton – Joyce Beard, 88, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2019 at Brian Center, Lincolnton.She was born in Catawba County on May 15, 1931 to the late Clarence and Florence Parker Beard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Eugene Beard, grandson, Brian Wilson and a great grandson, Hunter...

James Ralph Carver

James Ralph Carver

Jun 22, 2019

Reverend Ralph Carver1934-2019Dallas - The Reverend James Ralph Carver, age 84, moved over to Heaven from his home on Saturday, June 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.Born on August 4, 1934 in Avery County, he was the eldest son of the late Earl Carver Sr. and Stella Jones Carver. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in...

David E. Cooper

David E. Cooper

Jun 20, 2019

David Cooper, Jr.1933-2019Gastonia - David Evander Cooper, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas with his loving family by his side. He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on November 8, 1933 and was the son of the late David Evander Cooper, Sr. and Ella Bunce Cooper. Mr. Cooper was a...

Matthew Yugeng Lu

Matthew Yugeng Lu

Jun 20, 2019

Matthew Yugeng LuJune 18, 2007 – June 20, 2019Gastonia – Matthew Yugeng Lu, 12, passed away suddenly on June 20, 2019 at the Levine Children's Hospital with his family at his side. He was born in Gaston County on June 18, 2007. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Shan Wu.Matthew was a student at Cramerton Middle School...

David Lawson

David Lawson

Jun 19, 2019

David Lawson1954-2019Gastonia - David Louis Lawson, 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side. David was born in Clover, SC on April 22, 1954, the son of the late James "Ish" Ishmel Lawson and Ruth Neely Lawson.David was a graduate of Clover High School where he played football and...

Iva Lee Davis Groves

Iva Lee Davis Groves

Jun 15, 2019

Iva Lee Groves1932 - 2019 Iva Lee Davis Groves, age 87, of Midland, VA went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Iva Lee was born on May 16, 1932 in Gaston County, NC. Iva Lee was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. For the past 17...

Martha Lynn Hearn Upright

Martha Lynn Hearn Upright

Jun 14, 2019

Martha Upright1958 - 2019Stanley - Martha Lynn Hearn Upright, 61 passed away suddenly on June 14, 2019 at her residence.She was born in Mecklenburg County, on April 30, 1958 to the late James Bryant Hearn and Barbara Ruth Cannon Hearn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Dennis Martin.Martha worked as an Machine...

Gregory Ross Trull

Gregory Ross Trull

Jun 13, 2019

Gregory R. Trull, Sr.1957 - 2019Gastonia – Gregory Ross Trull, Sr., 62 – passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House.He was born on April 20, 1957 to the late William and Margaret Parks Trull. Left to cherish his memories includes his son, Gregory "Ross" Trull, Jr., and wife Amanda; his daughter, Kelly Rhyne; grandchildren,...

Michael Steven Day

Michael Steven Day

Jun 12, 2019

Mike Day1969 - 2019Lowell – Michael "Mike" Steven Day, 49, went home to be with his Lord on June 12, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his family at his side. He was born in Gaston County on December 27, 1969 to Kaye Whitesides Day Moore and the late David Michael Day. In addition to his father, he was...

Evelyn Hartung Steele

Evelyn Hartung Steele

Jun 11, 2019

Evelyn H. Steele1928 - 2019Gastonia - Evelyn Hartung Steele - 91, formerly of Beaver, PA passed away peacefully on June 11, 2019. She was born March 29, 1928 the daughter of the late Lester Hartung and Margaret (Hartung) Enders and the step daughter of Cyril Enders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jack...

Mike Sams

Mike Sams

Jun 11, 2019

Mike Sams, Sr.1952 - 2019Gastonia – Michael Steve Elburn Sams, Sr., 66, went home to be with his Lord on June 11, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his family at his side. He was born in Gaston County on June 29, 1952 to the late Earl and Martha Dedmond Sams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Clyde High

Clyde High

Jun 9, 2019

Clyde High1948 - 2019Dallas – Clyde Morrissett High, 71, went home to be with his Lord on June 9, 2019 at his residence with his family at his side. He was born in Lincoln County on May 1, 1948 to the late Rev. Clyde Franklin High and Lillie Mae Gregg High. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...