Obituaries

Bobby Harold Phillips

Bobby Harold Phillips

May 17, 2018

Bobby Harold Phillips, 81, entered into Heaven on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Bobby was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late J. Denzil and Stella Ledford Phillips. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Larry and Mack Phillips, sister...

Billy Anthony King

Billy Anthony King

May 17, 2018

Billy Anthony King, 64, entered into Heaven on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Billy was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late Dalton and Loretta "Doodle" Morgan King.Billy loved his family with all his heart and loved to surprise his loving family with gifts, he...

Timothy Blair Massey

Timothy Blair Massey

May 16, 2018

Timothy Blair Massey1954 - 2018Kings Mountain – Timothy Blair Massey, 63, passed away on May 16, 2018 his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born on May 20, 1954 to the late William Howard Massey, Jr. and Elizabeth Johnson Massey.He retired from Bridgestone Americas Tire Manufacturing as a technician.He is survived by his children, Timothy Brent Massey and Martha...

Ron Sanders

Ron Sanders

May 14, 2018

Ron Sanders1964 - 2018Cramerton – Ronald Franklin "Ron" Sanders, 53 passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018. He was a native of Gaston County, born on September 9, 1964.Ron enjoyed working on cars, model cars, traveling to the mountains and listening to old rock & roll music. He will always be remembered for his contagious smile and will be greatly...

Nancy Elmore Deaton

Nancy Elmore Deaton

May 10, 2018

Nancy Elmore Deaton1934 - 2018Gastonia - Nancy Elmore Deaton, 83, entered into Heaven on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Nancy was born in Gastonia and was the daughter of the late C.L. "Doc" and Pearl Shepherd Elmore.Nancy was a graduate of Belmont High School where she was a cheerleader...

Kenny Williams

Kenny Williams

May 6, 2018

Kenny Williams1946 - 2018Belmont - Kenneth Wayne Williams, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 6th, 2018 at his home in Belmont, NC.Kenny is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dianne Morgan Williams and his daughter, Sharon Williams Taylor (Jason) of Kannapolis, NC. He is also survived by his brother, Kermit Dean Williams (Gerri) of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren Kimberly...

Sharon Jackson

Sharon Jackson

May 6, 2018

Sharon Jackson1948-2018Gastonia - Sharon Cecilia Jackson, 70, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center, Main, Charlotte with her loving family by her side. She was born in Charlotte and was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Hazel Maxwell Jackson.Sharon was a graduate of Ashley High School, Gastonia and retired from the Home Health Care profession.Sharon...

Gaynell "Doodie" Spicer

Gaynell "Doodie" Spicer

May 5, 2018

Gaynell "Doodie" Spicer1942-2018Gastonia – Gaynell "Doodie" Miller Spicer, 75 passed away peacefully on May 5, 2018.She was born in Gaston County on November 28, 1942 to the late Garland and Ella Cody Miller.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Lawrence Spicer; her brothers Lewis Miller, Gene Miller and sister, Katherine Miller.She...

Joe Robert Woody

Joe Robert Woody

May 3, 2018

Joe Woody1948 - 2018Gastonia – Robert Joe Woody, 70 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 3, 2018. He was born in Gaston County on April 4, 1948 to the late Millard and Lila Chambers Woody. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy and Ralph Woody and...

Joseph Ferguson

Joseph Ferguson

May 2, 2018

Joseph Ferguson1950 - 2018Dallas – Joseph "Joe" Earle Ferguson, 67 passed away on May 2, 2018 after a 6 year courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Gaston County on November 20, 1950 to the late Edwynne Shell and James L. Ferguson. Joe grew up in Dallas and spent his early years playing basketball, football and baseball. Later in...

Carmel Ledford

Carmel Ledford

May 2, 2018

Carmel Ledford1941 - 2018Bessemer City - Carmel Dean Ledford, 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Brian Center of Gastonia. He was born in Shoal Creek, North Carolina and was the son of the late Eulan and Grace Brewster Ledford.The family would like to express thankfulness to Brenda and Richard Lollis, Dean's sister-in-law and brother-in-law for the constant...

Johnny Stamey

Johnny Stamey

Apr 24, 2018

Johnny Stamey1960 - 2018Gastonia – Johnny Ray Stamey, 58, passed away at his residence on April 24, 2018.He was born in Gaston County on April 14, 1960 to the late John Charles and Alice Rick Stamey.Johnny was an avid fisherman and loved being outdoors. He loved gardening and racing. But most of all he loved spending time with his son...

Debra Mathews

Debra Mathews

Apr 23, 2018

Debra Mathews1960-2018Gastonia - Debra Michelle Thompson Mathews passed peacefully on April 23, 2018. Debra was born in Charlotte, NC, December 20, 1960, to Joseph E. Thompson and Patricia Snipes Thompson, who have both predeceased her. Debra's career spanned a decade in the airline Industry (Eastern Airlines) and real estate. Her accomplishments and contributions in her life were numerous.Debra was an...

Vivian Robinson Lineberger

Vivian Robinson Lineberger

Apr 20, 2018

Gastonia – Vivian Robinson Lineberger, 82 passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 20, 2018. She was born in Gaston County on May 28, 1935 to the late John Franklin and Clara Edwards Robinson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, George Lineberger, Jr., a great grandson, Benton...

John Ray Braswell

John Ray Braswell

Apr 20, 2018

John Braswell, Jr.1927 - 2018Gastonia – John Ray Braswell, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Union County on October 5, 1927. John, a retired Accountant and Corporate Controller was a native of Wingate, NC. He was the son of the late J. Ray, Sr., and Kate H. Braswell. He...

Christine "Chris" Vida Henderson Helms

Christine "Chris" Vida Henderson Helms

Apr 19, 2018

King Mountain – Christine Vida "Chris" Henderson Helms, 53 passed away suddenly on April 19, 2018 at her residence.She was born in South Dakota on August 21, 1964 to the late Charles Wesley and Carolyn Cabe Henderson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Craig Henderson.Chris loved her pets. She enjoyed working in her...

Bob Custar

Bob Custar

Apr 18, 2018

Bob Custar1946-2018Gastonia – Robert "Bob" Howard Custar, 71 passed away suddenly from a motorcycle accident on April 18, 2018.He was born in Stark County, Ohio on October 2, 1946 to the late Alva Howard and Beverly Joy Swann Custar. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his granddaughter Heather Sisk, great grandson Theodore Beach, brothers, Steve...

Madge Ellen Andrews Hatcher

Madge Ellen Andrews Hatcher

Apr 13, 2018

Gastonia- Madge Andrews Hatcher, 92 passed away on April 13, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Greenville, South Carolina on July 15, 1925 to the late Henry Francis and Madge Styers Andrews. In Addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jennings Leon Hatcher; Mrs. Hatcher was the last of...

Ruth Irene Boss Gummeson

Ruth Irene Boss Gummeson

Apr 13, 2018

Gastonia – Ruth Irene Gummeson, 82 passed away April 13, 2018 at the Brian Center. She was born in Ohio on October 21, 1935 to the late John and Hilda Boss.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 58 years, Russell Emery Gummeson. Ruth was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Congregation and enjoyed reading. She moved...

Hazel Dye Glover

Hazel Dye Glover

Apr 12, 2018

Hazel Dye Glover1934-2018Gastonia – Hazel Lee Dye Glover, 84, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House with her loving family by her side. She was born in Gaston County on March 29, 1934 and was the daughter of late Alvin Holbert and Mary Reece Dye.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...