Obituaries

Pauline Deaton Shields

Pauline Deaton Shields

Aug 2, 2017

Pauline Deaton Shields 1917 - 2017Gastonia –Pauline Deaton Shields, 99 passed away peacefully on August 2nd with her loving family by her side.She was born in Watauga County on November 7, 1917 to the late Creed and Minnie Ella Reinhardt Deaton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, William Thomas Shields...

Catherine Lane Welch

Catherine Lane Welch

Aug 1, 2017

Catherine Welch1935 – 2017Gastonia - Mary "Catherine" Lane Welch, 81, was surrounded by her family at her home when she passed away on Tuesday, August 1st, after the long goodbye of Alzheimer's. Catherine was born on December 27, 1935 to Samuel and Bessie Tanner Lane, their youngest and only daughter. She graduated from Gastonia High School in 1955 and married...

Lynda Fioritto Andrews

Lynda Fioritto Andrews

Jul 21, 2017

Lynda Fioritto Andrews1959 - 2017Gastonia –Lynda Fioritto Andrews, 57 passed away peacefully on July 21, 2017 at the Complete Care, Charlotte.She was born in Patterson, New Jersey on December 26, 1959 to the late Henry Dominic Fioritto and Shirley Price Fioritto-Tustin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Michael FiorittoLynda worked as a waitress...

Misty Hoyle

Misty Hoyle

Jul 20, 2017

Misty Hoyle1981-2017Gastonia – Misty Garrett Hoyle, 35 passed away on July 20, 2017. She was born July 23, 1981 in Gaston County to Rhonda Lambert and Gene Garrett.Left to cherish her memories include her husband Tracy Hoyle; daughters, Trinity and Sky; father, Gene Garrett; mother, Rhonda Lambert; brothers, Michael and Bradley; sisters, Jessica and AileneaMemorial service will be held 2:00...

Peggy Moore Hayes

Peggy Moore Hayes

Jul 20, 2017

Peggy Moore Hayes1935 - 2017Gastonia –Peggy Rankin Moore Hayes, 81 passed away peacefully on July 20, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House with her loving family by her side.She was born in Gaston County on November 26, 1935 to the late Sexton Glenn and Nora Leona Foster Rankin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Jerry Pack

Jerry Pack

Jul 19, 2017

Jerry Pack1942-2017SFC Robert Jerry Pack, (US Army Rtd), 75 formerly of Belmont passed away on July 19, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Burlington, NC on January 7, 1942 to the late Vaughn C. Pack and Victoria Ogburn Pack. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Gerda...

RJ Abernathy

RJ Abernathy

Jul 17, 2017

RJ Abernathy, III1996-2017Bessemer City – Richard Nathanial "R.J." Abernathy, III – 20, passed away on July 17, 2017.He was born on October 14, 1996 in Lincoln County. RJ graduated from Cherryville High School in 2014 where he excelled as a member of the High School Football Team.Left to cherish his memories includes his father Richard Abernathy, II and his mother...

Jeannette Medlin

Jeannette Medlin

Jul 17, 2017

Jeannette Medlin1946-2017Gastonia - Dorothy Jeannette Medlin, 70 passed away peacefully July 17, 2017at her residence. She was born in Gaston County on September 13, 1946 to the late Richard and Elizabeth Martin Sharpe. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Danny Medlin, Sr.Jeannette had worked at the Gastonia Police Department for...

Stan W. Lahr

Stan W. Lahr

Jul 11, 2017

Stan W. Lahr1932-2017Belmont – Stanley Wilfred "Stan" Lahr, 84 passed away on July 11, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 6, 1932 to the late Robert and Elizabeth Connolly Lahr.Stan graduated from the Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania. He retired as an engineer with Piedmont Natural Gas with over 37 years of dedicated service....

Bobbie Becton Merritt

Bobbie Becton Merritt

Jul 9, 2017

Bobbie Sue Becton Merritt1943 - 2017Gastonia – Bobbie Sue Becton Merritt, 74 passed away peacefully on July 9, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Pender County, NC on January 17, 1943 to the late Robert Becton and Kathleen Merritt Becton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Merritt, and a...

Charlotte Rhyne Brown

Charlotte Rhyne Brown

Jul 9, 2017

Charlotte Rhyne Brown1954-2017Gastonia – Charlotte Rhyne Brown, 63 passed away peacefully on July 9, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was the only child of Donald and Sylvia Foster Rhyne born March 9, 1954 in Gaston County.Charlotte was a loving wife, mother and daughter who will be greatly missed! She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church in Cramerton. She...

Barbara Ann Butler McFadden

Barbara Ann Butler McFadden

Jul 7, 2017

Barbara McFadden1933-2017Gastonia – Barbara Butler McFadden, 84 passed away peacefully on July 7, 2017 at her residence.She was born in Richmond, Virginia on April 30, 1933 to the late Francis Temple and Fannie Lee Ford Butler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mac McFadden, brother, Temple and Johnny and a sister Joyce.She retired...

Judy Louise Guinn

Judy Louise Guinn

Jul 4, 2017

Judy Guinn1947-2017Lincolnton – Judy Louise Guinn, 70 passed away peacefully on July 4, 2017 at Carolina Care Center surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Carter County, TN on June 30, 1947 to Margie Powell Guinn and the late Howard Guinn.Left to cherish her memories include daughter, Starr Johnson (Anthony) of Lincolnton; sons, Tim Nidiffer (Jeannie) of Lincolnton and...

Laura Stines Salley

Laura Stines Salley

Jul 3, 2017

DALLAS- Laura Stines Salley, 43,formely of Dallas died July 3, 2017 after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.The disease that took her life is the same one that she worked hard to help others fight during her 20 years as a radiation therapist.Breast cancer did not define Laura. She is remembered by friends and family as a loving and...

Van Marion Johnson

Van Marion Johnson

Jun 30, 2017

Van Marion Johnson1949 – 2017High Shoals – Van Marion Johnson, 68 was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 30, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on February 19, 1949 to Dorothy Johnson Martin and the late Harold Cleveland Johnson.In addition to his father, he was...

Kenneth Helms

Kenneth Helms

Jun 26, 2017

Kenneth Helms1937-2017Gastonia – Kenneth Helms, 80, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County on February 12, 1937 to the late George and Ella Huffman Helms.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Marcus Galen Helms and sister, Brenda Lois Helms Price.Kenneth was a...

Phyllis Jenkins Adams

Phyllis Jenkins Adams

Jun 25, 2017

Phyllis Jenkins Adams1941-2017Gastonia – Phyllis Jenkins Adams, 76 passed away peacefully on June 25, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House with her loving family by her side.On May 24, Phyllis was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer but she did not lose her battle with cancer…. SHE LIVED the last four weeks since being diagnosed graciously and courageously! She will be greatly...

Eva "Pete" Moffett Coley

Eva "Pete" Moffett Coley

Jun 23, 2017

Eva "Pete" Moffett ColeyDallas – Eva "Pete" Moffett Coley, 91, passed away on peacefully on June 23, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Cocke County, Tennessee on December 24, 1925 to the late Thomas Houston and Dovie Williamson Moffett.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Wayne Coley.Pete...

Jerold Aubrey McAbee

Jerold Aubrey McAbee

Jun 22, 2017

Jerold McAbee1930-2017Gastonia – Jerold Aubrey McAbee, 87, passed away on June 22, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County on February 12, 1930 to the late Carl Clyde and Ruby Jane McHan McAbee.Jerold was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be greatly missed! He was a member of Maylo United Methodist Church. He...

James "Jamie" Gaston Cannon

James "Jamie" Gaston Cannon

Jun 22, 2017

Jamie CannonBelmont – James Gaston "Jamie" Cannon, II, 62, passed away on June 22, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House. Jamie was born in Mecklenburg County on November 14, 1954. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Cannon. Jamie was a certificated Scuba Diver; and enjoyed fishing and traveling out of the country. He was owner of Cannon...