Obituaries

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...

Eva Summers Schemberger

Eva Summers Schemberger

Jun 21, 2017

Eva Anne Schemberger1975-2017Gastonia – Eva Anne Summers Schemberger, 42 passed away June 21, 2017.Eva was born in Murnau,Germany on April 20, 1975.She and her husband Fred owned Smiling Horse Stables, where she was a trainer and riding instructor. She is survived by her husband Fred Schemberger; her father, Mark Summers, her mother, Mona Knoerle Summers and her brother Bobby Summers...

Patsy Leatherman Walker

Patsy Leatherman Walker

Jun 20, 2017

Patsy Walker1935-2017Gastonia - Patsy Leatherman Walker, 81 passed away peacefully on June 20, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side.Patsy was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on October 18, 1935 to the late Carl and Bertha Griggs Leatherman.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Geneva Orren, Betty Jo Hunter,...

Geraldine "Gerri" McClure

Geraldine "Gerri" McClure

Jun 19, 2017

Geraldine McClure1944-2017Gastonia – Geraldine "Gerri" Smith McClure, 72, passed away on June 19, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Buncombe County on July 10, 1944 to the late Charles and Maude Smith.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee "Bob" McClure; her first husband, Clarence Willis, son, Michael Joseph Willis...

George Lewis Lineberger,

George Lewis Lineberger,

Jun 17, 2017

George L Lineberger, Jr1931-2017Gastonia - George Lewis Lineberger Jr., 85 passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 17, 2017. He was born in Gaston County on December 27, 1931; George was preceded in death by his parents, George Lewis Lineberger, Sr. and Callie Bridges Lineberger, a great grandson, Benton Lewis Lineberger and his brother, Jim Lineberger.George was a...

Dorothy "Dot" Williams Alwran

Dorothy "Dot" Williams Alwran

Jun 14, 2017

Dorothy Williams Alwran1920-2017Stanley – Dorothy Williams "Dot" Alwran, 93 passed away peacefully on June 14, 2017 at Woodlawn Haven Assisted Living.Dot was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on April 12, 1924 to the late James Pinkney Williams and Addie Elizabeth Lewis Williams.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law Darleen Alwran Webb...

Ivadell Meeks Moulder

Ivadell Meeks Moulder

Jun 13, 2017

Ivadell Meeks Moulder1922-2017Belmont - Ivadell Meeks Moulder, 95 passed away peacefully on June 13, 2017 at Peak Resources.Ivadell was born in Spray, North Carolina on March 23, 1922. She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodson and Daisy Harris Meeks, her husband Ernest Troy Moulder, Eight brothers and sisters, Claude, Kathleen, Annie Jane, twin sister Mozell, David,James (Jim), and...

Charles Edward Barnes

Charles Edward Barnes

Jun 10, 2017

Charles Edward Barnes, Jr.1969 - 2017Gastonia - Charles Edward Barnes, Jr., 46 passed away suddenly on June 10, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.Charles was born on November 6, 1969 in Lancaster County, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lee Lester McAfee and Azi Lee McAfee. Charles played football for Gardner Webb University for 4 years,...

Joel Benjamin Hoffman

Joel Benjamin Hoffman

Jun 7, 2017

Joel Hoffman1943-2017Joel Benjamin Hoffman, 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born in Gastonia and was the son of the late Jennings and Margaret Avery Hoffman. Joel retired from the Waste Water Treatment Plant for the City of Gastonia and is a member of Davis...

Myrtle Barlow Costner

Myrtle Barlow Costner

Jun 5, 2017

Myrtle Barlow Costner1922-2017Gastonia- Myrtle Carrick Barlow Costner, 94 passed away peacefully June 5, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House. She was born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia on August 15, 1922 to the late Walter Claude and Susie Rebecca Moody Barlow.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death her husband of 71 years, Jasper Cleveland Costner. Mrs....

Bobby Ray Smith

Bobby Ray Smith

Jun 5, 2017

Bobby Ray Smith Jr. April 28,1971- June 5,2017Cramerton N.C. - God did not promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but HE did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way. Bobby was born April 28, 1971 to Sue Hartwell and Bobby Smith Sr. in Charleston W.V. Bobby lived life...

James Stewart

James Stewart

Jun 3, 2017

James Stewart1938-2017Kings Mountain – James Stewart, 78 passed away peacefully June 3, 2017 at his residence.He was born in Mecklenburg County on August 1, 1938 to the James Lonnie and Mary Kimble Stewart.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Wilma Johnson Stewart, son Robert Johnson, brother Don Stewart, sisters Maxine Stokes,...

Charles Yates Craft

Charles Yates Craft

Jun 2, 2017

Charles Yates Craft, II1966-2017Gastonia - Charles Yates Craft II, 50, passed away on June 2, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born in Gaston County and is the son of Charles Yates Craft and the late Katherine Williams Craft.Mr. Craft was a U. S. Army veteran.Mr. Craft is survived by his...