Obituaries
Beth Funderburk Ledford
Feb 2, 2017
Beth Ledford1972– 2017Gastonia Beth Funderburk Ledford, 44, passed away on February 2, 2017 at her residence.She was born in Gaston County on November 21, 1972. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronnie and Carolyn Taylor Funderburk, her grandson Leo Thor Ledford. Left to cherish her memories includes her sons, Gary Ledford, III, Dylan Ledford (Cristin); her pride and...
"Amy" Amieta Terry Self - Hall
Feb 1, 2017
Amieta "Amy" Terry Self, 48, of Dallas, passed away on February 1, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of Faye Self Hall and the late Steve Allen Hall.She was a graduate of North Gaston High School and enjoyed attending church.Left to cherish her memories are her mother Faye Self Hall,...
Gary Lee Brotherton
Jan 31, 2017
Gary Lee Brotherton1970-2017Charlotte- Gary Lee Brotherton, 46 passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2017 in Tampa Florida.He was born in Mecklenburg County on February 16, 1970 to the late Doris Faye Brotherton. Left to cherish his memories includes special Aunt and Uncle Shirley B. Skidmore and Jimmy Skidmore of Charlotte, NC; cousins, Tim Skidmore and wife Angie of Gastonia; Randy,...
Fran Flannery
Jan 29, 2017
Fran Flannery1941-2017Gastonia – Mary Frances "Fran" Caskey Flannery, 75, passed away on January 29, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Lancaster, South Carolina to the late Alfred and Ila Faye Roberts Caskey.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Elsie Gillespie and Dot Blalock and a brother Bill Caskey.Fran was a loving...
Brenda Ledford
Jan 28, 2017
Brenda Ledford1951 – 2017Gastonia – Brenda Ann Ledford, 65, passed away on January 28, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gaston County to the late Arnold and Mildred Ledford.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Roy and Benny Ledford.Brenda was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly...
Linda Flor Hidalgo Hite
Jan 26, 2017
Linda Hidalgo Hite1948- 2017Gastonia – Linda Flor Hidalgo Hite, of Buckhannon, West Virginia, peacefully passed on January 26, 2017 in the presence of her loving husband of 46 years, Steven Hite. She was born October 12, 1948 in Beckley, WV, daughter of Manuel Hidalgo and Flor Santos Hidalgo. Her family emigrated from Peñarroya, Spain. Linda's connection with the Spanish language...
Ruby Stockton Farrell
Jan 24, 2017
Ruby Farrell1929 – 2017Gastonia – Ruby Stockton Farrell, 87, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2017 at Stanley Total Living Center surrounded by her daughters.She was born in Greenville, SC to the late Furman and Annie McLean Stockton.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Gina Little; one brother and three sisters.Ruby was a loving...
Dorothy Ringer Dowd
Jan 23, 2017
Dorothy Ringer Dowd1937 – 2017Gastonia – Dorothy Ann Ringer Dowd, 79, passed away on January 23, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Newberry, SC to the late Elbert and Imogene Barrett Ringer.Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed! Left to cherish her memories includes her children, Henry Daniel Dowd, Jr., (Amy); Tammy...
Dorothy Rae Ramsey James
Jan 22, 2017
Dorothy Ramsey James1937 – 2017Gastonia – Dorothy Rae Ramsey James, 79 passed away on January 22, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County to the late Rueben and Elzora Messer Ramsey.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil James.Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed!...
James "J.R." Ray Kirkpatrick
Jan 20, 2017
James Ray "J.R." Kirkpatrick1965 - 2017Kings Mountain- James Ray "J.R." Kirkpatrick, 51, passed away suddenly on January 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Buncombe County to Margaret Ellen Christopher Holcombe and the late John Kirkpatrick.In addition to father he was preceded in death by a sister. Sharon Kirkpatrick and an infant brother.Left to cherish his memories includes...
Dora "Tiny" Edwards Buchanan
Jan 20, 2017
Dora "Tiny" Buchanan1930-2017Belmont – Dora "Tiny" Edwards Buchanan, 86, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2017 at her residenceShe was born in Newport, Tennessee to the late Stokley and Fannie Lewis Edwards.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Clyde Franklin "Buck" Buchanan; brothers, Jim, Marlen and Wayne Edwards, sisters Aileen Gray,...
Ann Norman Costner
Jan 19, 2017
Ann Costner1939-2017Gastonia – Ann Norman Costner, 77, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House.She was born in Gaston County on February 26, 1939 to the late John and Jessie Montgomery Norman.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Costner and her son, Anthony Ross Monroe, sister, Ruth Wilhelm, brothers,...
Grant Blake
Jan 19, 2017
Grant Blake1961 - 2017Dallas- Jonathan Grant Blake, 55 passed away January 19, 2017 at Duke University Hospital.He was born in Gaston County, NC to Dorothy Jenkins Blake and the late Johnny Hubert Blake.He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Blake and sister Clara Blake. Grant was a member of Rankin Lake Baptist Church. He enjoyed NASCAR, playing golf,...
Rita O'Neill Russell
Jan 13, 2017
Rita Russell1936 - 2017Gastonia - Rita O'Neill Russell, 80 passed away on January 13, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born on September 30, 1936 to the late Thomas and Margaret Hayes O'Neill.She is survived by daughters, Megan Russell Conner and Deborah Johnson; 5 grandchildren, Kara and Holly Conner, Sarah, Michael and Joy Johnson, and 3 great grandchildren, Kylan...
Joyce Bradbury McGee
Jan 12, 2017
Joyce McGee1934-2015Dallas – Joyce Bradbury McGee, 82, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side.She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late John Martin Bradbury and Vera Brackett Bradbury Metcalf.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Tommy and Robert Bradbury.Joyce was a loving...
Kate Brown Holland
Jan 11, 2017
Kate Brown Holland1926 - 2017Dallas - Kate Brown Holland died peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Terrace Ridge Assisted Living in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County on March 9, 1926, to James Floyd Brown and Lona Smith Brown.In addition to her parents, Kate is preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Holland; her sisters, Frances Brown...
Robert Early Hamilton
Jan 4, 2017
Robert Hamilton, Jr.1946-2017Bessemer City- Robert Early Hamilton, Jr., passed away peacefully January 4, 2017.He was born in Gaston County to Lois Vernell Gantt Hamilton and the late Robert Early Hamilton, Sr.In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Ramsey and brother Bobby Hamilton.Robert worked at Talon in Stanley and Carolina Brush until he retired....
Alfred Borgeson
Jan 3, 2017
Alfred Borgeson1933-2017Clover, SC- Alfred Nels Borgeson, Jr., 83 passed away on January 3, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.He was born in New York to the late Alfred Nels Borgeson, Sr. and Ella Roote Borgeson.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Ruth Ann Schneider Borgeson, and his brother Bob Borgeson.Alfred...
Theda Stevens
Jan 1, 2017
Theda Stevens1938-2016Gastonia – Theda Christine "TC" Stevens, 78, passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2017, at Caromont Regional in Gastonia, NC. She was a native of Dallas, NC, and daughter of the late Thad Huffman and Annabelle Carpenter Huffman.While the family mourns her passing, they are comforted by knowing she is in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,...
Freddie Young
Dec 31, 2016
Freddie Young, Jr.1952-2016Gastonia – Fred "Freddie" Eugene Young, Jr., 64, passed away on December 31st at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Fred Eugene Young Sr. and Mary Evelyn Brown Young.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Fred, Kenny and Jeffrey Young and sisters, Kim Young and Vickie KellyFreddie...
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