Obituaries
Tim Davis
Mar 12, 2016
Tim Davis1964-2016Gastonia – Timothy Shaun Davis, 51, life-long resident of Gastonia, Hunter Huss High School and Gardner Webb University graduate, has entered into his eternal rest. For the last 3 years, he fought the good fight against glioblastoma brain cancer. On March 12, 2016, he won the final battle and is now home with his dear Redeemer, the Lord Jesus...
Diann Lineberger
Mar 12, 2016
Diann Lineberger1949-2016Dallas- Patricia Diann McAbee Lineberger, 66, passed away suddenly March 12, 2016 at her residence.She was born in Gaston County on November 10, 1949 to the late Dewey and Dora McAbee.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, David Lineberger; brothers, Frank and Johnny McAbee; niece, Larisa Medlin and nephew, Jerry...
Becky Beaty
Mar 10, 2016
Becky Beaty1941-2016Gastonia – Rebecca "Becky" Foster Beaty, 74, passed away on March 10, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County, NC on December 12, 1941 to the late Dorothy Mae Foster and Howard Eller.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Foster and Judy Foster.Survivors include her son, Dale Shelton...
Steve Stafford
Mar 8, 2016
Steve StaffordCharlotte - Stephen Lee "Steve" Stafford, (69), of Lilburn Georgia, died Tuesday, March 8 at Gwinnett Medical Center. He was a native of Charlotte, NC and the son of the late Earl Thomas Stafford and Thelma Geraldine Robinson. Steve was retired from The Travelers Insurance Companies and The U.S. Army/Army Reserve. He retired from the Army Reserve with the...
Jim Lutz
Mar 3, 2016
Jim Lutz1936-2016Dallas – James Carl "Jim" Lutz, 79, passed away suddenly on March 3, 2016He was born in Gaston County on November 19, 1936 to the late Graham Laden and Sallie Stoddard Lutz.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Graham Lutz and Leon TrivettHe was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed...
Joyce Hager DeLorenzo
Feb 29, 2016
Joyce DeLorenzo1933-2016Gastonia – Joyce Hager DeLorenzo, 82, formerly of Lincolnton passed away on February 29, 2016 She was born in Lincoln County on October 28, 1933 to the late Taft McKinnley and Ida Elaine Robertson Hager.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George DeLorenzo and by her brother, Merrill Hager and sister, Donna McDanielJoyce...
Carl Curtis Trantham
Feb 22, 2016
Carl Curtis Trantham1947-2016Dallas – Carl Curtis Trantham, 68, passed away on February 22, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his wife and loving family.Carl was a native of Greens Creek, Sylva, NC born on March 28, 1947 to the late Phillip and Octia Buchanan Trantham.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Thelma Jane Trantham,...
Donna Wood
Feb 19, 2016
Donna Wood1947-2016Gastonia – Donna Kathleen "Kathy" Wood, 68, passed away February 19, 2016 at Wellington House in Gastonia.She was born on December 30, 1947 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Betty Wornock and Donald William Wood.Donna was a school teacher where she taught at Birch Run School until she retired after many years of dedicated service to the school...
Rachel Ray Fisher
Feb 13, 2016
Rachel Ray Fisher1945-2016Rachel Lee Ray Fisher, 70, of Stanley, passed away on February 13, 2016 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Gaston County on December 18, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Major and Pearl Savage Ray.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 7 sisters and...
Carol Setzer Six
Feb 13, 2016
Carol Setzer Six1956-2016Lincolnton - Carol Ann Setzer Six, 60, passed away February 13, 2016 at Cardinal Health CareShe was born in Lincoln County on January 4, 1956.She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby SetzerSurvivors include her mother Patricia Ellis Setzer, her daughter Heather Mincey (Chris);brothers Tommy and Chris Setzer; aunt Amy JonesCelebration of Life Service will be held...
Gayle Fry Rhea
Feb 11, 2016
Gayle Fry Rhea, 64, of Charlotte NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on February 13, 2016 at Levine-Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, North Carolina. She was born in Madison County, Jackson, Tennessee the daughter of the late Raymond and Hope Fry.In addition to her parents, her beloved husband, Ronald Warren Rhea, precedes her in death. She graduated...
Donna Kennedy
Feb 10, 2016
Donna Kennedy1971-2016Dallas – Donna Calaway Kennedy, 44, passed away on February 10, 2016 at Carolina Medical Center Lincolnton.She was born in Gaston County on April 5, 1971.She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Calaway.Survivors include her parents, Mike and Debbie Kennedy; her children, Josh Ward and Shelby Ward; grandchildren, Caden Riddle and Bailey Merritt; step daughter, Heather StroupeCelebration...
Bobby "Bucky" Wayne Hill
Feb 10, 2016
Bobby "Bucky" Hill1957 -2016Gastonia – Bobby "Bucky" Wayne Hill, 58, of Knoxville, TN formerly of Gastonia passed away on February 10, 2016 He was born in Gaston County on July 30, 1957 to Louise Clark Cates and the late Buddy Wayne Hill.In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother Alan Mitchell HillBucky had worked at...
Tommy McGuirt
Feb 7, 2016
Tommy McGuirt, Sr.1943-2016 Gastonia – Tommy Eugene McGuirt, Sr., 72, passed away on February 7, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Mecklenburg County on November 29, 1943 to the late Geraldine Lillian Baggerly and Thomas Ray McGuirt.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Ellen Kay Houlbrook and brother,...
Brenda Mauney Sheppard
Feb 7, 2016
Brenda Mauney Sheppard1950-2016 Gastonia – Brenda Mauney Sheppard, 65, passed away on February 7, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in York, SC on December 23, 1950 to the late Agnes King and J.W. MauneyIn addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Doris McAllister and Gayle MauneyBrenda was a loving wife, mother and...
Andrea Temple Bryant
Feb 5, 2016
Andrea Bryant1941-2016Middlesex, NC - Andrea Temple Bryant, 74, formerly of Dallas, passed away on Friday, February 05, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Bryant was the wife of Reverend Jack Bryant, former Pastor of Dallas Baptist Church, Dallas, NC. Andrea was born on June 14, 1941 in Wake County, NC to...
Bill Guffie
Feb 4, 2016
Bill Guffie1961-2016Iron Station – William Glen "Bill" Guffie, 54, passed away on February 4, 2016 He was born in Clarksville, GA on April 24, 1961 to Margaret Jarrell Guffie and the late Robert Glen GuffieSurvivors include his mother, Margaret Jarrell Guffie; daughter Amanda Guffie and son Logan Guffie; brothers, Henry; Gene; David; and Larry Guffie and wife KimMemorial Service will...
Ismael "Speedy" Gonzales
Feb 3, 2016
Ismael "Speedy" Gonzales, Sr.1944-2016Dallas – Ismael "Speedy" Gonzales, Sr. 71, passed away on February 3, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on December 1, 1944 to the late Gregorio and Antonia Gonzales. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Hicks Gonzales and son Speedy Gonzales and girlfriend, Dwayna Robbinsdaughter, Christina Stephens and 3...
Rufus John Rathbun
Feb 3, 2016
Reverend Rufus John Rathbun1923 -2016Petal, Mississippi – Reverend Rufus John Rathbun, 92, passed away on February 3 , 2016 at his home in Petal Mississippi. He was formerly of Belmont, NC born in Flint, Michigan on March 7, 1923. He was the son of the late John and Rose RathbunIn addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Waddell Hunt Queen
Feb 1, 2016
Waddell Queen1924 -2016Belmont - Waddell Hunt Queen, 91, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House. He was born in Rutherfordton, NC and was the son of the late Vernon William and Maggie Martin Queen.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Reverend Ellard Queen and Vernon W. Queen, Jr., and sister...
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