Obituaries

Nov 10, 2020

Margaret “Juanita” Webb Brigman, 76, passed away at Atrium Health Cleveland on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She was born June 13, 1944 in Gaston County to the late Robert and Eva Barker Webb.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bruce Brigman. Jr.

Juanita loved her cell phone. She wouldn’t...

Nov 8, 2020

Walter Rudisill, 77, passed away at his residence on Friday, November 8, 2020. He was born March 10, 1943 in Lincoln County to the late Zeke Rudisill and Geneva Rogers Rudisill.

Walter was a faithful member of Lincolnton Church of God.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 55...

Nov 7, 2020

John “Mike” Michael Houser, 52, went on his last hunting trip in the woods, where he loved to be, on Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was born October 15, 1968 in Cleveland County to the late Jimmy and Marlene Perry Houser.

Mike attended Christ Worship Center. Mike loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with family,...

Nov 6, 2020

Major William Loftin, Sr., 89, passed away at Wendover Hospice on Friday, November 6, 2020. He was born November 13, 1930 in Gaston County to the late Fred McCoy Loftin and Lenora Sims Loftin.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dessie Morrow Loftin.

Major was an avid Kings Mountain Mountaineer fan.

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Nov 5, 2020

Mary Bell Payseur, 91, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Thursday, November 5, 2020. She was born October 17, 1929 in Gaston County to the late John Oates Bell and Ida Cornelia Spencer Bell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Murray Payseur; son-in-law, Frank Anderson; and brothers-in-law, Colan Beaver and Jim Frye....

Nov 2, 2020

Mary “Sissy” Julia Moore Norman, 72, passed away at Robin Johnson House on Monday, November 2, 2020. She was born November 18, 1947 in Gaston County to the late Henry Moore and Lida Leventha Lynn Moore.

She was preceded in death by her brother Michael Joe Moore.

Sissy was a member...

Oct 29, 2020

John William Grigg, 61, passed away at home on Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was born February 25, 1959 in Chattahoochee, GA to the late Floyd Edwin Grigg and Noriane Amanda Self Sawyer.

He was preceded in death by his son Edwin Shane Grigg, and his brothers Eddie Ray Grigg and Calvin Ulysses Grigg.

Left...

Oct 28, 2020

Teresa Carol Philbeck Solis, 56, passed away at Atrium Health, Charlotte on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was born October 29, 1963 in Gaston County to the late Jimmy William and Jackie Dean Clark Philbeck.

Teresa was preceded in death by brother Jimmy Philbeck, Jr., and granddaughter Jacklyn Bautista.

Left to cherish her memories are...

Oct 28, 2020

Walter James Bentley, 93, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. He was born March 8, 1927 in York County, SC to the late Nathan Bright and Ethel Virginia Robinson Bentley.

He was preceded in death by his wife Frances May Groves, his son Sonny Larry Bentley; his first wife...

Oct 26, 2020

Paul Edwin Maney, Sr., 71, passed away at home on Monday, October 26, 2020. He was born October 31, 1948 in Polk County, Tennessee to the late Fird Verlin and Nancy Louise Burnett Maney.

He was preceded in death by his brother Verlin Maney.

Paul was a Vietnam Veteran serving in...

Oct 25, 2020

Donald Earl Wilbanks, 74, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was born July 21, 1946 in Whitmire, SC to the late James Earl and Evelyn Crisp Wilbanks.

Donald was a United States Army Veteran, a Retired Sergeant with the Gastonia City Police Department, and a former Gaston County Magistrate. He...

Oct 24, 2020

Michael “Red Bird” Keith Angley, 71, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020. He was born May 27, 1949 in Gaston County to the late Paul “Skinny” Angley and Peggy Thomas Rose.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life Teresa Bridges; grandson, Joshua Whitesides; sister, Kathy Lawson.

Left to cherish his...

Oct 24, 2020

Josie Lee Hoyle Arrowood, 72, passed away at Carolina Care Health and Rehab on Saturday, October 24, 2020. She was born June 29, 1948, in Gaston County to Garland Theodore and Pearl Crisp Hoyle.

She is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Phillip Dean Arrowood; brothers Grady Hoyle, Bill Hoyle; sister Maxine Weatherford, Mary Jo Bingham....

Oct 23, 2020

Linda Diane Ellis Nations, 75, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Friday, October 23, 2020. She was born September 10, 1945 in Gaston County to the late Monroe McDonald Ellis and Marjorie Absher Ellis.

She preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Ellis.

Linda was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle and the...

Oct 21, 2020

Willie Joe Lunsford, 79, passed away at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born August 7, 1941 in Burke County to the late Coy “Duck” Lunsford and Sally Anderson Lunsford.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Lunsford; sisters, Betty Terry and Peggy Chewing....

Oct 19, 2020

Robert Neal Mitchell, 84, passed away at Atrium Health Cleveland on Monday, October 19, 2020. He was born February 20, 1936 to the late Earnest Martin and Angie Laura Kelly Mitchell of Six Mile, South Carolina. He was a graduate of Six Mile High School, Six Mile, SC class of 1954.

Mr. Mitchell was a former member...

Oct 19, 2020

Patricia Gail McNichols Daniels, 72, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born August 4, 1948 in Gaston County to the late Permley Wilson and Bertha KuyKendall McNichols.

She was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Gaston Daniels.

Left to cherish her memories...

Oct 18, 2020

Kathryn Florence Chase, 77, passed away at her residence on Sunday, October 18, 2020. She was born July 10, 1943 in Berwyn, Illinois to the late Edward Stedman and Edna Ragon Florence.

Kathryn was a retired History Teacher from the Florida School System, and also taught in Chicago, Ill.. She was a paralegal, Co-Owner of Mr. Electric,...

Oct 14, 2020

Helen Dysart Rieks, 89, passed away at Robin Johnson House on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. She was born January 5, 1931 in Cleveland County to the late Beaulo and Eldaree Owens Dysart.

She was preceded in death by her husband Rodney Rieks; and brothers Beaulo Dysart, Jr., William F. Dysart, Donald N. Dysart, and Bobby...

Oct 8, 2020

Dean Martin Woodward, 76, passed away at Atrium Health Charlotte on Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was born March 19, 1944 in Chesterfield County, SC to the late Smith and Violet Martin Woodward.

He was preceded in death by his sister Lillian Gail Woodward; brothers Donald and Larry Woodward; and Gwendolyn “Sister” Woodward.

Following his...