Obituaries

Aug 22, 2020

Jewel Smith Rhodes, 78, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. She was born on May 17, 1942 in Gaston County, to the late Emma Wooten Smith and Clyde Odell Smith, Sr..

Jewel was a member of Fraley Memorial Baptist Church.

Aug 19, 2020

Delton “Mountain Man” Postell, 79, went to be with God and Jesus on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. He was born May 10, 1941in Gaston County, NC, though his heart lies with his family in Robbinsville, NC. Delton was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, being outside, scratch offs and looking for four leaf clovers. He loved his children, especially his...

Aug 16, 2020

Sheral Greathouse Wood, 73, passed away at home on Sunday, August 16, 2020. She was born May 15, 1947 in Spencer, West Virginia to the late Herman Kenneth and Wilda Parsons Greathouse.

Sheral loved her family, gardening, cooking, and her large collection of cookie jars.

She is preceded in death by her brother David Greathouse....

Aug 13, 2020

Charles Junior Chavis, II, of Bradenton FL, 47, went home to be with the Lord on August 13th, 2020, at Blake Medical Center. The son of Charles Chavis Jr and Sandra Kay Yandle Chavis, he was born on June 6th,1973 in Mecklenburg County.

Charles enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, who were his heart. He loved serving...

Aug 10, 2020

Ryan Christopher Wolford, 46, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born May 31, 1974 in Orlando, Fl. to Don and Patti Walker Wolford.

Ryan was the Youth Pastor for 7 years at Firestone Wesleyan Church. He formerly worked with youth at Kings Mountain Church of the Nazarene, Titusville Church...

Aug 9, 2020

Cheryl Bowen Martin, 57, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Lincoln Health and Rehab. She was born in Gaston County on September 22, 1962 to the late Earl and Reba Henson Bowen.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Jacqueline Hawes, brother Audie Bowen, niece Michelle Scruggs and great nephew Preston Scruggs.

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Aug 5, 2020

Dorothy “Dot” McKinnish Huskey, 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at home. She was born in Gaston County on May 9, 1943, to the late David Buren and Marjorie Crisp McKinnish.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Jack Richard Huskey, son Rodney Eugene Peeler, sisters Joyce Horne, Shirley Patterson, and Margaret James, brother...

Aug 2, 2020

Roby Junior Fraley, 86, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was born September 9, 1933 in Gaston County to the late Roby Marvin and Cora Lawter Fraley.

Roby was the owner and operator of Fraley’s Wholesale of Bessemer City for 41 years. A member of the American Legion...

Aug 2, 2020

Willodene Rhyne, 87, passed away at Courtland Terrace on Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was born November 4, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Earl Luther and Katie Lineberger Rhyne.

She is preceded in death by her brothers Dan, Norman, Glenn, and Alvin Rhyne; sister Katherine Rhyne Pipes.

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Jul 29, 2020

Walter Charles Dixon, 79, passed away at Heritage Oaks Assisted Living on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born June 9, 1941 in Gaston County to the late James Garfield and Nellie Elizabeth Mac Dixon.

He was retired from FMC Lithium with over 30 years of service.

Left to cherish his memories are many beloved...

Jul 29, 2020

David Lee Beattie, 68, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born October 24, 1951 in Gaston County to the late Truett Robinson and Helen Randolph Beattie.

He was the owner of Beattie Farm Service.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughters Deanna Beattie and Marsha Beattie of Bessemer City;...

Jul 28, 2020

Helen Isabell Mason, 97, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. She was born October 13, 1922 in Chester County, SC to the late William Jonas and Anna Marie Vanadore Tomberlin.

She is preceded in death by her husband Howard Melton Mason; brothers James, William, Joseph, Erskine, and Clifford Tomberlin; sisters Robbie Lee...

Jul 26, 2020

James “Jimmy” Edward Lutz, Jr., 51, passed away at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born May 2, 1969 in Mecklenburg County to the late Alice Andrews and James Edward Lutz, Sr..

Left to cherish his memories is his sister Nancy Millwood (Jerry); nephews Steven Clemmer (Amanda) and Joshua Millwood (Kate); niece Sarah...

Jul 22, 2020

Betty Jane Black Parr, 83, passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She was born November 4, 1936 in Cleveland County to the late Charles Thomas and Alice Regina Crawford Black.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years Willie James Parr, Sr.; her sister Mary Jane Black; brothers...

Jul 19, 2020

Gaither “Fling” Eugene Hayes, 54, passed away at home on Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was born July 7, 1966 in Cleveland County to the late Julius Gaither Hayes and Vickie Hayes Wilson.

Fling loved his music and his nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his sister Kimberly Hayes.

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Jul 16, 2020

Derik John Foster, 58, passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center on Thursday, July 16, 2020. He was born February 11, 1962 in Mecklenburg County to the late Clayton Paul Foster, II and Joyce Bray Foster Sheppard.

He was retired from Oakwood Homes after 30 years of service and was their Top Salesman for many...

Jul 16, 2020

Lewis Leander Newman, 85, passed away at home on Thursday, July 16, 2020. He was born August 8, 1934 in Gaston County to the late Joseph Ernest and Winnie Lee Newman.

He was preceded in death by his wife Dora Mae Heafner Newman, daughter Sherry Nambair, sisters Helen and Dorothy, brother Buddy Newman, and granddaughter Crystal Sexton...

Jul 13, 2020

Mildred Pauline Watson LeBlanc, 97, passed away at home on Sunday, July 13, 2020. She was born June 1, 1923 in Chambersburg, PA to the late William M and Emma Renfrew Watson.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph F. LeBlanc

Pauline is survived by her nephews John and Mamie Larck and Billy...

Jul 12, 2020

James “Jimmy” Warren King, 74, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 12, 2020. He was born August 15, 1945 in Gaston County to the late Samuel Roy and Thelma Kitchen King.

Jimmy was retired from Duke Power. He was a Christian and a lifelong member of First Wesleyan Church. Jimmy was a high...

Jul 8, 2020

Gladys Weaver Lail, 78, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. She was born November 26, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Glenn W. and Florence Bradley Weaver.

She was preceded in death by her grandson Andy Hovis and granddaughter Tausha Hovis.

Gladys is survived by her daughter Donna Hovis and husband...