Obituaries

Mar 14, 2020

Joyce Helms McGinnis, 68, of Gastonia, passed away on March 14, 2020 at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain. She was born December 2, 1951 to the late Dewey and Lucille Bentley Helms.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband William Christie McGinnis, Jr.

Joyce is survived by her sons Michael McGinnis and wife...

Mar 12, 2020

Mary “Jackie” Branks Kincaid, 67, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Atrium Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born on December 3, 1952 in Gaston County to the late William “Jack” and Lurlean Splawn Branks.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband Donald F. “Donny” Kincaid, Sr.; sons Donald “Donny” Kincaid, Jr....

Mar 7, 2020

Harold B. Robinson, 86, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Covenant Village, Gastonia. He was born on March 14, 1933 in Bessemer City, to the late Roy J. and Ruby Dixon Robinson.

Mar 5, 2020

Irene Louise Mishik Pettit, 81, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully, on March 5, 2020 at Peak Resources, Gastonia. She was born May 16, 1938 to the late Andy and Dora Senak Mishik.

Irene is survived by her sons James Ostrander and wife Maryann of Gainesville, Ga., Robert Ostrander, Jr. and wife Sandra of Bessemer City; brother...

Mar 3, 2020

Hazel Annis Sarvis, 92, of Mooresville (formerly of Bessemer City), passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 following a courageous battle with liver cancer. She was born in Nebo, NC to Fred and Louise Annis who preceded her in death.

Hazel came from a large loving family. She was preceded in...

Mar 1, 2020

Dewey Douglas Crowe, 55, of Dallas, passed away, on March 1, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.  He was born July 24, 1964 to Lois Alice Lamberth Pickelsimer and the late Sam Stanley Crowe.

Doug was employed by Dailmer Trucks (Frieghtliner), Gastonia.

In addition to his mother, Doug is survived by his brothers Samuel Crowe...

Feb 29, 2020

Renee “Nanny” Gault Roseberry, 66, of Dallas, NC passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, on February 29, 2020 at Brian Center, Gastonia. She was born November 7, 1953 to the late Isaac “Ike” Kearney and Mabel Stuart Gault.

She was employed with AirBorne Express for 24 years.

Renee is survived her son Bryan Huffman of Spartanburg,...

Feb 21, 2020

Conrad Blair Plampin, 63, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at CMC. He was born on February 29, 1956 in Gaston County, to the late William Eric and Hilda Lee Bell Plampin.

He was preceded in death by his stepmother Martha Sue Plampin, father-in-law Glenn Rhyne, and his sister Sherri Anderson.

Conrad was a...

Feb 18, 2020

Leroy “Pete” Parker, 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Hickory Village Memory Care, Hickory. He was born on January 6, 1936 in Gaston County, to the late Charlie and Edna Sweeten Parker.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Boona Faye Duckworth Parker, the...

Feb 18, 2020

Willie Frank Stubblefield, 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincoln. He was born on September 21, 1927 in Walthall County, Mississippi to the late Frank and Estelle Smith Stubblefield.

He was preceded in death by his wife Nadine Broome Stubblefield.

Willie was a member of Puett United Methodist Church, Dallas....

Feb 15, 2020

Charles Kenneth Burdett, Sr., 72, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 21, 1947 in Greenwood County, SC to the late James Edwin and Marian Ellenburg Burdett.

Charles was preceded in death by brothers Lamar Burdett and Dennis Burdett

He was a veteran of the...

Feb 10, 2020

Sylvia Stacy Berry, of Dallas, NC passed peacefully from this life, surrounded by family, on February 10th in Auburn, Alabama.  She was born July 31st, 1940 to Ida and Russell Stacy of Bessemer City.

She was the retired owner and operator of Sylvia’s Beauty Shop in Bessemer City. Sylvia is survived by her sons...

Feb 1, 2020

Mary Louise Bridges Fraley, 85, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at home. She was born on June 9, 1934 in Gaston County to the late James and Annie Wilson Bridges.

She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Hoover Fraley, brothers Dean Bridges and Jerry Bridges and her fur baby...

Jan 31, 2020

Bobby Grover Shalp, 76, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at home. He was born on April 30, 1943 in Cleveland County to the late Raymond and Bessie Buff Shalp.

Bobby was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine Baynard Shalp, sisters Virgie Sanders and Helen Ledbetter.

Left to cherish his memories are his...

Jan 31, 2020

Serenity Eugenia Grace Scipio, infant daughter of Brandi Leeann Riddle and Antonio Montrel Scipio, Sr., passed away January 31, 2020 at her residence.

Serenity is preceded in death by her brother Antonio Montrel Scipio, Jr.

She is survived by her mother and father; sister Kailey Fox, brothers Silas Fox and Aaden Scipio; maternal grandparents Frances...

Jan 30, 2020

Bobby Lynn Grier, 75, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at home. He was born on November 12, 1944 in Gaston County to the late Charles Otis and Gladys Odell Flowers Grier.

Bobby was retired from the United States Air Force.

Left...

Jan 27, 2020

Winnie Lou Smith Ritch, 95, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at home. She was born on February 29, 1924 in Cherokee County to the late Orville and Nellie Derreberry Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband James “Alvin” Ritch, sons James David Ritch, Michael Eugene Ritch.

Left to cherish her memories...

Jan 21, 2020

Marian Ophelia Phillips Jenkins, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 21, 2020 while at Summerville Community Hospice House, Summerville, SC. She was born September 13, 1939 in Pelzer, SC to the late Roy Leon and Louann Clark Phillips.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years David Ray Jenkins.

Left to...

Jan 17, 2020

Dennis Keith Parker, 59, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Robin Johnson House. He was born on July 25, 1960 in Cleveland County to Margie Louise Ramsey and the late AC Buddy Parker.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rick Joe Parker.

Left to cherish his memories...

Jan 16, 2020

MARY MASON

Mary Diane Mason, 73, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincoln, Lincolnton. She was born on December 9, 1946 in Gaston County to the late William Everett and Pearl Mae Neal Mason.

She was preceded in death by her son Jerry Steven Cochrane; sister Annie Mae Jackson; brother Robert...