Obituaries

Dec 2, 2019

Bertie Ledford Painter, 88, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at home. She was born on August 17, 1931 in Cherokee County to the late Wesley Raymond and Abby Bell Ledford.

Bertie retired from Sherman Textiles in Dallas and she was a lifelong member of The Freewill Church of Jesus Christ.

She...

Nov 28, 2019

Edward “Buddy” Lamar Tanner, Jr., 75, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at home. He was born on January 18, 1944 in Lake City, SC to the late Edward Lamar Tanner, Sr. and Elma Gaskins Tanner.

Buddy was a veteran of the Army; he served in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart. He attended First Assembly...

Nov 27, 2019

Marcia “Marcy” Neal Price, 54, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. She was born on March 2, 1965 in Bessemer City, NC to Benton and Kandice Neal.

Marcy is survived by Parents; Sons Steven Neal (Elisha) and Benji Neal (Sarah) all of Bessemer City; Brothers Greg Neal (Kristie) and Mark Neal (Dottie) all...

Nov 25, 2019

James “Jim” Edward Anderson, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Peak Resources, Gastonia. He was born July 14, 1935 in Burke County to the late Charles Duval and Marie Edna Jarrett Anderson

Jim was owner of Southern Homes Construction. He was a veteran of the United States Marines during the Korean Conflict. He was Scott’s...

Nov 25, 2019

Joan Hager Smith, 82, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. She was born on December 19, 1936 in Gaston County to the late Forrest Sample and Juanita Payne Hager.

Joan graduated from Tryon High School Class of 55, graduated from Western Carolina University and...

Nov 18, 2019

Ruth Wallace Foreman, 77, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born on August 11, 1942 in Gaston County to the late David Reid Wallace, Sr. and Ida Willard Wallace.

She is preceded in death by her husband Shannon “Rock” Foreman; sister Jean Templeton and brother David “Sonny” Wallace, Jr.;...

Nov 16, 2019

Lakes Goldman Dockery, 88, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on February 10, 1931 in Cherokee County to the late James Henry and Matilda Stiles Dockery.

He started his own roofing business in 1950, Lakes Dockery Roofing, was a member of Crowder’s View Free Will Baptist Church,...

Nov 12, 2019

Judith “Kay” Morgan, age 73, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 12, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer.  Kay is loved by many family and friends who knew her as Sister Kate, Sweetie Deedie, Nanny, Grandma Kay, Mom and friend.  She was born in Ronceverte, WV on January 9, 1946 to...

Nov 11, 2019

John Carl Gimpel, 81, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Atrium Health, Kings Mountain. He was born on February 13, 1938 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to the late Philip and Margaret Altmeier Gimpel.

He retired from Dana Corporation after 30 years of service and was a veteran of the Canadian Armed Services. John was a...

Nov 6, 2019

Frances Mary Neuner Davis, 95, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at White Oak Manor, Shelby. She was born on February 3, 1924 in Becker County, Minnesota to the late Peter and Katherine Trudo Neuner.

Frances served with United States Navy Waves.

She was preceded in death by her husband Haskell Plato Davis; siblings...

Nov 1, 2019

Walter Eugene “Gene” Carpenter, 87, went home to be with the Lord on All Saints Day, Friday, November 1, 2019. Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.  The...

Oct 30, 2019

MATTHEW FARRIS

Matthew Connor Farris, 20, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. He was born on September 2, 1999 in Gaston County to Chadwick Martin Farris and Shelly Christine McMillan.

Matthew loved to go fishing, ride 4 wheelers and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition...

Oct 25, 2019

Patsy Wallace Walker, 76, went to be with her Lord October 25, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 27, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late James Wallace and Elsie Fox Wallace.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Yates Franklin Walker, Jr.; brother, Alfred...

Oct 25, 2019

Tammy Grisdale Ball, 58 passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born on August 24, 1961 in Cleveland County to the late Robert Eugene Grisdale and the late Connie Grant Berry.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughter Bambi Jenkins and her husband; one grandson; son...

Oct 24, 2019

Robert Lee Titus, Sr., 79, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born on April 8, 1940 in Buffalo, New York to the late Walter and Grace Fagan Titus.

Robert served in the military as a Senior Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force for over 22 years.  He...

Oct 23, 2019

Dianne Delk Rhyne Starnes joined her Heavenly Father on October 23, 2019.  She was born on November 10, 1950 in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Claude Washington Delk and Willie Jean Hamilton.

In addition to her birth parents, she was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Herman Hulton and Cora Ratchford Rhyne.

Dianne...

Oct 22, 2019

Brenda Faye England, 69, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Cleveland House in Shelby. She was born on August 12, 1950 in Cleveland County to the late James Harrison and Maude Faye Maney England.

Brenda was preceded in death by her brothers James England, Austin England.

Left to cherish her memories are...

Oct 19, 2019

Myrtle Jean Carpenter, 83, passed away on October 19, 2019 at Alexandria Place in Gastonia.

Myrtle was born on Dec. 2, 1935 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Trent and Waneta Gragg.

She was preceded in death by 3 sisters Josephine Elmore, Linda Helton & Joanne Moose.

“Mama Jean” was loved by...

Oct 9, 2019

JOYCE WITTMAN-STANKY

Ruby Joyce Ridgway Wittman-Stanky, 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Peak Resources, Cherryville. She was born on June 9, 1927 in Perrysburg, Ohio to the late William and Ruby Roach Ridgway.

Joyce was a beloved wife of her late husbands Henry J. Stanky and the late Richard M. Wittman, dear...

Oct 7, 2019

Dorothy Ruth “Dot” Holmes, 66, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born on May 26, 1953 in Iredell County to the late Willie and Florence Seaman Brown.

Dot was preceded in death by her daughter Michelle Costner.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband Burton...