Obituaries

May 23, 2019

Gary Eugene Ellis, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at home. He was born February 14, 1947 in Gaston County to the late Lonzo and Leny Long Ellis.

Gary was a beloved husband, father and pawpaw. He loved deer hunting and traveling. He worked his whole life in textiles, after retirement he...

May 19, 2019

Mary Lou Frye Bruce, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at home. She was born December 27, 1945 in Buncombe County to the late Lee W. Frye, Sr. and Ruby Whitted Frye.

Mary is preceded in death by her sisters Jewel Christine Frye, Hazel Frye Rayfield; brothers Danny Lee Frye,...

May 13, 2019

Barbara Jean Keeter, 67, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at home.  She was born on April 23, 1952, in Gaston County, to the late Colen Lee and Eveline Davis Keeter.

Barbara is survived by her son, Dusty Carpenter and wife Tricia of Bessemer City; and her grandson, Cole Carpenter of Bessemer City.

Her...

May 12, 2019

Jo Ann Bone Mason, 64, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 2, 1955 in Mecklenburg County to Joseph Oswald Bone and the late Alice Mae Poarch Bone.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter,...

May 9, 2019

Terrell Keith Wilson, Jr., 56, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at home. He was born March 13, 1963 in Gaston County to Terrell Keith Wilson, Sr. and the late Gloria Ann McDaniel Wilson.

In addition to his father, left to cherish his memories are his wife Susan Kelly Wilson; sons Specialist Terrell Keith Wilson III,...

May 7, 2019

Harry Dean Martin, Sr., 67, of Kings Mountain passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at home. He was born August 6, 1951 in Cleveland County to the late O. D. and Linnie Smith Martin.

Harry was the owner of Martin’s Plumbing and served on the Kings Mountain Police Department.

Left to cherish his memories...

Apr 30, 2019

Carol Sue Baisden Neal, 63, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at home. She was born July 3, 1955 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Vernon Ray Baisden and Ollie Lee Ball Goforth.

Carol is preceded in death by her husband Johnny R. Neal; step-mother Irene Baisden.

Left to cherish her memories are...

Apr 29, 2019

PHYLLIS ANDERSON

Phyllis Ann Mitchem Anderson, 83, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. She was born July 27, 1935 in Gaston County to the late Roy Houser and Helen Clark Mitchem.

Phyllis worked for Gaston County Schools where she was a reading teacher for over 30...

Apr 28, 2019

David Lewis Rush, 63, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. He was born May 2, 1956 in Gaston County to the late Wilbur James and Lois Kinley Rush.

He was preceded in death by his grandson Camden Rush and brother Jimmy Rush

Left to cherish his memories are...

Apr 28, 2019

EMILY CONNER

Emily Nance Conner, 44, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory. She was born April 21, 1975 in Gulf Port Mississippi to Debbie Logan Schmitz of Calhoun City, Mississippi and the late Tony Nance.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband John Braxton Conner, Jr.; son...

Apr 26, 2019

Geraldine Ritch Gibson, 76, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born July 18, 1942 in Murphy, NC to the late James Ervin and Mamie Ruth Smith Ritch.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Crawford “Bud” Gibson of 54 years; son Timothy James Gibson and daughter...

Apr 24, 2019

Frances “Frankie” May Groves Bentley, 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Spartanburg Hospice House. She was born November 9, 1926 in Gaston County to the late Homer and Cynthia Burch May.

She was preceded in death by her husband John E. Groves, Jr., brothers Jimmy, Albert, and Leonard May; sisters Parrilee Parker...

Apr 24, 2019

Shawn Delance Burton, 44, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at home. He was born December 2, 1974 in Cleveland County to Mickey and Debra Foster Burton of Kings Mountain.

In addition to his parents, left to cherish his memories are his wife Tracy Burton of Shelby; son Delance Burton of Shelby; sister Megan Burton of...

Apr 21, 2019

Douglas Frank Cook, 49, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 22, 1969 in Cleveland County to the late Douglas Frank Cook, Sr and Nova Dian Cook.

Left to cherish his memories are his brothers David Cook and wife Wanda of Shelby and Richard Cook and wife Gina...

Apr 19, 2019

Kenneth Dale Poindexter, 73, of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 19, 2019 at home. He was born July 17, 1945 in Gaston County to the late Marvin and Connie Poindexter.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 54 years Irene McGinnis Poindexter; sons John and Michael Poindexter; grandchildren Devin,...

Apr 17, 2019

Joan Lucille Keller Johnson, 64, passed away at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte on April 17, 2019. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Horace Keller and Peggy Joyce Foy Keller.

She retired from Hanesbrands, Kings Mountain.  She enjoyed gardening, the beach, being with family and HGTV.

She is survived...

Apr 15, 2019

Fred Ervin Lineberger, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019 at home. He was born January 9, 1927 in Gaston County to the late Clyde Ervin and Lilly Lineberger Lineberger.

Fred was a devout church member with 60 plus years attending Mt. Beulah Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon, a driver with the Bus Ministry,...

Apr 13, 2019

Charlie Harrison Gamble, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at home. He was born September 12, 1945 in Gaston County to the late Joe and Ruth Pierson Gamble.

He was preceded in death by 3 brothers Kenneth Wayne Gamble, John Buddy Gamble and Raymond Gamble, sisters Betty Bobo, Caroline Gamble and Lucy Sizemore.

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Apr 8, 2019

VALAREE BRADLEY

Valaree Jeanette Knight Bradley, 84, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 while at Brian Center of Gastonia. She was born June 8, 1934 in Mecklenburg County to the late Curtis and Jessie Mae Gregory Knight Bradley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Michael Bradley

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Apr 7, 2019

Dr. Roy Dean Clark, 84, went to meet his Savior on Sunday, April 7, 2019. He was born March 29, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late Walter and Vergie Lockridge Clark.

Dr. Roy Dean Clark was a veteran of the United States Army- Air Force.  He was a beloved Pastor, councelor, coach, and friend. He was...