Obituaries

Jan 2, 2019

Mary Frances "Martin" Gaston, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday January 2, 2019. She was born May 31, 1944 in Haywood County to the late Crawford and Elizabeth Robinson Gaston.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Anne Martin; brother-in-law Grady Gibson; son-in-law, Henry Dreher, Jr.

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Jan 1, 2019

Ethan Danny Britt, 14, of Dallas. He was born December 27, 2004 in Gaston County.

Ethan was a rising freshman at North Gaston High School, he looked forward to joining the ROTC and later going into the military. He liked playing outside, video games, basketball and fishing. He loved drawing and writing.

He was preceded...

Dec 29, 2018

Madison Claire Mixon, 14, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 29, 2018. She was born October 31, 2004 in Gaston County to Johnnie Wayne Mixon and the late Teresa Jones Mixon.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother Imogene Johnson and great grandmother Betty Shultz.

Left to cherish her memory are...

Dec 26, 2018

James Elmer Ogden, 86, passed away at Carolina Care of Cherryville on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. He was born January 8, 1932 in Wayne County to the late William Taft and Blanch Cullpepper Odgen.

James was preceded in death by his sisters Mary Young, Grace Carver; brothers Ed Ogden, Harry Ogden and Richard Ogden; granddaughter Toni Marie...

Dec 24, 2018

Martha Helen Ann Lindsay Smithers, 87, went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 24, 2018. She was born September 25, 1931 in Cocke County TN to the late Roscoe and Glennie Mae Killian Lindsay.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Venice Leo Smithers.

Left to cherish her memory are her children,...

Dec 22, 2018

Danny Allen Strader, Sr., 69, passed away at Atrium Health of Shelby on Saturday December 22, 2018. He was born May 14, 1949 in Gaston County to the late Fred Allen Strader and the late Lillian Maier Moore

Danny was preceded in death by his first wife of 44 years, Barbara Savage Strader.

He was...

Dec 21, 2018

Reverend Lonnie Lee Kelly, 87, passed away at home on Friday December 21, 2018. He was born June 28, 1931 in Gaston County to the late Annie Mae Kelly.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Vanessa Dale; and his son, Rodney Dwayne Kelly.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of...

Dec 20, 2018

Jeffrey "Jeff" Randall Berry, 57, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born October 4, 1961, in Gaston County, to Sylvia Stacy Berry of Dallas and the late Wallace Denver Berry.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother Tim Berry

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Dec 19, 2018

Jeffery Darryl Smith, 58, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at home. He was born October 17, 1960, in Harford County, Conn., to Rose Rohm Smith of Dallas and the late Earnest Lee Smith.

Darryl was preceded in death by his father Earnest Lee Smith; twin sister Judy Carole Smith Stroupe.

Left to cherish...

Dec 12, 2018

Francis Levette Taylor, 83, passed away on Wednesday December 12, 2018 at Robin Johnson House. He was born June 2, 1935 in Andrews, SC to the late Leroy and Roxie Ray Taylor.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janet Taylor Morris; and by several brothers and one sister.

He is survived by his...

Dec 10, 2018

Richard Dennis Wright, 72, passed away on Monday December 10, 2018, at Atrium Health Care, Charlotte. He was born October 14, 1946, in Cleveland County, to the late Lawrence and Grace Greene Wright.

He is survived by his daughter Wanda Cook and husband David of Shelby; sons Randy Wright and wife Lisl of Polkville and Ricky Wright...

Dec 10, 2018

Rose Marie McDaniel Smith, 96, passed away on Monday December 10, 2018 at Morningside Assisted Living, Gastonia. She was born January 10, 1922, in Kannapolis, N.C. to the late John Henry and Minnie Wilson McDaniel. Her life exemplified the love of God and a willingness to be a beacon of Christ's light for others. For all who knew Rose...

Dec 9, 2018

Michael Lee Boles, 55, passed away on Sunday December 9, 2018 at Atrium Health Care, Lincolnton. He was born December 30, 1962 in Anderson County, TN to Hubert Royale and Linda Smith Boles of Douglasville, GA.

Michael was a United States Army Veteran.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his daughter Michelle...

Dec 3, 2018

Rachel Hudspeth Lackey, 78, of Gastonia, passed away Monday December 3, 2018, at Robin Johnson House. She was born on September 18, 1940 in Lincoln County to the late Wiley Ellis and Eunice Lenore Hoffman Hudspeth.

Rachel loved and enjoyed shopping with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years...

Dec 1, 2018

Edward "Ed" Leon Jones, 81, passed away on Saturday December 1, 2018 at Testa Family Hospice House. He was born on September 15, 1937 in Cleveland County, to the late Fred and Minnie Mae Powell Jones.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Annette Strickland Jones, son Richard Edward Jones; daughter Lisa Viola Jones; brothers,...

Nov 28, 2018

TAYLOR INMAN

Taylor "Pete" Eugene Inman, 67, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2018. He was born on July 11, 1951 in Haywood County to the late James and Mae Smith Inman.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 47 years Brenda Treadway Inman; daughters Belinda Harmon and...

Nov 17, 2018

Leroy Styers, 85, formerly of Mt. Holly, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday November 17, 2018. He was born August 10, 1933 in Cleveland County to the late Lawrence and Minnie Foster Styers.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Elizabeth "Lib" Fitch Styers; brothers, Billy and Gene Styers.

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Nov 15, 2018

ROBIE " WHEELBARREL" MATHESON

Robie "Wheelbarrel" Alan Matheson ,43, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain on November 15, 2018. He was born August 6, 1975 in Gaston County to Debbie Flowers Matheson of Kings Mountain and the late Harold Eugene Matheson.

Robie was employed...

Nov 9, 2018

Russell Robert "Russ" Pelc, 58, passed away peacefully at home on Friday November 9, 2018. He was born August 20, 1960 in Rochelle Illinois to the late Robert Eugene and Mary Jo-Lu Koenes Pelc.

He was preceded in death by his infant brother.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 20 years,...

Nov 6, 2018

Margaret Hilton Chastain, 70, passed away on Tuesday November 6, 2018, at home. She was born May 6, 1948, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina to the late Rev. Johnny R. Hilton and Lois Clark Hilton.

Margaret was a member of South Gastonia Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

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