Obituaries

Jan 29, 2017

Katherine Davis Flowers, 77, passed away on Sunday January 29, 2017 at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation, Gastonia. She was born on October 27, 1939 in Pender County to the late Thurman and Ruby Williams Davis.

Left to cherish her memories is her loving husband of 55 years, Blanchard Earl Flowers, Sr.; sons, Earl Flowers, Jr. of...

Jan 27, 2017

Rebecca Brackett Newell Seymour, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation. She was born on August 4, 1928 in Gaston County to the late Robert Green and Mattie Queen Brackett.

She was preceded in death by her first husband of 30 years, Acel C. Newell, and her second husband of 21 years,...

Jan 25, 2017

Hazel Whetstine Vesey, 85, passed away on January 25, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living New Hope Road, Gastonia. She was born on October 9, 1931 in Gaston County to the late Otis Pressley and Lela Ford Whetstine.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Charles Vesey; and her sisters, Maggie Lutz, Essie Mae Jackson.

Jan 22, 2017

John Lewis Childers, 79, passed away on Sunday January 22, 2017 at Peak Resources, Cherryville. He was born on December 26, 1937 in Gaston County to the late John Earl Childers, Sr. and Vida Neill Childers.

Left to cherish his memories are his son, Jeffery Childers of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter, Sandi Pennington and husband Rick of Gastonia;...

Jan 18, 2017

Janisue Hester O'Neal 73, passed away on Wednesday January 18, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 23, 1943 in Hiawassee, Georgia to the late Charles Hester Sr. and the late Ruth Seigle Hester.

She was preceded in death by her son, Mitchell O'Neal; her brother, Bucky Hester.

Left to cherish...

Jan 14, 2017

Joyce Ann Stinnett Carswell, 77, passed away on Saturday January 14, 2017. She was born on August 26, 1939 in Gaston County to the late Ruel Lester and Annie Sue Wright Stinnett.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Judy McManus.

Left to cherish her memories are loving husband of 55 years, Bobby Carswell;...

Jan 12, 2017

RILEY BLAKE ADAMS Riley Blake Adams, 7 month-old daughter of Joseph Lee and Kayla Self Adams, passed away January 12, 2017, at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte. She was born on June 1, 2016, in Lincoln County, NC. In addition to her parents, she leaves behind her brother, Kayden; maternal grandfather, Dwayne Self; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Rhonda Love,...

Jan 11, 2017

Helga Maria Barr Shuford, 80, of Bessemer City, passed away January 11, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born on January 25, 1936 in Leutershausen Germany to the late Emil and Kathalina Barr.

She was retired from Stabilus.

Helga was survived by her husband Billy Shuford; daughter, Sherry Malac of Bessemer City;...

Jan 10, 2017

Marshall Odell Page, 84, of Kings Mountain, passed away January 10, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on June 22, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Wilburn and Cora Croft Page.

Marshall was a veteran of the United States Army and he served in Korea. He was a member of the Bessemer...

Dec 30, 2016

Paul Lee Shook, 58, passed away peacefully at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on December 30, 2016. He was born on June 11, 1958 in Gaston County, NC to the late Franklin Odell and Wilma Haas Shook.

Paul loved going to the Mountains.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Donna Johnson Shook; son Lee...

Dec 30, 2016

Robert Lee Owens, Sr., 65, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2016. He was born on June 26, 1951 in Gaston County, NC to the late Leona Keever and James Clifford Owens, Sr.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Clyde and Larry Bell; sisters Mary Maness and Faye Columbia; granddaughter Alexandria Nicole McKinney....

Dec 30, 2016

Ashley Phillips Broome, 49, of Dallas, NC, passed away on December 30, 2016. She was born on December 25, 1967, in Gaston County.

Ashley was a 1986 graduate of Hunter Huss High School and was employed by Bellsouth for over 10 years. She attended Firestone Wesleyan Church in Gastonia. Ashley was much loved by her family and...

Dec 26, 2016

Lois Lineberger Sisk, of Dallas, NC passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. She was born on October 2, 1919 in Gaston County to the late Robert Beeler and Georgia McAllister Lineberger.

Lois was a lifelong member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church in Dallas where she served as a teacher of Sunday School and Superintendent. She chaired...

Dec 26, 2016

Virginia Ruth Compton Bernard, 90, passed away peacefully at Terrace Ridge Assisted Living, Gastonia, on December 26, 2016. She was born on June 29, 1926 in Greene County, TN, to the late Everett Ivan and Mary Viola Crawford Compton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Homer Bernard, and her...

Dec 25, 2016

Louise Leatherman Barkley, passed away on Christmas Day at Terrace Ridge Assisted Living Center in Gastonia. She was 95.

The daughter of Lawrence and Annie White Leatherman, she was born on September 6, 1921. She was a native of Lincolnton, NC, but lived briefly in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. In her later years, she loved telling visitors...

Dec 24, 2016

Mildred M. Wolfe went to be with the Lord on Dec. 24th 2016, she was a loving mother, grandmother and sister, she enjoyed working and would do anything for her family. She is proceeded in death by her husband Harold Ervin Wolfe, two brothers and three sisters. Survived by sisters Kannie Brackett and Elizabeth "Lib" Blackwell, son Harold D....

Dec 24, 2016

James Crawford "Bud" Gibson, 80, passed away peacefully at Robin Johnson House on Saturday December 24, 2016. He was born on July 23, 1936 in Haywood County to the late James and Carrie Guy Gibson.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, three brothers, one daughter, and two granddaughters.

Left to cherish his memories...

Dec 24, 2016

RONALD FARRIS

Ronald Dean "Ronnie", Farris 69, of Bessemer City passed away at home on Saturday December 24, 2016. He was born on November 27, 1947 in Gaston County to the late Christopher Columbus and Betty Elizabeth Owensby Farris.

Ronnie was a Veteran of the United States Army

His graveside service will be...

Dec 22, 2016

Elizabeth Del Rosario Bryant 68, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 22, 2016. She was born on December 22, 1948 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to the late Mary Garrido.

In the early 1980's she became a naturalized United States citizen.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Edward Bryant, Jr.;...

Dec 21, 2016

John Lee Harris, 69, passed away at Catawba Hospice House in Newton, on Wednesday December 21, 2016. He was the son of the late J. Harris and Pearlie Willard Harris.

John was a Vietnam veteran; who maintained a lifelong interest in the Military and fellow veterans. He achieved the rank of Specialist E4, and was awarded the...