Obituaries

Feb 16, 2016

Margaret Ledford Stillwell, 73, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday February 17, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House. She was born July 1, 1942, in York, S.C., daughter to the late Stanley Ambrose and Josie Barker Ledford.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 55 years, Larry K. Stillwell; her daughter, Donna Goodson and...

Feb 10, 2016

CAROL LANGFORD

Carol J. Langford, 70, of Cramerton, died peacefully on February 10, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born on May 21, 1945 in Jackson County, NC to the late Oscar and Annie Maude Hurst.

Carol was survived by her husband Kenneth R. Langford; children, Dale and Betty Broadway of Gastonia, Joseph...

Feb 6, 2016

Melissa Lawless Foy, 45, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on February 6, 2016.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony and Visitation will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Former Pastor Bruce Hobson will be speaking. Burial will be held at a later date to be determined by the family...

Feb 4, 2016

Douglas Lindell Stephens, Sr., 73, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday February 4, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born March 29, 1942 in Thomaston Ga. to the late Joe Bill and Essie Mae Griffin Stephens.

He was preceded in death by his sisters Shelby and Jan; his brothers Billy and Franklin.

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Feb 2, 2016

George Perry Miller, 69, of Rock Hill, passed away on February 2, 2016 at home. He was born on September 8, 1946 in Mecklenburg County, to the late Lonnie and Louise Stone Miller.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Charlene B. Miller, daughter, Leslie Renae Biller of Charlotte, sisters, Dolly Whitmire and Scottie Miller both of...

Jan 25, 2016

Thomas R. Meeks Jr. 72, of Gastonia went to be with the Lord on Monday January 25, 2016 at home. He was born October 30, 1943 in Gaston County, to the late Thomas R. Sr. and Catherine Maier Meeks. Thomas was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army. He was also a member of the Bessemer City...

Jan 22, 2016

Clyde William Costner, 72, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday January 22, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born October 3, 1943 in Gaston County to the late Rev. Robert R. and Irene Cody Costner.

He was also preceded in death by his great-grandson, Harrison Grindstaff.

Clyde was the type of person who...

Jan 20, 2016

Daniel Clifford Mixon, Sr., 55, of Lincolnton, passed away January 20, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born on November 4, 1960 in Cleveland County, to the late Ronald Lamar and Judy Dugan Mixon.

He was retired from textiles, enjoyed fishing and camping

Daniel was survived by wife Pamela Carpenter Mixon; his children,...

Jan 20, 2016

Gene Looney, 83, of Bessemer city, passed away on January 20, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on August 4, 1932 in Itasca, Texas, to the late Clifford Odell and Maudie West Looney. Gene was a veteran of the United States Air Force and he served in the Korean War. Before moving to Bessemer City...

Jan 18, 2016

Jimmy Lee St. Clair, 80, of Mt. Holly, passed away January 18, 2016 at Summit Place of South Park, Charlotte. He was born on November 29, 1935 in Gaston County, to the late Jesse Wade and Belvin Wallace St. Clair. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Jimmy was survived by his daughter Leisha St. Clair, sisters Marie Huffstetler and Ellen...

Jan 15, 2016

Judy Ann Camille Schuler Smart, 62, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday January 15, 2016 Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, to the late Dale and Iris Hickman Schuler.

Judy is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Paul Smart; daughters, Kathryn Kirby and Heather Smart both of Gastonia; granddaughter,...

Jan 13, 2016

Betty Jean Pruitt Culbertson, 85, of Gastonia, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born August 28, 1930 in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Andy and Thelma Bridges Pruitt.

Betty retired from Wix Corporation after 30 years. She was a member of First Church of...

Jan 9, 2016

Sue Harvey Holland, 79, of Bessemer City, passed away January 9, 2016 at Kings Mountain Hospice House in Kings Mountain. She was born July 2, 1936 in York County, S.C. to the late James W. and Carolyn Harvey Cloninger. Sue was co-owner of H&S Machine Company. She was very active in the bus ministry and children's church program at...

Jan 8, 2016

Paul Gus Toney, 80, of Gastonia, passed away January 8, 2016 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born on December 5, 1935 in Rutherford County, to the late Nelson and Gussy Harrison Toney.

He was survived by his children, Rhonda Toney Strawser and husband John of Waxhaw, Todd Mitchell Toney and wife Shelton, Georgia Denise Toney...

Jan 6, 2016

Ronald Lamar Mixon, 75, of Gastonia, passed away January 6, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on January 15, 1940 in Cleveland County, to the late Willie Paul and Virginia Martin Mixon.

He was retired from textiles.

Ronald was survived by his children, Sharon Glance and David of Gastonia, Danny Mixon...

Jan 5, 2016

Jimmie Demmette Willard, 88, of Dallas, passed away on January 5, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on January 1, 1928 in Gaston County to the late John Henry and Georgia Watts Willard.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lillie Mae Dellinger Willard.

Mr. Willard was retired from Dixie...

Dec 29, 2015

Peggy Hoyle Kiser, 78, passed away Dec. 29, 2015, at Carolinas Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County to William Franklin Hoyle and Thelma Inez Smith Hoyle on March 23, 1937. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Jackson F. Kiser; brothers, Patrick and Purvis Hoyle and sister, Phyllis Ann Hoyle. Left...

Dec 28, 2015

GENE COOK

Gene "Buck" Cook, 82, of Bessemer City, passed away on December 28, 2015 at Courtland Terrace, Gastonia. He was born on July 5, 1933 in Cleveland County, to the late Odis Fonzo and Novella Carpenter Cook. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ann Capps Cook; daughter, Lois Cassandra Cook; 4 brothers and...

Dec 21, 2015

SHERYL CRUNKLETON

Sheryl Campbell Crunkleton, 57, of Cherryville, passed away on December 21, 2015 at Cleveland Hospice, Shelby. She was born on December 12, 1958 in Gaston County, to the late Polly Dean and Oliver D. Moore. She was preceded in death by her father, Fletcher H. Campbell; brother, Ricky H. Campbell.

She is survived...

Dec 13, 2015

Frieda Ann Duncan Carpenter, 67, of Kings Mountain, passed away on December 13, 2015 at Peak Resources, Gastonia. She was born on February 2, 1948 in Gaston County, to the late Otis James and Lillian Lovette Duncan. Frieda liked the mountains, the beach, and the Carolina Panthers. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in...