Obituaries

Oct 2, 2015

Purvis "Pete" Alonzo Hoyle, 69, of Bessemer City, passed away on October 2, 2015, at home. He was born September 30, 1946 in Gaston County to the late William Franklin and Thelma Inez Smith Hoyle.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Patrick Hoyle (Ann), his sister, Phyllis Ann...

Oct 1, 2015

Sonya Renay Selph Holt, 44, of Gastonia passed away on October 1, 2015 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born on September 19, 1971 in Cawtaba County, to Bobbie Tittle Carpenter of Gastonia and the late Arthur Martin Selph.

In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Michael Wayne Carpenter; sisters,...

Sep 26, 2015

Frances Clemmer Rayfield, 85, of Gastonia died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on September 26, 2015 in Pennsylvania. She was born on May 22, 1930 in Gaston County, to the late Sloan Columbus and Juanita Oates Clemmer.

Frances was retired from textiles and was formerly employed with Belk's. She was a member of Pisgah...

Sep 24, 2015

Judith Lee Baker Scoggins 74, formerly of Gastonia, went to be with her Lord on September 24, 2015. She was born August 21, 1941 in Muskegon, Michigan, to the late Richard K. and Carol Hullinger Baker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Allen Scoggins and her sister, Diane Aldridge.

Judie was a...

Sep 18, 2015

Robert Lewis Taylor, 60, of Bessemer City, passed away on September 18, 2015 at home. He was born on January 6, 1955 in Swain County, NC to the late Homer and Pearl Slagle Taylor.

Robert is survived by his wife Petra Ehrlich Taylor; daughter, Kristina Taylor Lewis and husband Ryan of Houston, Tx.

His memorial...

Sep 16, 2015

Betty Jean Huckabee Thompson, 63, of Gastonia, passed away on September 16, 2015 at home. She was born on January 11, 1952 in Union County, NC to the late John James and Beatrice Crump Huckabee.

She was also preceded in death by brothers John James Huckabee, Jr., Marvin Lee Huckabee, and Kenneth Michael Huckabee; sister, Gail Holland....

Sep 13, 2015

Jeffrey Bolton

Jeffrey Lee Bolton, 54, of Kings Mountain, passed away on September 13, 2015, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby. He was born April 10, 1961 in Cleveland County to Lloyd Clayton Bolton and the late Myrtle Whestine Bolton.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Martin and Gussie Bolton, his maternal...

Sep 12, 2015

Steven Carroll Davis, age 59, of Mt Holly, died Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Robin Johnson House. Born September 14, 1955 in Rutherfordton, NC, he was the son of Carolyn Nanney Davis and the late Charles Gold Davis. Steve was a 1973 graduate of East Gaston High School, attended Appalachian State University and Gaston College and was an avid...

Sep 11, 2015

Linda Linder Neely Wehunt 65, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Friday September 11, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House. She was born September 6, 1950 in Gaston County, to the late Paul and Vida Wright Linder.

Linda is survived by her son, Tommy Dover of Kings Mountain; sister, Jane Linder Falls of Greensboro, NC; granddaughter, Jordan...

Sep 7, 2015

Barbara Ann Caldwell Brownell 76, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday September 7, 2015. She was born February 18, 1939 in Gaston County, to the late Robert and Louise Caldwell.

Barbara loved visiting both the mountains and the beach. She also enjoyed going to gospel singings. But, most of all, she loved her family.

Barbara...

Aug 26, 2015

Larry Lee Hambright, Sr., 62, of Kings Mountain, passed away on August 26, 2015 at Cleveland Regional Hospital, Shelby. He was born on July 18, 1953 in Cherokee County to the late Robert E. Lee and Lois Lorena Pennington Hambright.

Larry enjoyed the beach, fishing, his birds, bird watching, gardening, and dogs. He was survived by his...

Aug 24, 2015

Ronald Meek Dover, 68, of Bessemer City, passed away on August 24, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on November 26, 1946 in York County, SC to the late James Victor and Rosella Carroll Dover. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brooke Paysour.

Ron grew up in Kings Mountain and...

Aug 24, 2015

Vada Payne Abernathy, 96, of Bessemer City, passed away on August 24, 2015 at home. She was born on October 10, 1918 in Gaston County to the late James Ira and Minnie Huffstickler Payne.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Gamble Abernathy; son, David Neil Abernathy; brothers, Avery Payne, James H. Payne.

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Aug 21, 2015

Travis Wyatt Crowe, 26, of Dallas, passed away on August 21, 2015. He was born on February 24, 1989 in Gaston County to Doug Crowe and Roma Ratchford Crowe Byrd.

He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Terri Crowe and grandmother Claudia Ratchford.

Left to cherish his memories are his father Doug Crowe; mother...

Aug 18, 2015

David Lamar Blaylock, 71, of Dallas, passed away on August 18, 2015 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia. He was born on September 27, 1943 in Gaston County to the late Samuel Luther and Anna Bell Phillips Blaylock.

He was also preceded in death by his wife Peggy Grainger Blaylock, brothers, Charles Blaylock and Jerry Blaylock.

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Aug 14, 2015

George Curtis Clewis, Jr., 76, of Gastonia, passed away on August 14, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 28, 1938 in Kershaw County, SC to the late Laney Jordan and George Curtis Clewis, Sr.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Pearlie Moore Clewis.

George is...

Aug 13, 2015

Lewis Charles Phillips, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away on August 13, 2015. He was born on September 20, 1937 in Gaston County to the late Roy and Neva Willis Phillips. He was also preceded in death by a son, David Christopher Phillips; brothers, Tom, Frank, Howard, Bill and Lawrence Phillips; sisters, Ruby Helms, Betty Lefevers, Louise Gore, Beulah...

Aug 10, 2015

Gloria Marlene Raby, 81, of Gastonia, passed away August 10, 2015 at Robin Johnson House. She was born October 27, 1933 in Gaston County, to the late Frellan Alexander Sr. and Gladys Dale Coley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, of 45 years Herman Raby Sr.; her sisters, Ruth Morris and Letha Hefner; her brother,...

Jul 25, 2015

Michael Wayne Carpenter, 57, of Gastonia, passed away on July 25, 2015 at home. He was born on May 9, 1958 in Gaston County, to the late Andy Lee and Jolene Carpenter Honeycutt.

In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his daughters, Misty Elaine Carpenter, Jennifer Nicole Selph, and Leslie Michelle Wyke; grandson,...

Jul 25, 2015

Ruth Green Cook, 94, of Kings Mountain, passed away July 25, 2015 at Brian Center in Lincolnton. She was born December 28, 1920 in Cleveland County, to the late Jay and Lula Mae Greene Green.

Ruth was retired from textiles and was a member of North Gaston Church of God, Dallas.

She was preceded in...