Obituaries

Teresa Haney Hardin

Teresa Haney Hardin

Jan 17, 2020

Teresa Haney Hardin1961-2020Dallas - Teresa Haney Hardin, 58, passed away peacefully on January 17, at the Robin Johnson House.She was born July 17, 1961 to the late David L. Haney and Shirley Elizabeth Frisby Haney.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ron Hardin, her brother, Tony Haney, her sisters, Carolyn Gail Haney and Tammy...

Ellen Rae Trowbridge Dale

Ellen Rae Trowbridge Dale

Jan 17, 2020

Ellen Dale1928 - 2020Gastonia – Ellen Rae Trowbridge Dale - 91, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2020 at Robin Johnson House with her family by her side.She was born in Concordia, Kansas on September 28, 1928 to the late Ray and Lottie Wait Trowbridge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69...

Larry Fowler

Larry Fowler

Jan 15, 2020

Gastonia – Larry William Dean Fowler, 70 passed away following a long battle with a lung disease on January 15, 2020 at Accordius Health Care.He was born in Athens, Georgia on February 20, 1949 to the late William Curtis Fowler and Mary Loudell Sorrow Fowler.Left to cherish his memory includes his daughters, Kimberly Fowler Thomas and children, Victoria Thomas and...

John Thomas Kendrick

John Thomas Kendrick

Jan 15, 2020

John Kendrick1966-2020Gastonia – John Thomas Kendrick, 54 passed away January 15, 2020 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born January 8, 1966 to W.G. Robbins and the late Hazel Kendrick GwinnHe worked in Auto Parts manufacturing. Left to cherish his memories includes his son, Jonathan Thomas (Cherish) Kendrick of Georgia; sisters Karen Mason, Angela Newsome and Chiquita...

Leonard Smith

Leonard Smith

Jan 15, 2020

Leonard Smith1932-2020Dallas – Leonard Carlton Smith, 87, passed away peacefully January 15, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Gaston County on January 17, 1932 to the late John D. and Dicie Huggins Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Belinda "Lynne" Sizemore. Leonard was a...

William "Billy" Lawrence Jackson

William "Billy" Lawrence Jackson

Jan 14, 2020

Bill Jackson1946-2020Gastonia – William Lawrence "Billy" Jackson, 73 passed away suddenly on January 14, 2020 at his residence. He was born in New York City on May 25, 1946 to the late Kadell and Josephine Rosatti Jackson. Bill was a 1964 graduate of Harding High School. He retired as Postmaster with over 40 years of dedicated service with the Dallas...

Paul Edward Cook

Paul Edward Cook

Jan 13, 2020

Paul Cook, Sr.1936-2020Fort Mill, SC – Paul Edward Cook Sr., 83 passed away on January 13, 2020 at the Pavillion of Brightmore - Charlotte.He was born in Gaston County on May 2, 1936 to the late Joe A. and Dessie Lee Ramsey Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joe L. Cook and...

Barry "Bear" Barker

Barry "Bear" Barker

Jan 11, 2020

Barry "Conan" Barker1969-2020McAdenville – Barry Dean "Bear" Conan Barker, 50 passed away January 11, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side.He was born in Columbia, SC on August 17, 1969 to Rita Helton Barker and the late Coburn Keith Barker. He attended the Cramerton Temple of God Church. He was a wonderful artist and enjoyed spending...

James C. Adams

James C. Adams

Jan 11, 2020

James C. Adams1950-2020Maiden – James Clifton Adams, 69, passed away peacefully at Catawba Valley Medical Center- Hickory on January 11, 2020.He was born in Gaston County on September 15, 1950 to the late Thelma Shoats and Helen Louise Adams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Adams.James was a veteran of the US...

Louise Weaise McLaughlin

Louise Weaise McLaughlin

Jan 10, 2020

Louise W. McLaughlin1940 - 2020Burnsville, NC – Louise Weaise McLaughlin, 79, formerly of Charlotte, passed away on January 10, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.She is survived by her children, Teresa Raman (Johnny), Rodney McLaughlin, William McLaughlin (Tabatha) and Jennifer Brunner (Charles); 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dexter C. Weaise...

Joe Robert Dawson

Joe Robert Dawson

Jan 9, 2020

Joe Dawson1932-2020Gastonia – Joe Robert Dawson, 87 passed away peacefully on January 9, 2020 at Belaire Health Care Center.He was born in Danville, Virginia on October 26, 1932 to the late William Hendly and Homie Talbert Dawson.Joe attended Virginia School for the Deaf and played football. Joe was an avid Washington Redskins fan and always supported his Virginia teams.He always...

Wayne McKinney

Wayne McKinney

Jan 7, 2020

Wayne McKinney1944 - 2020Maiden - Wayne McKinney - passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a period of declining health.Born July 17, 1944 in Mitchell County, he was the son of Delphia McKinney. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Maiden. Wayne was a Sergeant in the US Army who served in...

Robert "Bobby" Earl Denton

Robert "Bobby" Earl Denton

Jan 4, 2020

Bobby Denton1944 - 2020Gastonia – Robert Earl "Bobby" Denton, 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 4th at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born in Gaston County on April 8, 1944 to the late Clyde Denton, Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth Beaty Denton. Bobby retired with over...

Frances Jane Carter

Frances Jane Carter

Jan 3, 2020

Frances Jane Carter1943 - 2020Gastonia – Frances Jane Ervin Carter, 76 passed away peacefully on January 3, 2020 at Robin Johnson Hospice House with her family by her side.She was born in Gaston County, on July 17, 1943 to the late Carl N. and Leona J. Ervin In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Norman McCoy

Norman McCoy

Jan 3, 2020

Norman Lynn McCoy1962-2020 Bessemer City – Norman Lynn McCoy, 57, passed away on January 3, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County on March 10, 1962 to the late Earl Ray McCoy and Hazel Helms McCoy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Pete McCoy and John Adams,...

Glenn Allen Harris

Glenn Allen Harris

Jan 3, 2020

Glenn Harris1954-2020Glenn Allen Harris, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side. Glenn was born in Richlands, Virginia and was the son of the late Cleaster Harris, Sr. and Una Stinson Harris. Glenn retired from Owens-Illinois after 23 years and then joined the Trust Department of BB&T for 15...

Jewell Parker Wall

Jewell Parker Wall

Jan 3, 2020

Jewell Parker Wall1928 - 2020Gastonia – Jewell Parker Wall, 91passed away peacefully on January 3, 2020 at Alexandria Place.She was born in Gaston County on June 10, 1928 to the late William Henry Parker and Rebecca Stroupe Parker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl Horace Wall, Sr.; her children, Donnie, Jerry,...

Ken Price

Ken Price

Jan 2, 2020

Ken Price1937 - 2020Gastonia – Kenneth "Ken" Herrin Price - 82, passed away peacefully on January 2nd at the Robin Johnson House.He was born in Gaston County on June 1, 1937 to the late Spurgeon and Effie Baker Price. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, "Mancy" Holland Price; and all...

William Dale Shelton

William Dale Shelton

Jan 2, 2020

Dale Shelton1964-2020Stanley – William Dale Shelton, 55 passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 2, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Mecklenburg County on April 1, 1964 to the late Howard William Shelton and Rebecca Ann Foster. Dale worked in tree services most of his life. He was a loving husband, father, brother,...

Kevin Gilreath

Kevin Gilreath

Jan 2, 2020

Kevin Gilreath1963 - 2020Kings Mountain – Ronald Kevin Gilreath – 56, passed away on January 2nd at Atrium Health – Kings Mountain with his loving family by his side.Kevin was born in Gaston on July 30, 1963 to the late Ronald David and Carol Stephens Gilreath. He loved to cook and fish. He was an avid history buff and civil...