Obituaries

Donnie Eugene Smith

Donnie Eugene Smith

Jan 1, 2020

Donnie E Smith1952-2020Gastonia – Donnie Eugene Smith, 67 passed away suddenly on January 1, 2020 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on January 2, 1952 to the late James Clifford Smith and Betty Haney Smith. Donnie was co-owner with Marshall Reeder with the Chicken Boat and Little Mountain Motors for many years. He enjoyed camping, old cars and...

Lacy Herring

Lacy Herring

Dec 29, 2019

Lacy Herring, Jr.1939-2019Dallas – Lacy Herring, Jr., 80 passed away on December 29, 2019 at the Brian Center – Gastonia.He was born in Gaston County on June 18, 1939 to the late Lacy Herring and Mary Morrow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Ruby Davis Herring and Ina Faye Norris Herring.Lacy was a...

Michael D. Merritt

Michael D. Merritt

Dec 23, 2019

Rev. Michael D. Merritt1964 - 2019Gastonia - Reverend Michael Dwayne Merritt, 55 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 8:57 a.m. December 23, 2019 after a long fight with cancer at Atrium Health –Main, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County on July 6, 1964 to the late Otis and Bobbie Sue...

Lynne N. Hughes

Lynne N. Hughes

Dec 23, 2019

Lynne N. Hughes1963 - 2019Gastonia – Lynne Ellis Norris Hughes, 56, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2019.She was born in Gaston County on May 15, 1963 to Rachel Ellis Norris and the late James R. Norris. Lynne was a loving mother and "NeNe" to her grandchildren. She was the most caring and giving person who will be greatly missed...

Cathy T. Stephens

Cathy T. Stephens

Dec 23, 2019

Cathy Stephens1953-2019Gastonia - Cathy Terry Stephens, 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Cathy was born in Gastonia on March 16, 1953 and was the daughter of the late Doc and Hilda Fore Terry.Cathy was employed for many years as a Customer Service Representative with A.B....

Marjorie Lee Williams Dodd

Marjorie Lee Williams Dodd

Dec 21, 2019

Marjorie Williams Dodd1934 - 2019Gastonia – Marjorie Lee Williams Dodd, 85 passed away peacefully on December 21, 2019 at Courtland Terrace with her family by her side.Marjorie was employed for 15 years at Gaston Memorial /CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Fries, Virginia on September 21, 1934 to the late Curtis Bennett Williams and Maggie Vaughn Williams. In addition...

Douglas "Doug" Wayne Skipper

Douglas "Doug" Wayne Skipper

Dec 19, 2019

Doug Skipper1953-2019Gastonia - Douglas Wayne Skipper, 66, passed away suddenly on December 19, 2019 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on June 9, 1953 to the late Charles Douglas Skipper and Hazel Purser Arthurs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Donna Michaels and Karen Carpenter.He was a veteran of the U.S. Air...

Joe B. Neal

Joe B. Neal

Dec 17, 2019

Joe B. Neal1933 - 2019Stanley – Joe Berry Neal, 85, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center with his loving family by his side.He was born in Lincoln County on December 21, 1933 to the late Green Berry and Florence Rachel Leonhardt Neal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

John "Jody" Irving Lewis

John "Jody" Irving Lewis

Dec 14, 2019

Jody Lewis1959-2019Bessemer City- John Irving "Jody" Lewis, II, 60 went home to be with his Lord on December 14, 2019 at UMAR, Powell Home, Gastonia, NCHe was born on October 5, 1959 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina to the late John Irving Lewis, Sr. and Catherine Brannon Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Rebecca "Becky" Faye Gulledge

Rebecca "Becky" Faye Gulledge

Dec 13, 2019

Becky Phillips Gulledge1956 - 2019Gastonia – Rebecca Faye "Becky" Gulledge, 63 passed away peacefully on December 13, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County, on April 29, 1956 to the late Donald Thomas Phillips, Sr and Edna Faye Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Edward Stroupe and...

Joe L. Carpenter

Joe L. Carpenter

Dec 11, 2019

Joe L Carpenter1929-2019Gastonia – Joe Leonard Carpenter, 90 went home to be with his Lord on December 11, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County on November 9, 1929 to the late Julius Odell and Gracie Mae Small Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Brenda Thompson,...

Ethan Jerrod King

Ethan Jerrod King

Dec 11, 2019

Ethan Jerrod King1989-2019Mt. Holly – Ethan Jerrod King, 30 passed away suddenly on December 11, 2019.He was born in Mecklenburg County on September 1, 1989. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald King, Sr., Shirley Moss, and Billy Ray Greenway, Sr.Ethan was a graduate of East Gaston High School. He was an electrician by trade. Ethan loved being...

Jackie Dewayne Bradley

Jackie Dewayne Bradley

Dec 7, 2019

Dallas – Jackie Dewayne Bradley, 56 went home to be with his Lord on December 7, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical CenterHe was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on June 5, 1963 to the late Edward Elbert and Vickie McGill Bradley. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his Step – Daughter Amy Brown Adkins,...

Donald "Don" Richard Greene

Donald "Don" Richard Greene

Dec 6, 2019

Don Greene1962-2019Gastonia – Donald Richard (Don) Greene, 57, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2019 surrounded by family.Don was a remarkable young man; he was very adventurous and an avid hiker, and he was known by all those close to him for his creativity and craftsmanship. He was born in Gaston County on February 28, 1962, to Joy Dellinger Greene...

Jack Craig Ford

Jack Craig Ford

Dec 4, 2019

Stanley – Reverend Dr. Jack Craig Ford, Jr., 71 went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 4, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.He was born in Gaston County on June 20, 1948 to Jack Craig Ford and Audie Phillips Forner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Mary Louise Gaither Parker

Mary Louise Gaither Parker

Dec 2, 2019

Louise Parker1936-2019Dallas – Mary Louise Gaither Parker, 83, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House. She was born in Mecklenburg County on August 12, 1936 to the late Tommy and Frances Gaither. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Frank Parker who died December 7, 2018;...

Donald Eugene McGaha

Donald Eugene McGaha

Dec 2, 2019

Donald McGaha1954 - 2019Gastonia – Donald Eugene McGaha, 65 went home to be with his Lord on December 2, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County, on August 26, 1954 to the late Walter and Dorothy Smith McGaha. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters, Alice Cantrell, Brenda McDowell and...

Martha Neal Galloway

Martha Neal Galloway

Nov 27, 2019

Martha Neal Galloway1926-2019GASTONIA – Martha Rachel Neal Galloway, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 27, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was a native of Lincoln County, born March 19, 1926 to the late Green Berry Neal and Florence Rachel Leonhardt Neal. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in...

Helen Spearman

Helen Spearman

Nov 27, 2019

Helen Spearman1926-2019Newton – Helen Spearman, 93, born on September 10, 1926 passed away November 27, 2019. Formerly of Laurens, SC and Ellijay, Georgia and Maiden, NC; she has lived the last year at Abernethy Laurels nursing home in Newton, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Spearman and her son John Robert Spearman. A graveside service will...

Dorothy Jenkins Blake

Dorothy Jenkins Blake

Nov 26, 2019

Dorothy Jenkins Blake1943 - 2019Dallas- Dorothy Jenkins Blake, 76 passed away November 26, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County, NC to late Thomas Lee Jenkins and Bertha Whisnant Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Johnny Blake; her 3 children, Clara, Grant and Dana Blake;...