Obituaries

Ralph Ervin Lewis

Ralph Ervin Lewis

Dec 17, 2016

Gastonia-Ralph Ervin Lewis, 81, went home to be with the Lord December 17, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Burley Weaver Lewis and Winnie Clemmer Lewis, his loving wife of 57 years, Polly Lewis, great grandson Dakota, brother and sisters, Ray, Isabelle and Launa. He retired from Gaston County School System after...

Jimmie Hester

Jimmie Hester

Dec 17, 2016

Jimmie Hester1940-2016Lincolnton – Jimmie Hester, 76, passed away on December 17, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center Lincolnton.He was born in Lincoln County on October 14, 1940 to the late Oscar and Bertha Hedgepath Hester.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Hendericks Hester. He is survived by his sons, Jimmy Dean Hester and Matt...

Cindy Hunsucker

Cindy Hunsucker

Dec 17, 2016

Cindy Hunsucker1962-2016Mt. Holly – Cynthia "Cindy" Dare Hunsucker, 54, passed away on December 17th at the Robin Johnson House.She was born on April 21, 1962 to the late Virginia Lee Helms and was preceded in death by her brother, Steve HunsuckerCindy was a kind hearted and loving soul who loved her family, friends and fur babies. She loved music and...

Juanita Boone Walker

Juanita Boone Walker

Dec 17, 2016

Juanita Boone Walker1931-2016Gastonia – Juanita Boone Walker, 85 passed away peacefully December 17, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Rutherfordton, to the late Dillard and Lela Dimsdale Boone..In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Rodney Wiggins, brother and sisters, L.D., Edith, Nellie, Shirley, Vivian and Lillian.Juanita was a loving wife, mother...

Bob Schafer

Bob Schafer

Dec 14, 2016

Bob Schafer1951-2016Dallas – Robert "Bob" William Schafer, 65, passed away on December 14, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Allentown, PA to the late Norman George Schafer and Harriett Janet Higgins Schafer.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Schafer and his father-in-law George Lewis.Bob was a loving husband, father and...

Wesley Rose

Wesley Rose

Dec 13, 2016

Wesley Rose1927-2016Maiden – Alvin "Wesley" Rose, Sr., 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 13, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Kingston, North Carolina on December 7, 1927 to the late Bertha Ellis and E.F. Rose, Sr.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Bill,...

Billy Cooper

Billy Cooper

Dec 8, 2016

Billy Cooper1964-2016Gastonia - Billy Dean Cooper, 52, passed away on Thursday, December 08, 2016 at Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Gastonia and was the son of the late Bobby Eugene Cooper, Sr. and Joyce Wilson Cooper. Billy was a graduate of Hunter Huss High School and graduated from Gaston College with a degree in Engineering and...

Billie Ann Gaddy

Billie Ann Gaddy

Dec 5, 2016

Billie Ann Gaddy1947-2016Cramerton, Billie Ann Gaddy 69, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Gastonia, NC on June 14, 1947 to the late Bill and Edna Kendrick. She is survived by her husband, Jim Gaddy; sons, Marshal Lafar, Jr., and Will Lafar; grandson, Landon Lafar; granddaughter, Baylee Lafar and...

Nellie Rose Byers Cloninger

Nellie Rose Byers Cloninger

Dec 4, 2016

Nellie Byers Cloninger1934-2016Cramerton - Nellie Rose Byers Cloninger, 82 went home to be with her Lord and Savior December 4, 2016 at Alexandria Place.She was born in Gaston County on August 9, 1934 to the late Robert Worth Byers and Mary Lee Stephens Byers.She was a graduate of Cramerton High School and loved living in Cramerton. She was a member...

Stan Thompson

Stan Thompson

Dec 2, 2016

Stan Thompson1949-2016Bessemer City – Robert Stanley "Stan" Thompson, 67, passed away on December 2, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Mercer County, West Virginia on April 5, 1949 to the late Robert and Sara Farris Thompson.Visitation for family and friends will be at the home, 2832 Tryon Courthouse Road, Bessemer City, NC on Monday, December 12th from...

Faye Widener Adams

Faye Widener Adams

Nov 30, 2016

Faye Widener Adams1929-2016Gastonia – Faye Widener Adams, 87 went home to be with her Lord and Savior November 30, 2016 at Alexandria Place.She was born in Chester, South Carolina on September 18, 1929 to the late Walter and Jessie Lowery Widener.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Luther H. "Luke' Adams,...

Ronnie Beaver

Ronnie Beaver

Nov 26, 2016

Ronnie Beaver1948-2016Gastonia – Ronnie Lee Beaver, 68 went home to be with his Lord and Savior November 26th at Harris Hospice at Presbyterian.He was born in Mecklenburg County on October 25, 1948 to the late Wilford and Helen Bell Beaver.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry and sister, Marilyn Ann.Ronnie was a veteran...

Lexi Williams

Lexi Williams

Nov 21, 2016

Lexi Williams2000-2016Gastonia – Alexis Nichole "Lexi" Williams, 16 of Gastonia passed away November 21, 2016.She was born in Gaston County on March 3, 2000.Lexi attended Ashbrook High School and worked at Sake Express. She loved to dance and eat (she was always hungry)! Lexi will be greatly missed.Left to cherish her memories are her parents, Melinda and Kendell Adams; her...

Purnell Cunningham

Purnell Cunningham

Nov 20, 2016

Purnell Cunningham1939-2016Gastonia – Purnell Cunningham, 77, son of the late Bish Cunningham and Ancester Marshall Cunningham passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at his residence. Purnell was born August 22, 1939 in Catawba County. He was a graduate of Central High School, Newton, NC. Purnell served 23 years in the United States Air Force retiring as TSGT. He was...

Annette Stroupe Simmons

Annette Stroupe Simmons

Nov 18, 2016

Annette Simmons1964-2016Gastonia – Annette Stroupe Simmons, 52 went home to be with her Lord and Savior November 18, 2016 at Meadowwood Nursing Center.She was born in Mecklenburg County on July 13, 1964 to the late Claude and Evelyn Deal Stroupe.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Jimmy Deal.Annette worked in Business Administration most of...

Zelma Dellinger York

Zelma Dellinger York

Nov 15, 2016

Zelma York1933-2016Zelma Dellinger Montgomery York, 83, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Mrs. York was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Lee and Lela Dellinger.Mrs. York retired from TiCaro, Rex #1 Plant, Ranlo. After retiring she worked at East Gaston High School in the cafeteria....

Kenneth Steven "Mousie" Crouse

Kenneth Steven "Mousie" Crouse

Nov 11, 2016

Steve Crouse1950-2016Gastonia - Kenneth Steven "Mousie" Crouse, 66, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Mecklenburg County on February 20, 1950 to Alice Nell Huffstetler Crouse and the late Homer Kenneth Crouse.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Mary Huffstetler, Thomas...

Jackson Boyd Putnam

Jackson Boyd Putnam

Nov 8, 2016

Jackson Putnam2007-2016Dallas – Jackson Boyd Putnam, 8, passed away on November 8, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.Jackson was born in Mecklenburg County on December 13, 2007 to Amber Walker Putnam Lange and the late Matthew Boyd Putnam.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Herman Putnam; great grandfathers, Carl Jenkins, Jack Walker and Boyd...

June Hendrix

June Hendrix

Nov 6, 2016

June Hendrix1931-2016Gastonia – June Mae Harper Hendrix, 85, passed away on November 6, 2016 at Peak Resources Cherryville.She was born in Claxton, Georgia on October 31, 1931 to the late Jessie and Docia Todd Harper.June was retired from textiles.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Lewis Hendrix, Sr.; 1 son, Tommy Hendrix and...

Raymond Walker

Raymond Walker

Nov 5, 2016

Raymond Walker1945-2016Hickory – Raymond Charles Walker, 71, died unexpectedly November 5, 2016 at Conover Nursing Home and Rehab Center.He was the owner of R&W Carp Juice in Lincolnton, NC. He was a life-long lover of the sport of fishing. He loved taking fishing trips all over with his son, nephew and brother. He was loved by so many. You never...