Obituaries

Jun 24, 2019

Terry Lee Gates, 90, of McAdenville, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born in Gaston County on January 27, 1929, the son of the late Atmer and Dorothy Cloninger Gates. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia. Terry worked as a plant manager with Pharr...

Jun 20, 2019

Juanita Wilcox Adams, 75, of Gastonia passed away June 20, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on August 27, 1943 to the late Porter and Lillie Grindstaff Wilcox.  She is also preceded in death by her husbands, Knox Adams and Glen Shepherd; son, Bobby Shepherd; brother, Thomas “Jr.” Wilcox; sisters, Thelma Williams, Berline Freeman, and Mary Blanton. ...

Jun 15, 2019

Alvin William Daniel, 77, of Gastonia passed away June 15, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Hospital. Mr. Daniels was born in High Shoals in Gaston County, NC on Sept. 26, 1941 to the late Alvin Charles Daniel and Ruby Mathis Daniel. He was also preceded in death by a brother Clifford Curtis Daniel and sister Marie Helen Daniel Brady. Alvin was...

Jun 14, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Steve L. Grotts announces his passing

On Friday June 14, 2019 at the age of 57. Born in Sioux City Iowa in 1962 Steve loved life

And enjoyed being outdoors and long walks in the sunshine.  He adored his children and family.

He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Betty...

Jun 13, 2019

Timothy Darrell Wilson, Jr., 39, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at CaroMont Health. He was born on June 12, 1980 in Gastonia, the son of Timothy Darrell Wilson, Sr. and Linda Lynn Willocks. Tim loved his family and was a great father to his three girls, whom he loved more that anything. Tim enjoyed fishing and...

Jun 9, 2019

James David Case, 63, of Belmont passed away June 9, 20019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Gastonia on March 8, 1956 to the late Edward and Dorothy Armstrong Case.  He is also preceded in death by his sons, David Scott "Red" Case and James David Case, Jr.; and sisters, Cathy Loraine Case and Deborah Darlene Case. ...

Jun 8, 2019

Gregory Howard Daniels, 61, of Gastonia passed away on June 8, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Gastonia on November 30, 1957 to the late Herman and Louise Fletcher Daniels.  Gregory loved to fish especially at Lake Wylie and trout fishing in the mountains at Wilson Creek.  He was also an avid gun collector.  Gregory was...

Jun 1, 2019

Clara Elizabeth Willcoxen Price, 83, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Huntersville. She was born in Point Pleasant, WV on October 1, 1935, the daughter of the late Richard and Goldia Love Willcoxen. In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wayland Price, and her sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia Judith...

May 31, 2019

John Walton Norris, 69, of Mt. Holly passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury.  He was born in Augusta, GA. on December 17, 1949 to the late Hoke and Frankie Norris. He is also preceded in death by his son, Joseph Anthony Norris; brothers, Clint, Sterling, Jerry, and Henry Norris; and sister,...

May 24, 2019

Karen Farr Lipsey, 53, passed away May 24th, 2019, leaving behind a wake of positive energy and kindness we must all now strive to emulate. Karen, born to Richard Farr and Sharon Bailey, grew up in Connecticut and spent childhood summers traversing the Northeastern coasts, sailing alongside family, friends, and dogs.

She then worked for over 30 years as a gate...

May 17, 2019

David Judson Sherrill, 92, of Belmont, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Gaston County on December 9, 1926, the son of the late Walter Sherrill and Deila Clark Sherrill. David enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working, tinkering with lawnmower engines, and anything outdoors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

May 16, 2019

Jackie M. O'Donoghue Smith, 67, of Mount Holly, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville. She was born in Charlotte on October 4, 1951, the daughter of the late Jack Benjamin Morgan and Margaret Lavonia Heath. Jackie was a Christian, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and educator. Growing up she enjoyed basketball and...

May 15, 2019

Betty Dove Gibson, 86, of Mount Holly, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Gaston County on May 22, 1932, the daughter of the late Charles Ross Cowart and Ocie Hansel Cowart. Betty is now with her heavenly Father and husband in heaven. She loved her family very much and will be deeply...

May 15, 2019

Nancy Josephine Saavedra, 90, of Stanley, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Gastonia. She was born on October 20, 1928 in Wood County, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Walter Norton and Lenna Rummell Norton. Nancy was an avid equestrian and raised show horses. She would often show her horses at competitions and has won several awards....

May 14, 2019

Randy Keith Plemmons, Sr., 59, of Bessemer City, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County on October 19, 1959, the son of the late Shuford Plemmons and Cora Hanna Plemmons. Randy was a loving husband and father who loved the Lord and had a big heart; he would give you the shirt...

May 9, 2019

Joel Laverne Spurling, 65, of Iron Station, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was born in Gaston County on October 15, 1953, the son of the late Roy Spurling and Rebecca Rollins Spurling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Sue Keever Spurling, and a brother, David Spurling. Joel was...

Apr 30, 2019

Michael Albert Franklin, 53, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, on April 11, 1966, the son of Shelby Burleson Gaskins and the late Albert Franklin. Michael enjoyed visiting the mountains, fishing, hanging out and drinking with friends, playing pool, painting, and watching Family Feud.

In addition to his...

Apr 29, 2019

Ronnie Chris Hayes, 69, of Cramerton passed away April 29, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on December 25, 1949 to the late William and Catherine Ann Johnston Hayes.  Ronnie served in the United States Army in Vietnam.  He received two purple hearts during his service.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Martha Gail Beam Hayes; daughter, Misty...

Apr 26, 2019

Apr 23, 2019

James Harold Hunt Sr., 87, of Belmont passed away April 23, 2019 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.  He was born in Randolph County, NC on July 4, 1931 to the late Grady and Sally Williams Hunt.  He is also preceded in death by his son, James Hunt Jr.  James was a US Air Force Veteran and served in the Korean...