May 8, 2016

Robert Durham Webb, 81, of Dallas, passed away on May 8, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on October 27, 1934 in Cleveland County, to the late Dewey and Bertha McEntyre Webb.

Robert loved his family and the Lord, "He was our Rock."

Robert is survived by his wife, Audrey Abee...

May 5, 2016

Emma Mae Hudgins Loftin, 82, of Kings Mountain, died peacefully on May 5,2016 at Testa Family Hospice. She was born on May 15, 1933 in York County, SC to the late William and Lilly Mathis Hudgins.

She was a member of Westover Baptist Church, loved going to church, attending church singings and was retired from textiles.

May 4, 2016

Barbara Annette Wilson-Alford, 48, of Bessemer City passed away on May, 4, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born on April 24, 1968 in Mecklenburg County to Louise Eudy Wilson- Simmons and late James Woodrow Wilson.

In addition to her mother, Barbara is survived by her daughter, Brandi Louise Kelly-Rhyne of Dallas,; sisters, Nina...

May 1, 2016

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BETTY DEASON

Betty Lackey Deason 67, of Gastonia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday May 1, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1948 in Mecklenburg County, to the late William Cecil Lackey, Sr. and Thelma Devinny Lackey

Betty loved her family and...

Apr 27, 2016

Ralph Franklin Bryant, 82, of Belmont, formerly of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2016 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC. He was born on November 1, 1933 in Mecklenburg County, to the late Frank Phillip Bryant and Annie Lee Huitt Bryant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alene Bryant.

Ralph was a Veteran...

Apr 15, 2016

Melissa Abernethy Costner, 56, of Blacksburg, passed away on April 15, 2016 at home. She was born on January 7, 1960 in Gaston County, to the late Joe R. Abernethy and Peggy Capps Barton.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Joanie and brother Johnny.

Melissa is survived by her husband Willie Costner; her...

Apr 11, 2016

Margie Dell Watts, 94, of Gastonia passed away on April, 11, 2016 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born on August 13, 1921 in Lancaster County, SC to the late Charles and Irie Henderson Watts.

She was preceded in death by her husband Noah Lawson Greene; sons, Edward Briscoe Greene, Charles Lee Greene; brothers, Lonnie Watts,...

Apr 11, 2016

Charles Michael Moxley, 60, of Dallas passed away on April, 11, 2016 at home. He was born on March 2, 1956 in Gaston County to the late Murris Carlton and Doris Vrince Lambert Moxley.

Charles is survived by his wife Patricia Griffin Moxley; daughter, Stephanie Hurt and husband Michael of Iron Station; sons, Roger Dale Gantt, Jr....

Apr 7, 2016

DEAN CARSON

Dean Cyrus Carson, 76, of Gastonia, died April 7, 2016 at home He was born on March 11, 1940 in Gaston County, to the late C.J. and Mozelle Carson.

Dean was a member of West Franklin Baptist Church and a United States Navy Veteran. He retired from Westvaco-Weyerhauser. Dean enjoyed spending time at...

Apr 4, 2016

Howard Randall "Randy" Hamilton, 66, of Bessemer City, went peacefully to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family, at home after a five-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis on Monday April 4, 2016. He was born October 4, 1949 in Gaston County, to the late Tom and Macie Burrell Hamilton.

Randy was a longtime member of First...