Nov 5, 2013

Robert Lee Wynn, 71, of Gastonia passed away on November 5, 2013 at home. He was born September 9, 1942 in Spartanburg County, SC, to the late Ocie and Flossie Waldrop Wynn.

Robert was a member of Myrtle United Methodist Church in Gastonia and he served in the United States Army.

He was preceded in...

Nov 5, 2013

Sandra Sue Goodrich Crouch, 73, of Gastonia passed away on November 5, 2013 at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation, Gastonia. She was born 13, 1939 in Rochester, NY, to the late James Wardon and Elenor Dumas Goodrich.

Sandra was the first woman supervisor for Sears in the automotive department.

She is preceded in death by...

Nov 3, 2013

Carol McKnight Edwards, 83, of Kings Mountain passed away on November 3, 2013 at home. She was born July 22, 1930 in Richmond County, NC, to the late James Clifton and Carrie Campbell McKnight.

Carol retired from Arlington Mills after 28 years of service and then she retired as a CNA from Stanley Total Living after 7...

Nov 2, 2013

Idoynia Tomberlin Page, 74, of Kings Mountain passed away on November 2, 2013 at Peak Resources, Gastonia. She was born March 26, 1939 in Gaston County, NC, to the late William and Anna Marie Tomberlin.

Idoynia retired from Firestone/Bridgestone after many years of service.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years Marshall Odell...

Oct 30, 2013

Sarah Jane "Janie" Cope Hughes, 57, of Gastonia passed away on October 30, 2013 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born March 15, 1956 in Gaston County, NC, to the late James Herbert and Sarah Frances Head Cope.

Sarah was a devoted member of Dallas Church of God. She loved singing, crocheting and loving sister....

Oct 27, 2013

Eugene "Gene" Blanton, 87, of Bessemer City passed away on October 27, 2013 at home. He was born January 17, 1926 in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Mrs. Frances B. Hoyle.

Gene worked in textiles in his early career but retired from the City of Bessemer City. He was an active member of New Life Baptist...

Oct 25, 2013

Jason Scott Jenkins, 34, passed away October 25, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of Steven Blair and Linda Bright Jenkins.

Jason graduated from UNC-Charlotte and was an Eagle Scout.

In addition to his parents, Jason is survived by his sister Angela Jenkins of Los Angeles,...

Oct 23, 2013

Homer Albert Gates, 78, of Gastonia passed away on October 23, 2013 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born March 14, 1935 in Jackson County, NC, to the late John Homer and Fannie Queen Gates. In 1949 he resided in Gaston County.

Albert was a very strong loving family man and he worked in textiles...

Oct 21, 2013

Betty Sue Glenn Rabb, 85, of Bessemer City passed away on October 21, 2013 at home. She was born September 19, 1928 in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Oscar Ernest and Zoe Kiser Glenn.

Betty was a member of First Wesleyan Church in Gastonia where she was a former chairperson of the Ruth Gibson Women's Circle....

Oct 17, 2013

Mary Frances Neal Fraley, 86, of Bessemer City passed away on October 17, 2013 at Summit Place, Kings Mountain. She was born February 20, 1927 in Cleveland County, NC, to the late James Howard and Ethel Conner Neal.

Mary was a member of Bright Light Baptist Church, Gastonia. She attended New Name Baptist Tabernacle Church, Crowder's Mountain...