Jul 13, 2019

Sharon Lee Sackrider Callahan, 79, of Gastonia, NC passed away on July 13, 2019, at the CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC. She was born September 12, 1939, in Wamego, Kansas to the late Wilford and Bertha Sackrider.

Sharon graduated from Wamego High School in 1957 and attended a business school in Topeka, Kansas.  She was an...

Jul 10, 2019

Perry Curtis Barker, 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born September 15, 1948 in Gaston County to the late Paul and Belle Donna Whitley Barker.

He was preceded in death by his sisters Janice Barker and Loueen Meeks.

Perry served in the United States Navy...

Jul 7, 2019

Dorothy Davis Elmore, 84, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Peak Resources, Gastonia. She was born September 23, 1934 in Gaston County to the late James and Olla Mae Adams Davis.

She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Ervin Elmore; brothers Roger Davis, Randy Davis.

Dorothy was an avid reader, bird...

Jul 7, 2019

Barry Alvin Lail, 61, of Dallas passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the home. He was born October 2, 1957 in Gaston County to the late Emmitt and Doris Michael Lail.

Barry was preceded in death by his brothers Terry Lail, Jeff Lail; sister Melinda Lail.

Left to cherish his memories are his...

Jul 7, 2019

James Bradley Martin, Sr., 77, of Marston, formerly of Springwood, passed away on July 7, 2019 at his daughter-in-law’s home. He was born January 27, 1942 in Lumpkin County, Ga., to the late Thomas Earl and Willie Victoria Sullens Martin

Bradley had 10 siblings and retired from Park Elevator.

Bradley is survived by his sons,...

Jul 3, 2019

James “Jim” A. Hill, Sr. 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Brian Center, Gastonia. He was born on August 27, 1925 in Newport, Tn, raised in Cosby, Tn., to the late Dewey and Mary Hord Hill.

Jim was a Charter Member of New Hope Baptist Church, Gastonia. He retired from Threads USA, and Interstate...

Jul 3, 2019

Larry Fred Paschall, 63, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the home. He was born May 4, 1956 in Gaston County to the late Elva Ira and Vida Blonita Houser Paschall.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of Shirley Racer Paschall; brother John Paschall; stepdaughters Tammy Beeman and Tracy Sweezy (Mike); 3 grandchildren...

Jul 2, 2019

William Sylvester “Bill” Melton, Sr., 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Stanley Total Living Center. He was born February 13, 1931 in Mecklenburg County to the late Alder E. Melton and Pauline May Smith Melton. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert A. Melton, his sister June Patricia Styron, and son Thomas Ralph...

Jul 2, 2019

Richard Alvin Head, 54, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1965 in Gaston County to the Judy Lane Head and the late John Alvin Head.

Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Judy Head; brother, Joe head and wife Tammy, nieces and nephews, Faith, Carley,...

Jul 1, 2019

Virginia Milling Carpenter, 95, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. She was born on August 20, 1923 in Cleveland County to the late Jesse Milling and Etta Freeman Milling Webb.

Virginia was retired from Firestone Mills after 17 years, then she retired from Hardee’s after 26 years and was a...