All Obituaries

Reiner L. C. Van Rossum passed away on March 3, 2019, peacefully at home after a long battle with Parkinson's...

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 off of his back if you needed it. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Keith Plemmons, Jr.; brother, Paul Plemmons; and brother-in-law, Bruce...

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 by his wife, Edith May Sherrill; brothers and sisters, Muriam, Ozelle, Idelle, Louise, Murray, and Walter "T-Bone"; and his...

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 missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 65 years, Charles Gibson. Betty is survived by her children,...

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 was very smart in school. While in high school she held a clerical at Mount Holly City Hall, and graduated...

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. She was a model in the 1940's and 1950's and worked with Paramount Pictures. In 1947 she participated in, and won, The Press'...

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 a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Alexis. He was a very loving family man, wonderful husband and best friend to his wife, who will always remember his...

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 mother, Michael is survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Tammy Tarleton Franklin; stepfather, Joe Gaskins; children, Amanda...

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 Moore and husband Van; brother, Steve Hayes; brother in law, Roger Welch; and grandchildren, Dolan, Caden, and Bella. A...

Vicente Roman, 50, of Charlotte passed away suddenly due to Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease on April 21, 2019 at his residence.  He was born in Puerto Rico on September 3, 1968 to Vicente and Migdalia Roman.  Vicente was a welder by trade but in his spare time, he enjoyed mechanical and auto repair.  He also loved riding his motorcycle and boats.  Vicente was known to have many friends and will be missed dearly by all that loved and knew him. In addition to his...