Obituaries

Jul 28, 2019

Timothy “Tim” Lee Arrendale, 58, of Gastonia passed away July 28, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on January 9, 1961 to the late Homer Arrendale and Shirley Barrett Furr.  He is also preceded in death by brothers, Larry, Malcom, and Jerry Arrendale; and sister, Kathy Arrendale.  Tim was a member at Good News Tabernacle.  He enjoyed...

Jul 24, 2019

Ruth "MawMaw" Annette Giles, 78, of Matthews joined hands with Jesus on July 24, 2019 at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.  She was born on November 22, 1940 to the late John “Hubert” and Doris Crenshaw Giles.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, John “Johnny” and Michael Giles and also her cousin and best friend, Jackie Sue...

Jul 19, 2019

James Michael Deal, 72, of Stanley passed away July 19, 2019 at White Oak Manor in Charlotte.  He was born in Rowan County on September 23, 1946 to the late Haskell and Virginia Campbell Deal.  He is also preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Jolene "Jodi" Burgess Deal; brother, Charles Mason Deal; and sister, Mary Margaret Helms. ...

Jul 14, 2019

Scotty Howard Gibson, 60, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at CaroMont Regional in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, the son of Charles and Mildred Gibson. Scotty is survived by his wife, Virginia Head Gibson; son and daughter-in-law, Cambron and Amy Gibson of Fallston; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Justin Willis of Cherryville; grandchildren, Logan...

Jul 8, 2019

Annie Sue Rick, 89, of Mount Holly,  passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County, the daughter of the late David L Ewing and Amanda Morris Ewing. Annie enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, fishing, and loved NASCAR. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jun 30, 2019

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

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 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...