Obituaries

Aug 11, 2019

Tony Ray Auten Sr., 77, of Belmont passed away August 11, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  Tony was born in Gaston County on March 9, 1942 to the late Clyde and Helen Auten.  He is also preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Ann Belk Auten; daughter, Patricia Ann "Cissy" Polk; brothers, Dickie Auten and Timmy Auten;...

Aug 10, 2019

Luther "Nelson" Thomas, 67, of Bessemer City, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was born on November 23, 1951, in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Burgess Nelson Thomas and Bessie Hudson Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Clark Thomas; daughter, Angela Dawn Bolander; and sisiter, Gail Arnold....

Aug 9, 2019

A. Steve Coe II, 60, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. He was born on July 19, 1959 in Winston Salem, the son of Betty Roberts Coe and the late Steve Holland Coe I. Steve was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gastonia. He loved recreational girls fast pitch softball and...

Aug 8, 2019

John Bryan Norton, 49, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born in Charlotte, NC, the son of Johnny M. Norton and Terry Dettmar. John was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Gastonia, and loved to hike and fish. He was a Boy Scout leader and was the first...

Aug 7, 2019

Jerry DeWayne Bratcher, 59, of Clover, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. He was born on February 18, 1960 in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Jack Bratcher and the late Rena Simmons Bratcher. Jerry was a member of Mount Holly Church of God and loved his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing his guitar, visiting the mountains, and fishing....

Aug 3, 2019

David Harold Dawson passed away on August 3, 2019 after living a full life spanning 31,362 days full of big grins, firm handshakes, corny jokes and service to others.  David began his life on September 21, 1933 when he was born to his parents Elias Alexander Dawson and Fidelia Ellen Nelson. He was the youngest child with Dale and Audene...

Jul 31, 2019

William "Buddy" Franklin Long, 82, of Gastonia passed away July 31, 2019 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.  He was born on October 27, 1936 to the late William and Mable Featherston Long.  Buddy was a long time Painting Contractor.  He had a love for all of Elvis' music but most of all he had a special love...

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...