Obituaries

May 15, 2018

Rebecca Mae Mabe, 89, of Dallas passed away May 15, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.  She was born on March 30, 1929 in Madison, NC to the late Frank and Leone McGee Collins.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Cundief Mabe.

Survivors include her children, Raymond "Buster" Mabe, Linda Johnson, John Mabe and...

May 13, 2018

Kelly Zane Morton, 58, of Charlotte passed away May 13, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  Kelly was born in Lancaster, S.C. on October 6, 1959 to the late Paul and Jewell Knight Morton. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Paul Morton, Jr.  Kelly attended Bethlehem Church.  He was an avid golfer, loved fishing and also enjoyed...

May 8, 2018

May 2, 2018

Amy Hawkins Jones, age 51, of Gastonia, passed away May 2, 2018, surrounded by her family secure in the promise of an eternal life through Jesus Christ.  She was a faithful woman of God who loved reading her Bible and spending time with her family.  She also enjoyed taking trips to the mountains, crafting, and thrifting.  She was an avid...

Apr 27, 2018

Ronnie Eugene Sherrin, Sr., 56, of Blacksburg, S.C. passed away April 27, 2018 at Brian Center in Gastonia.  Ronnie was born on January 16, 1962 in Mecklenburg County to the late J.B. and Peggy Horne Sherrin.  He was the owner of Ronnie Sherrin Painting.  He had a passion for dirt track racing sponsoring a race car.  He also loved his...

Apr 21, 2018

Shannon Smith Beatty, 43, of Lincolnton passed away April 21, 2018 at CMC Lincoln.  She was born in Mecklenburg County on June 1, 1974 to Tony and Gail Hardee Smith.  She is preceded in death by her Paternal Grandfather, Raymond E. Smith and Maternal Grandparents, John F. Hardee and Ailene Hardee.  Shannon loved going to the beach.  She also enjoyed...

Apr 18, 2018

Let us join together to celebrate the life of Denise Davidson Wilson.  She was born on November 15, 1950 to Elwyn and Dora Lee Davidson, and entered the room of peace and light prepared for her on April 18, 2018.   Denise was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and most of all… a mother to her greatest treasure, her daughter...

Apr 10, 2018

Virginia "Sue" Rolland, 60, of Dallas passed away April 10, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  Sue was born on September 26, 1957 in Gastonia.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy McCarter Mews.  Sue enjoyed cooking, loved her family and her grandchildren, and reading cookbooks and her bible.

Survivors include her husband of 42 years,...

Apr 6, 2018

Michael “Peanut” R. Wallen, 54, of Mt. Holly passed away April 6, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  Peanut was born on January 30, 1964 in Kingsport, TN to Calvin Wayne Wallen and the late Helen Hyatt Wallen.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Calvin Wallen, Jr. and a sister, Desiree Wallen.  Peanut had a...

Apr 4, 2018

Joseph “Joe” Michael Presto, 36, of Gastonia went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 4, 2018.  Joe was born in Gaston County on June 28, 1981 to Kenneth Presto and Angela Cagle Goble.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Dorothy Presto and grandfather, Fred Cagle.  Joe was an all-around great guy.  He loved life as...

Mar 28, 2018

Joseph "Joe" Travis Green Sr., age 52, of Mooresboro, passed away March 28, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.  Joe was born on June 13, 1965 in Jacksonville, Fl. to Wilbur and Kay Harris Green.  He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Ronald Green; brother, Ronnie Green; and grandparents, Bill and Louise Harris.  Joe was a member...

Mar 16, 2018

Sara Cobb Trimnal, also lovingly known as "Sissy",  age 75, of Bessemer City passed away peacefully on March 16, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  Sissy was born in Gaston County to the late Reverend James Cobb and Bertha Cobb Harris.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Stanley M. Trimnal; sons, Jimmy and Tommy Gray;...

Mar 12, 2018

Richard "Casper" James Adamson, Jr., age 51, passed away March 12, 2018 at Hampton Regional Medical Center in Varnville, SC.  He was born on March 3, 1967 in Bainbridge, MD to Richard Adamson and the late Patricia Ann Cole Adamson.  He was an avid reader, loved law and the study of law and became a practicing paralegal. 

Casper is survived...

Mar 12, 2018

Pamela "Pam" Ann Moore, age 65, of Gastonia passed away March 12, 2018 at her residence.  Pam was born on April 13, 1952 in Mecklenburg County to the late Atwood and June Blanton Richard.  Pam loved trips to the beach.  She also loved taking boat rides.  She enjoyed shopping just as much as she enjoyed dirt track racing. She had...

Mar 2, 2018

Sylvia Lorene Burris, 79, of Iron Station, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 2, 2018.  She was born in Lancaster, SC on July 6, 1938 to the late William T. and Pearl Snipes Caston.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Caston and a sister, Peggy Burnette.

Survivors include her husband,...

Feb 28, 2018

Vonda Sue Smith, 50, of Stanley passed away February 28, 2018 at her residence.  She was born in Cleveland, OH on January 30, 1968 to Freida Gale Smith and the late Richard Raymond Smith.  Vonda was an avid lover of animals and especially loved her rescued dogs and cats.  She will surely be missed by all that knew and loved...

Feb 23, 2018

Clara Jean Jenkins, 85, of Gastonia passed away February 23, 2018 at her residence.  She was born in Bryson City, NC on June 14, 1932 to the late Harve and Lillie Hollifield.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Jenkins; 5 children, Billy, Bruce, Jessy, Christine, and Barbara; brothers, Jack and Hal Fuller; and sister, Hazel...

Feb 23, 2018

Staranna Lee Cribb, 75, of Belmont passed away February 23, 2018 at her residence.  She was born in Jacksonville Fl on July 8, 1942 to the late Robert and Dorothy Vorhees.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Cribb and brother, Rusty Pritchet.  Staranna loved the beach and also loved angels.

Survivors include her children, Robert Eugene...

Feb 22, 2018

Marylyn Spader Mills, 80, of Mt. Holly, passed away February 22, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  She was born in Long Island, NY on May 1, 1937 to the late Gilson and Lois Spader.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Randolph P. Mills, Jr. and her sister, Barbara Supernaw.  Marylyn was a very active...

Feb 14, 2018

Darrell Lee Rudisill, 73, of Mount Holly passed away February 14, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  Darrell was born in Gaston County on May 10, 1944 to the late Lewis and Natalie Jackson Rudisill.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Marie Rudisill.  Darrell was a father for many and was loved by everyone he...