Obituaries

John. R. Forbis
Sep 16, 2014
John. R. Forbis, 83, of Mt. Holly died Sept. 16, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Mr. Forbis was born on January 12, 1931 in Union County, NC to the late Johnny Lee Forbis and Ruby Collins Forbis and was a US Air Force Verteran. He is preceded in death by a wife and a daughter. Survivors include...

Linda Phillips Sherrill
Sep 6, 2014
Linda Phillips Sherrill, 59, of Gastonia died Saturday, September 6, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Sherrill was born May 5, 1955 in Gaston County, North Carolina to George "Bud" Phillips and Edna Reese Phillips. She was preceded in death by a sister, Tracy Phillips. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Sherrill; Parents, George "Bud" & Edna Reese Phillips; Children, Ron Lunsford...
Michael T. Wise
Aug 16, 2014
Michael T. Wise, 61, Gastonia, passed away on August 16, 2014 at the Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Before Mr. Wise's illness he was employed at Dallas Electric Contractors. His greatest pleasure was cooking out with his family and friends every Saturday night regardless of weather. He was preceded in death by his parents Ann Heffner and father James...
Jacqueline A. "Jacque" Vizard
Jul 31, 2014
Jacqueline A. "Jacque" Vizard, 18, of Mt. Holly, died unexpectly July 31, 2014. Miss Vizard was born on December 27, 1995 in San Bernardino, California to David and Josephine Vizard. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Thursday August 7 at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Belmont with Father Frank Cancro, Celebrant. Visitation will be...
Sheila A. Hipp
Jul 30, 2014
Sheila A. Hipp, 59, of Bessemer City passed away on July 30, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Sheila was born in Mecklenburg County on July 1, 1955 to the late John H. Hipp and Mary Frances Abernathy Hipp. She was a Ranlo Recreation Club volunteer and past manager of Kingsway. She is also preceded in death by...
Dorothy Teresa Young
Jul 21, 2014
Dorothy Teresa Young, 57, of Dallas died July 21, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Ms. Young was born December 3, 1956 in Gaston County to the late Clarence and Katie Lee Bell. Dorothy was the youngest of 10 children and had worked in the textile industry. Survivors include her children, Jackie Lee Parrott and husband Gregory, John...
Tammy Dowdy
Jul 18, 2014
Tammy Dowdy, 43, of Belmont passed away July 18, 2014. Tammy was born July 5, 1971 in Tampa, Fl. Memorial Services to celebrate Tammy's life will be held at 11:00 AM Monday July 28 at Eastside Church of the Nazarene, 3250 Redbud Dr, Gastonia with Reverend Joe Bell officiating. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service. Inurnment will...
Tommy Ray Pinson, Sr
Jul 17, 2014
Tommy Ray Pinson, Sr., 62, of Belmont died July 17, 2014 at his residence. "Big Tommy" was born May 3, 1952 in Mecklenburg County to the late James George Pinson and Bertha Sikes Pinson. He was preceded in death by his son Tommy Ray Pinson, Jr and his brother, Larry Pinson. He loved attending Stowe Memorial Baptist Church, traveling, the...
JOE DAVID ROBINSON
Jul 12, 2014
Mt Holly, NC - Mr. Joe David Robinson, 72, of Mt Holly, NC died July 12, 2014 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 7, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Ralph David Robinson and Lula Staton Robinson. He was also preceded in death by his sister Sue Cooper and...

Cecil Howard Campbell
Jun 30, 2014
Cecil Howard Campbell, 83, of Bessemer City passed away June 30, 2014 at the Brian Center Health & Rehab in Gastonia. Mr. Campbell was born in Commerce, Ga. on October 29, 1930 to the late Virgil and Blanche Craig Campbell and was a US Marine Veteran. Funeral Services will be held privately by the family at his residence. Arrangements handled...
William George Moore
Jun 22, 2014
William George Moore, 70, of Linconton, passed away June 22, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Mr. Moore was born October 24, 1943 in Lincoln County to the late Willard and Ruby Martin Moore. He was a US Navy veteran and a member of the VFW Post 1706, Lincolnton, NC and was preceded in death by his wife...
Gene Brooks
Jun 17, 2014
Gene Brooks, 60, of Gastonia, passed away June 17, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Brooks was born May 21, 1954 in Lincoln County, NC. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. Survivors include his children, Gina Cook (Richard "Pee Wee"), Abby Hendricks (Lee) and Melvin Gene Brooks. Sisters, Patsy Amick, Wanda Corn and Debbie Webber. Grandchildren, Nate Cook,...

Joesph Donald Hutto
Jun 11, 2014
Joesph Donald Hutto, 72, of Cherryville, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2014. Mr. Hutto was born July 14, 1941 in Orangeburg, SC to the late Joseph D. and Dorothy Hutto and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Memorial Services with Honors will be held Monday June 23 at 2:00 PM the Cherryville American Legion Hut Post 100 (Highway150 and Pink...
Darlos Scott Bean
Jun 9, 2014
Darlos Scott Bean, 81, of Gastonia went to be with her Lord and Savior, June 9, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Ms. Bean was born March 3, 1933 in Gaston County to the late Paul Jennings Scott and Iva Connor Heflin. She is also preceded in death by her grandson, Jay Michael Bean. She retired from AMP...
Leo Thor Ledford
Jun 6, 2014
Infant Leo Thor Ledford was born June 6, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Leo went to be with Jesus and is the Little Guardian Angel of parents Cristin R. Stone and Dylan C. Ledford. In addition to his parents he is survived by his grandparents, James Ledford, Mary Ledford, Mike Stone, Amy Stone and Tonya Stone. Aunt...
Cynthia L. "Cindy" Chitwood
May 24, 2014
Cynthia L. "Cindy" Chitwood, 45, of Gastonia passed away May 24, 2014 at her residence. Cindy was born in Detroit, MI on July 1, 1968 to the late Frank George Hlubik and Donna Lee Chase Hlubik. A celebration of Cindy's life was held privately by the family on Memorial Day, May 26, 2014. Survivors include her husband Michael Shane Chitwood,...
Lee Addis Parker
May 22, 2014
Lee Addis Parker, 81, of Mt. Holly, NC died May 22, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Mr. Parker was born in Banks County, Ga. on May 5, 1933 to the late Benjamin and Mary Sigers Parker. He is also preceded in death by his son Jeffrey Parker and 7 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include his daughter,...
Barry Max Bell
May 11, 2014
Barry Max Bell, 75, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully May 11, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Mr. Bell was born February 27, 1939 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Henry Clay Bell and Ethel Biggerstaff Bell. He was also preceded by a son, Martin Clay Bell. He was a longtime member of Loray Baptist Church where...
Hazel Cole Dagenhart
May 9, 2014
Hazel Cole Dagenhart, 85, of Charlotte, passed away May 9, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Ms. Dagenhart was born in Gaston County on October 14, 1928 to the late Jack and Sophia Russell Cole. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Dagenhart. Brothers; Clyde, Floyd and Marshall Cole. Sisters, Louise Bradley, Mildred Glover, Oma Jenkins,...
Thomas Clayton "TC" Thompson
May 5, 2014
Thomas Clayton "TC" Thompson, 84, of Charlotte went to be with his lord and savior on May 5, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Thompson was born April 3, 1930 in Cherokee County, SC to the late Hobson and Ethel Mae Rollins Thompson. He was a member of Cooks Memorial Presbyterian Church and was a US Army Veteran serving during the...