Obituaries

Cecil Howard Campbell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Eleanor Irene Gause

Eleanor Irene Gause

Apr 8, 2014

Eleanor Irene Gause, 86, of Cramerton passed away peacefully at the Brian Center in Gastonia on April 8, 2014. Born June 30, 1927 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Howard and Irene Goodson Dominey. Arrangements are private and being handled by Benson Funeral & Cremation Services, Mt., Holly.

Anna Ruth Bay Snow

Anna Ruth Bay Snow

Apr 8, 2014

Anna Ruth Bay Snow, 58, of Lincolnton, died suddenly on April 8, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Ms. Snow was born December 5, 1955 in Wise County, Va. to the late Clarence and Glenna Hicks Bay. She is also preceded in death by her husband Bill Snow and was a member of Upper Room United Pentecostal Church...

Kathy Styles McCurry

Kathy Styles McCurry

Apr 7, 2014

Kathy Styles McCurry, 50, of Mt. Holly went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 7, 2014 at Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte. Mrs. McCurry was born in Cleveland County NC on September 25, 1963 to Wesley Styles and the late Joann Bingham Styles. Kathy was a member of Message of Love Church in Belmont and was a...

Danny Lee Thompson

Danny Lee Thompson

Apr 1, 2014

Danny Lee Thompson, 57, of Gastonia went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 1, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Danny was born on August 13, 1956 in Anderson, SC to the late George W. and Sybil Tippins Thompson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Josh Thompson, brother, George Thompson and a...

James M. "Jim" Hardee

James M. "Jim" Hardee

Mar 27, 2014

James M. "Jim" Hardee, 80, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully March 27, 2014 at his residence. Known as "Crazy Jim" to his many friends and family was born in Pitcher, OK. to the late William and Bessie Mae Hardee. He was a jack of all trades but had worked primarily as a motorman in lead and zinc mines. He was...

James W. "Treefrog" Barnhill

James W. "Treefrog" Barnhill

Mar 21, 2014

James W. "Treefrog" Barnhill, 36, of Charlotte, NC died March 21, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. James was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on June 10, 1977. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Walker Barnhill and children Alexus Barnhill and Amber Walker, all of Galax, Va. Parents; Debora Barnhill McKnight and Ken McKnight of Fries,...

Robert "Bob" Randolph

Robert "Bob" Randolph

Mar 9, 2014

Robert "Bob" Randolph, 76, of Charlotte, died March 9, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Mr. Randolph was born in Swain County February 2, 1938 to the late Frank and Nannie Thomasson Randolph. He was also preceded by granddaughter Ashley. Survivors include his sons, James Randolph (Judy) and William Randolph and 2 grandchildren, Amber and Robert. Memorial Services to...

Billy Joe McKenzie

Billy Joe McKenzie

Mar 9, 2014

Billy Joe McKenzie, 78, of Catawba Heights passed away March 9, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Mr. McKenzie was born January 12, 1936 in Gaston County to the late Barney Ray and Ethel Young McKenzie. He was preceded in death by a brother Homer Ray McKenzie. He was a member of Life of Faith Fellowship Church and...

Dewey L. Bennett

Dewey L. Bennett

Mar 1, 2014

Dewey L. Bennett, 67, of Dallas, NC died March 1, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Mr. Bennett was born in Washington County, TN on April 7, 1946 to the late L.B. Bennett and Julia Shehan Bennett. Mr. Bennett was a small engine mechanic and enjoyed working on lawn mowers. An avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan and enjoyed...