All Obituaries

 Jerry Roger Costner, 76, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on August 14, 1943 in Gaston County to the late Thomas Lee and Lela Detter Costner. Left to cherish his memories are his wife Mary Costner; sons Jerry Lee Costner and wife Tracy of Bessemer City, Roger Costner and wife Tammy of Kings Mountain; sister Doris Tyno of Clover, SC; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Jerry’s funeral service will be held at...

 Donald Gene Wray, 52, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born on October 11, 1967 in Cleveland County to Addie Bell Bumgardner Wray and the late Clyde Wray.  Left to cherish his memories are his wife Karen Goforth Wray; sons Scott Wray, Christopher Todd Wray and wife Amber Nina - Lee Wray; brothers David Wray, Roger Wray; sister Sherry Wray; granddaughter Willow Lily Wray.  Donald’s funeral service will be private.

  Bertie Ledford Painter, 88, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at home. She was born on August 17, 1931 in Cherokee County to the late Wesley Raymond and Abby Bell Ledford. Bertie retired from Sherman Textiles in Dallas and she was a lifelong member of The Freewill Church of Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her daughter Jean James; sons Rev. Jimmy Painter and James “Buster” Painter; brothers Albert, Elmer, Sylvester and Alvin Ledford; sisters Alma...

Edward “Buddy” Lamar Tanner, Jr., 75, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at home. He was born on January 18, 1944 in Lake City, SC to the late Edward Lamar Tanner, Sr. and Elma Gaskins Tanner.  Buddy was a veteran of the Army; he served in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart. He attended First Assembly Church, Gastonia, was the owner and operator of BT Rigging, and previously owned Custom Body Shop.  He is preceded in death by his sisters Dean Sisk, Kathryn...

 Marcia “Marcy” Neal Price, 54, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. She was born on March 2, 1965 in Bessemer City, NC to Benton and Kandice Neal.  Marcy is survived by Parents; Sons Steven Neal (Elisha) and Benji Neal (Sarah) all of Bessemer City; Brothers Greg Neal (Kristie) and Mark Neal (Dottie) all of Bessemer City; Grandchildren Cassidy, Bentley, Dakota, Kynleigh, and Jase; maternal grandmother Rachel Boswell.  Marcy was preceded...

James “Jim” Edward Anderson, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Peak Resources, Gastonia. He was born July 14, 1935 in Burke County to the late Charles Duval and Marie Edna Jarrett Anderson Jim was owner of Southern Homes Construction. He was a veteran of the United States Marines during the Korean Conflict. He was Scott’s Hero.  Jim was a member of American Legion and  V. F. W.  He was educated in Burke County Schools, Gardner Webb College, Wake...

      Joan Hager Smith, 82, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. She was born on December 19, 1936 in Gaston County to the late Forrest Sample and Juanita Payne Hager.  Joan graduated from Tryon High School Class of 55, graduated from Western Carolina University and was a lifelong member of Long Creek Presbyterian Church. She taught school in the Gaston County Area.  She is preceded in death by her husband Glenn Derriel...

Ruth Wallace Foreman, 77, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born on August 11, 1942 in Gaston County to the late David Reid Wallace, Sr. and Ida Willard Wallace. She is preceded in death by her husband Shannon “Rock” Foreman; sister Jean Templeton and brother David “Sonny” Wallace, Jr.; her beloved pet Patrick. Left to cherish her memories are her children Caren Wells and Kevette of Calypso, NC, Johnny Deaton and Kristy...

Lakes Goldman Dockery, 88, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on February 10, 1931 in Cherokee County to the late James Henry and Matilda Stiles Dockery. He started his own roofing business in 1950, Lakes Dockery Roofing, was a member of Crowder’s View Free Will Baptist Church, he served as an Ordained Deacon & Treasurer at several churches. He loved gardening, playing putt-putt, spending time with his family and...

Judith “Kay” Morgan, age 73, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 12, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer.  Kay is loved by many family and friends who knew her as Sister Kate, Sweetie Deedie, Nanny, Grandma Kay, Mom and friend.  She was born in Ronceverte, WV on January 9, 1946 to the late Floyd & Lillian Morgan.  She is preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Jack and Darrell.  Dedication to her family, seeing children smile...