All Obituaries

 Charles Randy Flowers, 57, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at home. He was born on March 4, 1962 in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late James Walter and Shirley Jane Johnson Flowers.  Randy loved his pets, music, racing motocross and his family. Left to cherish his memories are his sisters, Susie Sellers and husband Gary of Kings Mountain, Phyllis Elaine Flowers of Bessemer City; nephew Justin S. Rhyne of Wesley Chapel; nieces Jamie S. Murphy and husband Jason of Kings...

        Ricky Dean “Deanie” Lee, 61, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Atrium Health-Cleveland. He was born on October 28, 1957 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Rufus Lewis and Betty Lou Ross Lee.  Ricky was preceded in death by his brother Robert Lee; sisters Rosetta Lee, Lorean Lee.  Ricky’s greatest passion in life was spending time with his grandchildren.  All who knew him will forever remember the selfless...

Marlene Delores Harris, 73, passed away on August 6, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born September 9, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan., to the late Roosevelt and Vennie Harris. Marlene is survived by her son William Ray Sparks of Gastonia; daughter Kathy Ann Pilkington of Denver; brothers Marshall P. Harris and wife Patsy of Dallas, Lambert Bryan Harris of Gastonia; 2 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren Marlene’s funeral services will be held 11:00 am...

Audrey Causby Franklin, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5, 2019. She was born June 22, 1927 in Gaston County to the late Briggsa “Briggs” Moran and Octavia Thomas Causby. She was preceded in death by her husband James Robert Franklin, Sr.; son Mike Franklin; sisters Ruth Causby Dameron and Rebecca Causby Rector Landrum; brothers Melvin Causby and Alson Causby. Her family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 am Saturday at Sisk-Butler Funeral &...

John Louis Philbeck, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born November 28, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late Quincy Valentine and Minerva Lovelace Philbeck. He was preceded in death by his first wife Ruby Smith Philbeck; sons Ronnie Philbeck, Chris Philbeck. Louis attended First Baptist Church and New Life Baptist Church. He was former owner of Gaston Auto Sales and retired from Duke Power. Left to cherish...

Sharon Lee Sackrider Callahan, 79, of Gastonia, NC passed away on July 13, 2019, at the CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC. She was born September 12, 1939, in Wamego, Kansas to the late Wilford and Bertha Sackrider.  Sharon graduated from Wamego High School in 1957 and attended a business school in Topeka, Kansas.  She was an excellent Executive Secretary at several organizations, including secretary to the President of Kansas State University. Later she trained as a...

Perry Curtis Barker, 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born September 15, 1948 in Gaston County to the late Paul and Belle Donna Whitley Barker. He was preceded in death by his sisters Janice Barker and Loueen Meeks. Perry served in the United States Navy and retired from Firestone after over 30 years of service. Left to cherish his memories are his longtime companion Kay Cabe; her children, Cindy Holland, Jamie Cabe;...

James Bradley Martin, Sr., 77, of Marston, formerly of Springwood, passed away on July 7, 2019 at his daughter-in-law’s home. He was born January 27, 1942 in Lumpkin County, Ga., to the late Thomas Earl and Willie Victoria Sullens Martin Bradley had 10 siblings and retired from Park Elevator. Bradley is survived by his sons, James Martin, Jr., Robert Allen Martin, Douglas Martin and wife Beverly; daughters-in-law, Donna White Martin, Donna Clark, DeeAnn Martin; 9 grandchildren; 13...

Barry Alvin Lail, 61, of Dallas passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the home. He was born October 2, 1957 in Gaston County to the late Emmitt and Doris Michael Lail. Barry was preceded in death by his brothers Terry Lail, Jeff Lail; sister Melinda Lail. Left to cherish his memories are his wife Nancy Thompson Lail; children Jimmy Dean Elders, Jr., Jennifer Fralick, Dana Guffey; grandchildren Ashley Fralick, Tyler Guffey, Marcus Elders, Alyssa Woodward, Luke Elders, Carson Elders,...

Dorothy Davis Elmore, 84, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Peak Resources, Gastonia. She was born September 23, 1934 in Gaston County to the late James and Olla Mae Adams Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Ervin Elmore; brothers Roger Davis, Randy Davis. Dorothy was an avid reader, bird watcher, loved shopping on QVC and she enjoyed cross stitching. Left to cherish her memories are her sons Danny Elmore and wife Gail of Gastonia, Timothy Mark Elmore of Charlotte;...