All Obituaries

Joyce Buchanan Scott, 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was born March 4, 1950 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Ray and Sue Moore Buchanan. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Jesse Scott, son Bryan Scott of the home; daughter Amy Manka and husband Joe of Silver Thorn, Colorado; grandchildren; Bradley Scott, Cali Manka and Jessica Manka. A Celebration of Joyce's life will be held at 2pm Saturday, July 14, 2018...

William Plato "Buck" Downey Sr., age 70 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 7, 2018 while at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 3, 1948 in Cleveland County, son to the late James "Willie" and Hattie Hoyle Downey. Buck was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Bessemer City. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Buck was also retired from the United States Postal Service after 26 years of service. In addition to...

Barbara Jean Breski Wakinyan, age 67, passed away on Saturday July 7, 2018 at Testa Family Hospice House. She was born November 10, 1950 in Chicago to the late Joseph and Dorothy Minnich Breski. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 28 years, Dr. Wolf Wakinyan D.D.; son, Shane Williams and wife Gina; daughter, Sarah Baumgartner; grandchildren, Benjamin and Skylar; brother, Bill Breski. No services are scheduled at this time.

Edgar Charles Robinson, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Robin Johnson House. He was born on October 2, 1925 in Gaston County, son of the late Edgar Charles Sr. and Addie Ferguson Robinson. He was also preceded in death by sons, Eric Carroll Robinson and Alan Chris Robinson; and sisters, Dorothy Talbert and Shirley Robinson Meir Y Teran. Those left to cherish Edgar's memories are his loving wife of 42 years,...

Wanda Lisa Marchbanks Conner, age 65, of Bess Town Road, passed away on Thursday July 5, 2018. She was born on April 18, 1953 in Goodrich Michigan, daughter to the late James and Jeanette Nichols Marchbanks. In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her brother, Terry Marchbanks. Left to cherish her memories is her loving husband of 44 years, John Conner, Sr.; sons, John Conner, Jr. and wife Emily of Lenior, Tony Conner...

DOUG CARSON William Douglas "Doug" Carson, 72, of Dallas went to be with the Lord and be reunited with his son Michael on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born December 28, 1945 in Gaston County to Cyrus "CJ" Carson and Mozelle Grayson Carson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Shane Carson; sister-in-law Kim Pike. Doug is survived by his wife Tonya Pike Carson; son, Scott Carson of Smyre; daughter Tammy...

Wesley Shane Harris, 31, of Kings Mountain passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018. He was born October 4, 1986 in Gaston County to Alvin Fred Harris, Sr. and Kimberly Manus Harris. He was preceded in death by his aunt Donna Adams. Wesley is survived by his parents Alvin Fred Harris, Sr. and Kimberly Manus Harris of Kings Mountain; brother, AJ Harris of Kings Mountain; parental Grandfather John Harris, Sr. of Gastonia; maternal grandfather...

Jerry Rex Scates, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born May 4, 1946 in Lincoln County to the late Robert Grier Scates and Maven Eva Dellinger Scates Rumney. Jerry was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Dallas and served in Vietnam with the United States Marine Corps. He received the Bronze Star with valor, a Purple Heart and he was a member of the Purple Heart Hall of Fame....

Richard Dean Lineberger, age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at his parents' home following a sudden illness. Richard was a devout church member with 50 plus years attending Mt. Beulah Baptist and serving as a Deacon, a driver with the Bus Ministry, and serving on several committees at the church. He was also self-employed, the sole-proprietor of a land grading company. Born December 29, 1954 in Gaston County,...

Kenneth Wray Tallent, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 23, 2018 at home. He was born on September 27, 1949 in Cleveland County to the late John Robert and Myrtle Spake Tallent. He was preceded in death by three brothers; John "Junior," Bobby, and Gene Tallent; and two sisters; Edith Tallent Smart, and Florence "Sis" Collins. Left to cherish his memories is his loving wife of 22 years, Judy Welch Tallent; his daughter, April...