Obituaries

Jul 15, 2013

WONG SOUNTHONG

Wong Sounthong, 67, of Kings Mountain, passed away July 15, 2013, at his residence. He was born on December 1, 1945 in Lao to the late Vang and Yang Yee Zune.

Wong was a member of Temple Hua Keo Inthararm.

Wong is survived by his wife, Lynn Sounthong of Kings Mountain;...

Jun 23, 2013

Odis Leander Biddix, 83, of Bessemer City passed away on June 23, 2013 at North Carolina Veterans Home, Salisbury. He was born on December 26, 1929 in Cleveland County to the late Lester and Mary Jane Bell Biddix.

Odis served with the United States Navy from 1950-1954. He retired from Winn-Dixie, Akers-Center after 40 plus years of...

Jun 19, 2013

Barbara Fortenberry Hopper, 82, with Gods strength and grace, was able to spend extended time with her family until passing peacefully to her Heavenly home on June 19, 2013 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountian. She was born on November 25, 1930 in Gaston County to the late Jack and Lela Wright Fortenberry.

Barbara retired after 30...

Jun 19, 2013

Suzanne "Susie" Helms Slaton, 62, of Bessemer City, passed away June 19, 2013, at CMC- Mercy, Charlotte. She was born on April 15, 1951 in Gaston County to Emma Jean Helms and also the daughter of the late Frank and Eva Helms.

Suzanne was a former book keeper for Moss Drugs, Total Care, GMH Home health and...

Jun 13, 2013

RANDY MARTIN

Randy Lee Martin, 54, of Kings Mountain, passed away June 13, 2013, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on May 3, 1959 in Cleveland County to the late Thomas James and Maudie Juanita Vanadore Martin.

Randy is survived by wife, Jackie Martin, daughters, Treena Martin, Ashley Martin both of Kings...

Jun 11, 2013

Timothy Dale Haas, 61, passed away June 11, 2013, at his home. He was the husband of Glenda Haas and was born on March 9, 1952 in Gaston County to the late Paul and Agnes Rose Haas.

Dale is survived by his, wife Glenda Haas; son, Justin Haas of Colorado, step-sons, Jeff Neeley, Travis Hodge; brothers, Jimmy...

Jun 4, 2013

Troylene Moore Merrill, 67, of Bessemer City, passed away June 4, 2013, at Peak Resources, Gastonia. She was born on January 19, 1946 in Mecklenburg County to the late Troy Melvin Hunsucker and Paula Melton Hunsucker- Compton.

Troy was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Bessemer City. She was an avid traveler and a creative...

Jun 4, 2013

Nellie Jean Payne Wooten, 78, of Bessemer City, passed away June 4, 2013, at Wendover Hospice, Shelby. She was born on February 24, 1935 in Gaston County to the late Thurn Eugene and Margaret Kathleen Hutchins Payne.

Jean was a member of Long Creek Presbyterian Church in Kings Mountain. She retired from Reeves Brothers Osage Division, Bessemer...

Jun 3, 2013

AARION SAMEER GETTYS

Aarion Sameer Gettys, infant son of Aaron Scotty Gettys and Tatyana Chantel Corry passed away June 3, 2013 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Karen Smith, Aaron and Marsha Gettys, Sr.; great-grand-parents, Carlos and Erica Jackson.

His memorial service...

May 31, 2013

William C. "Bill" McGinnis, 65, went home to be with our Lord on May 31, 2013, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born Sept. 26, 1947, to Edith Parks McGinnis and the late William C. McGinnis Sr. in Gastonia.

Bill graduated from Ashley High School in 1965 and then served two years in the...

May 28, 2013

PAULINE COLE

Pauline Marshall Cole, 78, of Gastonia, passed away May 28, 2013, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born on October 26, 1934 in Cleveland County to the late Guy and Ara Blalock Marshall.

Pauline was a teacher's aide for Gaston County Schools for many years. She was a gentle, kind spirit...

May 26, 2013

Stella Basden Locklear, 59, of Charlotte passed away May 26, 2013 at Fairview Park Hospital, Dublin, Ga. She was born on June 9, 1953 to the late James and Lillian Faye Kirby Burnette. Stella was a charter member of Jesus Christ Full Gospel Church, Charlotte and was a Certified Nursing Assistant.

She was preceded in death by...

May 21, 2013

Juanita Kiser Ross, 80, passed away May 21, 2013 at home. She was born on February 12, 1933 to the late Luther Andrew and Annie Lucy Clark Kiser. Juanita owned and operated R & N Fabric House for the last 40 years, providing hemming, custom interiors and quilting to many. She was a generous and caring person and was...

May 20, 2013

Julie Ann Happel, 52, passed away May 20, 2013 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born on April 18, 1961 to the late Richard Allan and Bernadine Violet Larsen Happel.

May 14, 2013

Mary Belle Dean, 73, of Moultrie, Georgia passed away May 14, 2013 at her residence. She was born on October 2, 1939 to the late Joseph Marion and Lydia Prince Thomas. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert Dale Dean of Georgia; childen, Barbara Dean Coker of Clover, SC, Robert Stephen Dean of McAdenville, Sharon Dean...

May 12, 2013

Violet Elaine Pendleton Gentry, 72, passed away May 12, 2013 at Heath House, Lincolnton. She was born on January 5, 1941 to the late Herbert and Burree Hilderbran Pendleton. Violet was a member of 8th Street Church of God.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Joe Gentry; and 7...

May 11, 2013

Betty Crisp Hullett, 84, passed away May 11, 2013 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 6, 1929 to the late John Arvel and Blanche Crisp. Betty was a member of South Gastonia Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Odell James...

May 9, 2013

Gary Russell Campbell, 57, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2013. He was born on February 14, 1956 in Gaston County to Willa Belle Colvin Cambell of Kings Mountain and the late George Russell Campbell. Gary was retired from Freightliner, Mt. Holly.

In addition to his mother, Gary is survived by his wife LuAnne...

May 8, 2013

AUDREY TIDAY

Audrey Gale Smith Tiday, 50, passed away May 8, 2013 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born on May 25, 1962 to the late William Lawton and Mildred Madeline Brass Smith. Audrey was a member of Dallas Church of God.

She is survived by her husband, Harvey "Ducky" Tiday; daughters, Tonya Hoermann...

May 3, 2013

Ocie Stacey Holder, 79, passed away May 3, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 10, 1934 to the late Robert and Bessie Cullender Stacey. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jimmy Holder; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Hilton Hill, Jean and Mike Scruggs, and Rebecca and Philip Brooks; grandchildren, Jeff and...