Obituaries
Jeanne Smith Abernathy
Dec 15, 2023
Jeanne Smith Abernathy, 56, passed away on December 15, 2023 with her family by her side.
She was born in Gaston County on October 12, 1967 to the late Jerry Max Smith Sr. and Patsy Rabb Smith.
Jeanne worked as a server and gained many lifelong friends from her work. She was a loving and caring...
Charles DeWayne Carr
Dec 13, 2023
Charles DeWayne Carr, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13 2023 at The Greens, 969 Cox Road, Gastonia with his family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County on December 17, 1929 and is the son of the late George Washington Carr and Thelma Stanford and was also preceded in death by his siblings,...
Maybelle Browder Farris
Dec 13, 2023
Maybelle Browder Farris, 72, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain, NC.
She was born in Gaston County on September 22, 1951 to the late James and Julia Montgomery Browder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 10 years,...
Fredrick Olen Weaver
Dec 11, 2023
Fredrick Olen Weaver, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving wife by his side.
He was born in Cherokee County, North Carolina on June 22, 1940 and is the son of the late Luther Weaver and Bonnie Mae Clark Weaver and was also preceded in death by...
Thomas Milton Coffey
Dec 11, 2023
Thomas Milton Coffey, 82, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2023 at his home.
Tommy was born March 8, 1941 in Lincoln County to the late Dennis Dixon Coffey and Louise Rudisill Coffey. He is preceded in death by four sisters-in-law, Christine Gilbert Loftin, Peggy Ray Coffey, Betty Knowles Gilbert and Martha Featherstone Gilbert and one brother-in-law, Ford Keith...
Wayne Godfrey
Dec 9, 2023
Robert Wayne Godfrey, 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on December 28, 1957 and is the son of the late Robert Richard Godfrey and Geraldine Jenkins Godfrey and was also preceded in death by his grandson, Ronnie Godfrey,...
Helene Braswell Price
Dec 8, 2023
Helene Braswell Price joined our Daddy in heaven on Friday, December 8, 2023. She was born September 4, 1937 to Rev. Malley Levingston Braswell and Thelma Warren Braswell in Gastonia N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 57 years, Kemmitt Lynn Price; siblings, Mary Lou Spearman, Patricia George, Elburn Braswell and Vickie Ledford; her grandson...
Jocelyn Kerry Cassidy Carter
Dec 6, 2023
Jocelyn Kerry Cassidy Carter, affectionately known as Josie, passed away on December 6, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She was born on August 28, 1979, in Philippi, West Virginia. Her departure from this world occurred in Gastonia, North Carolina, while she was surrounded by her beloved family and dear friends.Josie lived a life filled with...
Scarlett Brea Heilig
Dec 2, 2023
Scarlett Brea Heilig, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on December 2, 2023 in New York.. She was born on April 11, 1991, and her untimely departure has left a void in the hearts of all who knew her. Scarlett will always be remembered for her kind soul and bright light that she brought into the lives of...
Lanny Ross Haas
Dec 2, 2023
Lanny Ross Haas, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on November 18, 1942 and is the son of the late Marshall and Ethel Jarrell Haas.
Lanny enjoyed working on cars, racing was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed anything...
Tracy Annette Watts
Dec 2, 2023
Tracy Annette Watts, 54, passed away at her residence on December 2, 2023.
She was born in Gaston County on April 2, 1969 to the late Brice Ervin Ramsey, Sr. and Joan Bundy Ramsey Benoy.
Tracy worked as a server and gained many lifelong friends from her work. She was a loving and caring person...
Brittany Michelle Scates
Dec 1, 2023
Brittany Michelle Scates, born on October 12, 2001, in Gaston County, North Carolina, sadly passed away on December 1, 2023, at CMC-Main in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments.Brittany had a vibrant personality that could light up any room she was in. Brittany possessed a fiery spirit and was known for her...
William Stanley Pope
Dec 1, 2023
William Stanley Pope, 79, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023.
He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on January 6, 1944 to the late Stanley Devest Pope and Vivanee Thomas Pope. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Waters.
Stan was an avid sports fan and his favorite...
Judy Cloninger Hoffman
Nov 29, 2023
Dallas - Judy Kay Cloninger Hoffman, 72 passed away on November 29, 2023.
She was born in Gaston County on September 18, 1951, to the late Earl and Helen Thornburg Cloninger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her great aunt and uncle, Wilma and Rochelle Noles; her sister, Shirley Cloninger Edison...
Janice Burchfield Haas
Nov 29, 2023
Janice Ann Burchfield Haas, 65, a beloved wife, mother, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023, at Robin Johnson House, Dallas.
Janice was born on February 28, 1958 in Cherokee County, NC to Evelyn Lucille Brackett Cook and the late Doc Winfield Burchfield. She is preceded in death by her father and a grandson, Shannon Parker.
Through the years,...
Betsy Ross Moore Howe
Nov 27, 2023
Betsy Ross Moore Howe, a beloved wife, caring mother, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023, at Covenant Village in Gastonia. Surrounded by her loving family, Betsy's spirit departed this world as she left behind a remarkable legacy that will forever be remembered.Born on March 23, 1931, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Betsy was the...
Jeffery Scott Watson
Nov 26, 2023
Jeffery Scott Watson, 58, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Gaston County on July 28, 1965 to the late Joseph Daniel Watson, Sr. and Thelma Galloway Watson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Deeree Watson.
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Katherine Christine Holland
Nov 22, 2023
Katherine "Kathy" Christine Holland, known to her loved ones as Kathy, peacefully passed away at her residence in Dallas, North Carolina on November 22, 2023. She was surrounded by her family during her final moments. Kathy was born on February 3, 1951, in Gaston County, North Carolina.Kathy's life was marked by dedication and commitment. She devoted 43 years of her...
William Eugene "Gene" Bryson
Nov 22, 2023
William Eugene "Gene" Bryson, a beloved member of the Gastonia community, passed away suddenly on November 22, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 3, 1942, in Gastonia, North Carolina, to his parents William Taft Bryson and Ruby Geneva Cabe Bryson. Gene was known for his dedication to his work in the textile industry as a...
Kim Buchanan
Nov 22, 2023
Kim Buchanan, a dedicated nurse with a career spanning over 40 years, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023, at her residence in Belmont, North Carolina. Born on February 5, 1957, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, she touched the lives of countless patients and leaves behind a legacy of compassion and care.Kim began her nursing journey at CPCC, where she...
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