Obituaries

Angel Ayala

Angel Ayala

Jul 7, 2023

Angel Alfonso Ayala, a beloved teacher at Mountain Island Charter School and Pastor of RCDM Ministries, has passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Atrium Health Lincolnton on July 7, 2023. He was born on December 7, 1972, in El Salvador.Angel was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many through his career and personal relationships....

Peggy Burton Sorrells

Peggy Burton Sorrells

Jul 3, 2023

 



Dallas – Peggy Burton Sorrells, 91, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023 with her family by her side.

Peggy was born in Easley, South Carolina on May 20, 1932 to the late Ollie Brooks Burton. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Houston Patterson.

She was a member of First...

James L W Burr, Jr

James L W Burr, Jr

Jul 2, 2023

James L W Burr, Jr was born on May 15, 1954, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was a kind-hearted and dedicated individual who touched the lives of many. James was a loving father and grandfather, always putting the needs of his family before his own. He passed away on July 2, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.Throughout...

Betty Sue Lineberger Smith

Betty Sue Lineberger Smith

Jun 28, 2023

 

Dallas-Betty Lineberger Smith, 93, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023 with her family by her side.

Betty was born in Gaston County on August 11, 1929 to the late Russell and Addie  Marie Thornburg Lineberger. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, of over 43 years, Gene Smith, who passed in...

Mary Ann Gibbons Jordan

Mary Ann Gibbons Jordan

Jun 28, 2023

 

Gastonia – Mary Ann Gibbons Jordan, 76, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023 with her family by her side.

Mary was born in Gaston County on April 12, 1947 to the late John Franklin and Hattie Carpenter Gibbons. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Donald W.  “Donnie” Coleman, Jr, and...

Juanita Rose Ervin Crockett

Juanita Rose Ervin Crockett

Jun 24, 2023

 

Juanita Rose Ervin Crockett, 72, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023 at White Oak Manor.

Juanita was born in Yakima, Washington on December 15, 1950. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years who passed on May 27, 2019, Edgar Crockett and six siblings.

Juanita enjoyed art, reading and...

Kenneth Harold Dills

Kenneth Harold Dills

Jun 23, 2023

Kenneth Harold Dills, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. 

 

He was born in Rutherford County, on August 25, 1950 and is the son of the late James and Bonnie Spicer Dills and was also preceded in death by his brother, Hugh Dills.

 

Harold enjoyed working on cars and scrapping....

Jack Addison Bowen

Jack Addison Bowen

Jun 23, 2023

 

Dallas – Jack Addison Bowen, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. 

 

He was born in Gaston County on June 30, 1944 and was the son of the late Lewis and Essie Bowen. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his...

Mildred Booth Foster

Mildred Booth Foster

Jun 22, 2023

 

Dallas – Mildred Booth Foster, 86, passed away peacefully at Robin Johnson Hospice House on June 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Mildred was born in Lawsonville, North Carolina on August 20, 1936 to the late Hambo and Verlie Booth.

Mildred was a fan of the Atlanta Braves and enjoyed thrift shopping and yard sales. She liked...

Alphie Sutton Ramsey

Alphie Sutton Ramsey

Jun 22, 2023

 

Alphie Sutton Ramsey, 81, entered into heaven on June 22, 2023. She passed peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.

Alphie was born in Seven Springs, North Carolina on June 9, 1942 to the late Dulon and Ethel Jackson Sutton. She was also preceded in death by her son, Tony Owens and a brother-in-law, Billy Ray...

Mary Alice Largent

Mary Alice Largent

Jun 20, 2023

Gastonia – Mary Barton Largent, 85, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born in Robeson County on November 6, 1937 to the late Harker and Rosa McMillan Barton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Largent; son, Keith Dixon; and...

Derek Landon Hussey

Derek Landon Hussey

Jun 13, 2023

 



Gastonia – Derek Landon Hussey, 29, passed away on June 13, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 23, 1994 to Dempsey Lee Miller, Jr. and Melanie R. Frye. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Catherine Randolph and his step-father, Tony M. Frye.

Derek...

Larry Hayes Stevens

Larry Hayes Stevens

Jun 13, 2023

 

Larry Hayes Stevens, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. 

 

He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on May 20, 1944 and is the son of the late John Henry Stevens and Mamie Johnson Stevens and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Willa...

Ricky Wayne Lytton

Ricky Wayne Lytton

Jun 7, 2023

Gastonia- Ricky Wayne Lytton, 45, born in Statesville, North Carolina on July 6, 1977, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on June 7, 2023 with his family by his side.

 

Ricky was very creative and artistic. He loved to listen to music all the time and was a great dancer. He was also naturally athletic and good at...

Doris Seagle Greene

Doris Seagle Greene

Jun 7, 2023

 

Dallas – Doris Jean Greene, 80, passed away on June 7, 2023 at Robin Johnson House with her loving family by her side.

Doris was born in Gaston County on February 11, 1943 to the late James Howard and Joan Bryant Seagle. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years,...

Betty Marie Hardison Tyner

Betty Marie Hardison Tyner

Jun 5, 2023

 

Betty Marie Hardison Tyner, 95, entered into heaven on June 5, 2023. She passed peacefully at Brookdale Assisted Living with her family by her side.

Betty was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC on May 16, 1928 to the late Vernon Swain Hardison and Mollie Everett Hardison. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 18 years, O’Neal...

Richard Armas Anderson

Richard Armas Anderson

Jun 4, 2023

 

Gastonia – Richard Armas Anderson, 79, passed away on June 4, 2023 at Levine & Dickson Hospice in Huntersville surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 21, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Wayne and Gertrude Anderson.

Richard was known for his amazing custom birdhouses that he built for specific birds and he...

Rachel Goins Greene

Rachel Goins Greene

Jun 3, 2023

Rachel Goins Greene, 60, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Duke University Hospital with her loving family by her side.  Rachel was born in Gastonia on April 18, 1963 and is the daughter of the late Claude and Dorothy Boyd Goins. 

 

Rachel was a member of Upper Room Tabernacle for over 25 years where she made...

Buddy Lee Edison

Buddy Lee Edison

May 29, 2023

Buddy Lee Edison, 75, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. 

 

He was born in Gaston County, on October 12, 1947 and was the son of the late Nelson and Frankie Perry Edison, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Laura Crook, and brother, Donald...

Richard Alan Dodez

Richard Alan Dodez

May 26, 2023

 

Dallas – Richard Alan Dodez, 59, passed away on May 26, 2023 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Dan and Elsie Dodez. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Perry Smith.

Richard enjoyed playing the...