Obituaries

Barbara M. Dworzak

Barbara M. Dworzak

Apr 17, 2023



Gastonia – Barbara M. Dworzak, 81, passed away on April 17, 2023.

Barbara was born on September 7, 1941 in to the late Samuel and Ruth Casalino. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Dworzak.

Barbara was strong in her faith and thought and prayed for others before herself. She...

Linda Diane Johnson

Linda Diane Johnson

Apr 16, 2023





Gastonia – Linda Diane Johnson, 66, went to her heavenly home on April 16, 2023 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

Linda was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 25, 1956 to the late Fred and Helen Potts. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Charles...

Louise Scott Bradshaw

Louise Scott Bradshaw

Apr 16, 2023

 

Louise Bradshaw, 98, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away on April 16, 2023 at Novant Health, Bolivia, NC with her loving family by her side.

Louise was born in Cleveland County on April 6, 1925 to the late Zeb and Genevia Scott …. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of...

Stanley "Stan" Carroll Sims

Stanley "Stan" Carroll Sims

Apr 15, 2023

 

Bessemer City

 

Stanley “Stan” Carroll Sims, 84, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC with his loving family by his side.  Stan was born in Rutherford County, NC on November 13, 1938 and is the son of the late Robert Sims and Mattie Saine Sims.  Stan was also preceded in...

Sarah Elizabeth Granados

Sarah Elizabeth Granados

Apr 12, 2023

 

Gastonia – Sarah Elizabeth Granados, 37, passed peacefully on April 12, 2023 at her residence with her family by her side.

Sarah was born in Cottonwood, Arizona on October 5, 1985 to Jeff Reed and Sherri Abstender. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Elizabeth Dalton and her grandfather, Charles Reed.

Sarah was a loving wife, Christian, and...

James Morris O'Leary

James Morris O'Leary

Apr 9, 2023

 

Belmont – James Morris O’Leary, 67, passed away on April 9, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.   

 

He was born in Flint, Michigan, on October 7, 1955 to the late Donald Dennis O’Leary and Velnora Bauser O’Leary. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jeffery O’Leary and...

Vickie Darby Beaty

Vickie Darby Beaty

Apr 6, 2023

 

Gastonia – Vickie Darby Beaty, 66, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 6, 2023.

Vickie was adopted in Gaston County on January 18, 1957 to the late Dora Darby. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Darby.  

Vickie was a faithful Christian who...

Raymond Mitchell Elliott

Raymond Mitchell Elliott

Apr 2, 2023

 

Gastonia – Raymond Mitchell Elliott, 79, passed away on April 2, 2023.

 

He was born in Gaston County on March 8, 1944 to the late Elisha Joe Elliott and Hattie Mae Davis Elliott. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Zachary David Elliott and sister, Ruth Elliott Whitson.

 

Raymond...

James "Jim" N. Galloway

James "Jim" N. Galloway

Apr 2, 2023

 

Ranlo – James N. “Jim” Galloway, 77 passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Robin Johnson House. He was a native of Gaston County, Born July 29, 1945 to James E. Galloway and Martha Rachel Neal Galloway.

 

Jim was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army serving in Vietnam. He worked for Yellow Freight...

Josefina Alvarez Figeroa

Josefina Alvarez Figeroa

Mar 30, 2023

 

Chela (Josefina Alvarez) was born on March 19th, 1928, in Gurabo, a town in east-central Puerto Rico, being the youngest in a family of eight children:  four boys and four girls.  In her family, everyone had assigned tasks to help out with the chores of the house.  She was given the responsibility of minor tasks, such as chasing away...

Senator David William Hoyle, Sr.

Senator David William Hoyle, Sr.

Mar 29, 2023

 

DALLAS – Senator David William Hoyle, 84, of Dallas, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at home.

 

David was a native of Gaston County, son of the late William Atkin and Ethel Brown Hoyle.  David was a graduate of Dallas High School, attended the Citadel, graduate and recipient of an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University. He was active...

Nancy Ratchford Friday

Nancy Ratchford Friday

Mar 26, 2023

Dallas – Nancy Ratchford Friday, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born on April 8, 1938 in Gaston County to the late Brady W. Ratchford, Sr. and Sarah Robinson Ratchford. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joe Friday, Sr; and her...

Sarah Cantrell Cloninger

Sarah Cantrell Cloninger

Mar 26, 2023

Dallas – Sarah Cantrell Cloninger, 82, entered into Heaven on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Sarah was born in Gaston County on May 31, 1940 to the late Edward and Nellie Cantrell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Bob, Richard, David, Bill, and Phillip Cantrell.

Sarah loved the Lord and faithfully read...

Beverly Minter Thornburg

Beverly Minter Thornburg

Mar 26, 2023

Dallas – Beverly Minter Thornburg, 88, entered into heaven on March 26, 2023. She passed peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.

Beverly was born in Acworth, Georgia on February 7, 1935 to the late William L Minter and Gladys Lou Arnold Minter. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, William Ernest, Gerald, Billy, and...

Jenny Stepp Rose

Jenny Stepp Rose

Mar 22, 2023

 

Gastonia – Jenny Stepp Rose, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her residence.  

Jenny was born in Gaston County on February 9, 1929 to the late Oscar Reid Bell and Clara Miller Bell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, John P. Stepp, and her second husband,...

John Paul Jarrett

John Paul Jarrett

Mar 21, 2023

 

Dallas – John Paul Jarrett, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. 

 

He was born in Dallas, on April 8, 1938 to the late John S Jarett and Grace Wright Jarrett.

John was a member of Philadelphia Lutheran Church, where he sang in the choir...

Carole Edison Lineberger

Carole Edison Lineberger

Mar 21, 2023

 

Dallas – Carole Jean Edison Lineberger, 89, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023 at The Greens in Lincolnton.

Carole Jean was born in Gaston County on May 24, 1933 to the late Arnold Ray Eidson and Helen Pearl Ammons Eidson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Joe Billy Lineberger, Sr.; her...

Ivan Lee Chenault

Ivan Lee Chenault

Mar 20, 2023

 

Gastonia - Ivan Lee Chenault, 77, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at the Robin Johnson House peacefully with his loving family by his side.  He was born on June 15, 1945 in Herrin, Illinois and was the son of the late Wyvan Chenault and Cleo Rodden Wyant. 

 

Ivan was a retired veteran of the United...

Sandy Steelman Hayes

Sandy Steelman Hayes

Mar 19, 2023

Dallas – Sandra “Sandy” Steelman Hayes, 67, entered into heaven on March 19, 2023. She passed peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.

Sandy was born July 1, 1955 in Gaston County to the late Gwyn and Mary Mildred Picklesimer Steelman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her grandbaby, Landry Collins...

Hobart William Jenkins

Hobart William Jenkins

Mar 18, 2023

 

 

 

Gastonia – Hobart William Jenkins, 84, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

 

He was born in Swain County, on June 26, 1938 and was the son of the late Joseph Pepe Jenkins and Margie Barker Jenkins Evans, step father, Thomas Joe Evans. In addition to his parents, he was also...