Obituaries
Troy Glenn Payseur
Mar 17, 2023
Troy Glenn Payseur, 72, passed away on March 17, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on October 12, 1950 to the late Grover Glenn and Sarah Walters Payseur. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Kevin Dwayne Payseur.
Troy enjoyed...
Mickey Ray Cloninger
Mar 13, 2023
Mickey Ray Cloninger, 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville with his loving family by his side.
Mickey was born in Gastonia on May 31, 1958 and is the son of Jack Cloninger and the late Grace Broadway Cloninger.
Mickey was a graduate of South Point High School in...
Marcia Raby Hunter
Mar 8, 2023
Marcia Rae Raby Hunter, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Marcia was born in Gastonia and is the daughter of the late Vernon Ray Raby and Laura Canipe Raby.
Marcia attended Second Baptist Church, Gastonia in her early years. Marcia was self-employed and after...
Robin Poole Cribb
Mar 6, 2023
Lincolnton- Robin Dianne Poole Cribb, 68, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born in Lincoln County and is the daughter of the late John Franklin Poole and Loley Lanier Poole. She was preceded also by her loving husband of 31 years, Roy T. Cribb.
Robin was employed by the City of Lincolnton as...
Ashley Nicole Garrison
Mar 4, 2023
Dallas – Ashley Nicole Garrison, 33, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Ashley was born on June 9, 1989 in Gaston County. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Lee Garrison, her pawpaw, Robert White and a cousin, Scooter.
Ashley was a loving daughter, mother and friend to many. She enjoyed being with her family and...
Sandra Painter Hargrave
Mar 3, 2023
Lincolnton - Sandra Sue Painter Hargrave, 70, entered into heaven on Friday, March 3, 2023at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
Sandra was born February 2, 1953 in Gaston County, NC to the late John Edward and Mildred McClung Painter. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry, Jack and Johnny Painter, her dear friend, Sherry Lovingood.
She was...
Terry Gene Derreberry, Sr.
Mar 2, 2023
Gastonia - Terry Gene Derreberry, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Robin Johnson Hospice House with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County on November 10, 1935 and was the son of the late David A. Derreberry and Lassie Postell Derreberry. In addition to his parents, he was also...
Frances High Cauthen
Mar 2, 2023
Mount Holly - Frances High Cauthen, 89, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023.
Frances was born in Dallas, North Carolina on March 16, 1933 to the late Hubert Samuel and Lula Payseur High. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years George McQuilla Cauthen, Sr; brothers, Fred High,...
Shirley Jean Stegall
Feb 26, 2023
Mount Holly – Shirley Jean Stegall, 76, passed away on February 26, 2023.
Shirley was born in Mecklenburg County on October 4, 1946 to the late David Archie Merritt, Sr. and Ida Mae Merritt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Patric Martin and her son-in-law, Lee McKee.
Shirley loved to dance...
Floyd Lee Cabe
Feb 24, 2023
Gastonia – Floyd Lee Cabe. 92, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County on December 15, 1930 to the late Lester and Drucilla Ayers Cabe. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters,...
Scottie James Beavers
Feb 22, 2023
Gastonia – Scottie James Beavers, 65, passed away on February 22, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.
He was born in Lincoln County on March 11, 1957 to Janet Rash Beavers. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Earl and Ara Rash.
Scottie loved to go fishing...
Max Edgar Huggins
Feb 22, 2023
Dallas – Max Edgar Huggins, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Gaston County on April 25, 1940 to the late Edgar Hoke Huggins and Marguerite White Huggins and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Charles, Gehrig, Graham, Reid and Mary.
Max was a member...
Buford Bobby Smith
Feb 21, 2023
Gastonia – Buford Bobby Smith, 80, passed away February 21, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Cocke County on May 18, 1942 to the late Dallas Smith and Gertie Valentine Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Edith Nolan; brother, Dan Smith;...
Walker McGinnis Hayes
Feb 20, 2023
Dallas- Walker McGinnis Hayes, 17, passed away on February 20, 2023.
He was born in Gaston County, on March 30, 2005 to Tim and Monica Jenkins Hayes. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Reginald “Reggie” Kelly Hayes.
Walker was a people person, he loved people of all ages. He was a member of First...
Juanita Wilkins Meares
Feb 16, 2023
Juanita Wilkins Meares, 86, passed away on February 16, 2023 at Covenant Village in Gastonia. She was born on November 1, 1936 in Robeson County, North Carolina, daughter of the late Rwood and Mildred Parnell Wilkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Wilkins, and her devoted husband, Charles “Charlie” Alvin Meares.
...
Stacey Scott Patterson
Feb 16, 2023
Denver – Stacey Scott Patterson, 42, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Mecklenburg County on December 23, 1980 to Patricia Benton Patterson and the late Eric Gordon Patterson.
Stacey was a loving and devoted father who liked to go fishing and...
Matthew Randall James
Feb 15, 2023
Gastonia – Matthew Randall James died unexpectedly while riding his four-wheeler on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. As his loved ones and many friends grieve his loss, they celebrate his life, where it was headed and what he meant to so many. Matt was 30 years old. He had faced his share of challenges – who hasn’t? – and come through...
Rev. James Matthew Alexander
Feb 14, 2023
Dallas – Rev. James Matthew Alexander, 63, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 14, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He was born in Whitewright, Texas on May 24, 1959 to the late M. H. Alexander and Lola Samples Alexander. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...
Danny Ray Davis
Feb 13, 2023
Gastonia – Danny Ray Davis, 66 , passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023 at his residence with his loving wife by his side.
He was born in Gaston County, on September 14, 1956 to the late Boyce Benny Davis and Jane Smith Davis.
Danny retired in 2021 from Harris Teeter with over 30 years...
Brenda Ferguson Lunsford
Feb 6, 2023
Gastonia – Brenda Carol Ferguson Lunsford, 70, entered into heaven on February 6, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
Brenda was born in Gaston County on February 13, 1952 to the late Bobbie and Jackie Crane Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Ferguson.
She was a retired textile worker with over 35 years of...
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