Obituaries
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
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
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
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...
Howard Samuel Hopkins
May 25, 2023
Howard Samuel Hopkins, 80, passed away on May 25, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC, from complications with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
He was the son of the late Bartow Hopkins and Pansy Armstrong Hopkins, he was born March 4, 1943 in Franklin, North Carolina. Howard was also preceded in death by a brother, James Ellis...
Troy Thomas Jenkins
May 25, 2023
Troy Jenkins, a proud United States Air Force veteran and devoted father of three, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, at the age of 92.
Troy was born in 1930 in Gastonia, NC. He was a member of the graduating Class of 1948 from Gastonia High School. Troy was a devout Christian and a member of his local church....
Benny Joe Lunsford
May 23, 2023
Benny Joe Lunsford, Sr., 67, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on May 23, 2023.
Benny was born in Gastonia on March 19th, 1956, son to the late John Douglas Lunsford and Helen Perry Lunsford Willis. In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas "Chubby"...
Franklin Delano McDonald, Jr.
May 22, 2023
Dallas – Franklin Delano McDonald, Jr., 62, passed away at his residence on May 22, 2023.
He was born in Gaston County to the late Franklin Delano McDonald, Sr. and Betty Kirkland McDonald. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Frady.
Franklin enjoyed fishing, playing video games,...
Blake Lewis
May 20, 2023
Anthony Blake Lewis, 36, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
He was born in Gaston County on August 24, 1986. Blake was the son of the late Patricia Rimmer Lewis. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, A.R. and Dula Lewis and Boyce and Audrey Rimmer.
Blake was a graduate of North Gaston...
Timothy Alan Herron
May 20, 2023
Timothy Alan Herron, 57, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
He was born in Gaston County on December 17, 1965. Tim is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Herron and a niece.
Tim enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, his home and his dogs, Biscuit and Sonny.
He also loved spending time with...
Glenn Dallas Sawyer
May 19, 2023
Gastonia – Glenn Dallas Sawyer, Sr., 92, passed away on May 19, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Graham County, North Carolina on February 10, 1931 to the late Lee and Mary Marcus Sawyer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Louise Moore, Helen McNamara, Lavada Silvers,...
Lonnie Pelliccia
May 18, 2023
Lonnie Samuel Edward Pelliccia, 43, passed away suddenly on May 18, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Lincoln County on August 7, 1979. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Doris Moskalczyk.
Lonnie enjoyed reading, working in his garden and cooking. He loved to cook, often fixing dinner every night. Most...
Sarah Beaty Bentley
May 18, 2023
Sarah Elizabeth Beaty Bentley, 88, joined her heavenly Father peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
She was born in Gaston County, NC on April 12, 1935 to the late Fred W. and Nellie Yarborough Beaty.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marvin Thomas Bentley and special cousin, Michael McDaniel....
Beverly Irene Thompson
May 15, 2023
Mount Holly– Beverly Irene Thompson, 74, passed away on May 15, 2023 with her loving family by her side.
Beverly was born in LaFayette, Georgia on January 17, 1949 to the late Carl Lee Decker and Mary Carter Decker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bob, Lee, and Jim Decker;...
Virginia "Jenny" Mason Bridges
May 9, 2023
Virginia “Jenny” Mason Bridges, 93, entered into Heaven on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Brookdale, Robinwood with her loving family by her side. Virginia was born in Gaston County and is the daughter of the late Robert Henry Mason and Flora Calhoun Mason on May 13, 1929. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, James...
Robert Samuel Farmer
May 9, 2023
Robert Samuel Farmer, 77, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on June 3, 1945 to the late Clarence and Ellie Farmer. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Clyde and Randy; and sisters, Sissy, Rosie, and Pearl....
Lyndia Collins Carr
May 7, 2023
Lyndia Ruth Collins Carr, 74, born in Florida on September 23, 1948, fell asleep at her home in Stanley, NC, and woke up in Heaven on May 7, 2023.
Her memorial service will be held at Alexis Baptist Church, Alexis, NC, on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Visitation will be from 2-3 pm, and a Memorial Service at 3...
Phyllis Ballard Warnock
May 6, 2023
Dallas – Phyllis Ballard Warnock, 84, entered into heaven on May 6, 2023. She passed peacefully at Robin Johnson House with her family by her side.
Phyllis was born in Newton (Catawba County), North Carolina to the late James Omer Ballard, Sr. and Nadine Painter Ballard Smith. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jonathan David Warnock; her...
Frankie Poole Woods
May 5, 2023
Frankie Poole Woods, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 5th, 2023 in Gaston County, NC at the age of 80. She was born on June 18th 1942 to the late Frank Poole and Rushie Belle Birchfield Poole.Frankie was a proud employee of AMP Inc for 20 years and dedicated her life to the service of...
Betty Brewer Woody
Apr 30, 2023
Dallas - Betty Brewer Woody, 91, born on February 6, 1932, in Gaston County, left for her heavenly home on April 30, 2023. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children.
Betty was a devoted member of Community Baptist Church. She found immense peace and solace through her involvement in church activities. Betty is remembered by those who knew...
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