Obituaries

Deeree Watson

Deeree Watson

Jan 30, 2023

Shelby – Deeree Watson, 67, passed away January 30, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Gaston County on March 28, 1955 to the late Joseph Daniel Watson, Sr. and Thelma Galloway Watson.

Deeree was an awesome caregiver who loved her family more than anything else and was everyone’s nana. She was very...

Dorothy Hyatt Robbins

Dorothy Hyatt Robbins

Jan 29, 2023

 

Dallas – Dorothy “Candy” Hyatt Robbins, 74, passed away January 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at her residence.

 

She was born in Gaston County on August 14, 1948 to the late Jesse and Jeanetter Hyatt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Patsy Moore.

 

Dorothy was a dedicated...

Trudy Clubb Bates

Trudy Clubb Bates

Jan 28, 2023

Dallas – Trudy Elizabeth Clubb Bates, 71, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023 at Robin Johnson House surrounded by her loving family.

Trudy was born on October 8, 1951 to the Shirley Oates Moose and the late John W. Clubb, Sr.

Trudy was a very active member of First Presbyterian Church; she was a member of the...

Nellie Sue Evatt Rose

Nellie Sue Evatt Rose

Jan 27, 2023

 

Nellie Sue Rose, 92, of Maiden passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Carolina Caring of Newton.  She was born in Pickens County, SC on December 12, 1930 to Della Roper and Noah Bascombe Evatt.  She and her two sisters and two brothers grew up in Laurens, SC where she loved playing basketball in school there.  In Laurens,...

Martha Gordon Hills

Martha Gordon Hills

Jan 27, 2023

 

 

Charlotte - Martha G. Hills, 83, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023 in Gastonia surrounded by her family.

 

Born July 11, 1939, in Flomaton, Alabama, Marty was the daughter of the late Adala G. Brown and James Clifford “Cliff” Gordon. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her beloved husband Earle...

Peggy Lewis Willis

Peggy Lewis Willis

Jan 27, 2023

 

Dallas – Peggy Ann Lewis Willis, 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2023 at her residence with her loving family by her side. 

 

She was born in Gaston County on October 5, 1950 to Graziella Pratellesi Lewis and the late Raymond Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Danny Lewis.

 

Peggy...

Wayne Samuel Davis

Wayne Samuel Davis

Jan 24, 2023

 

Belmont- Wayne Samuel Davis, 79, entered into Heaven on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.  Wayne was born in Gaston County on April 30, 1943 and was the son of the late Sam and Ethel Kinley Davis.  Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Betty Barnett,...

Rev. Joseph Albert "Chubby" Edwards, Jr.

Rev. Joseph Albert "Chubby" Edwards, Jr.

Jan 20, 2023

 

Kings Mountain - Joseph A. Edwards, Jr., 82, peacefully entered into Heaven to receive his robe and crown on January 20th, 2023 at his home. 

 

He was born on April 30, 1940 in Eden, NC to the late Joseph Albert Edwards, Sr. and Ellen Arlene Nichols Edwards.  He lived a majority of his life in Gaston County. ...

David Wayne Owens

David Wayne Owens

Jan 16, 2023

Casar – David Wayne Owens, 66, and Clarice Elaine Owens, 64, passed away January 16, 2023 at their residence.   

 

David was born in Gaston County on January 25, 1956 to the late James Clifford Owens and Leona Keever Owens. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Owens and Larry Bell; and...

Clarice Elaine Owens

Clarice Elaine Owens

Jan 15, 2023

Casar – David Wayne Owens, 66, and Clarice Elaine Owens, 64, passed away January 15, 2023 at their residence.   

 

David was born in Gaston County on January 25, 1956 to the late James Clifford Owens and Leona Keever Owens. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Owens and Larry Bell; and...

Joann Duncan

Joann Duncan

Jan 15, 2023

 

Joann Duncan, 71, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Tabor City, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Rev. Semer Levi Duncan and Edna Worley Duncan. 

 

Joann was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Paul Duncan; nephew, Steve Duncan.

 

Joann was a retired Police...

Beverly "Belle" Free Clark

Beverly "Belle" Free Clark

Jan 14, 2023

 

Gastonia – Beverly “Belle” Elaine Clark, 61, entered into heaven on January 14, 2023.

Belle was born in Gaston County on August 15, 1962 to  Lillian Stephenson Free and the late Herman Albert Free, Jr.

She was a loving and devoted wife, daughter, sister, and aunt.  Belle enjoyed reading, wordsearch and romance novels. She also enjoyed movies...

Larry James Holbrook Jr.

Larry James Holbrook Jr.

Jan 12, 2023

 

Belmont – Larry James Holbrook, Jr., 53, passed away January 12, 2023 at his residence.

 

He was born on November 2, 1969 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to Frankie Phillips Queen and the late Larry James Holbrook, Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 24 years Darlene Holbrook;...

Patricia Jordan Matthews

Patricia Jordan Matthews

Jan 10, 2023

Our beautiful Mom, Patricia Jordan Matthews, gained her Angel Wings on January 10, 2023 at Atrium Health in Kings Mountain, NC.  She was reunited with the love of her life, our dad, and pretty sure he was singing her love songs right away.  Getting to be with her son Donald and her mom especially made her at peace.  She is home now.  

Patricia...

Robert Leonard Lorance

Robert Leonard Lorance

Jan 8, 2023

 

Robert (Bob) Leonard Lorance, 98, passed away on January 8, 2023 at his youngest daughter and son-in-law’s home in Belmont, NC.  He was a native of Gaston County and the son of the late Daniel Lafayette Lorance and Aicy Wilson Lorance of McAdenville, NC.

 

He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Doris Rayfield...

Belvie Lee Price, Jr.

Belvie Lee Price, Jr.

Jan 7, 2023

 

 

Belvie Lee Price, Jr., passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Belvie Lee “Red” Price, Sr.  and Catherine Price and he was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Hilda Faye Trimnal Price, and son, Michael Lee...

Charles Christopher Clark

Charles Christopher Clark

Jan 6, 2023

Charles Christopher Clark, 73, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Robin Johnson House with his loving family by his side.  He was born in Maryland and was the son of the late Taff Issac and Pauline Gibson Clark.

 

He was a member of Soul’s Harbor Church and he enjoyed fishing and watching TV.  He loved his...

Harry Thomas Runyon

Harry Thomas Runyon

Jan 5, 2023

 

Harry Thomas Runyon, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

 

He was born in Pike County, Kentucky on November 2, 1937 and is the son of the late Fairchild Runyon and Grethal Maynard Runyon. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Ruth...

Brenda Edwards Bolch

Brenda Edwards Bolch

Jan 5, 2023

Shelby – Brenda Edwards Bolch, 77, passed away January 5, 2023 at Atrium Health-Cleveland with her family by her side.  

Brenda was born in Cocke County, Tennessee on June 11, 1945 to the late Anderson Gray and Aileen Edwards. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Bobby Emmanuel Bolch...

Eddie Dean Smith

Eddie Dean Smith

Jan 4, 2023

Clover – Eddie Dean Smith, 65, passed away January 4, 2023 due to a fatal car accident on Lowell Bethesda Road.  

 

He was born on April 28, 1957 in Gaston County to the late Otis and Jean Leatherman Smith.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Carley Smith, and his brother, Jimmy...