Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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