Obituaries
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...
Pauline Watts
Jan 4, 2023
Gastonia – Pauline McDaniel Watts, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 4, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
Pauline was born in Gaston County on October 31, 1937 to the late William Pressley Snider and Alma Snider. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husbands,...
Stanley Malcolm Burnham
Jan 4, 2023
Dallas- MSG. Retired Stanley Malcolm Burnham, 87, passed away suddenly from an automobile accident Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in Lincolnton.
He was born in East Booth Bay, Maine on December 31, 1935 and is the son of the late Lester and Louise Rice Burnham. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Parker, Sheldon, and Beverly Burnham.
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Annette Huffstetler Blake
Jan 2, 2023
Annette Huffstetler Blake, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House, Newton, NC with her loving family by her side. Sarah was born in Gaston County on March 9, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Linwood and Mary Green Huffstetler.
Sarah worked for 20 years at Firestone Textiles,...
Sherry LaVaughn Miller
Jan 2, 2023
Dallas – Sherry LaVaughn “The Goose” Franklin Miller, 59 entered into heaven on January 2, 2023. She passed peacefully at Robin Johnson House with her family by her side.
Sherry was born June 12, 1963 to the late Vaughn Franklin, Sr. and Carrie Biddix Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Sonny...
Arnold Edward Burgin
Jan 1, 2023
Arnold Edward Burgin, 72, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas with his loving family by his side. Arnold was born in Mecklenburg County, NC and was the son of the late Ralph and Edith Phillips Burgin and was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Burgin.
Arnold was a veteran...
Jacob Reid Alexander
Dec 28, 2022
Belmont – Jacob Reid Alexander, 23, passed away December 28, 2022 at Carolinas Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Jacob was born in Gaston County on November 15, 1999 to Crystal Felton Alexander and the late Jerry Randolph Alexander. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his sister, Hannah Alexander and his...
Ethan Thomas Pepitone
Dec 28, 2022
Belmont – Ethan Thomas Pepitone, 22, passed away December 28, 2022 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, North Carolina.
Ethan was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina on November 14, 2000 to Stephen and Karen Pepitone.
Ethan graduated with high honors from South Point High School and attended UNC-Asheville and planned to transfer to Appalachian State...
Jill Jenkins Hodge
Dec 27, 2022
Gastonia – Jill Jenkins Hodge, 68, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2022 at her home.
Jill was born on October 23, 1954 in Gaston County to the late Lawrence and Hazel McCuen Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her brother, Randy Jenkins, and her beloved fur baby of 21 years, Gracie.
She was a loving and devoted...
Joe Billy Green
Dec 24, 2022
Gastonia - Joe Billy Green, 79, passed away December 24, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on February 1, 1943 in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Owen and Louise Green. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Roger, Fred, and Richard Green; and a step-son James Edwards.
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Floyd "Toad" Andrew Wooten
Dec 19, 2022
Floyd “Toad” Andrew Wooten, 80, passed away at his residence on December 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Gaston County on October 12, 1942 to the late Johnny and Bessie Lee Wooten. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife is 38 years, Patricia Stafford Wooten; siblings, George, Ora,...
Charlene Locklear Roper
Dec 18, 2022
Charlene Locklear Roper, 75, passed away peacefully at her home in Stanley on Sunday, December 18, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Gaston County on July 20, 1947 and was the daughter of the late
Charlie D. Locklear, Sr. and Edith Smith and was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary Roper;...
James "June" Edward Gilland
Dec 17, 2022
James Edward Gilland,77, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2022. He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on July 21, 1945 and was the son of the late Charlie and Gertie Mae Sitton Gilland and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Rebecka Mathis Gilland.
He retired from Westinghouse with over 39 years...
Kathy Lynn Dyson
Dec 14, 2022
Kathy Lynn Dyson, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Kathy was born in Asheboro, North Carolina on October 8, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Johnny Milo Dyson and Mary Frances Osborne Dyson.
Kathy was a member of First Wesleyan Church. She was a Florist and worked for many...
Joshua Collin Norton
Dec 14, 2022
Joshua Collin Norton,29, passed away peacefully on December 14,2022 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Gaston County on November 11, 1993 to the late Paul James Norton and Amanda Underdown Norton.
He is survived by his aunt, Renna Nicole Messer, his brother, Caleb Dean Norton; and his great nephew, Caleb Dean...
Maxine Campbell Bowman
Dec 14, 2022
Gastonia – Lydia “Maxine” Campbell Bowman, 74 entered into heaven on December 14, 2022. She passed peacefully with her family by her side.
Maxine was born August 10, 1948 to the late Frank and Belle Campbell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jobill Bowman and sister, Linda Grey.
She was a retired secretary with Mecklenburg Paint.
She...
Linda Marie Hoffman
Dec 13, 2022
Dallas – Linda Marie Parker Hoffman, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday December 13, 2022.
Linda was born in Gaston County on August 8, 1940 to the late Pate and Ethel Parker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Gerald Hoffman; brother,...
Sherry Hargrave Lovingood
Dec 12, 2022
Lincolnton – Sherry Hargrave Lovingood, 73, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Sherry was born in Royston, Georgia on August 27, 1949 to the late Gross Carson Hargrave and Margaret Beer Hargrave. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 35 years, Randall Ray Lovingood.
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Pastor Donald J Payne
Dec 9, 2022
Reverend Donald Jerry Payne, 81, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 9, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County, on August 30, 1941 and was the son of the late Calvin Burt and Velcie Whisenant Payne. In addition...
Hubert Neal Griffin
Dec 9, 2022
Hubert Neal Griffin, 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.
He was born in Rowan County, North Carolina on September 19, 1934 and is the son of the late Ernest and Nellie Sullivan Griffin. In addition to...
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