Obituaries

Dollie Shives Jenkins

Dollie Shives Jenkins

Nov 5, 2022

 

Gastonia- Dollie Shives Jenkins, 95 went to be with her Lord and Savior November 5, 2022 at Stanley Total Living with her family by her side.

 

 She was born in Gaston County on April 4, 1927 to the late Jesse Mason Shives and Parvell Abernathy Shives. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...

Jim Michael Decker

Jim Michael Decker

Nov 4, 2022

Belmont – Jim Michael Decker, 60, passed away on November 4, 2022.  

 

He was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina on July 8, 1962 to the late Carl and Mary Decker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Bob Decker and Lee Decker; and his sister, Martha Decker.

 

Jim was a...

Laura Edison Crook

Laura Edison Crook

Nov 3, 2022

Dallas – Laura Mae Edison Crook, 71, passed peacefully on November 3, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.

Laura was born in Gaston County on March 1, 1951 to the late Nelson and Frankie Perry Edison. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Bud” Crook, her son, Nelson Moore and a brother,...

Sandra Lee Franklin Norton

Sandra Lee Franklin Norton

Oct 30, 2022

 

Sandra Lee Franklin Norton, 75, entered into heaven on October 30, 2022 at Atrium Health, Main.

Sandra was born January 13, 1947 to the late Ralph Benjamin Franklin and Marie Breedlove Franklin. She was also preceded in death by her son, Paul James Norton and a granddaughter, Heather Marie. She was a retired teacher’s assistant with special need children....

Helen Roberts Boyd

Helen Roberts Boyd

Oct 28, 2022

Gastonia – Helen Roberts Boyd, 89, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2022 with her family by her side.

Helen was born in Glen Alan, Mississippi, on September 28, 1933 to the late Nobbie and Isola Roberts. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 34 years, Ray Boyd, her son Tom...

William "Bill" Junior Black, Jr.

William "Bill" Junior Black, Jr.

Oct 27, 2022

 

William “Bill” Junior Black, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Belaire Health Care Center with his loving family by his side.   Bill was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina and was the son of the late William Junior Black, Sr. and Elizabeth Coffey Black and was preceded in death by his wife of 63...

Terry Dwayne Byrd

Terry Dwayne Byrd

Oct 27, 2022

 

Terry Dwayne Byrd, 28, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 27, 2022.  Terry was born in Gaston County on December 2, 1993 and is the son of David Byrd and Rita Whisnant Byrd. 

 

Terry was a graduate of North Gaston High School.  He grew up in the outdoors and helped his Dad cutting trees and...

David Ray Truett

David Ray Truett

Oct 26, 2022

 

David Ray Truett, Jr., 47, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 26, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

David was born in Gaston County on May 12, 1975 to Cheri Manning and the late David Raymond Truett. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Georgie Lancaster and J.R. Truett;...

Reggie Kelly Hayes

Reggie Kelly Hayes

Oct 25, 2022

Dallas- Reginald “Reggie” Kelly Hayes, 77, went on to be with the Lord on October 25, 2022 at the Robin Johnson house with his loving family by his side.

 

He was born in Gaston County, on September 6, 1945 to the late J.M. Hayes and Pearl Penley Hayes.

 

Reggie retired from PSNC with over 36 years of...

Carolyn Barker Mathis

Carolyn Barker Mathis

Oct 24, 2022

 

Lowell - Carolyn Barker Mathis, 83, made her journey to Heaven on October 24, 2022. She passed away peacefully at Robin Johnson House with her loving family by her side  

Carolyn was born on October 29, 1938 to the late Ralph E Barker, Sr .and Era Lee Ballard Barker. She was proceeded in death by many loved ones...

Mary Monk Lykins

Mary Monk Lykins

Oct 23, 2022

Vale – Mary Monk Lykins, 77, passed away on October 23, 2022 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

Mary was born in South Plainfield, New Jersey on May 7, 1945 to the late Edison and Emily Monk. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 20 years, Scott...

Chris R. Ireland

Chris R. Ireland

Oct 19, 2022

Gastonia - Chris Ronald Ireland, 48, passed away at his residence on October 19, 2022.

 

He was born on July 10, 1974 to April Phillips and the late Ronald Castaldo. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandparents and his nephew, Hunter Ward.

 

Chris was a fan of Star Wars and enjoyed...

Nancy Garland Dixon

Nancy Garland Dixon

Oct 12, 2022

 

Belmont - Nancy Garland Dixon (Woods) died on October 12, 2022 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas NC, after living with Alzheimer’s disease for many years.

Nancy was born in Exeter (Rockingham County), NH on August 18, 1960 to Kenneth Charles Woods and Barbara Garland Woods.

She lived in Hampton, NH and graduated from Winnacunnet High School...

Sharon Huffstetler Buckley

Sharon Huffstetler Buckley

Oct 11, 2022



Gastonia – Sharon Huffstetler Buckley, 63, passed away at her residence on October 11, 2022.

Sharon was born in Gaston County on December 10, 1958 to the late Alden and Barbara Huffstetler. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Sherry Harris and her brother, Alden Huffstetler, Jr.

Sharon liked crafting, going...

Bill Montgomery

Bill Montgomery

Oct 9, 2022

 

Gastonia – Bill Montgomery, 82, went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.

 

He was born on May 6, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey to the late William Carroll Montgomery and Margaret Taylor Montgomery.

 

He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was...

Gregory "Greg" Scott Womble

Gregory "Greg" Scott Womble

Oct 8, 2022

 

Gregory “Greg” Scott Womble, 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.  Greg was born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina on February 22, 1962 and is the son of Madeline Whitley Stanley and the late Bobby Jackson Womble.

 

Greg was employed by Aqua America.  He loved to work and go to the...

Andy Simonds

Andy Simonds

Oct 6, 2022

 

 Joseph Andrew “Andy” Simonds

Loving husband, father, son and brother being surrounded by his earthly family made his grand and joyful entrance into the waiting arms of his heavenly family on October 6th 2022. Andy was preceded in passing by his beloved son, Jay Simonds, his grandmother Inez Payne and his mother-in-law Shelby Nicholson. 

Andy is survived by the love...

Gordon Crayton Patterson

Gordon Crayton Patterson

Oct 6, 2022

 

Gastonia – Gordon Crayton Patterson, 97 went on to be with the Lord on October 6, 2022. He stepped into eternity surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 22, 1925 in Andrews, North Carolina to the late George Crayton Patterson and Elba Owens Patterson.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by...

Tonja Lynn Chastain

Tonja Lynn Chastain

Oct 6, 2022

Gastonia – Tonja Lynn Chastain, passed away October 6, 2022.

She was born in Cleveland County to Ann Anderson and the late Roger Warren.

Tonja was a generous and giving woman that cared for the least around her. She had a great love for life, family, and friends.

In addition to her mother, Ann Anderson, those left to...

Travis Bell

Travis Bell

Oct 5, 2022

Daniel Travis Bell, 60 years old, went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2022. He stepped into eternity surrounded by his loving family.

 

He was born on July 23, 1962 to Blake Junior Bell and Edna A. Bell.

 

He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Janice Armstrong Bell, two daughters Melissa Bell...