Obituaries
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
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
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
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...
Norma McNinch Coleman
Oct 5, 2022
Gastonia – Norma McNinch Coleman, passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2022 at the age of 92. Norma was born on July 10, 1930 in Schertz, TX. The daughter of the late Ludwig and Hilda Rabe Schmidt(McNinch).
She was also preceded in death by a son, David Benson Coleman.
Norma left Texas at an early age for Hartsville, SC where...
Kaye Gibbie Thomas
Oct 5, 2022
Gastonia – Elizabeth Kaye Gibbie Thomas, 78 , entered into heaven on October 5, 2022. She passed peacefully at Courtland Terrace with her family by her side.
Kaye was born January 15, 1944 to the late Jessie and Mary Adams Gibbie. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, W.C. Thomas who passed in 2013; three...
Rodney Eric Brown
Oct 4, 2022
Gastonia – Rodney Eric Brown, 49, passed away on October 4, 2022.
He was born on November 26, 1972 in Mecklenburg County.
Rodney worked at as a partner at Houses for Rent and Time Data services for many years. Rodney was a graduate of Gaston College with a degree in accounting; he was also a member of...
Jackie Ray Martin
Oct 3, 2022
ALL SERVICES CANCELLED AS OF 10-14-2022 FOR JACKIE MARTIN
Jackie Ray Martin, was a very gentle and quiet soul who always had a smile on his face.
On the evening of Monday, October 3, 2022 Jackie passed away after complications from an illness while being attended to by familiar staff members at the at Atrium of Cleveland County...
Clayton Quinn
Oct 2, 2022
Gastonia – Robert Clayton Quinn, 78, passed away on October 2, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born on May 26, 1944 in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late George Robert Quinn and Pearl Martha Barber Quinn. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Timothy Edward Quinn and a...
Bob Clemmer
Oct 2, 2022
Dallas – Robert Keith “Bob” Clemmer, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Gaston County on April 1, 1928 to the late Rupert and Jessie White Clemmer.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Betty Lineberger Clemmer and a daughter,...
Mary Jane Stilwell Black
Oct 1, 2022
Gastonia – Mary Jane Stilwell Black, 79, entered into heaven on October 1, 2022. She passed peacefully at her daughter’s home with her family by her side.
Mary was born August 27, 1943 in Andrews, Cherokee County, NC to the late William Harrison Stilwell and Marvie Rodgers Stilwell. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother,...
James "Jimmy" Blair Greenlee
Oct 1, 2022
Gastonia: James “Jimmy” Blair Greenlee, 86, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Jim was born in Gaston County on May 17, 1936 and was the son of the late James William Greenlee and Grace Holder Greenlee and was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Greenlee.
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David Rayn Queen
Sep 28, 2022
Taylorsville – David Rayn Queen, 65, passed away on September 28, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born on January 2, 1957 in Gastonia, North Carolina to the late Louis and Lula Davis.
David enjoyed visiting the lake and being on the water. He loved cars and...
Beatrice Farmer Gaines
Sep 26, 2022
Smyrna – Beatrice Farmer Gaines, 94, passed away on September 26, 2022 with her family by her side.
She was born in Gaston County on November 30, 1927 to the late Frazier and Cora Lee Thomas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Charlie Farmer; her second husband, Hershell Gaines; sons, Hewey...
Sidney William Brown
Sep 24, 2022
Ranlo – Sidney William Brown, 71, passed away September 24, 2022, with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County on November 13, 1950 to the late Eric & Beatrice Brown. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Mark L. Brown and his grandson, Brayden L. Frazier.
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Wilma K Froneberger
Sep 24, 2022
Dallas - Wilma Kuykendall Froneberger, 91, entered into heaven on September 24, 2022. She passed peacefully at Robin Johnson House with her family by her side.
Wilma was born June 30, 1931 in Blairsville, Georgia to the late Curry and Jessie Poteete Kuykendall. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady; three brothers and three sisters. She was...
Seth Elijah Hartzell
Sep 22, 2022
Dallas – Seth Elijah Hartzell, 40, passed away suddenly on September 22, 2022 after he was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident.
He was born in Cambria County, Pennsylvania on December 26, 1981 to Barbara Wagner Hartzell and the late Mickey Hartzell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Sam Hartzell, who...
Karen Shapiro Jenks
Sep 21, 2022
Cornelius – Karen Shapiro Jenks, 48, passed away on September 21, 2022 at Atrium Health-Main, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Karen was born in New York on June 11, 1974 to Harold and Betsy Ayala Shapiro. She was a proud graduate of Albany Law School and an Attorney at Law, serving Mecklenburg and surrounding counties.
Left to cherish her memory...
Dana Rankin Bynum
Sep 20, 2022
Gastonia – Dana Marie Rankin Bynum, was reunited with her Lord and Savior on September 20, 2022, at her residence with her loving husband and daughters by her side.
She was born on May 19, 1949 in Mecklenburg County to the late Donald Thomas Rankin and Ruth Elizabeth Boyles Rankin. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded...
Ira "Tommy" Thomas Bland
Sep 19, 2022
Ira “Tommy” Thomas Bland, 76, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Tommy was born in Wilmington, North Carolina and is the son of the late Theodore C. Bland and Mary Jane Waters Bland.
Tommy was a graduate of Rose Hill High School, Teachey, North Carolina and East Carolina University . He was...
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