Obituaries
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...
Benny Joe Devoes
Dec 8, 2022
Benny Joe Devoes,74, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 8, 2022.
He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on March 12, 1948 to the late David and Gladys Davis Devoes. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marines. He was a retired welder, working on power plants. He enjoyed fishing and rugged camping.
Benny is...
Reggie G Barker
Dec 6, 2022
Reginal “Reggie” George Barker, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on April 14, 1947 to the late Ralph E. Barker, Sr and Era Lee Ballard Barker. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Mathis.
Reggie was a graduate...
William Derek Teague
Dec 5, 2022
Gastonia – William Derek Teague, 52, went home to be his Lord and Savior after a hard battle with cancer on December 5, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Gaston County on July 17, 1970 to William Junior Teague and Paulette Renn Owens. He is preceded in death by his...
Kay Millwood Rice
Dec 4, 2022
Kay Millwood Rice, 65, entered into heaven on December 4, 2022. She passed unexpectedly at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.
Kay was born November 2, 1957 in Gaston County to the late Ernest William Millwood and Florence Ida Morris Millwood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Christopher Jerry Rice; and her...
Joann Lyles Cantrell
Dec 3, 2022
JoAnn Lyles Cantrell, 81, of Dallas, NC entered her eternal home December 3rd, 2022 to be with our Lord.
She was the daughter born in Chester, South Carolina to the late Leon and Mary Genevieve Blackwell Lyles.
She was preceded in death with the only love of her life, her loving husband of 47 years, John Cantrell,...
Mary Brackett Masters
Nov 27, 2022
Mary Brackett Masters, 84, entered into heaven on November 27, 2022. She passed peacefully at Matthews Glen with her family by her side.
Mary was born March 4, 1938, in Gastonia, NC, to the late Ross Otis Brackett, Sr., and Lucy Eldridge Brackett. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Brackett, Ross Otis Brackett, Jr., and...
Debra Kay Williams Brady
Nov 22, 2022
Debra Kay Williams Brady, 67, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
Deb was born in Gaston County, on August 16, 1955 to the late Johnny and Helen Conner Williams, she is also preceded in death by her husband Eric Brady, her brothers, George and Red Williams.
She was a retired textile worker and a...
Patricia Diane Champion Allred
Nov 21, 2022
Patricia Diane Champion Allred, 75, passed away at her home on November 21, 2022. Patricia was born in Charlotte on June 22, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Boyette Eli Champion and Annie Bell Johnson Champion.
Patricia attended East Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte. She was a very loving daughter and sister. She loved animals and...
Jimmy Lee Hagans
Nov 18, 2022
Gastonia – Jimmy Lee Hagans, 72, went home to be with his Lord on November 18, 2022 at his home.
Jimmy was born in Mecklenburg County on January 7, 1950 to the late John and Eva Griffin Hagans. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sons, Bobby and Tony Hagans; and his brothers,...
Joshua Gavin Taylor
Nov 16, 2022
High Shoals - Joshua Gavin “Josh” Taylor, 35, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on November 10, 1987 and is the son of the late Fermon Taylor, Jr and Donna Scomillio Taylor, and was also preceded in death by his son, Joshua Gavin Taylor, Jr.
Josh is survived by his...
Charles Timothy Conley
Nov 14, 2022
Gastonia – Charles Timothy Conley, 50, passed away at his residence on November 14, 2022.
Charles was born in Gaston County on November 26, 1971 to Stephen and Linda Conley. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joe and Minnie Conley; his maternal grandfather, J.C. Worley; and his uncle J.C. “Rusty” Worley, Jr.
Charles proudly...
Gregory A. Whisenant
Nov 14, 2022
Gregory Alton Whisenant, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022 with his loving wife by his side.
He was born in Maiden, North Carolina on December 24, 1949 and was the son of the late Charles Banks Whisenant and Lottie McRee Whisenant. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his...
Joe Felix Black, Jr.
Nov 13, 2022
Gastonia – Joe Felix Black, Jr., 82, passed away November 13, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side.
Joe was born in Gaston County on November 29, 1939 to the late Joe Felix Black and Carrie Arrowood Black. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Joey Black; and his...
Carolyn Gee Covington
Nov 11, 2022
Carolyn Gee Covington, 83, passed away on Friday, November, 11, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Carolyn was the daughter of the late Will Vincent Gee and Bertha Jane Funderburke Gee. She was born in Forest City December 14, 1938 and was a Graduate of Cool Springs High School Class of 1957. Carolyn was retired from Eastern Airlines and Carolina...
Walter Lee Norville
Nov 10, 2022
Gastonia – Walter Lee Norville, 91, passed away November 10, 2022 at Accordius Health in Gastonia with his loving family by his side.
Walter was born in Lincoln County on August 8, 1931 to the late Grover and Lilly Norville. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Crouse and Rosie Tolbert....
Jimmy Michael Queen
Nov 10, 2022
Gastonia-James Michael “Jimmy” Queen, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Gaston County, on October 7, 1950 to the late James Henderson Queen and Laura Faye Henderson queen. He was also preceded in death by his nieces, Regina Hoffman Ramsey and Lisa Hoffman Bennett;...
Leona Keever McAbee
Nov 9, 2022
Gastonia – Leona Keever McAbee, 101, passed away November 9, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Leona was born in Lincoln County on March 15, 1921 to the late Ernest and Susan Keever. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl Vernon McAbee, Sr.; her son, Robert David McAbee; and her brothers...
Leslie Darlene Kennedy
Nov 8, 2022
Leslie Kennedy, 54, loving daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away suddenly on November 8th at her home.
She was born in Gaston County on October 29, 1968 to Carolyn Kennedy Bowerman and the late Ted Kennedy.
Leslie was a graduate of East Gaston High School. She loved the Dallas Cowboys and anything Mickey Mouse. She was...
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