Obituaries
Dottie Blankenship Shuford
Mar 7, 2022
Dottie Blankenship Shuford1931- 2022Gastonia – Dottie Jean Blankenship Shuford, 90, loving wife, mother, and Maw-Maw went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2022, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born in Gaston County on October 31, 1931, to the late Grover and Sallie Bollinger Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Patric "PJ" James Christopher Martin
Mar 5, 2022
Mount Holly – Patric "PJ" James Christopher Martin, 35, passed away March 5, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on December 14, 1986 to Jodie Lynn Kelly and Dwight Anderson Martin, III. He is preceded in death by his Grandparents Dwight Martin, Jr. and Brenda Teaster; aunt Angela Ashe; uncle Lee McKee.Patric worked on computers and...
Savannah Nicole Russell
Mar 3, 2022
Savannah Nicole Russell1996-2022Bessemer City – Savannah Nicole Russell, 25, passed away suddenly on March 3, 2022 at her residence.She was born in Mecklenburg County on July 25, 1996 to Ralph Robert" Red" Russell, Jr. and the late Sonya Renee Selph. In addition to her mother, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Joshua Lee Selph.She was a loving...
Deborah Clemmer Angus
Mar 1, 2022
Deborah Clemmer Angus1950-2022Dallas – Deborah Clemmer Angus, 71, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County on December 17, 1950 to Robert "Bob" Clemmer and the late Betty Lineberger Clemmer. In addition to her mother, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Everett Angus. She was a loving...
Peggy Stewart Barger
Feb 27, 2022
Peggy Stewart Barger, 84, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2022 at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton, North Carolina with her loving family by her side. Peggy was born in Newton, North Carolina on May 23, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Jerrel Lavaughn Stewart and Nannie Lee Hoke Stewart.Peggy was a graduate of Newton-Conover High School...
L.J. Barnes
Feb 27, 2022
Dr. L.J. Barnes1929 - 2022Gastonia – Dr. Little Jimmie Barnes, 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bushnell, Florida on October 7, 1929, to the late Mamie Lucille Pollard and Nathaniel Otto Barnes. Dr. Barnes was a veteran of the US Navy and was a faithful member of...
William "Ron" Ronald Wheeler
Feb 24, 2022
Ron WheelerGastonia – William Ronald "Ron" Wheeler, 61, passed away February 24, 2022.He was born in Victorville (San Bernardino) CA., on October 3, 1960 to the late William Wheeler and Betty Anne Royer Wheeler. Ron worked most of his life as a truck driver; he later was working as an ER transporter at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, which he loved...
Helen Barker Jenkins
Feb 24, 2022
Helen Barker Jenkins1928 - 2022Gastonia – Helen Barker Jenkins, 93, passed away on February 24, 2022, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County, NC on July 14, 1928, to the late Arthur and Effie Barker. Survivors include her son, Billy Gene Jenkins; and her cousins, Carolyn Mathis, Ed Barker, Lucy Hodge, Reggie Barker, Bob Barker, and Mark...
Mona Rae Smith Evans
Feb 23, 2022
Mona Rae Smith Evans1952-2022York – Mona Rae Smith Evans, 69, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2022, at Piedmont Medical Center in York, SC, with her loving family by her side.She was born in Pensacola Florida to the late Louis C. Smith, Sr. & Hazel Wellman Smith on June 20, 1952. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by...
Terry James Gibson
Feb 23, 2022
Rev. Terry J Gibson1958 - 2022Gastonia – Reverend Terry James Gibson, 64 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 23, 2022, at Novant Health-Presbyterian Hospital.He was born in Gaston County on February 4, 1958, to the late Jim and Carrie Bell Gibson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, James,...
Edwina Godwin
Feb 23, 2022
Edwina Godwin1952 - 2022Dallas – Nellie Edwina Tucker Godwin, 69, joined her Heavenly Father on February 23, 2022, at Atrium Health. She was born in Gaston County on July 30, 1952, to the late James B. and Lucille Ramsey Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Godwin.Edwina was a member of Bessemer...
Charlie Theodore Crotts
Feb 23, 2022
Charlie Theodore Crotts, 57 passed away peacefully on February 23, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County on November 12, 1964, to Paul Andrew Crotts and Mary Elizabeth Wooten Crotts. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Gene and James Crotts, and 2 sisters, Paula Martin and Frankie Helms.Charlie...
Howard Ellis Wilson
Feb 22, 2022
Howard Ellis Wilson1939 - 2022Dallas – Howard Ellis Wilson, 82, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Gaston County on September 29, 1939, to Rosie Cloninger. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Jonathan David Wilson.He retired from Public...
Gary "Pops" Ledford
Feb 20, 2022
Gastonia – James Gary 'Pops" Ledford, Jr., 51 passed away February 20, 2022, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County on March 5, 1970, to Sherry Martina Swink King and the late James Gary Ledford, Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Leo Thor Ledford, his wife Beth Ledford.Pops...
Charles Kelley
Feb 18, 2022
Charles Kelley1941 - 2022Gastonia – Charles Kelley, 80, passed away on February 18, 2022, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born in Greenville, SC on December 20, 1941. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Louella Hall and Major Taylor; and also, a brother, Tony Taylor. Charles enjoyed watching...
Margaret Whitaker
Feb 16, 2022
Margaret Joyce Whitaker1932- 2022Dallas – Margaret Joyce Whitaker, 89, 246 Summery Barker Dr., died February 16, 2022, at home. She was a native of Gastonia, daughter of the late John Hallman Gilreath and Thelma May Gilreath.Margaret Joyce Whitaker peacefully took her last breath and entered the Kingdom of Heaven while surrounded by her family on Wednesday night. She loved her...
Cynthia Lingafelt
Feb 15, 2022
Cynthia Lingafelt1957 - 2022Gastonia – Cynthia Denise Thompson Lingafelt, 64, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County on June 20, 1957, to the late Kermit Wayne Thompson and Hilda Ruth Coleman Thompson.She was a member of Ragan Wesleyan Church. Cynthia enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends. She was...
John "J.W" Walter Helms
Feb 14, 2022
Gastonia – John Walter "J.W." Helms, Sr., 81 – went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 14, at The Ivy Rehab - Gastonia. He was born in Rowan County, NC on August 2, 1940 to the late Robert Jack and Josephine Lathan Helms. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by him wife Cecily...
Gregory "Greg" Wilson Champion
Feb 12, 2022
Gregory "Greg" Wilson Champion, 61, passed away on February 12, 2022 at his home. He was born in Charlotte on March 27, 1960 and was the son of the late Boyette Eli Champion and Annie Belle Johnson Champion.Greg is survived by his three sisters, Shirley McCraw and her husband Ronald, Vickie Campbell and Patricia Allred; numerous nieces and nephews.Greg was...
Allison Elizabeth Matteson
Feb 8, 2022
Allison Matteson1985 - 2022Charlotte – Allison Elizabeth Matteson, 36, passed away suddenly on February 8, 2022.She was born in Gaston County on April 8, 1985, to Arthur Eugene Spalding and the late Jackie Lynn Gibson Frisbee. Allison was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many. Her children were her world. She could always lite the room up when...
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