Obituaries

Greg Davis

Greg Davis

Jan 17, 2022

Greg Davis1971 - 2022Gastonia – Gregory "Greg" Wayne Davis, 50, passed away on January 17, 2022, in Greenville, SC. Greg was born in Gaston County on May 2, 1971.He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Doricia "Dee" Ann Champion Davis. Greg was a proud graduate of Appalachian State University where he earned a degree in Anthropology. His love...

Maurice Lee Mathis

Maurice Lee Mathis

Jan 17, 2022

Maurice Lee Mathis, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17 2022 at Courtland Terrace with his loving family by his side. He was born in Inman, South Carolina on April 10, 1938 and is the son of the late Herbert Lee and Evelyn Frye Mathis and was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ted Stubbs and nephew,...

Jerry Messick

Jerry Messick

Jan 17, 2022

Jerry Messick1943 - 2022Lowell –Jerry Dean Messick, 78, passed away on January 17th at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 13, 1943. He was the son of the late Richard Messick and Zella Burris Messick Fowler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Kenneth Messick, Bob Messick, Norman Messick, and...

Boyce Millard Harvell

Boyce Millard Harvell

Jan 16, 2022

Boyce Harvell1934 - 2022Gastonia – Boyce Millard Harvell, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Boyce was born in Gastonia on June 1, 1934, and is the son of the late Earl and Bertha Lane Harvell.Boyce was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers, Talmadge "Pickle" Harvell, Bobby Harvell, Kenny Harvell, Danny Roger Harvell, and a sister, Doris...

William "Bill" Marshall Wilson

William "Bill" Marshall Wilson

Jan 16, 2022

William Marshall "Bill" Wilson, III1961- 2022Lincolnton – William Marshall "Bill" Wilson, III, 60, passed away on January 16, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Mecklenburg County, born May 30, 1961, to the late William M. Wilson, II, and Jean Hardee Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Timothy S. Wilson....

Bobby Clinton Hedgpath

Bobby Clinton Hedgpath

Jan 14, 2022

Rev. Bobby C. Hedgpath, Sr.1934 - 2022Dallas – Reverend Bobby Clinton Hedgpath, Sr., 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 14, 2022, at his residence.He was born on January 17, 1934, in Gaston County, NC. He was the son of the late William and Onie Vernon Hedgpath. In addition to his parents, he...

Nathan "Nate" Bishop

Nathan "Nate" Bishop

Jan 13, 2022

Charlotte - Nathan "Nate" Bishop passed away on January13, 2022 at his residence.He was a native of Charleston, South Carolina, born September 27, 1981 to Mark Bishop and the late Cathy Cornwell Bishop Ratchford. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his grandfather, Dennis Cornwell.Nate will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Nate is...

Ann Featherstone

Ann Featherstone

Jan 12, 2022

Ann Featherstone1955 - 2022Julia Ann Featherstone, 66, passed away at her home on January 12, 2022. Ann was born in Mecklenburg County and is the daughter of the late Ned Bryan Featherstone and Rebecca Bess Featherstone. Ann was a graduate of Harding High School, Charlotte, and a graduate of Kings Business College with an Associate Degree in Business.Ann is survived...

Mario Miguel Martinez

Mario Miguel Martinez

Jan 10, 2022

Mario Miguel Martinez 1941 – 2022Gastonia- Mario Miguel Martinez, 80, entered into his Heavenly Home on January 10, 2022 at Acordius - Midwood Charlotte. He was born in Cuba on August 8, 1941 to the late Mario Martinez and Alexandria AcostaIn addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Fina Maujo Martinez. Mario was a...

Danny Roger Harvell

Danny Roger Harvell

Jan 8, 2022

Danny Roger Harvell, 78, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Danny was born in Gastonia on March 15, 1943 and is the son of the late Earl and Bertha Lane Harvell.Danny is a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Sunshine Uniform Service. Danny was an avid golfer, he...

Clyde Hunter Stone

Clyde Hunter Stone

Jan 8, 2022

Kings Mountain – Clyde Hunter Stone, Jr., 74, passed away on January 8, 2022 at his residence with his loving family by his side.He was born October 29, 1947 in Gaston County, NC. He was the son of the late Clyde Stone, Sr. and Mable Sherrill Stone. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother,...

Ken Ratchford

Ken Ratchford

Jan 8, 2022

Ken Ratchford1931- 2022Gastonia – Wayne Kenneth Ratchford, Sr., 90, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House.He was born October 30, 1931, in Gaston County, NC. He was the son of the late Clarence and Edo Froneberger Ratchford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki R. Cloninger; his grandchildren,...

Robin Jenkins Taylor

Robin Jenkins Taylor

Jan 7, 2022

Robin Taylor1960 - 2022Dallas - Robin Jenkins Taylor, 61, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2022, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County on November 2, 1960 and is the daughter of the late Tollie Wilson Jenkins and Frankie Jenkins Griffin. She was also preceded in death by her husband Forrest Edward Taylor and son, Mark...

Eunice "Doris" Ruth Smith

Eunice "Doris" Ruth Smith

Jan 6, 2022

Doris Smith1937 - 2021Gastonia – Eunice Ruth "Doris" Smith, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 6, 2022, at the Brian Center.She was born in Gaston County on June 30, 1937, to the late Dock Register Smith and Ada Adams Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers,...

Maxine Long Hill

Maxine Long Hill

Jan 1, 2022

Maxine Hill1935-2022Maxine Aldridge Long Hill, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gastonia on December 27, 1935, and is the daughter of the late Darvin and Thelma Reneau Long.Maxine loved to cook and shop. She was a long-time employee of TiCaro Textile Company at the Pinkney Plant.She is survived...

Jerry Clifford Armstrong

Jerry Clifford Armstrong

Dec 31, 2021

Jerry Clifford Armstrong1941- 2021Gastonia – Jerry Clifford Armstrong, 80, passed away on December 31, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 5323 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28056 with Reverend Richard Brown officiating. Military Honors will be provided by...

Nancy L. Saunders

Nancy L. Saunders

Dec 30, 2021

Nancy Saunders1953 - 2021Gastonia – Nancy Saunders, 68, joined her Heavenly Father on December 30, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County on December 18, 1953, to the late Fred Carson Saunders and Violet Helton Saunders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Saunders.Nancy was a dedicated member of...

Jessy Thomas McAllan Herron

Jessy Thomas McAllan Herron

Dec 27, 2021

Jessy Herron1996- 2021Dallas – Jessy Thomas McAllan Herron, 25, passed away suddenly on December 27, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born February 23, 1996 in Gaston County, NC. He was the son of the late Misty Featherstone.Jessy worked at Burger King, Stanley for many years. He enjoyed rock music, his favorite group was Metallica. He also was a...

Agnes Jandura Rzegota

Agnes Jandura Rzegota

Dec 26, 2021

Agnes Sophie Jandura Rzegota, 93, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, December 26, 2021. She was born in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania on April 20, 1928 and is the daughter of the late John and Helen Jandura. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley R. Rzegota; son, Bruce S. Rzegota and grandson, Nicholas...

Thomas "Tom" Perry

Thomas "Tom" Perry

Dec 25, 2021

Tom Perry1945 - 2021Gastonia – Thomas "Tom" Dewitt Perry, 75, passed away on December 25, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.He was born April 24, 1945, in Allegheny County, PA to the late Chester and Sylvia Perry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard A. Perry, and his brother-in-law,...