Obituaries
Michael "Paintman" Theodore Stroupe
Sep 8, 2021
Michael Theodore Stroupe, Sr.1949- 2021Gastonia – Michael "Paintman" Theodore Stroupe, Sr., 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior September 8, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was a native of Gaston County, born on April 23, 1949 to the late Grady Eugene Stroupe and Sarah Baucom Stroupe. In addition to his parents he is...
Jane Goad Wiggins
Sep 7, 2021
Jane Wiggins1942-2021McAdenville - Jane Ella Goad Wiggins, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 07, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Galax, Virginia on February 5, 1942, and is the daughter of the late Hurley Elton Goad and Gaye Crigger Goad and was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Alfred Ray Wiggins; her...
Betty Moose Houser
Sep 7, 2021
Dallas – Betty Anne Moose Houser, 83, passed away on September 7, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Cherryville, North Carolina on April 2, 1938, to the late Jack Woodrow Moose, Sr., and Lona Mae Lawing Moose. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Evon Blair Houser...
Lori Richelle Myers
Sep 6, 2021
Lori Richelle Myers1971 - 2021Gastonia – Lori Richelle Myers, 49, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 6, 2021 due to an automobile accident in Grassy Creek, North Carolina.She was returning from a 3 day canoeing trip with Travis and friends.She was born in Gaston County on November 9, 1971.Lori was a journalist and wonderful writer she enjoyed writing and traveling....

Tony "Randy" Randall McGaha
Sep 5, 2021
Randy McGaha1962- 2021Gastonia – Tony Randall "Randy" McGaha, 59 passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was a native of Gaston County, born on January 15, 1962 to the late Walter Lewis McGahaand Dorothy Smith McGaha.Left to cherish his memories is his wonderful family.Arrangements are incomplete at this time Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, if...
Tony "Randy" Randall McGaha
Sep 5, 2021
Randy McGaha1962- 2021Gastonia – Tony Randall "Randy" McGaha, 59 passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was a native of Gaston County, born on January 15, 1962 to the late Walter Lewis McGahaand Dorothy Smith McGaha. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his siblings, Alice Cantrell, Brenda McDowell, David...
Freddie Lee Jenkins McMickle
Sep 5, 2021
Freddie Jenkins McMickle1947 - 2021Dallas – Freddie Lee Jenkins McMickle, 74, passed away on September 5, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County on February 9, 1947 to the late William Harold Jenkins and Lorretta Elizabeth Hull Jenkins. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Thad McMickle.Freddie was...
Netta Conley Scherich
Sep 3, 2021
Netta Conley Scherich1933 - 2021Gastonia – Waunetta "Netta" Conley Scherich, 88, passed away on September 3, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Wood County, West Virginia on February 24, 1933 to the late Mable and Harley Conley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Dorothy Paterson and by her first husband,...
James "Jim" Guffey
Sep 2, 2021
James H. Guffey1935 - 2021Gastonia – James "Jim" Harvey Guffey, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Sept 2, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.Jim was born in Chester County, SC on September 9, 1935, to the late Maude Guffey Peeler. Jim was a 60-year active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a proud veteran of the...
John "Spanky" Ferguson
Sep 2, 2021
JOHN FERGUSON1949-2021Dallas – John Daniel "Spanky" Ferguson, 72, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and his pastor. He was a native of Gaston County and was the son of the late James Luther Ferguson and Eddie Shell Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Sheila Hullender Ledford
Sep 1, 2021
Sheila Hullender Ledford1955 - 2021Bessemer City – Sheila Jean Hullender Ledford, 65, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2021. Sheila was a native of Kings Mountain; she was born on November 24, 1955 to the late Carroll Nichols and Virginia Hullender. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a niece,...
Jennie Deal
Aug 31, 2021
Jennie Deal1985 - 2021Gastonia – Jennie Kay Deal, 36 – passed away suddenly on August 31, 2021. She was born in Gaston County on April 19, 1985.Jennie was a sweet soul who had the most loving and caring heart. Her radiant smile would light up the room and always had others laughing. Jennie was quite the social butterfly who never...
Judith Craig-Smith
Aug 30, 2021
Judith Craig-Smith1939 - 2021Gastonia - Judith "Judi" Brittain Craig-Smith, 81, passed away on August 30, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Newport News, Virginia on September 14, 1939, to the late Ralph Gerell Britain and Ruth Mae Phillips Britain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, the love of her life,...
Gwendolyn "Yvonne" Turner
Aug 27, 2021
Gwendolyn Yvonne Smith Turner, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 27, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 4, 1948 in Hurtsboro, Alabama and is the daughter of the late William Henry Smith, Sr. and Louise Marie McCall. Mrs. Turner was a Godly Lady and loved her Lord and Savior....
Carolyn "Diane" Price Pope
Aug 26, 2021
Diane Pope1938 - 2021Lowell – Carolyn "Diane" Price Pope, 83, passed away on August 26, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Diane was born on March 24, 1938. She was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina , daughter of the late Roy James Price and Doris Tate Price. Diane was the business owner of Pope's Mini Mart in...
Nell Virginia Carver
Aug 25, 2021
West Jefferson – Nell Virginia Carver, 89, of West Jefferson, NC. passed away Wednesday August 25, 2021 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Graham County and lived in Gastonia before retiring in West Jefferson with her husband. Mrs. Carver was preceded in death by her parents, her eight siblings, a young daughter and her husband Bill Carver.She is...
Ricky Franklin Charles
Aug 24, 2021
Ricky Franklin Charles 1967- 2021Iron Station – Ricky Franklin Charles, 54, passed away on August 24, 2021. He was a native of Bluefield, West Virginia, born on August 12, 1967 to the late James and Corsie Charles. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Bobby and Lawrence Charles and his sister Debbie Richie. Ricky...
James Kenneth Hoffman
Aug 23, 2021
James Hoffman1941 - 2021Newberry, SC- James Kenneth Hoffman, 80, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2021 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on July 2, 1941 to the late Earl and Pearl (Coley) Hoffman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Bill, Nelson and Clyde. Ken was an avid outdoors man who loved...
Cherie Elledge Grapes
Aug 21, 2021
Cherie Elledge-GrapesJuly 31, 1946 – August 21, 2021Dallas - Cherie Blanche Hamby Elledge-Grapes, age 75, made her crossing on August 21, 2021, at her home in Dallas, NC. She died peacefully in her sleep. A lifelong actor, she enjoyed a career that encompassed theater, film, and television. Daughter of Charles and Grace Elledge, who performed in Horn in the West...
Nicholas "Nick" Matthew Healey-Ratte
Aug 21, 2021
Nicholas "Nick" Healey-Ratte1996- 2021Kings Mt., - Nicholas "Nick" Matthew Healey-Ratte, 24 passed away on August 21, 2021 due to an automobile accident.He was a native of New Hampshire, born on December 17, 1996 to Nicholas Matthew Ratte and Shannon Porter.He was preceded in death by a brother Tyler Gagon; grandparents, Gary Cournoyer and Raymond Ratte.Nick was a U.S. Army veteran...
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