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Obituaries
Mary Ann Gibbons Jordan
Jun 28, 2023
Gastonia – Mary Ann Gibbons Jordan, 76, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023 with her family by her side.
Mary was born in Gaston County on April 12, 1947 to the late John Franklin and Hattie Carpenter Gibbons. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Donald W. “Donnie” Coleman, Jr, and...
Juanita Rose Ervin Crockett
Jun 24, 2023
Juanita Rose Ervin Crockett, 72, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023 at White Oak Manor.
Juanita was born in Yakima, Washington on December 15, 1950. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years who passed on May 27, 2019, Edgar Crockett and six siblings.
Juanita enjoyed art, reading and...
Kenneth Harold Dills
Jun 23, 2023
Kenneth Harold Dills, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Rutherford County, on August 25, 1950 and is the son of the late James and Bonnie Spicer Dills and was also preceded in death by his brother, Hugh Dills.
Harold enjoyed working on cars and scrapping....
Jack Addison Bowen
Jun 23, 2023
Dallas – Jack Addison Bowen, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County on June 30, 1944 and was the son of the late Lewis and Essie Bowen. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his...
Mildred Booth Foster
Jun 22, 2023
Dallas – Mildred Booth Foster, 86, passed away peacefully at Robin Johnson Hospice House on June 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Mildred was born in Lawsonville, North Carolina on August 20, 1936 to the late Hambo and Verlie Booth.
Mildred was a fan of the Atlanta Braves and enjoyed thrift shopping and yard sales. She liked...
Alphie Sutton Ramsey
Jun 22, 2023
Alphie Sutton Ramsey, 81, entered into heaven on June 22, 2023. She passed peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.
Alphie was born in Seven Springs, North Carolina on June 9, 1942 to the late Dulon and Ethel Jackson Sutton. She was also preceded in death by her son, Tony Owens and a brother-in-law, Billy Ray...
Mary Alice Largent
Jun 20, 2023
Gastonia – Mary Barton Largent, 85, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born in Robeson County on November 6, 1937 to the late Harker and Rosa McMillan Barton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Largent; son, Keith Dixon; and...
Derek Landon Hussey
Jun 13, 2023
Gastonia – Derek Landon Hussey, 29, passed away on June 13, 2023 with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 23, 1994 to Dempsey Lee Miller, Jr. and Melanie R. Frye. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Catherine Randolph and his step-father, Tony M. Frye.
Derek...
Larry Hayes Stevens
Jun 13, 2023
Larry Hayes Stevens, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on May 20, 1944 and is the son of the late John Henry Stevens and Mamie Johnson Stevens and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Willa...
Ricky Wayne Lytton
Jun 7, 2023
Gastonia- Ricky Wayne Lytton, 45, born in Statesville, North Carolina on July 6, 1977, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on June 7, 2023 with his family by his side.
Ricky was very creative and artistic. He loved to listen to music all the time and was a great dancer. He was also naturally athletic and good at...
Doris Seagle Greene
Jun 7, 2023
Dallas – Doris Jean Greene, 80, passed away on June 7, 2023 at Robin Johnson House with her loving family by her side.
Doris was born in Gaston County on February 11, 1943 to the late James Howard and Joan Bryant Seagle. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years,...
Betty Marie Hardison Tyner
Jun 5, 2023
Betty Marie Hardison Tyner, 95, entered into heaven on June 5, 2023. She passed peacefully at Brookdale Assisted Living with her family by her side.
Betty was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC on May 16, 1928 to the late Vernon Swain Hardison and Mollie Everett Hardison. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 18 years, O’Neal...
Richard Armas Anderson
Jun 4, 2023
Gastonia – Richard Armas Anderson, 79, passed away on June 4, 2023 at Levine & Dickson Hospice in Huntersville surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 21, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Wayne and Gertrude Anderson.
Richard was known for his amazing custom birdhouses that he built for specific birds and he...
Rachel Goins Greene
Jun 3, 2023
Rachel Goins Greene, 60, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Duke University Hospital with her loving family by her side. Rachel was born in Gastonia on April 18, 1963 and is the daughter of the late Claude and Dorothy Boyd Goins.
Rachel was a member of Upper Room Tabernacle for over 25 years where she made...
Buddy Lee Edison
May 29, 2023
Buddy Lee Edison, 75, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County, on October 12, 1947 and was the son of the late Nelson and Frankie Perry Edison, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Laura Crook, and brother, Donald...
Richard Alan Dodez
May 26, 2023
Dallas – Richard Alan Dodez, 59, passed away on May 26, 2023 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Dan and Elsie Dodez. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Perry Smith.
Richard enjoyed playing the...
Howard Samuel Hopkins
May 25, 2023
Howard Samuel Hopkins, 80, passed away on May 25, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC, from complications with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
He was the son of the late Bartow Hopkins and Pansy Armstrong Hopkins, he was born March 4, 1943 in Franklin, North Carolina. Howard was also preceded in death by a brother, James Ellis...
Troy Thomas Jenkins
May 25, 2023
Troy Jenkins, a proud United States Air Force veteran and devoted father of three, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, at the age of 92.
Troy was born in 1930 in Gastonia, NC. He was a member of the graduating Class of 1948 from Gastonia High School. Troy was a devout Christian and a member of his local church....
Benny Joe Lunsford
May 23, 2023
Benny Joe Lunsford, Sr., 67, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on May 23, 2023.
Benny was born in Gastonia on March 19th, 1956, son to the late John Douglas Lunsford and Helen Perry Lunsford Willis. In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas "Chubby"...
Franklin Delano McDonald, Jr.
May 22, 2023
Dallas – Franklin Delano McDonald, Jr., 62, passed away at his residence on May 22, 2023.
He was born in Gaston County to the late Franklin Delano McDonald, Sr. and Betty Kirkland McDonald. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Frady.
Franklin enjoyed fishing, playing video games,...
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