Obituaries
Larry Thomas Gibson
Sep 26, 2024
Larry Thomas Gibson, 66, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, North Carolina. Born on April 15, 1958 in Gaston County, North Carolina, Larry was the son of James Edd and Genevieve Reeves Gibson. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Fore and husband Charlie.
Larry...
Joe Donald Newman
Sep 20, 2024
Joe Donald Newman, 69, a beloved member of community, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, North Carolina. Born on September 22, 1954 in Kershaw County, South Carolina, Joe was the son of J.D. and Mamie Lee Polston Newman. He is also preceded in death by many siblings, Lib,...
Jeffery Scott Pearson
Sep 19, 2024
Lincolnton – Jeffery Scott Pearson, 53, passed away peacefully at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on September 19, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Jeffery was born in Gaston County on July 27, 1971 to the late Sherry Hargrave Lovingood and Randall Ray Lovingood. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Gross Carson Hargrave and Margaret Beer Hargrave.
Sherry and Randall...
Jamie Herbert Collomb
Sep 19, 2024
Jamie Herbert Collomb, 44, passed away at his residence on September 18, 2024.
He was born in New York on November 11, 1979 to Barbara Ann Collomb and the late Herbert Nelson Collomb. Jamie was a loving son who loved his parents and their bond will always be remembered.
Jamie was a beloved husband to his wife Shanda and proud father to...
Donald Kent Falls
Sep 18, 2024
Donald Kent Falls, 90, passed away peacefully at Peak Resources, Gastonia on September 17, 2024.
He was born in Gaston County on June 5, 1934 to the late Clifford Norman Falls and Wilma Helms Falls. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Joy Watts Falls and his brother, Franklin M. “Frank” Falls.
Donald was a 10-year...
David Walter Edwards
Sep 16, 2024
David Walter Edwards, 65, passed away on September 16, 2024 at his residence.
He was born in Monroe, NC to Bobbie Marks Harris and the late Robert Edwards. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his son, David Walter Edwards, Jr. and his brother, Hal Rape, II.
Dave enjoyed the outdoors and fishing and assembling model cars. He...
Dalton Perry Lawson
Sep 14, 2024
Dalton Perry Lawson, 17, of Dallas, NC, passed away on September 14, 2024, at Duke Hospital, with his loving parents and sister by his side. Born on June 18, 2007, Dalton was a bright and curious spirit who filled every room with warmth and energy.
A baptized member of Philadelphia Lutheran Church in Dallas, NC, Dalton also regularly attended First Presbyterian...
Dorothy "Dot" Rhyne Hovis
Sep 13, 2024
Dallas – Dorothy “Dot” Rhyne Hovis, 89, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Morningside Assisted Living surrounded by her children.
She was born in Gaston County on April 29, 1935 to the late Quince Lamar Rhyne and Maude High Rhyne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude A. Hovis, her son-in-law Scott...
Kiki Lynn Melson
Sep 11, 2024
Kiki Lynn Melson, 55, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 8, 1968, to Roger Cummins and the late Jenny Helton Cummins.
Kiki was a strong willed, determined, and beautiful woman who loved her family more than anything else. She was...
James Mark Kelly
Sep 8, 2024
Mark Kelly, 61, passed away peacefully at CaroMont Regional Hospital on September 8, 2024. He was born in Gaston County on May 26, 1963 to James Douglas Kelly and the late Patty Eller Kelly.
Mark loved old rock music, He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing and grilling. He never met a stranger Most of all he loved his family, He...
Gene Medlock
Sep 2, 2024
Gastonia – Gene Medlock, 83 passed away September 2, 2024 at his residence.
He was born in Greenwood County on July 10, 1941 to the late Arthur Calvin Medlock and Iler Lee Hart Medlock. He was also preceded in death by his wife Linda Chesney Medlock and his sons, Calvin Medlock, Eugene “Bo” Medlock and Timothy Matthew Medlock.
He was an...
Samuel Lee Ownsby
Sep 2, 2024
Samuel Lee Ownsby, 48, passed away at his residence on September 2, 2024.
He was born in Gaston County on September 25, 1975, to Audy Ownsby and Elizabeth Bates. He is preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Lee Ownsby.
Samuel was an eccentric and creative person who could tinker and invent anything. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing with his...
Terry "Coot" Paul Davis
Aug 31, 2024
Terry “Coot” Paul Davis, 65, a beloved member of community, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 6, 1958, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Coot was the son of Paul Edward Davis and Millie Marie Turner Davis. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his...
Phyllis Price Stowe
Aug 27, 2024
Phyllis Price Stowe, 84, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024 with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Rowan County on February 5, 1940 to the late Carl and Vera Price. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Price Stowe; siblings, Bill Price, Bobby Price, Linda Howe, Cathy Price, and...
Darrel William Setzer
Aug 23, 2024
Darrel William Setzer, 69, passed away on August 23, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Baltimore City County on January 29, 1955 to the late Junior William Setzer & Lois Nall Setzer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Jacob Biddy.
Darrel loved sports. He loved to play golf, baseball...
Tony Raymond Jenkins
Aug 22, 2024
Tony Raymond Jenkins, 57 of Cherryville, N.C. passed away suddenly at his home in Cherryville on Thursday, August 22, 2024. He was born in Gaston County on August 8, 1967. He is preceded in death by his father, Lee Raymond Jenkins and his mother, Axie Garland Eury, and his grandparents.
Tony loved to play his guitar and he enjoyed his music...
Rolland Evan Hiscox
Aug 20, 2024
Gastonia Rolland Hiscox, 90, passed away on August 20, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family.
He was born in Columbiana County, Ohio to the late Myron T. Hiscox and Hazel Baker Hiscox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Gladys Marie Blynt Hiscox, and his son Paul Hiscox. Rolland was a...
Cynthia George Pellitteri
Aug 19, 2024
Cynthia George Pellitteri, 70, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 19, 2024.
She was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 17, 1953 to the late Roy and Leona George. In addition to his parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, William Ruhnke.
Cynthia was a devoted Catholic and loved to sing. She was known to be...
Freddie Steven Foster
Aug 19, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Freddie Steven Foster. Fred met his Savior on Monday, August 19 after a brief illness. His last weeks were spent surrounded by his family with many opportunities for sweet reflections and cherished conversations. Fred was born on March 24, 1945, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina to Raymond and Ruby...
Charles Philip Murcha, Jr.
Aug 14, 2024
Charles Philip Murcha Jr., 77, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Manhattan, New York, on November 16, 1946 to the late Charles Sr. and Irma Murcha.
After high school Charles was drafted into the Army and served two years in Vietnam. Charles worked for the department of sanitation for...
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