Gastonia, NC Obituaries

Brenda Estelle Smith, born on December 29, 1942, in Washington, District of Columbia, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a resident of Shelby, North Carolina.

Billy Doris Reeves, born on March 25, 1936, passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 89.

JV Hembree, born on August 22, 1945, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 80. He was a resident of Gastonia, North Carolina. A visitation will be held at Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston M...

Marilyn Tinsley Long, 82, passed away December 10th after suffering a stroke at Brookdale Memory Care in Burlington, NC. She was formally from Gastonia, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband R...

Paula Annette Miller Lane, 77, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on December 8, 2025, after an extended battle with cancer. She was born on January 14, 1948, in Gaston Co, NC to the late Willie Paul Mill...

Rebecca “Beckie” Reece Pennell, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and lifelong educator, peacefully passed away on December 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. Beckie’s influence on thous...

Elva Childers, a beloved and compassionate individual, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on March 30, 1943, Elva touched the lives of many with her kindness and warmth....

Randall Dean Allgire, born on February 27, 1990, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 35. He was a resident of Gastonia, North Carolina.

Joyce B. Carpenter, 82, of York SC, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 6, 1943, Joyce lived a life marked by love, kindness, curiosity, and servic...

William Nathan Garland Jr. - affectionately known as “Jr.” - left his earthly body and entered the presence of his Saviour on November 26, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in Graham ...

Jerry Jennings Railey, 91, died peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Roanoke, Virginia. The second of five boys, Jerry was born in Chester, SC to Letha Hammonds Raile...

Sharon A. Beamon was born on October 31, 1965, in Rose Hill, NC. She passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 60. With profound sadness and heartfelt love, we honor and remember the life of Sh...

Rose Hammond Chesser, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong educator, passed away on November 14, 2025, at Atrium Health Lake Norman Hospital. She was a woman whose life was defined by lov...

Bobbie Sigmon Honeycutt, born on September 4, 1955, passed away on November 12, 2025, at the age of 70 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC. A graduate of Cherryville High School, Bo...

Kamden Reid Deal, 14 yrs old, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025. Kamden was a bright and compassionate young man who found joy in learning and in serving others. He attended Gaston D...

Maria Reina Pérez De Arévalo, edad 59, corono su carrera el 7 de Noviembre de 2025 en Gastonia, Carolina Del Norte, después de una larga batalla contra el cáncer y ahora esta descansando en los...

Judith “Judy” Lane Head, 78, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November, 6, 2025, in Stanley, North Carolina, surrounded by family and friends. Judy was employed with Wix Filters, where she ret...

Martha Smith, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, went home to be with Jesus on November 4, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on May 26, 1939, Martha li...

Joel Edwin Rogers, age 87, passed away on November 4, 2025. Born on July 4, 1938, Joel lived a life dedicated to his family and community service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence an...

Linda Ann Newman Bowers, age 77, of Cramerton, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Linda was born in Baltimore, Maryland.

Jo Spradley Berry, age 83 of Belmont, NC passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, at Carolina Care Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her parents Lee and Edna Spradley, husband Tommy Be...

Amarius Nishaun Berry, age 21, passed away far too soon, leaving behind a trail of joy, courage, and unforgettable memories on October 12, 2025, in Oklahoma City, OK. Amarius was born in Gastonia, ...

Roy Dale Hill, 81, of Lowell, passed away on October 15, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. He was born February 7, 1944, in Gaston County to the late Ruth Maenell Hill. Roy (...

Tracy Nicole Ellett, born on May 24, 1986, passed away in Gastonia, North Carolina. She was 39 years old. Tracy was a devoted mother, a loving partner, and a cherished daughter, sister, and friend. H...

David Paul Flynn, age 53, of Morganton, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. David lived for many years at the J. Iverson Riddle Center in Morganton, NC where he had many wonderf...

Scott Ernest Bunner, beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. Born in 1954 to Bernard Bunner and Mary Ellen Davis, Scott was raised in Washington, Pennsylvania....

Velma Jean Bereece, 88, of Newport, Tennessee, was born on December 21, 1936, and passed away on September 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Velma Jean proudly served her country as a member...

Katherine Riley Comstock (“Kitty” or “Miss Kitty”), 96, of Belmont, NC, passed away in her sleep early September 21, 2025. She was born in Bennettsville, SC on February 14, 1929 to Henry Jasper and C...

Lois Lee Dulin, age 99, of Gastonia, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Lois was born on April 23, 1926, in Mecklenburg Coun...

Thomas “Tom” Gaston Satterfield, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on September 13, 2025. He was born on February 10, 1946, in Rock Hill, SC, to the late Henry and Emma Clinton Satterfield. ...

Larry Donnell McGraw, age 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born on November 17, 1959, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late James McGraw Sr. and Geneva Wilmore ...

Bob Howard (Robert Miller Howard, Jr) passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, after a brief illness. He was 68. Bob was a mechanical engineer. He worked for R. H. Bouligny, Inc. in Charlott...

Thomas Mitchell Farmer, 37, of Gastonia, NC passed away on September 9, 2025. Thomas was a beloved son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Marie Shelton of Gastonia and their son...

James Raymond Hovis, Jr., 68, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at CaroMont Main. Born February 13, 1957, in Gastonia, he was the son of the late James R. Hovis, Sr. and Peggy Mc...

Lila Mae Roberts Harrison, 99, of Charlotte, NC, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2025, at her home. She left behind a legacy of love, kindness and a life well lived. Mrs.Harrison was born on ...

Claude Steele “Butch” Workman Sr, 75, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 29, 2025, at 7:25 AM. Born on May 28, 1950, in York, SC, Butch lived a life marked by hard work...

Our beautiful mother, Daisy De Jesus, has gone to be with the Lord and join Frank, her husband of 67 years. Daisy is survived by daughter Frances and husband Robert, daughter Rose and husband Rob, so...

Thomas (Tom) Joseph O’Neil, age 52, of Lake Wylie, SC, passed away on August 22nd, 2025. Tom was born on April 5th,1973 in Dunedin, Florida to Tom and Barbara O’Neil. He was a beloved son, brother, fa...

Nancy Morrow Lane, age 67, of Iron Station, North Carolina passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Cecilia Finch Norris, 74, of Gastonia passed away on August 23, 2025. She was born February 2, 1951 in Langdale, Alabama. Daughter of the late Cecil Grady Finch and Barbara Jones Finch of Gastonia. C...

Elizabeth Barker Jernigan, age 85, of Gastonia, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Elizabeth was born in Swain County. A graveside service for Elizabeth will be held Monday, A...

Doris Velez, age 93, of Shelby, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

In Loving Memory of Andrew Raymond Thomison January 23, 1997 – August 4, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Andrew Raymond Thomison, who left us far too soon on August 4, 2025, at th...

Diamond Michael Psarianos, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 7, 2025, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Diamond is survived by his wife of 44 years, Maria (Topaltza...

Marjorie Lee Baunach (Bergen) passed away on August 3, 2025, at the age of 92. She was the daughter of Bertha Raynor Bergen and Charles Bergen of Mattituck, New York, where she grew up and spent much...

David Neal Zielonka, age 68, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. A graveside service for David will be held Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 2:0...

Sandra Lynnette Baumgardner,75, passed away Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte, NC. Sandra was a homemaker, a loving wife, a mother and grandmother who adored and took ca...

Vivian Hope Hudson, age 1 month and 2 days, of Gastonia, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born on June 1, 2025 to Austin Reed Hudson and Rebekah Myers Hudson.

Deborah Haynie Flowers, age 70 passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Daniel Quinones Jr., age 63, of Gastonia, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.