Stanley, NC Obituaries

Larry Neal, 66, of Cramerton, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Gastonia, NC. He was born in Gaston County, NC, to his parents, Catherine Neal and the late Robert Neal. In addition t...

Stephen Patrick Dempsey, 79, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at Aldersgate in Charlotte, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Richmond, California, Stephen atten...

Deborah Ramsey, age 72 passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Noye Llewellywn Batton, age 75, of Stanley, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Noye was born in Fairfax, Virginia.

Randy (David Randall) McCain Born April 18th, 1950, in Greenville, SC. His parents moved to California when he was a teenager, and he made his way to North Carolina in 1984. He had careers as a param...

Ronnie “Ron” J. Smith, 84, of Alpharetta, GA, died Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his home. Ron was born October 12, 1940, in Stanley, NC, to Leonard H. and Lucy H. Smith. He graduated from Stanley ...

Molly Jean Parker, 35, of Dallas, NC, passed away peacefully in the early morning of September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. To all who knew her, she was a unique and caring soul, who touche...

Shirley Braswell, age 74, of Marshville, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Bernice Sue O’Rourke passed away on September 24, 2025, in Stanley, NC after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Bernice was born in Harlan, KY on October 5, 1939, and was a graduate of Evarts High Sch...

Tanya Sue Freeman, age 62, of Iron Station, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Tanya was born in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Kenneth Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, after a brief illness. He was 84 years old. Born with a warm heart and a strong spirit, ...

Gary Douglas Whitt of Mt Holly, NC, age 66, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. Gary was born on January 8, 1959 in Mt Vernon, OH to Douglas ...

Susan Marlene Stadelmaier Sage, age 74, passed away on August 31, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincolnton. Susie was born on November 19, 1950, in Elmira, New York to the late Frank and Janet Stadelmaier....

James William Krueger, Jr. (Jim) of Mount Holly, North Carolina passed into the caring arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on August 19, 2025. He was 73 years old. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on Dec...

William Richard “Dickie” Lovingood, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on July 15, 2025. He was born on June 18, 1943 in Charlotte, NC to the late Bill Lovingood and Vivian Thomas Lovingood. ...

Leo Francis Reed, Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025. He was born on January 25, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Charles Joseph Reed and Catherine M. Holmes Reed. He followe...

Pamela Harbin Walls, 56, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on April 29, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Hospital in Gastonia. Pam was born on March 04, 1969, in Mt. Holly, NC, to the late James Clifford Harbin...

Richard Neal Satterfield Jr., age 77, of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Benjamin William Adair, 52, of Cleveland County, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Mr. Adair was born on September 24, 1972, in Gaston County, NC to the late Harold Lee Adair Sr. and the late ...

Ruthann Tavernia Brafford, 79, of Alexis, passed away April 8, 2025. She was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on June 6, 1945 to Frank and Esther Tavernia. Ruthann graduated from Saunders Trades and Te...

Floyd Junior Anderson, 63, of Denver, North Carolina, passed away on March 19th, 2025. Floyd was born March 21st, 1961, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, the son of Ernest and Myrtle Anderson. Floyd is...

William Gentry McLean, 49, of Stanley, NC passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2025, while on a family vacation.  William’s laughter, kindness, and generosity will be deeply missed by all who knew hi...

Phyllis Jenkins DeArmond, 81, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on March 5, 2025. Phyllis was born on June 10, 1943, to the late John Jenkins and the late Viginia Jenkins. In addition to her parents, s...

Judy Walters Hester, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, went to be with the Lord at the age of 81. She was the loving wife of Cebron Hester Sr. for 62 years and devoted mother to Mark Hest...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Linda Dian Doster, who left this world on February 19, 2025, in Stanley, NC, at the age of 80. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving daughter An...

Rena Potts Summerlin, age 67, passed away on February 17, 2025, with her loving husband, Joel, by her side. Rena was born on October 18,1957 in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Clyde J. Pot...

Bobby "Jungle” Ray Lane, 88, of Belmont, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, February 8, 2025. Born May 15, 1936, Jungle owned and operated Bob Lane Automotive Machine Shop for over 50 years. He...

Lewis D. Cloninger, 67, significant other to Jerri Morrow since 1997, of Stanley, NC passed away on January 5, 2025 at The Greens at Lincolnton after a long struggle with complications due to cardiova...

Mary Jayne Nason, age 70, of Mount Holly, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Mary Jayne was born in Suffolk County, New York. A visitation for Mary Jayne will be held Saturday, J...

Nancy W Snipes, age 75, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. Nancy was born in Gastonia. A visitation for Nancy will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 ...

Wayne Gordon Murphy, 82, of Iron Station, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, the 28th of December, 2024 at Novant Presbyterian Health - Main in Charlotte, NC. He was born on the 28th of March, 1...

Ronda Lee (RL) Barnett, 79, died Monday, the 2nd of December, 2024 at Caromont Regional Hospital in Gastonia. He was born the 10th of October, 1945 in Sunberry, PA, middle child of seven of the late ...

Bernice Weaver Navey, age 93, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. She was born on April 9, 1931 in Cleveland Co, NC to the late Reggie Weaver and Margie Webb Weaver. She worked for Burlington I...

Karen L Matthews, age 77, of Denver, North Carolina passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. Please leave online condolences and fond memories for the Matthews Family.

Karen McKee Walker, 73, transitioned to her heavenly home on October 26, 2024 with her family by her side. Born on December 8, 1950 in Charlotte, NC, she devoted her life to creating a warm and nurtur...

Ruth Cloer Anderson, 94, peacefully departed on October 17, 2024 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia, NC. She was an assisted living resident since June 2023. She was predeceased by her daughter, Trudy ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robyn Woidyla, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who left this world on October 11, 2024. Robyn’s life was a tapestry of love, creativity...

Melissa Ann Moore, age 44 passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024. Melissa was born in and she died in Gastonia, North Carolina. Services will be private.

Rosa Hermida, age 90, of Denver, North Carolina passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. Private family services to be held at a later date.

Woodrow Wilson Patterson, Jr., 82, died Sunday evening, July 7, 2024 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia, North Carolina, surrounded by his family. A Visitation with the family will begin at 1:30 pm on...

Douglas Mark Distel, age 58, of Stanley, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Conover. His late parents are Patricia (Blake) Distel and Melvin Distel. Doug was a private and humble m...

George Randall Price or most known as Randy “Coach” Price, 70 of Stanley passed away peacefully, under the care of Gaston Hospice, on Saturday July 6, 2024. He was at his home and surrounded by his lo...

Franklin (Frank) Lee Smith, 81, of Iron Station, NC passed away June 6, 2024. Frank passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Huntington, WV August 2, 1942. Frank at...

Marcia (Morgan) Miller, 80, of Stanley North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2024. Marcia was a devout Christian who loved the Lord. She was very kind, overly generous and honest to a faul...

Sharon Dills, age 76, of Alexis, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. Mrs.Dills was born on Novemeber 25, 1947 in Lincoln County, North Carolina to the l...

Roger Lee McGuire, age 70, of Mount Holly, North Carolina passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024.

On April 24, 2024, just after11 a.m., Graham Allen Smith finally saw his Heavenly Home. He was 81 and had been in Caromont Regional Medical Center - Gaston Memorial Hospital - since March 16, 2024, wh...

Cody Austin Klein, 23 of Dallas nc, passed away on April 18 2024 in Gastonia, NC. Cody was born in Mecklenburg county on March 21, 2001 to Lisa Wentz Hill & Leonard James Klein. Cody was preceded in...

Carl Landon Snipes of Dallas, NC passed away following an unexpected illness on April 9th, 2024. Mr. Snipes is the son of the late Ernest Melvin and Ethel Williams Snipes of Lancaster, SC. ...

Yates Webb Hallman, Jr., 89, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Monday, March 18, 2024. He was surrounded by those he loved. Yates was a faithful member of Community Baptist Church, Dallas NC wh...