Gastonia, NC Obituaries

Susie Cook, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gaston County on March 26, 1950, to the late Clyde and Helen Auten. Susie found jo...

Shelby Jo Norwood passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on June 11, 1937 in Salisbury, NC to the late John Henry Sweatt and the late Addie Peacock. Shelby is survi...

Carolina Rosario Ricra passed on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the age of 73. She was born on August 25, 1952 in Bellavista Callao, Peru to the late Daniel Venancio Martinez Triviños and the late Luis...

Ronald H. Gullick, age 75, a resident of Everett, Massachusetts, and a native of Gastonia, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on March 1, 2026. A man of service, intellect, and deep devot...

Wendy Dawn Whitley was born on August 14, 1976, to Darrell and Paula Whitley in Gastonia, NC. In the early morning hours of April 7, 2026, she passed peacefully in her sleep and went to be with her ...

Johnny Velton Benton, Sr. passed away on April 6, 2026, at the age of 86. Johnny lived a life defined by faith, service, and an unwavering love for his family. His greatest devotion was to his Lord an...

Wilma Annette Penley Jordan, age 87, of Clover, SC, passed away on April 2, 2026, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. Wilma was born in Gaston County on October 2, 1938, to the la...

Kevin McKinley Moore, age 62, of Dallas, NC, passed away on April 2, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Kevin was born on January 31, 1964, in Mecklenburg County, NC, to the late Daniel McKinle...

Luis Oscar Avalos Cruz falleció el 29 de marzo de 2026, a los 56 años. Nació el 21 de diciembre de 1969 y residía en Cherryville, North Carolina. Se llevará a cabo una Celebration of Life en Caroth...

Linda Sawyer Robbins, 79, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on March 27, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1946, in Gastonia, North Carolina. Linda spent over 40 years working as a dedicated co...

Hardy Frank Cassada Sr. passed on March 28, 2026, at the age of 66, having been born on September 16, 1959, and residing in Lowell, North Carolina. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. Frank ...

Pearl Schmidt Pickett passed away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 93.

William “Bill” Lawrence Frietch, 79, formerly of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, surrounded by his family. Bill was born in ...

Charlee Hope Ormand Walsh, 78, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 14, 1947, in Gaston County, she was the daughter of t...

John Michael Hugh Revels, age 36, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Locust. Michael was born on March 18, 1989, in Gaston County. He is Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Hugh and Po...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, John Swart Parker, Jr., on February 15, 2026. John was born on February 24, 1930, in the village of Earlville, NY to Dr. Jo...

Glenda Diane Poarch, 74, of Mt. Holly, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte. Glenda was born on June 28, 1951 in Charlotte, NC to the late S...

Johnnie Ray Autry, 79, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, surrounded by his loved ones. Johnnie was preceded in...

Ms. Mildred Lee Huffstetler, 91, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. She was born on July 21, 1934. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin; her inf...

Margaret Caldwell passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 100. Born on January 3, 1926, in Gaston County, North Carolina, Margaret Caldwell was a resident of Gastonia, North Carolina.

Robert ''Bob'' Alan Cocker, 70, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born on May 26, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Raymond G. and Myrtle L. Cocker. Bob lived in Willoughby...

Fred H. Bryson, born March 23, 1932, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 93. Fred was born in Scaley, North Carolina, to the late Arthur D. Bryson and Viola Vinson Bryson. He later made h...

Patricia Veronica Stockhamer (Fagan) was born June 26, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York. Patricia entered eternal rest on 02/02/2026 in Shelby, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Catherine Coggins and...

George Allen Ball, 94, of Gaston County, passed away at his home. George was born on October 28, 1931, in Bellaire, Ohio, to the late George and Helen Ball. Raised as an only child on a farm, he devel...

Ernest Steven Mitchem passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 79 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Ernest was born on October 27, 1946 in Gaston County to the late William Johnny Harris and t...

Timothy “Scott” Whitley, Age 52, returned to his Heavenly Father on January 29th, 2026, in the loving hands of his family. Scott was born in Gastonia NC on September 7th, 1973. Scott graduated from As...

Elsie Pearl Cole, 86, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Pearl was born on January 4, 1940, in Shelby, NC to the late Elzie and Zula Hord. In ...

John Weston Setzer passed on January 25, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on February 10, 1948, John was a resident of Concord, North Carolina. A Graveside Service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, 6...

Peggy Ruth Holland, 83, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1942, in Martin, Georgia, and from the very beginning she carried a gentle strength and qu...

Pauline (Polly) McNeely Teague, Born August 10th, 1935, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Born in Lincoln County she was the daughter of the late Arthur Grayson and Evelener Hastings McNelly...

Derrick Terrell Manigault passed away on January 10, 2026 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.Born on March 22, 1982. Derrick was a man of deep curiosity, quiet intellect, and a gentle heart. A devot...

Brenda Kay Stewart, age 79, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Atrium Health Lincoln. Kay was born on January 1, 1947, to the late Ralph C. Stewart and the late Wilma Queen ...

Joan Neal Abee, 92, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2025, at Juniper Gardens Center. Joan was born on December 31, 1933, in Cherokee Co., NC to the late James and Ruby Neal. In addi...

Jordyn Serenity (Jada), a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend, and United States Navy Sailor, was born on November 19, 2005, to Jennifer Williams. From thevery beginning, Jordyn brought li...

Mandy Morgan, age 87, passed away on January 2, 2026, having been born on August 10, 1938. Mandy was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered on her family and the ...

Kammie Kay Monk, born on November 30, 1966, passed away December 29, 2025. She was 59. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Kay McPherson, and her father, William Larry McPherson. Kammie...

Kathy Rhyne Bingham, born on May 19, 1958, in Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 67. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 1:45...

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. Billy Reeves was a devoted husband, patient father, and caring grandfather and great-grandfather. He wa...

JV Hembree, 80, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. He was born on August 22, 1945, in Stanley, North Carolina. JV was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, an...

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, in Hall County, Georgia, 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...