Kyla Michelle Cobbs
May 8, 2022
Kyla Michelle Cobbs, 34, Gastonia, passed away May 8, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
She was born May 13, 1987, in Gaston County.
She attended Evangelical Assembly of God in Gastonia.
She enjoyed going to the beach, swimming and bowling.
She loved her family deeply, especially her precious daughter....
William "Bill" Wilson Jr.
May 8, 2022
William "Bill" Wilson Jr., 65, Bessemer City, NC, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born on November 19, 1956, a native of Gaston Co., NC, to the late William Nelson Wilson Sr., and Frances Lee (Bridges) Wilson.
Bill loved to smoke barbeque, he also enjoyed fishing, hunting, fast...
Kelvin Ray Mccarthy
May 6, 2022
Kelvin Ray McCarthy, 65, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born July 9, 1956 in Gaston County NC, and was the son of Edward McCarthy and Rachel Presley Orendorff.
Kelvin was employed by Freightliner for more than thirty years.
In addition to his...
Hazel Johnson Ewing
May 6, 2022
Hazel Johnson Ewing, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away May 5, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born September 4, 1936, in Rock Castle Co., KY, and was the daughter of the late Stanley Johnson and Ida Abney Johnson.
Hazel loved God, her family, talking, gardening, and her fur babies. She was known for saying,...
Mary "Lettie" Cable Laye
May 6, 2022
Mary "Lettie" Cable Laye, 88, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.
She was born February 21, 1934, in Graham Co, NC, daughter of the late Oliver Clyde Cable and Paralee Mandy Holder Cable.
Lettie was a member of West Fifth Avenue Free Will Baptist Church,...
Charlotte Shuford Isbill
May 5, 2022
Charlotte Shuford Isbill, 80, formerly of Lowell, NC, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, at County Time Inn, Gastonia.
She was born November 30, 1941, in Lincoln Co, NC, daughter of the late John Oscar Shuford, Jr. and Ellen Holland Shuford.
Charlotte graduated from Lincolnton High. She taught high school English in both Lincoln and...
Felix Andrew Pruitt
May 4, 2022
Felix Andrew Pruitt, 75, Bessemer City, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 27, 1947, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Carl L. Pruitt and Irene Holland McCarter.
Felix was a church member at the Beech Ave Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC. His family was...
Ralph "Tommy" Stevens
May 3, 2022
Ralph "Tommy" Stevens, 79, Cramerton, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Jackson Co., NC, on April 23, 1943, to the late J.D. and Eva Holden Stevens.
Tommy was a church member at the Gospel Light Holiness Church, Gastonia, NC. He also was a loving husband,...
John Edward Mcnamara Jr.
May 2, 2022
John Edward McNamara Jr., 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Mt. Holly, NC, John was born October 23, 1949, to the late John E. McNamara Sr., and Alice Ballard McNamara.
John worked as a Gaston County Police Officer. He also worked at various...
Youlanda Lightner Galloway
Apr 29, 2022
Youlanda Lightner Galloway, 67, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 18, 1955, a native of Gaston Co., daughter of the late Peter Woods and Anna Mae Lightner.
Youlanda enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, and movies. She enjoyed activities with Trilogy Car Club.
...
Scott Hedgepath
Apr 29, 2022
Scott Hedgepath, 59, of Dallas, passed away, April 29, 2022, at Carolina Caring in Newton. A Gaston County native, he was born August 20, 1962, son of the late Dean and Mary Hedgepath. Scott was a US Army veteran. He loved his family and was a very caring husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was...
Grant Franklin Kester
Apr 28, 2022
Grant Franklin Kester, 79, passed away April 28, 2022, at Atrium Health – Main in Charlotte, NC.
He was born September 11, 1942, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Frank Hunter and Florence Rayfield Kester.
Grant loved the outdoors – hunting, fishing, building, and restoring cars. He loved bluegrass music – especially playing...
Daniel Adams
Apr 27, 2022
Daniel Benjamin Adams, 31, of Gastonia, passed away on April 27, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born February 6, 1991, in Gaston County.
Daniel in the past couple of years has struggled with his health, but he always made time for his children. He enjoyed playing outdoors and video gaming with...
Joshua Phillip Ramsey
Apr 24, 2022
Joshua Phillip Ramsey Sr, 59, of Gastonia, NC passed away, April 24, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born November 25, 1962, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Heaired Franklin Ramsey and Zellie Daeszenes Cook.
In addition to his parents, Joshua was preceded in death by his brothers, Franklin Ramsey and...
Richard Paul Laitinen
Apr 23, 2022
Richard Laitinen, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away April 23, 2022, at Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC. Richard was born July 15, 1946, in Worcester County, MA and was the son of the late Armas and Elna Erickson Laitinen. Richard loved his family and he enjoyed fishing and playing horseshoes. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
In...
Jerry Herron
Apr 23, 2022
Jerry Herron, 89, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born July 2, 1932, in Gaston County, NC, and was the daughter of the late Doctor Frank McGuire and Monda Ellen Wilson McGuire. Jerry was a member of more than thirty years at Yorkwood Church of...
Ralph Alfred Whisnant
Apr 23, 2022
Ralph Alfred Whisnant, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 23, 2022.
He was born May 20, 1936, a native of Gaston Co., son of the late Paul James and Beulah Mae (Smith) Whisnant.
Ralph was a US Air Force Veteran. He retired from AMP, Inc., with over thirty years of service. He...
William Lester Bradshaw Sr.
Apr 23, 2022
William Lester Bradshaw Sr., 78, of Gastonia, NC passed away, April 23, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 4, 1943, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Coy Thomas Bradshaw, Sr., and Bryte Bell (Gilbert) Bradshaw.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brothers, Coy...
Shirley Montgomery Faires
Apr 23, 2022
Shirley Montgomery Faires went home to be with our Lord and Savior, April 23,2022.
Born February 10, 1931, to Clifford and Francis Montgomery, Shirley grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and spent most her life in the area.
Shirley is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Belvin Faires; son in law, Martin...
Havis Gunn Hale
Apr 22, 2022
Havis Gunn Hale, 94, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at Carolina Care Center, Cherryville, NC.
She was born March 19, 1928, of Cornelia, GA, daughter of the late Oscar L. and Viola King Gunn.
Havis was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church, Gastonia, where she was involved in the church...
