Melvin "Frank" "Poteat"
May 29, 2022
Melvin "Frank" "Poteat", 59, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Clover, SC.
He was born July 18,1962, a native of Gaston Co., son of Betty Hoffman Poteat, and the late Frank Henry Poteat.
Melvin was a master electrician for Recore Electrical, Bessemer City, NC. He was a gifted tinker of things,...
Teresa Dawn Walker
May 28, 2022
Teresa Dawn Walker, 54, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, at her residence.
She was born July 6, 1967, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Phyllis Fritts Lawing and the late Raymond Charles Walker.
Teresa attended Ranlo Baptist Church. She was owner and operator of the R&W Carp Juice Shop, Lincolnton, NC,...
Dr. Judith "Judy" M. Brandt, Phd
May 28, 2022
Dr. Judith "Judy" M. Brandt, PhD, 78, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, at her residence.
She was born May 29, 1943, in Oconee Co, SC, daughter of the late Conrad Ernest Brandt and Loma Irene Carter Brandt.
Judy was a member of Lutheran Chapel, Gastonia. She had graduated from her hometown...
Michael Cotter Cunningham
May 28, 2022
Michael Cotter Cunningham, 72, of Gastonia, NC passed away May 28, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born in Gaston County, NC on December 18, 1949, to the late James Alfred and Evelyn Irene Cotter Cunningham.
Michael was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church. He loved woodworking and classic hot...
Rebecca Ann Kinley
May 28, 2022
Rebecca Ann Kinley, 72, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Atrium Health Kings Mountain.
She was born September 18, 1949, in Oakridge, TN, daughter of the late Mack Ray Caldwell and Anna (Braden) Caldwell.
In addition to her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by her brother, Ervin Lee Caldwell....
Marsha Kellough Lynn
May 25, 2022
Marsha Kellough Lynn, 65, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.
She was born November 21, 1956, in Marion Co., IN, to the late Dr. Kenneth Gray Kellough and Erma Lee Flannigan.
Marsha was a member at Chapel Grove Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC. She was very...
Gary Chandler Whitworth
May 25, 2022
Gary "Whit" Chandler Whitworth passed away, May 25, 2022, at home after a long courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family.
He was born July 18, 1946, son of the late Hugh and Margaret Beheler Whitworth.
Gary leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife, Patricia "Pat" Whitworth; son, Matthew Chandler Whitworth; two grandchildren, Shyla...
Grady "Bunk" Stokes
May 25, 2022
Grady "Bunk" Stokes, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at his residence.
He was born May 13, 1949, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Grady Coleman and Alma Ellis Stokes.
Grady was an upstanding, fair, gentleman. He loved his family and loved his dog. He also loved racing, Carolina...
Lilly Jean Vowell
May 24, 2022
Lilly was born September 19, 1938, in Dallas, NC to Naomi Putnam and Henry Putnam.
Throughout her life, she worked many jobs centered around children. She slayed the icy roads as a bus driver in Indiana and spent over a decade at BC Central as an office secretary. She had numerous recognitions and awards for her devotion....
Phyllis Johnson Griffie
May 23, 2022
Phyllis Johnson Griffie, 78, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022, at her residence.
She was born December 7, 1943, daughter to the late Carl and Sally Reese Johnson.
Phyllis was a great mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was blessed with many friends.
In addition to her parents,...
Edith Faile Bryson
May 22, 2022
Edith Faile Bryson, 93, of Gastonia, NC, passed away May 22, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House.
She was born August 29, 1928, a native of Mecklenburg CO., daughter of the late William Oscar Faile and Bessie (Ghent) Faile. Wife of the late Homer Junior Bryson.
Mrs. Bryson was a member of Faith Baptist Church....
Betty Giles Crisp Tompkins
May 22, 2022
Betty Giles Crisp Tompkins, 91, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Peak Resources, Gastonia, NC.
She was born June 15, 1930, daughter of the late Thor and Mattie Jeffers Giles.
Betty was a hard worker with a deep, strong Christian faith. She was a gifted seamstress, loved to...
Margaret Ann Mcclain Moore
May 22, 2022
Margaret Ann McClain Moore, 86, of Gastonia, passed away May 22, 2022, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.
She was born November 11, 1935, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Robert and Grace McClain.
Margaret was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church, Gastonia.
She ministered at various nursing homes...
Glenda "Nanny" Robbins
May 21, 2022
Glenda "Nanny" Robbins, 69, Dallas, NC, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 3, 1952, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Louise Rush Norwood.
Glenda loved her family and was a member of the OCR.
In addition to her mother, Glenda was preceded...
Danny Wayne Sneed
May 21, 2022
Danny Wayne Sneed, 57, of Dallas, NC, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC.
He was born July 30, 1964, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late James Paul Sneed, Sr., and Carrol Lee Nance.
Danny was a gutter installer by trade and loved cabinet making and was...
Phyllis Jean Ross
May 21, 2022
Phyllis Jean Ross, 65, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born January 19, 1957, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Catherine Ross and the late Robert McGill Ross.
Phyllis was a member of Grace Lutheran, Bessemer City. She loved her animals, especially her...
William Joseph Brest, Jr.
May 20, 2022
William Joseph Brest, Jr., 84, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
He was born November 4, 1937, son of the late William J. Brest, Sr., and Lorena Rhyne Brest.
William retired from the United States Air Force, during which he served during...
Roy "Lewis" Stowe, Jr.
May 20, 2022
Roy "Lewis" Stowe, Jr., 77, of Clover, SC, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 5, 1944, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Roy Lewis Stowe Sr., and Florence Elma (Harper) Stowe.
Lewis was the owner and operator of Precision Electronic Balancing Company, Belmont, NC. He also...
Maryvene Ammons Goebel
May 20, 2022
Maryvene Ammons Goebel, 87, of Gastonia, NC, was promoted to Glory on Friday, May 20, 2022.
She was a native of Gaston Co., born July 6, 1934, to the late Jasper Steven Ammons, Sr., and Mary Emma Lowe Ammons.
Maryvene was a member of the Salvation Army Church, Gastonia, NC. She was also a member...
Dennis Lee Walls
May 19, 2022
Dennis Lee Walls, 66, Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 11, 1956, in Baltimore, MD, but resided most of his life in Ranlo, NC.
Dennis was the son of the late Jack Walen and Joan (Edison) Walls.
Dennis' passion in life was...
