Billy Frank Cruse
Dec 15, 2021
Billy Frank Cruse passed away suddenly at the age of 83, December 15, 2021, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a beloved husband, stepfather, father in-law, and grandfather. He lived a long and full life, longing for the day he would be reunited with his wife, Loranda Cruse. Billy was a kind, caring and loving person. Who...
James John "Jim" Dimeo
Dec 13, 2021
James John "Jim" Dimeo, 89, of Gastonia, passed away on December 13, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born June 23, 1932, in Gaston County, son of the late Angelo and Mary Dimeo.
He owned Jim Dimeo's Welding for many years.
Jim was a member of the Gastonia Masonic Lodge...
David Williamson
Dec 13, 2021
David Williamson, 59, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
All services are private.
The South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service is assisting the family.
Rev. Charles Johnson, Sr.
Dec 12, 2021
Rev. Charles "Richard" Johnson, Sr., 80, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born April 19, 1941, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Emory Johnson and Laura Brackett Robinson.
Richard was a good man. He was kind, caring and considerate. He was a...
Charles U. Tanner
Dec 10, 2021
Charles U. Tanner passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, under Hospice Care, in his home, surrounded by family. He was born October 30, 1933, in Williamsburg County, SC to Exlie F. Tanner and Annie Lylerly Tanner.
Charles loved the years he grew up on the farm and later in Charleston where his father...
Dot M. Wellman
Dec 10, 2021
Dot M. Wellman, 74, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 10, 2021, at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain, NC.
She was born June 9, 1947, in Clay County, NC to the late John Paul and Laura Edra Powell Matheson.
Dot was truly the matriarch and foundation of her family.
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Joseph Manuel Thompson
Dec 9, 2021
Joseph Manuel Thompson, 43, of Gastonia, passed away December 9, 2021, at Atrium Medical Center, Charlotte.
A Gaston County native, he was born September 11, 1978.
Joseph loved spending time with his family and children.
He loved driving trucks and being on the road going to new places. He enjoyed taking time off...
Cheryl Creech
Dec 9, 2021
Cheryl "Cheri" Creech, 52, of Lowell, NC, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at her residence.
She was born June 19, 1969, in Cook Co, IL, daughter of Dorothy Jean Eplin Brown and the late James Floyd Brown.
Cheri was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Gastonia. She loved her family and her animals.
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Maria Leonora Lynn
Dec 7, 2021
Maria Leonora Lynn, age 52, passed away December 7th, 2021, at the Caromont Regional Hospital.
She was born on December 20th, 1968, in Banga-an Panitan Capiz to parents Cesar DeCara Sr. and Erlina Dasilag DeCara.
After graduating high school in 1984, she moved to Japan, where she met her husband, Stewart Evert Lynn. They first...
William "Billy" Jones, Jr.
Dec 7, 2021
William "Billy" Thomas Jones, Jr., 51, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
Born on September 27, 1970, in Lincoln County, NC, he was the son of the late William T. Jones, Sr. and Naomi Guyton Jones.
Billy was a member of Union Presbyterian Church of Gastonia. He...
Katrina Miller
Dec 7, 2021
Katrina Gayle Bess Miller, 67, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gaston County, born on April 13, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Cregg and Helen Jenkins Bess.
Katrina attended Parkwood Baptist Church in Gastonia. She graduated from Hunter Huss High School...
Shelby Jean Jones Browning
Dec 6, 2021
Shelby Jean Jones Browning, 84, of Dallas, passed away on December 6, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born October 9, 1937, in Jackson County, NC, daughter of the late Robert Jones and Ethel Bryson Jones.
She was a member of Charity Baptist Church in Gastonia.
"Mama Jean" was...
Johnny "Chief" Parker, Sr.
Dec 6, 2021
Johnny "Chief" Parker, Sr., 80, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at his residence.
He was born October 10, 1941, in Madison Co, NC, son of the late Vance Parker and Alma Irene Johnston Butner.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara M. Parker; daughter,...
Gerald "Tarzan" Bridges
Dec 6, 2021
Gerald "Tarzan" Bridges, 56, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
He was born March 20, 1965, in Gaston Co, NC, son of Gerald Dwight Bridges and the late Gloria Maxine Wall.
Tarzan loved to play pool, going fishing and has worked for Norman Concrete...
Earl Alfred Fowlkes
Dec 5, 2021
Earl Alfred Fowlkes, 92, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021.
He was born May 30, 1929, to the late Herman and Mary Mills Fowlkes.
Earl was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Fowlkes; brother, Bill Magart; sister, Jeannette Goldbecker; grandson, John Kabakjian Jr.
He is survived by his...
Carla Dawn Johnson
Dec 5, 2021
Carla Dawn Johnson, 52, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Peak Resources-Gastonia.
She was born August 28, 1969, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Charlie Johnson and Lisa Miller Johnson.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Debora Johnson.
Carla is...
Sarah Ruth Ramsey
Dec 4, 2021
Sarah Ruth Ramsey, 55, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2021, at her residence.
Born on February 26, 1966, in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Heaired and Daeszenes Cook Ramsey.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Franklin Ramsey and Ronnie Cook;...
Kathleen "Kathy" Polkinghorn
Dec 4, 2021
Kathleen "Kathy" Polkinghorn was a caring mother, grandmother, and friend.
She passed away at the age of 74 on December 4, 2021, after a two year battle with cancer.
Kathy navigated the past two years the same way she lived her life with faith, love, and a giving heart. She was the loving mother and...
Ina Good
Dec 3, 2021
Ina Nichols Good, 75, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
Born on March 13, 1946, in Blount County, Tn, Ina was the daughter of the late Fred and Violet Nichols.
Ina was a very kind and giving person, who was well loved by all. She was a...
Darrell Bumgardner
Dec 3, 2021
Darrell E. Bumgardner, 86, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021.
He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Raymond Floyd Bumgardner Sr. and Lillie Mae Caldwell Bumgardner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Joan R. Bumgardner; son, Michael K. Bumgardner; beagle,...
