Erica Jane Pruitt
May 19, 2022
Erica Jane Pruitt, 43, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.
She was born July 18, 1978, daughter of the late Van Tyrone Pruitt and Phyllis Jean Greene Wells.
Erica was a loving mother, daughter, and sister. She never met a stranger and...
Richard Lee Jones
May 19, 2022
Richard Jones, 59, of Cherryville, passed away May 19, 2022, at his home.
He was born September 26, 1962, in Wood County, West Virginia.
Richard had a strong work ethic. He began earning money by cutting grass at a young age. While in high school, he began working for Simonton Windows. He worked there for...
Don Mathis
May 17, 2022
Donald Lee Mathis, 66, Dallas, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born April 29, 1956, in Calvert Co., MA, to the late James Mathis and Annalee Mary Crowe Mathis.
Donald enjoyed playing guitar and camping in the mountains.
In addition to his parents, Donald was...
Velma Lou Peeler Brock
May 17, 2022
Velma Lou Peeler Brock, a native of Gaston Co., passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Peak Resources, Cherryville, NC
She was born December 10, 1933, daughter of the late A.C. Peeler and Lona Tucker Peeler.
Velma is now in Heaven with her parents, and sisters, Jenny Shelp and Clara Peeler; and former husband, Lawrence...
Dillon Lee Coleman
May 17, 2022
Dillon Lee Coleman, 28, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
He was born May 25, 1993, a native of Gaston Co., son of Bryan Steven and Bobbi Lynn (Bridges) Coleman.
Dillon enjoyed riding dirt bikes, working on bikes and other things. He loved spending time with his family especially his son....
Angela Dawn Starnes
May 16, 2022
Angela Dawn Starnes was born June 12, 1973, passed away at her home in Gastonia on May 16, 2022. She was born in Rock Hill, SC to the late Reggie W. Cunningham and the late Wawanna A. Cunningham.
Angie was raised in Gaston County and graduated from Ashbrook High School in 1991. She attended Gaston College and...
Kasey " Lulu" Lynn Etherton
May 16, 2022
Kasey "Lulu" Lynn Etherton, 34, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022.
She was born December 17, 1987, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of the late Marni Faith Etherton.
Kasey was one of a kind! She was loving, always has a smile on her face, and was a trooper.
In addition...
Sandra Redding Benton
May 15, 2022
Sandra "Sam" Redding Benton, 76, of Gastonia, passed away May 15, 2022, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.
She was born August 8, 1945, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Harley Redding and Virginia Hallman Redding.
A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm Friday, May 20, 2022, at Gaston Memorial Park, 1200 South New...
Sonny Grigg
May 12, 2022
Sonny Grigg, 79, of Shelby, NC, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family and those whom he loved, Thursday, May 12, 2022, at his residence.
He was born October 5, 1942, a native of Cleveland Co, NC, son of the late Jesse Grigg and Florilla Mildred Green Beverly.
For sixteen years he...
Michael Eugene Tuttle
May 12, 2022
Michael Eugene Tuttle, 67, of Belmont, NC, passed away Thursday May 12th, 2022, peacefully with his family by his side.
Mike was born on June 27, 1954, in Forsyth Co, NC. Son of the late Hilary and Betty Wagner Tuttle. and later moved to Gastonia to raise his family. Although his life was cut short, he lived...
Patricia Ann Ryan
May 11, 2022
Patricia Ann Ryan, 78, of Cleveland Co., passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at White Oak Manor, Shelby, NC.
She was born August 20, 1943, of Kenton Co., KY, to the late George Edward Ryan and Margaret Mary (Farrell).
Patricia enjoyed visiting casinos, listening to music, and watching old movies.
In addition to...
David Harrill Rhom
May 11, 2022
David H. Rhom, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his residence.
He was born January 12, 1947, in Rutherford Co, NC, son of the late Clarence Wylie and Minnie Medford Rhom.
David was a loving husband and dad, but most importantly he loved the Lord. He graduated from Ashley Highschool,...
Janet Sue Kemp
May 11, 2022
Janet "Six Pack" Sue Kemp, 62, Stanley, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 11, 1960, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Ralph Lamar and Deedie Terry Woody.
Janet attended Soul's Harbor Tabernacle, Gastonia, NC. She also...
Melissa Cauthen Hillard
May 10, 2022
Melissa Cauthen Hillard, 42, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at her residence.
She was born June 14, 1979, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Richard Walter Cauthen and the late Cheryl Rhyne.
In addition to her father, Melissa is survived by her sons, Jeremiah Hilliard, and Christian Hilliard;...
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...
