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,...
Steedly Eugene "Gene" Hord
Dec 1, 2021
Steedly Eugene "Gene" Hord, 80, of Gastonia, was born February 19, 1941, in Gaston County
He went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 1, 2021.
Gene was owner and operator of Hord's Roofing and Construction Company for over 40 years.
He was a member of Parkwood Baptist...
Kathy Elaine Hannon
Dec 1, 2021
Kathy Elaine Hannon, 72, of Kings Mountain, passed away December 1, 2021, at Atrium Health Cleveland, Shelby.
She was born May 27, 1949, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Mereda Boyce Hannon and Katherine Blackwell Hannon.
Kathy loved her dolls and stuffed animals.
She will be missed by everyone who knew and...
Nora Lindsey
Dec 1, 2021
Nora Leonidas Lindsey, 60, of Belmont, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gaston County, born on November 6, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Robie Lindsey and Mary Hardin Lindsey.
Nora had previously attended First Free Will Baptist Church in Mt. Holly. She really...
Rev. Elizabeth "Libby" Toler
Nov 29, 2021
"Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth…reached out my hand and touched the face of God." *
The Reverend Elizabeth (Libby) Toler, 68, of Dallas, NC, formerly of Belle, WV, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021 with full assurance that the One in whom she believed would be waiting for her. Born in...
Herta Edwards
Nov 29, 2021
Herta Edwards, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at her residence.
She was born May 20, 1938, in Czecholslovakia, daughter of the late Emil Friedl and Stefanie Dura Friedl.
Herta was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Barbara R. King
Nov 27, 2021
Barbara R. King, 82, of Kings Mountain, passed away on November 27, 2021, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cherryville.
She was born April 22, 1939, in Mecklenburg County, NC, daughter of the late George Washington Ross and Ada Fields Ross.
Barbara will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her....
