Donna Rice Petrea
Mar 10, 2022
Donna Rice Petrea, 59, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1962 in Mecklenburg County, NC, and was the daughter of Yvonne Williams Ewing and the late Henry Lee Rice. Donna loved her family and she loved people. She enjoyed reading and shopping.
In addition...
Michael Anthony Wooten
Mar 10, 2022
Michael Anthony Wooten, 55, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at his residence.
He was born March 5, 1967, in Gaston Co, NC, son of Kenneth Wooten and Jacqueline Conner Wooten.
Michael was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church, where he was involved in Mission Trips to Honduras and serving the...
Barbara Jean Poteat Alexander
Mar 10, 2022
Barbara Jean Poteat Alexander joined her heavenly family on March 10, 2022, surrounded at home by her beloved daughter, granddaughters, and sister. She was a faithful member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia, where she was a youth leader and participated in mission trips to Mexico, El Salvador, and Jamaica. She held a Master of Science in Nursing...
Henry "Ronnie" Ronald Willis
Mar 9, 2022
Henry "Ronnie" Ronald Willis, 76, of Gastonia, NC, passed Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.
He was born September 29, 1945, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Henry Elhanon Willis and Ruby Ida Grady.
Ronnie was a member of the Gaston County Radio Society – AI4LH. He was a...
Mary Ann Clemmer
Mar 8, 2022
Mary Ann Clemmer was a grande old Southern belle. She liked to tell people she was from the north, North Carolina that is! On March 8, 2022, at age 83, Mary Ann Clemmer was surrounded by three lovely granddaughters as she passed on. As a wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, she spent life in service to her family and...
Ruth Campbell Queen
Mar 7, 2022
Ruth Campbell Queen, 89, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, at Stanley Total Living Center.
She was born August 10, 1932, in Lincoln Co, NC, daughter of the late Chester Campbell and Bertha Campbell.
Ruth retired as a police officer from the Town of Dallas. She also served with the Town of...
Marian Ellen Joan Hartman
Mar 7, 2022
Marian Ellen Joan Hartman, 88, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born December 24, 1933, in Wayne Co, MI, daughter of the late Gerald Renaud and Audrey Renaud.
A memorial service officiated by Pastor Josh Baer, will be held 11am on Thursday, March 17,...
Charles "Chuck" Krueger
Mar 7, 2022
Charles "Chuck" Krueger, 74, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, at his residence.
He was born October 7, 1947, in Cook Co, IL, son of the late Willard Krueger and Jeanette Bischof Krueger.
Chuck was a member of Mensa, and loved playing bridge.
In addition to his parents, he...
Judy Alfredsen Mankowski
Mar 5, 2022
Judy Alfredsen Mankowski was a caring and devoted wife, mother, and friend. She passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the age of 70 due to complications related to COPD. She leaves behind her husband of 36 years, Ted Mankowski; daughter, Amy; step-daughters, Rebecca and Perri; and nephew, Christopher Powers; as well as many other beloved family...
Teresa Demoss
Mar 5, 2022
Teresa Brewer DeMoss was born November 23, 1959, in Dallas, Texas to the late Richard Arlen Edwards and Lynn Robinson Brewer.
Teresa joined her Lord and Savior peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at her home in Dallas, North Carolina.
Teresa was a family person, there is nothing she would not do for anyone. She...
Angela "Angie" Renee Kirk
Mar 5, 2022
Angela "Angie" Renee Kirk, 46, of Kings Mountain, passed away March 5, 2022, at her home.
Angela was born in Kings Mountain.
She was a 1993 graduate of Bessemer City High School.
She attended Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Dianne...
Patricia Grayson
Mar 4, 2022
Patricia O. Grayson, 72, of Mount Holly, won her fight and gained her heavenly body on Friday, March 4, 2022. Since her cancer diagnosis two years ago, she has shown strength, courage, and grace with unwavering faith while she fought the hard fight.
Pat was unlike any other with a heart that loved fully and gave generously....
Bobby Dale Beal
Mar 3, 2022
Bobby Dale Beal, 60, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born May 4, 1961, in Lincoln County, NC and was the son of the late Robert Beal Jr. and Bessie Painter Beal.
In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his son, Jessie...
Tommy Franklin Correll
Mar 3, 2022
T ommy Franklin Correll, 69, of Bessemer City, passed away March 3, 2022, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.
He was born July 19, 1952, in Gaston County, son of the late Frank John Correll and Flonnie Cash Correll.
Tommy was a loving father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family and his...
Kenneth Jerome Savage
Mar 2, 2022
Kenneth Jerome Savage, 69, of Gastonia, passed away March 2, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.
He was born in Gaston County, NC on April 23, 1952, to the late Clyde Harold and Stella Underwood Savage.
Kenneth loved to play gospel music. He is now playing music in Heaven.
Kenneth...
Ledina Gaye Huskins Brooks
Mar 2, 2022
Ledina Gaye Huskins Brooks, 76, of Bessemer City, passed away March 2, 2022, at her home.
She was born May 3, 1945, in Rutherford County, NC, daughter of the late Dean Huskins and Dovie Sparks Huskins.
Ledina loved her family deeply and enjoyed spending time with all of them.
She enjoyed cooking, gardening...
Ethel H White
Mar 1, 2022
Ethel H. White, 83, of Gastonia, passed away March 1, 2022, at her home.
She was born in Cabarrus County, NC on March 31, 1938, to the late Rilla Mae Simpson Rockwood.
Ethel was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Gastonia. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She also "mothered"...
Edith Elouise Bridges
Mar 1, 2022
Edith Elouise Bridges, 90, of Gastonia, passed away March 1, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born December 4, 1931, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Foy Guy Fox and Elizabeth Smith Fox.
Edith was a member of the Kingdom Hall in Gastonia.
All services will be private....
Johnny Neil Howard
Mar 1, 2022
Johnny "Neil" Howard, 61, of Clover, SC, passed away at his home on March 1, 2022.
He was born in Gastonia, NC on November 30, 1960, to Mildred Bingham Howard and the late Kenneth Garland Howard.
Neil was a patriot. He bought American goods and was a stout conservative and Trump supporter. Neil had a...
Raymond Kenneth Purkey
Feb 27, 2022
Mr. Raymond Kenneth Purkey was born in Friendsville, Tennessee, on February 5, 1955. He was the son of the late Mrs. Ossie Lucille Green Clippard Purkey and the late Mr. Avery Kenneth Purkey.
He attended the schools of Blount County, Tennessee. He moved to Gaston County in the early 1970's. He was employed by Jenkins Metal of...
