Jason Salyer
Oct 29, 2021
Jason McKenley Salyer, Sr., 91, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born on May 16, 1930, in Kings Port, TN, to the late Stephen Frank Salyer and Nora Belle Garland Salyer.
Jason was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a retired...
Edna Burke
Oct 28, 2021
Edna Carol Burke, 75, of Lowell, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
A native of Gaston County, born on October 6, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Homer Cheatham and Nema Voyles Walker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Diane "Dee Dee" Merck
Oct 27, 2021
Diane "Dee Dee" Merck, 60, of Bessemer City, passed away on October 27, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born February 13, 1961, in Germany, daughter of the late Steve Bradley and Marie Di Francia Bradley.
A memorial service will be held 3:00pm Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Mount Holly Church of...
Virginia Earle
Oct 26, 2021
Virginia Louise Kerley Earle, 72, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC.
Born on October 5, 1949, in Cox County, TN, she was the daughter of the late J.C. and Oma Ellison Kerley.
Virginia had spent the last two months of her life with her loving...
Hope Green
Oct 25, 2021
Hope Rena Green, 53, of Clover, SC, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021.
She was born on October 8, 1968, in Gaston County, the daughter of John Max Green and Sandra Wiggins Green.
Hope was a member of Bowling Green First Baptist Church and employed as supervisor over local broker, national and inside construction...
Lesa Johnson
Oct 25, 2021
Lesa Dunn Johnson, 67, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at her residence.
A native of Gaston County, born on November 18, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Sadie Porch Evans.
Lesa was a loving wife, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a hard worker and a very...
Alice Kay Rudolph
Oct 25, 2021
Alice Kay Rudolph, 79, of Cherryville, passed away on October 25, 2021, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.
She was born March 27, 1942, in Cherokee county, NC daughter of the late Willard Tilson and Inez Stiles Anderson.
All services will be private.
Alice is survived by her son, Dean Jenkins and wife Pallie;...
Frances Smith
Oct 23, 2021
Frances H. Smith, 89, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia.
A native of Gaston County, born on July 4, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Estelle Hill Hughes.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Boots Hughes,...
Joe Neal Harris
Oct 23, 2021
Joe  Neal Harris, 80, of Blacksburg, SC,  passed away on October 23, 2021, at Cherokee Medical Center, Gaffney, SC.
He was born September 9, 1941, in Gaston County, son of the late Clarence  T. Harris and Pauline Conner Harris.
He was a US Army Veteran who proudly served in the Vietnam War where he diligently...
Tony "Yard Boss" Caskey, Jr.
Oct 22, 2021
Tony "Yard Boss" Caskey, Jr., 55, of Dallas, NC, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
Born on January 3, 1966, in Mecklenburg County, Tony was the son of the late Tony "Fat Cat" Caskey, Sr. and Suzanne Fisher Caskey.
Tony's true passion was his grandchildren and watching them play...
Thelma Carver
Oct 21, 2021
Thelma Lillian Carver, 90, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
Born on July 21, 1931, in Swain County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Early and Carrie Taylor Cable.
Thelma was a member of Dallas Full Gospel Church. She loved gardening, fishing, bowling, and traveling...
William Turner
Oct 20, 2021
William Cosmo Turner, 40, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gaston County, born on July 28, 1981, William was the son of  Jane Benton Turner.
William was a journey man in the Electrical Field. He had a heart of gold and loved his family...
Betty Nix Lynch
Oct 20, 2021
Betty Nix Lynch, 88, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on February 23, 1933, in Rutherford County, to the late Millard and Stella Nix.
Betty was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church but was also a cherished figure...
Mary Nix
Oct 20, 2021
Mary Putnam Nix, 79, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at her residence.
A native of Gaston County, born on July 7, 1942, Mary was the daughter of the late Ambrose "Bud" and Dovie Medford Putnam.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Eugene Nix;...
Sue Cook
Oct 19, 2021
Sue Johns Cook, 93, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, surrounded by her family at Caromont Regional Medical Center .
She was born on August 2, 1928, in Baxley, Georgia to the late Alvin and Inez Vaughn Johns.
Sue was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church. She was a former textile...
Eddy Wilbanks
Oct 19, 2021
Eddy Franklin Wilbanks, 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in Charlotte, NC.
Born on November 19, 1939, in Rossville, GA, Eddy was the son of the late Albert and Diva Brown Wilbanks.
Eddy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gastonia. He enjoyed reading his Bible, watching...
Bryan Alexander Delgado
Oct 19, 2021
Bryan Alexander Delgado, 22, of Dallas, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born November 14, 1998, in Gaston Co, NC.
Bryan graduated from North Gaston High School in 2017.
He is survived by his father, Jose L. Delgado; grandfather, Don Pedro; mother, Tonya Price;...
Michael Sanders
Oct 18, 2021
Michael Christopher Sanders, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at the young age of 18 years old at, Caromont Regional Medical Center.
Born on June 30, 2003, in Gaston County, Michael is the son of Christopher Sanders and Laura Lewis.
Michael's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew...
Hal Bennett
Oct 18, 2021
Hal Bennett, 49, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gaston County, born on June 23, 1972, Hal was the son of Theresa Ellen Giles and the late William Larry Bennett.
Hal was an avid Tarheels and Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved the family's fur...
Edward "Ed" Highstreet
Oct 18, 2021
Born in St. Clair, Michigan the beloved Edward (Ed) Ralph Highstreet, 63, passed away of natural causes at his home in Clover, Sc on October 18, 2021. Â His family was always his priority, and he was a man of many trades in his younger years. He had a passion for building and remodeling homes, as well as repairing small...
