Jerry "Fatboy" Yelton, Jr.
Oct 18, 2021
Jerry Franklin "Fatboy" Yelton, Jr., 51, passed away October 18, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 20, 1969, son of the late Jerry and Brenda Yelton, Sr.
Jerry was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and grandson, who loved riding four wheelers, Harleys, and spending...
Brent Webb
Oct 17, 2021
Brent Marshall Webb "Sonshine", of Gastonia, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the young age of 30.
A native of Gaston County, Brent was born on September 23, 1991, he was the son of Salina Phillips Webb and Charlie Rhinehart.
Brent is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Greg Bradshaw and Vickie...
Earl Wayne Queen
Oct 17, 2021
Earl Wayne Queen, 65, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
He was born November 25, 1955, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Rev. Bedford Queen and Louise Hooks Queen.
Earl was a truck driver for most of his life. He enjoyed working on...
Jack Martin
Oct 17, 2021
Jack Douglas Martin, 79, of Gastonia, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Born on May 2, 1942, in Cherokee County, NC, Jack was the son of the late Howard Vaughn Martin and Edith Montgomery Posey.
Jack was a former assistant manager at the ABC Store...
Ann Ellis
Oct 16, 2021
Ann Ellis, 80, of Belmont, passed away October 16, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Alamance County, NC, Ann was born October 22, 1940, to the late Robert and Katie Lasley.
Ann loved animals and was a big supporter of the ASPCA.
She loved her family, mountain trips, arts and...
Lois Norman
Oct 16, 2021
Lois Knowles Norman, 89, of Gastonia, passed away October 16, 2021, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.
A Gaston County native, Lois was born June 16, 1932, to the late David and Mabel Knowles.
Mrs. Norman was a member of McAdenville Baptist Church.
She was a devoted church goer and loved to sing in...
Justin Crawford
Oct 15, 2021
Justin Alfred Crawford, 34, of Stanley, passed away October 15, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Charleston, SC, Justin was born October 22, 1986, son to Teresa J. Haas and the late Conway Crawford.
Mr. Crawford was employed by Vendor Depot as an apartment maintenance specialist. He loved working on mini-trucks, riding...
Glenn Wood
Oct 15, 2021
Glenn E. Wood, 75, of Gastonia, passed away October 15, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Royston, GA, Glenn was born January 28, 1946, to the late Clarence Wood and Kathryn Adams Wood.
Mr. Wood was a member of Zion Baptist Church for Over 47 years.
He was a good...
Ray Cunningham
Oct 14, 2021
Ray Douglas Cunningham, 89, of Gastonia, passed away October 14, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A Gaston County native, Ray was born June 29, 1932, to the late William and Bonnie Cunningham.
Mr. Cunningham was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Gastonia.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Ida Mae Phillips
Oct 13, 2021
Ida Mae Phillips, 92, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center, Lincolnton, NC.
She was born March 1, 1929, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Hubert and Lula High.
Mrs. Phillips was a member of Ranlo Baptist Church. She was a former member of Maylo United Methodist...
Brenda Braswell
Oct 13, 2021
Brenda Sue Braswell, 71, of Vale, passed away October 13, 2021, at her residence.
A Gaston County native, Brenda was born May 25, 1950, to the late John and Mildred Messer.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Braswell; brothers, James, Kenneth, Glen, Richard, and Wesley Messer; sisters,...
Toma Marincus
Oct 13, 2021
Toma Marincus, 83, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at his residence.
Born on May 1, 1938, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, to the late Joseph and Catherina Marincus.
In Toma's early years, he lived in Somesu-Rece, Romania, then to Cluj-Napoca, Romania. After he left Cluj-Napoca, Toma moved to Chicago, IL before moving to...
Ben Worthey
Oct 12, 2021
Ben Worthey, 78, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
Born on January 31, 1943, Ben was the son of the late Lawrence and Minnie Miller Worthey.
In addition to his parents, Ben is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Christenbury Worthey; brothers, Jr. Worthey,...
Chaney Sims
Oct 12, 2021
Chaney Sims, 44, of Gastonia, passed away October 12, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia due to a cardiac arrest.
He was born July 13, 1977, in York County, SC, son of Mahoda Davis and the late Clyde Sims Sr.
Chaney loved grilling, cooking, bowling and shooting pool.
He enjoyed his job...
Nellie Stacy
Oct 11, 2021
Nellie Jane Stacy, 86, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
Born on February 7, 1935, Nellie was the daughter of the late Charlie and Edith Bustler Melton.
Nellie was a member of Lowell Freewill Baptist Church. She was a big animal lover, especially cats. Nellie loved to...
Deborah Truelove
Oct 11, 2021
Deborah Ann Damon Truelove, 68, of Stanley, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at her residence.
Born on December 19, 1952, in Jamestown, NY, Deborah was the daughter of the late Milton and Agnes Trombley Damon.
Deborah attended New Buffalo Baptist Church in Grover, NC. She loved to cook and bake. Deborah loved spending...
Lee Pennington
Oct 11, 2021
Lee Pennington, 56, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gaston County, Lee was born on November 22, 1964, to the late Robert Reid Pennington and Betty Adams Pennington Medley.
Lee was a devoted husband and father. He loved life and always had a smile...
Tommy Mccarter
Oct 10, 2021
Tommy McCarter, 74, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born September 27, 1947, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Samuel Bailey McCarter and Edna Virginia Adair.
Tommy was a member of Life of Faith Fellowship, Gastonia, NC.
In addition to...
Andy Mcquestor
Oct 10, 2021
Andy  McQuestor, 49, of Gastonia, passed away October 10, 2021, at his cousin's home.
He was born November 11, 1971, in Lincoln County NC, son of the late John McQuestor and Grace Black  McQuestor.
A memorial service will be held  3:00 pm Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides...
Tina Teague Walker
Oct 10, 2021
Tina  Teague Walker, 49, of Kings Mountain, passed away on October 10, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born May 18, 1972, in Gaston County, daughter of Dennis Teague and the late Jerri Groner Short.
Tina was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
A memorial service will be...
