John Alan Lane
Jul 28, 2021
John Alan Lane, 53, of Lake Wylie, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
He was born on July 28, 1968, in South Port, NC, to the late Alan and Charlene Lane.
John was an elder at Refuge Church in Lake Wylie. He loved the Lord, and his main goal was to get everyone to...
Derrick "Randy" Randall Bridges
Jul 27, 2021
Derrick Randall "Randy" Bridges, 61, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his residence.
He was born August 25, 1959, in Haywood Co, NC, son of Betty Sales Austin and the late George Everett Bridges.
Randy was of the Baptist Faith. He was a loving father and worked very hard for...
Shirley Farmer
Jul 26, 2021
Shirley Heffner Farmer, 74, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gaston County, Shirley was born on November 2, 1946, to the late Loyd and Mattie Jones Heffner. Shirley lived her entire life in the Robinwood and York Chester Communities.
Shirley had a quick wit, big heart...
Jewell Fugate Saylor
Jul 26, 2021
Jewell Fugate Saylor, 90, of Dallas, NC, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born February 26, 1931, in Harlan Co, KY, daughter of the late Shady Fugate and Alkie Saylor Fugate.
Jewell attended Maranatha Church of God. She loved working out in the yard and on her...
Kenneth Edward Young
Jul 24, 2021
Kenneth Edward Young, 90, of Belmont, NC, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his residence.
He was born July 27, 1930, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Edgar Young and Issabelle Hunt Young.
Kenneth attended Maranatha Temple Church of God. He was an US Airforce Veteran and was a former employee of...
Barbara Joyce Parker
Jul 24, 2021
Barbara Joyce Parker, 78, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born November 24, 1942, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Scott Matthews and Margie Miller Matthews.
Barbara was a former member of Yorkwood Church of God. She loved crafts and her fur...
Matt Black
Jul 23, 2021
Matt Black, 50, of Gastonia, passed away July 23, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A Gaston County native, he was born June 16, 1971, son of the Robert Black and the late Diana Black.
Matt was an avid fisherman, an animal lover, and a master plumber who was employed with Massey Plumbing for over...
Logan Nelson Fletcher
Jul 23, 2021
Logan Nelson Fletcher, 70, of Kings Mountain, passed away on July 23, 2021, at his home.
He was born August 31, 1950, in Cleveland County, son of the late William Johnny Fletcher and Pauline Carroll Fletcher.
Logan was a member of Souls Harbor Tabernacle in Gastonia.
A memorial service will be held 1:30...
Jerry "Chirp" Douglas Hudson Sr.
Jul 23, 2021
Jerry "Chirp"Â Douglas Hudson Sr., 90, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 23, 2021, at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville.
He was born April 8, 1931, in Gaston County, son of the late Clemmon Hudson and Lottie Lail Hudson.
Jerry was a member of Westview Baptist Church in Gastonia, where he was the choir...
Jackson Letterman
Jul 22, 2021
Jackson Letterman, 75, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born on April 10, 1946, in Yancy County, NC, to the late Ransom and Willie Mae Buchanam Letterman.
Jackson was an ordained minister. He loved spending with his grandchildren and his beloved dog Cassie.
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Flora Johnston
Jul 21, 2021
Flora Ella Sherrod Johnston, 85, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Levine Dickson Hospice Home in Charlotte.
She was born on March 12, 1936, in Muhlenberg County, KY, to the late Archie and Allie Jessup Sherrod.
Flora was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
In addition to her parents,...
Mary "Kathy" Hawkins
Jul 21, 2021
Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Hawkins, 74, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House.
She was born on March 3, 1947, in Gaston County, to the late Charles Grier and Medrea Whidden Hawkins.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her son, Charles Haney; and sisters,...
Marsha Cuellar
Jul 20, 2021
Marsha Jean Cuellar, 59, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
She was born on August 24, 1961, in Mecklenburg County, NC, to Doris Ott Coffey and the late Marvin Gene Howe.
Marsha loved traveling, especially to the beach. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.
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Michelle Dellinger
Jul 20, 2021
Michelle Garrett Dellinger, 55, of Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born on December 14, 1965, in Shelby, NC, to Imogene "Jean" Franks and the late Fredrick Garrett.
Michelle loved her family, and she never met a stranger.
In addition to her father,...
Shane "Shawn" Dockery
Jul 19, 2021
Shane "Shawn" Dockery, 44, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born on February 25, 1977, in Gaston County, to Allen Dockery and Barbara Winstead.
Shawn was preceded in death by his daughter, Alexia Dockery, and son, Quay Dockery.
Left to cherish Shawn's...
Jack Henry Fox
Jul 18, 2021
Jack Henry Fox, 93, of Dallas, NC, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Atrium, Lincolnton.
He was born April 22, 1928, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Nathan Henry Fox and Lizzie Hamilton Belcher.
Jack was a longtime member of Restoring Hope Foursquare Gospel Church, where he served as Pastor from 1967-1974....
Wynona Shetti
Jul 16, 2021
Wynona Dooley Shetti passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021 at the age of 75, surrounded by her family. Born on June 25,1946 in the mountains of Franklin, North Carolina, Wynona was the daughter of Margie Frazier Dooley and Bill Dooley.
By her own admission, Wynona was a "bodacious, awesome, sweet, and spunky" mother and grandmother...
Catherine Young
Jul 16, 2021
Catherine Young, 97, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 16, 2021, at Somerset Court of Cherryville.
She was born July 30, 1923, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Ransom Pruitt and Minnie Martin Pruitt.
Catherine was a member of the First Wesleyan Church in Bessemer City.
Catherine is survived by her...
Edward Green, Sr.
Jul 15, 2021
Edward Eugene Green, Sr., 56, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on December 31, 1964, in Gaston County, to Mary Nell Cole Rickettson and the late Joseph Monroe Green.
Edward always said he preached his own funeral. He cared about people...
Howard Marshall Faulkner
Jul 15, 2021
Howard Marshall Faulkner passed away July 15, 2021 at age 82 in Gaston County, NC where he lived the majority of his adult life. His recent battle with Lymphoma was a demonstration of his strong nature in facing life's challenges with a sharp wit and courageous smile. Despite the adversity, Howard was a hero who stayed strong until his...
