Gregory Melton Jr.
Jun 23, 2021
Gregory Lynn Melton Jr., 27, passed away on June 23 at his home that he shared with his father.
Gregory was born on December 8, 1993, to parents Greg Melton and Mary Lynch, joining his older sister, Ashley.
He was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan and loved his family deeply.
Gregory was...
J.B. Jenkins
Jun 23, 2021
J.B. Jenkins, 48, of Gastonia, passed away June 23, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A Cleveland County native, he was born December 18, 1972, son of James Jenkins and the late Edith Short Jenkins.
J.B. loved and adored his children.
He was an avid Clemson fan and a huge NCIS fan.
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Carolyn Gardner Busha
Jun 23, 2021
Carolyn Gardner Busha, born on March 10, 1941, went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas. May she rest in peace.
A native of Stanley but called Gastonia home. Born to Grace and Clyde N. Gardner, whom was a WWII veteran killed in combat when she was only...
Mary Ellen Lamb Olvey
Jun 22, 2021
Mary Ellen Lamb Olvey, 87, of Gastonia, passed away on June 22, 2021, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.
She was born November 24, 1933, in Rogers County, Oklahoma, daughter of the late Robert Lamb and Woodie Johnson Evans.
She was a member of West Fifth Avenue Free Will Baptist Church in Gastonia....
William "Bill" Holland
Jun 21, 2021
William "Bill" Holland, 62, of Cramerton, NC, entered into his heavenly home Monday, June 21, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC. He was born January 31, 1959, in Gaston Co, NC, son of Nancy Holland Lewis and the late Rufus Boyd Holland, Jr. Bill loved music and was a great singer. He enjoyed playing golf and billiards....
Nancy Hudson
Jun 20, 2021
Nancy Picklesimer Hudson, 70, a native of Gaston County, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born on March 25, 1951, in Gaston County, to the late Verlon Picklesimer and Marie Black Love.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her son, Greg...
Pastor James Drennan
Jun 20, 2021
Pastor James Albert Drennan, 86, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville.
He was born on July 26, 1934, in Gaston County, to the late Howard and Fannie Brackett Drennan.
James was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Gastonia, where he...
James Richard Mckee, Jr.
Jun 19, 2021
On Saturday, June 19 th , 2021, James R. McKee Jr. (78) b. 8 January 1943 peacefully went to our Lord. Jim was born in Rochester, NH, to James R. McKee Sr. and wife Mariette Denise Rainville McKee. Jim served in the Navy for 5 years, starting out as a Seaman Recruit and became a Seaman Apprentice, then onto...
Donald "Don" Jerry Grant, Jr.
Jun 16, 2021
Donald "Don" Jerry Grant, Jr., 61, of Gastonia, NC entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones at his home . He was born at the US Naval Dispensary, US Naval Station, Bermuda on November 30, 1959 to Donald Jerry and Margaret Rose Benevides Grant, Sr.
In addition to his...
Corey Daniel Rosen
Jun 15, 2021
Corey Rosen, 52 of Gastonia, passed away 6-15-21 at Hospice Cleveland County.
Born in Buffalo, NYÂ 4-8-69, son of the late Paul Rosen & Barbara Babyak.
Corey was an amazing husband & father. He was always involved in anything his kids participated in. He went out of his way to help others. He wasn't a...
Janet Lorraine Dean
Jun 15, 2021
Janet Lorraine Dean, 61 , of Bessemer City, passed away on June 15, 2021, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.
She was born December 13, 1959, in Plymouth, NC.
Janet was a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church in Dallas, where she was a lifelong church member and  a former Sunday school teacher....
Shirley Hannah Walker
Jun 13, 2021
Shirley Hannah Walker, 82, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, June 13, 2021, at her residence.
She was born June 8, 1939, in Gaston Co., NC, daughter to the late Paul Hannah and Bonnie Brown Hannah.
Shirley was a member of VFW Auxiliary Club. She was a loving and kind person.
In addition...
Lennie Williams Proffitt
Jun 13, 2021
Lennie Williams Proffitt, 78, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on June 13, 2021, at her home.
She was born December 5, 1942, in Cocke County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Garfield Williams and Eunice Sutton Williams.
Lennie was a member of Living Word Tabernacle in Kings Mountain.
She was dedicated to her family...
Crystal "Star" Jones
Jun 12, 2021
Crystal "Star" Jones, 42, of Mount Holly, passed away June 12, 2021, at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.
A native of Bluefield, West Virginia, she was born September 9, 1978, daughter of the late Clayton and Jennifer Finley.
Star was a selfless caregiver.
She always wanted to look after others and make...
Valerie B. Jones
Jun 12, 2021
Valerie B. Jones, 63, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born September 25, 1957, in Dade Co., Florida, daughter of the late Robert Winfree Barnes and Mary Linda Riley Barnes.
Valerie attended Eastside Church of the Nazarene. She graduated from Southwest Miami Senior High...
Bobbie Myers
Jun 12, 2021
Bobbie Burnette Myers, 81, of Gastonia, passed away June 12, 2021, at her residence.
She was born September 7, 1939, daughter of the late James and Fannie Burnette.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Eugene Myers Sr.; sister, Wilma Faye Preston; brothers, James and Charles Burnette; sons,...
Everleigh Page Queen
Jun 11, 2021
Everleigh Page Queen, infant daughter of Amber Chestine and the late Randy Queen, passed away June 11, 2021.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jimmy "J.J." Jackson, and aunt, Kristen Smith.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sisters, Kileigh and Meleny Queen; uncles and...
Faye Lavon England
Jun 10, 2021
Faye Lavon England, 75, of Cherryville, passed away on June 10, 2021, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.
She was born February 9, 1946, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Robert Lee Craig and Pansie Clark McNeely.
In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lewis England;...
Kathy Moss Smith
Jun 9, 2021
Kathy Moss Smith, 65, of Cherryville, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, on June 9, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born on May 2, 1956, in Gaston County, to the late Alfred Woodrow Moss and Alice Wells Moss.
Kathy was a member of West Cramerton Baptist Church, and...
Tyler Lee Davis
Jun 6, 2021
Tyler Lee Davis, 27, of Shelby, passed away on June 6, 2021, at his home.
He was born January 2, 1994, in Gaston County.
Tyler is survived by his mother, Melissa Davis Moore; brother, Robbie Benfield; sisters, Danielle and Ciera Davis.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Moore III.
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