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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Regenia Andrews Mathis

Regenia Andrews Mathis

May 20, 2021

Regenia Andrews Mathis, 64, of Cherryville, passed away on May 20, 2021, at Atrium Health in Lincolnton.

She was born March 25, 1957, in Gaston County, daughter of Shirley Andrews and the late John T. Andrews.

Regenia was of the Baptist faith. She loved to spend time with her family.

She loved doing...

Jan Barnette

Jan Barnette

May 20, 2021

Jan Robinson Barnette, 69, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born December 23, 1951 in Gaston Co, NC, daughter to the late James and Monnie Jonas Robinson.

Jan served as a secretary at Victory Christian Academy for 29 years, until her retirement in March....

Sadie Mae Evans

Sadie Mae Evans

May 20, 2021

Sadie Mae Evans, 92, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.

She was born May 17, 1929 in Polk Co, GA, daughter to the late Fern Jeanette Poarch.

Sadie was a Christian and loved the Lord. She loved her family and was blessed to see 5 generations.

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Cassandra Gail Weathers Craig

Cassandra Gail Weathers Craig

May 20, 2021

Cassandra Gail Weathers Craig, 39, of Gastonia, passed away on May 20, 2021, at her home.

She was born July 2, 1981, in Lincoln County, daughter of Donna Graham Weathers and the late Mason Weathers.

In addition to her mother, Donna "Linda" Weathers, Cassandra is survived by her husband, Aaron Craig;  her son, Caleb Williamson;...

Jerry D. Bryant

Jerry D. Bryant

May 19, 2021

Jerry D. Bryant, 86, of Belmont, NC, passed away, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at North Carolina State Veterans Home, Salisbury, NC.

He was born March 22, 1935 in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Lloyd Wesley Bryant and Jewel Brooks Bryant.

Jerry was an US Army Veteran and was in the service from 56-58....

Marshall Norris

Marshall Norris

May 19, 2021

Marshall Leroy Norris, 82, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born on December 30, 1938, in Gaston County, to the late Leroy and Thelma Lane Norris.

Marshall was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He attended at South...

James R. Davis

James R. Davis

May 18, 2021

James R. Davis, 80, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his residence.

He was born April 29, 1941 in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late James B. Davis and Ollie Mae Adams.

He enjoyed traveling, Latin American history, and baseball.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Annie "Gwen" Ellington

Annie "Gwen" Ellington

May 16, 2021

Annie "Gwen" Ellington, 86, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born July 30, 1934 in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Dewey Helton and Venise Lowe Helton.

Gwen was a member of South Gastonia Church of God. She loved to cook and...

Jane Hawkins

Jane Hawkins

May 15, 2021

Jane Hawkins, 83, of Gastonia, passed away May 15, 2021 at Wellington House Assisted Living.

She was born August 17, 1937 in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Eddie and Addie Pack.

Jane was a loving mother and grandmother.

She was a dedicated and faithful member of Zion Baptist Church in Gastonia....

Rodney Calaway

Rodney Calaway

May 15, 2021

In loving memory of Rodney Calaway.

Rodney was 56 years of age at the time of his death.

He resided in Lincolnton, NC and left this world on Friday, May 15, 2021.

Rodney (Rod Man) was born in Lincolnton, NC on August 8, 1964.

He attended East Lincoln High School and...

Thelma Louise Bolding Mccarthy

Thelma Louise Bolding Mccarthy

May 15, 2021

Thelma Louise Bolding McCarthy, 89, of Bessemer City, NC passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at her residence.

She was born April 7, 1932 in Pickens Co, SC, daughter to the late Clifford C. Bolding and Odis Geneva Haynes Bolding.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James...

Julia Gibson

Julia Gibson

May 15, 2021

Julia Smith Gibson, 55, of Gastonia, passed away May 15, 2021 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

A Gaston County native, she was born August 11, 1965, daughter of the late William and Klara Behringer Smith.

Julia loved her family, singing, and music.

Left to cherish her memories, are her husband of...

Pam Branch

Pam Branch

May 13, 2021

Pam Branch, 64, of Gastonia, passed away May 13, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, she was born August 29, 1956, daughter of the late Delmis Bradshaw and Carolyn Crook Eller.

Pam was a homemaker, and was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents,...

Rose Capps

Rose Capps

May 11, 2021

Rose Capps, 75, of Belmont, went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2021 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.

She was born on March 3, 1946, in Waynesburg, KY, to the late Everett and Mary Sutton Phillips.

Rose was a church member at Message of Love in Belmont, NC. She was...

Francis Welch, Jr.

Francis Welch, Jr.

May 11, 2021

Francis "Junior" Roosevelt Welch, Jr., 92, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born on May 24, 1928, to the late Ida and Francis Roosevelt Welch, Sr.

Junior was a charter member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church and also a lifetime member of the...

Sam Paul Welch

Sam Paul Welch

May 11, 2021

Sam Paul  Welch,76  of  Shelby, passed away on May 11, 2021, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center in Shelby.

He was born May 21, 1944, in Lincoln County, son of the late James T. Welch and Flossie Reynolds Welch.

All services will be private.

Sam is survived by his daughter, Samantha Lane; former spouse,...

Phyllis Wells

Phyllis Wells

May 11, 2021

Phyllis Jean Greene Wells, 62, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on December 22, 1958, in Gaston County, to the late Oscar and Betty Barber Greene.

Phyllis was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Gastonia. She was an avid reader, and loved the mountains. Phyllis...

Nancy Stalvey

Nancy Stalvey

May 11, 2021

Nancy Furr Stalvey, 69, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2021 at home with her husband by her side.

She was born on August 25, 1951 in Concord, NC, to the late Vance and Hazel Crayton Furr.

Nancy worked in many capacities including NC driver license examiner and receptionist for...

Amanda Gibson Schatz

Amanda Gibson Schatz

May 11, 2021

Amanda Gibson Schatz, 34, of Stanley, NC, passed away, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her residence.

She was born February 27, 1987 in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of Jeffery Scott Gibson and Pamela Woods Drum.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her stepmother, Linda; stepfather, Kevin; husband, Fred Schatz; and son, Dustin...

Ronald Helton

Ronald Helton

May 10, 2021

Ronald Perry Helton, 74, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away, Monday, May 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was born August 2, 1946 in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Dewey Helton and Venise Lowe Helton.

Ronald was a Church of God minister for many years. He loved to sing, play the piano for...

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