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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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...
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...
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