John Thornburg
Mar 3, 2021
John Charles Thornburg, 70, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
He was born on April 2, 1950, in Gaston County, to the late Lucius Odell and Bertie Lee Mobley Thornburg.
John was a member of Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church in Dallas. He was retired from Talon Inc., formerly of Gastonia, after...
Larry Edward Mullinax
Mar 3, 2021
Larry Edward Mullinax, 71, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his residence.
He was born September 7, 1949 in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Daniel Lee and Bessie Gaynell Bradley Mullinax.
Larry was an US Army Veteran. He worked at Truck Service of Forest City and Joyful Home of...
Jamie Smith
Mar 2, 2021
Jamie Lynn Smith, 40, of Belmont, NC passed away March 2, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
She was born December 20, 1980 in Gaston County, NC to Donald Smith and Sherry Jenkins Smith. She was dearly loved by her stepmother, Cheryl Smith.
Jamie attended West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, NC. ...
Howard "Leon" Lay
Mar 1, 2021
Leon Lay, 79, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born on April 12, 1941, in Gaston County, to the late Howard William Lay and Rachel Putman Baldwin.
Leon was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Howard and Katherine Lay; mother, Rachel...
Gregory Hope
Mar 1, 2021
Gregory Bruce Hope, 52, of Cramerton, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at his residence.
He was born on May 5, 1968, in Gaston County, to the Late Harry Davis Hope, Jr. and Martha Phillips Hope.
In addition to his parents, Gregory was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffery Treadaway.
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Russell "Pete" Thacker, Jr.
Feb 28, 2021
Russell "Pete" Thacker, Jr., 83, of Gastonia, passed away on February 28, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on October 17, 1937, in Richmond, VA, to the late Russell Jerome Thacker, Sr. and Gracie Richardson Thacker.
Pete, a native of Richmond, VA, was a member of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was...
Frances Howell
Feb 27, 2021
Frances Kirby Howell, 78, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born on July 25, 1942, in Franklin, NC, to the late Calvin Partee Kirby, and Opal Elzora Dickers Kirby.
In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by daughter, Frances Denise Langford;...
Jackson Renn
Feb 27, 2021
Jackson Paul Renn, 29, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021.
He was born on January 7, 1992, in Gaston County, to Paul Darvee Renn and Marie Haas Renn.
Jackson enjoyed playing video games and life in general. He loved his family and friends more than anything.
Left to cherish Jackson's...
Sheila Cherry
Feb 25, 2021
On February 25th 2021, Sheila Renee Cherry died peacefully in Clover, South Carolina. She was 54 years old. Sheila is survived by her wonderful husband Barton (Mickey) Cherry Sr; her two biological children Nathan Huskey and his wife Sarah, son Justin Willis and his husband Wes Willis; and the pride of her eye, her amazing grand-daughter Elena Huskey. Also...
Taltha Cooke
Feb 24, 2021
Taltha Cooke, 64, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her residence.
She was born on April 25, 1956, in Gaston County, NC, the daughter of Shelba Jean Bailey.
Taltha attended Revolution Church, Gastonia. She loved, and was loved by everyone. She was a very loving mother and devoted fiancée. More than...
Nolan Aldridge
Feb 24, 2021
Nolan Tommy Aldridge, 79, of Clover, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born on December 5, 1941, in Robbinsville, NC, to the late William Howard and Marie Sawyer Aldridge.
Nolan was a big hearted, and loving man. He owned and operated his own construction business....
Yashvant Mehta
Feb 23, 2021
Yashvant Manibhai Mehta who also went by Mehta was born in Amalsad, India on January 17, 1939.
He was a teacher a M. M. Bhakta High School in Netrang. He got married to Madhu Mehta on May 5, 1964. He was a father to 2 children: Jagdip Mehta and Pallavi Mehta. He had 6 siblings: Rameshchandra, Thakorbhai,...
Debra Campbell Hedrick
Feb 23, 2021
Debra Campbell Hedrick, 66, of Lowell, NC, passed away, 2:23pm, Tuesday, February 23, 2021, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
She was born December 29, 1954 in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Marcella Holland Campbell and the late Robert Eugene Campbell, Sr.
Debra was a member of the Eastern Star, Lowell chapter #290 for 39...
Jerry Darrel Hodge
Feb 23, 2021
Jerry  Darrel Hodge, 73, of Lincolnton, passed away on February 23, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born August 5, 1947, in Gaston County, son of the late Harley Hodge and Lottie Mauney Hodge.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Tina Hodge; stepdaughter, Donna Hayes; nephew, Michael Hodge; grandchildren, Joseph Farris and...
Thomas "Larry" Lowery Harmon
Feb 23, 2021
Thomas "Larry" Lowery Harmon,79, of Shelby, passed away on February 23, 2021, at his home.
He was born July 10, 1941, in Cleveland County, son of the late Hubert Pinkney Harmon and Pearl Waters Mullinax.
Mr. Harmon was member of Faith Baptist Church, Shelby, where he was a member of the choir and served as...
Christopher "Chris" Brooks
Feb 22, 2021
Christopher "Chris" Brooks, 50, of Gastonia, passed away on February 22, 2021.
He was born September 18, 1970, in Gaston County, son of Peggy Phillips Brooks and the late Roy Lee Brooks.
A graveside service will be held Monday, March 1, 2021 at 2:30 pm at Westview Gardens, 1123 Edgewood Rd., Bessemer City, officiated by...
Suzanne Spencer Treece
Feb 22, 2021
Our loving matriarch, Suzanne, slipped from her earthly bonds on February 22nd and rejoined her mother Dorothy Spencer, father, Joe Carroll Spencer, brother Robin Spencer, her beloved grandmothers "Ma" Spencer and Geneva Bridges, father- in- law Marvin Treece, and countless loved friends and family that preceded her. She drifted away professing her love for her husband, sons, daughters, grandchildren,...
Susan Welch
Feb 22, 2021
Susan Kay Welch, 63, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born on October 10, 1957, in Genesee County, MI, to Edward Allen and the late Janet Venters Allen.
Susan was a member of Zion Baptist Church of Gastonia and she loved the Lord...
Debra Sisk
Feb 22, 2021
Debra Jane Neal Sisk, 53, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born April 17, 1967, in Gaston County, daughter of Alice Neal and the late Stephen "Jack" Neal Jr.
Debra was a beloved daughter, mother, and grandmother. She was very artistic and loved to paint,...
Robert Burchfield
Feb 22, 2021
Robert Leonard Burchfield, 54, of Hickory Grove, SC, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021.
He was born on January 28, 1967, in Cleveland County, NC, to Patsy Jane Burleson Clark and the late Robert Daniel Burchfield.
Robert was a great person and had a very generous heart.
Left to cherish Robert's memories...
