John Keaton
Feb 21, 2021
John "Shorty" Keaton, 83, of Belmont, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on April 12, 1937, in Transylvania County, NC, to the late Samuel Joshua Keaton and Mary Stamey Keaton.
John was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved his family and animals. Mr. Keaton...
Michael Scott Jenkins
Feb 21, 2021
Michael Scott Jenkins, 40, of Grover, NC, passed away, Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his residence.
He was born, February 8, 1981 in Gaston Co, NC, son of Teresa Gail Millwood Jenkins and the late James "Jessy" Oliver Jenkins.
Michael was a jack of all trades; master of many. He was a loving father and...
Brenda Wilson
Feb 20, 2021
Brenda Faye Wells Wilson, 78, of Gastonia, passed away, Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born October 7, 1942 in Gaston County NC, daughter of the late Bruce James Wells and Mildred Barnes Wells.
Ms. Wilson was a member of Zion Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School;...
Jerry Neese
Feb 20, 2021
Jerry Wayne Neese, 76, of Gastonia, passed away on February 20, 2021. He was born on August 23, 1944, in Guilford County NC to the late Garland and Majesta Edith Case Neese.
He is survived by wife, Margaret; children, Lori Neese Singelton (Julious), Jerry Neese (karen), and Mark Neese (Jennifer); and grandchildren, Shannon Singleton Whittle (Matt), Garin...
Kay Frances Beaver Bell
Feb 19, 2021
Kay Frances Beaver Bell, 72, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
A Gaston County native, she was born July 31, 1948, daughter of the late James Beaver Sr. and Laura Cole Beaver.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Samantha...
Bryan Harris
Feb 18, 2021
Bryan Livingston Harris, 69, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on October 3, 1951, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Cole Livingston Harris and Betty Savannah Fox Harris.
Bryan was the owner of Ty-Colby Electric in Gaston County for...
Bernice Hollifield
Feb 18, 2021
Bernice Hollifield, 87, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Lakewood Care Center in Denver, NC.
She was born on February 8, 1934, in Gaston County, to the late James and Muade Pennell Coley.
In addition to her parents, Bernice is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Hollifield; daughters, Brenda Dean...
Lois Wilbanks
Feb 18, 2021
Lois Louise Wilbanks, 67, of Belmont, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born December 20, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Robert and Margaret McGinnis.
Mrs. Wilbanks was a hugger and was sweet, funny, and friendly person.
She loved people and was...
Jesse Lee Baynard
Feb 18, 2021
Jesse Lee Baynard, 67, of Bessemer City, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born on April 12, 1953, in Rutherford County, NC, to the late Walter and Claudia Terry Baynard.
Jesse was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. He loved working on his old car...
Robert "Luke" Gibby
Feb 18, 2021
Robert "Luke" Gibby, 22, of Bessemer City, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021.
He was born April 6, 1998, son of Shawn K. Gibby and Samantha D. Gibby.
He was a member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia.
Luke was a student at Appalachian State University where he was majoring in business....
Lucille Ann Tate Burdette
Feb 17, 2021
Lucille Ann Tate Burdette, 82, of Lowell, NC, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her residence.
She was born August 30, 1938 in Kanawha Co, West Virginia, daughter to the late Hoy Tate and Violet Holmes Tate.
Lucille was a member of First Baptist Church of Lowell. She retired from...
Dwight Allen Conner
Feb 17, 2021
Dwight Allen Conner, 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.
He was born on April 8, 1954 in Gaston County, NC to the late Clone and Lucille Conner.
Dwight retired from FMC-Lithium in Bessemer City, NC after 42 years of service....
Jeff Welch
Feb 13, 2021
Jeff Welch, 51, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born April 29, 1969, in Gaston County, son of the late Roger Dale Welch and Virginia Dean Howard Welch.
Jeff loved his family and enjoyed fishing, sports, and coaching his grandchildren ages 4-7.
Left...
Alice "Jo" Williams Neesmith
Feb 12, 2021
Alice "Jo" Williams NeeSmith, 86, of Kings Mountain, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at her son's home.
She was born July 5, 1934, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Cecil Williams and Queenie Gladden Williams.
Jo was a 1954 graduate of Gardner Webb College. She spent her life as a selfless and dedicated...
Barbara "Barb" Norris
Feb 12, 2021
Barbara "Barb" Norris, 66, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born on July 22, 1954, in Livingston County, MI, to the late George Washington Russell and Mary Fran Martin McMurray.
Barb loved to talk on the phone with family and friends. She enjoyed...
Faith Marie Taylor
Feb 12, 2021
Faith Marie Taylor, 88, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Friday, February 12, 2021 at her residence.
She was born February 8, 1933 in Jefferson Co, NY, daughter of the late Milton Roof and Aletha James Roof.
Faith was a member and nursey worker at West Franklin Baptist Church, Gastonia, where she helped and served everyone....
Randy Dean Barringer
Feb 10, 2021
Randy Barringer, 48, of Bessemer City, NC passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Cabarrus County, NC on February 14, 1972 to the late Reece and Ponza Herrin Barringer.
Randy was a good husband, excellent father, and a superb grandfather. He enjoyed meteorology, roller coasters, and his coffee.
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Shae Estelle Jones
Feb 9, 2021
Shae Estelle Jones, 33, of Gastonia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 3:07 PM.
A native of Gaston County, she was born on February 4, 1988, to Malia Spearman Jones and William Shane Jones.
Shae enjoyed spending time with her family, and she absolutely adored her children. There was nothing in this...
Marcia Howard
Feb 8, 2021
Marcia Howard, 71, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Monday, February 8, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born December 17, 1949 in Mobile Co, AL, daughter of the late Glever Howard and Josephine Howard.
Marcia was a devout and faithful church goer. She was a very loving grandmother, loved Alabama Football "Roll...
Jan Wells
Feb 8, 2021
Jan Wells, 70, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born on September 24, 1950, in Richmond County, NC, to the late Charles Grant and Ruth Moss Biddix.
Jan was a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother.
Left to cherish her memories...
