Rev. Robert Rose
May 28, 2021
Rev. Robert Taylor Rose, 78, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, May 28, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on March 7, 1943, in Waynesville, NC, to the late Henry Taylor and Ruby Hannah Rose.
Robert was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church...
Timothy Jones
May 28, 2021
Timothy Martin "Coach" Jones, 61, of Gastonia, passed away May 28, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
A Gaston County native, he was born January 25, 1960, son of the late J.W. and Irene Jones.
Timothy was a member of Clover Liberty Pentecostal Church.
An avid softball player, coach, and sports fan, he...
Christopher "Jason" Painter
May 26, 2021
Christopher "Jason" Painter, 50, of Grover, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born January 9, 1971, in Gaston Co, NC.
Jason enjoyed shooting pool. He was a loving husband, son, father and pawpaw.
He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Kelsey Simmons.
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Thelma Carpenter
May 25, 2021
Thelma Rebecca Carpenter, 78, of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at White Oak Manor North Grove in Spartanburg, SC.
She was born on October 16, 1942, in Gaston County, to the late Robert and Thelma Glover Carpenter.
Thelma was a faithful church member and an extremely hard worker.
In addition...
Tony Lee Gunter
May 22, 2021
Tony Lee Gunter, 44, of Kings Mountain, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2021.
Tony was born May 11, 1977, in Gastonia, to Melanie Johnson and Steve Gunter (Barbara).
He was the father to the late Dalson Gunter and grandson to the late James (Runt) and Sarah Gunter.
Tony was a caring and...
Max William Wolfe Sr.
May 22, 2021
Max William Wolfe, Sr. of Gastonia, passed away on May 22, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey J. Wolfe and Suda Kennedy Wolfe, as well as his sister and her husband, Dorothy W. Lynn and T.A. Lynn Sr.
Max is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mae Beth Whitesides...
Ervin "Bud" Hawkins, Jr
May 22, 2021
Ervin Leroy "Bud" Hawkins,Jr., 69, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 after a lengthy fight against Covid.
He was born on November 10, 1951, in Gaston County, to the late Ervin Hawkins, Sr. And Myrtle Smith Hawkins.
Bud enjoyed the dirt track races and worked for many years at Carolina speedway...
Lucille Moore
May 22, 2021
Lucille Dowell Moore, 78, a native of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her residence.
She was born on July 4, 1942, in Gaston County, to the late Will and Minnie Dowell.
Lucille was a member of South Gastonia Church of God for over 50 years.
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Wade Lunsford
May 21, 2021
Wade McKenneth Lunsford, 85, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at CRMC in Gastonia.
He was born on August 3, 1935, in Cherokee Co, NC, to the late Richard and Annie Moss Lunsford.
Wade worked as a machinist for many years at Dallas Machine.
Left to cherish Wade's memories is...
Jeremy "Jay" Farrow
May 20, 2021
Jeremy "Jay" Joseph Farrow, 32, of Shelby, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Roan Mtn, Tennessee.
He was born on September 7, 1988, in Evanston, IL, to Debra Lynn Farrow.
Jay was a veteran of the US Navy. He was an avid gamer, enjoyed playing chess and loved cars. Jay will live on...
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
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
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
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;Â her son, Caleb Williamson;...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
