Manh Saythany
Jan 15, 2021
Manh Saythany, 79, of Belmont, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born May 3, 1941, in Laos.
Manh was a former Colonel in the Royal Lao Army. He came to the United States with his family in 1979.
Left to cherish his memories are his...
William Richard "Bud" Costner
Jan 14, 2021
William Richard "Bud" Costner, 84, of Bessemer City, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
Bud was born March 7, 1936, in Gaston County, son of the late Russell "Runt" Costner and Beatrice "Bea" Costner.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a member of Hardin Community Baptist Church. Bud...
Major Lowry Glenn Trull
Jan 14, 2021
Major Lowry Glenn Trull (Ret.), 85, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on November 21, 1935 in Gaston County, NC, to the late Glenn James Trull and Laura Perry Trull.
Major Trull retired from the United States Army, having served in Korea and Vietnam. He retired...
Joseph A. Augello, Jr.
Jan 13, 2021
Joseph A. Augello, Jr., 83, of Belmont, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born April 16,1937 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Joseph Anthony Augello, Sr. and Anna De Pascal Augello.
Joseph attended Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Deer Park, NY. He enjoyed...
Gypsy Williamson
Jan 12, 2021
Gypsy Elaine Williamson, 73, of Gastonia passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born on May 23, 1947, in Gaston County, NC to Howard Hall Sr., and Geraldine Carroll Hall.
Gypsy was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Gastonia for over 45 years.
She...
Peggy Derreberry Smith
Jan 12, 2021
Peggy Derreberry Smith, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her residence.
She was born August 9, 1942 in Gaston Co., NC, daughter of the late David Alex Derreberry, Sr. and Lassie Postell Derreberry.
Peggy will be remembered for her love of God and gained her strength through prayer.
...
Jerry Stanly Phillips
Jan 12, 2021
Jerry Stanly Phillips, 81, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 12, 2021, at the Brian Center in Gastonia.
He was born September 3, 1939, in Gaston County, son of the late Roy Phillips and Neva Willis Phillips.
Jerry served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
He retired from Terminal Trucking...
Teresa Bolin Osburn
Jan 11, 2021
Teresa Bolin Osburn, 67, of Clover, passed away January 11, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
Teresa is survived by her husband, William John Osburn; mother, Marguerite Robbins Phillips of Clover; children, Angela F Sexton of Sharon, SC, Ashley E Fischbach of Hickory Grove, SC; sister, Robin Moss of Clover; brother, Thomas Neil Phillips (Melissa)...
Brandy Elaine Vause
Jan 10, 2021
Brandy Elaine Vause, 39, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Novant Health, Huntersville.
She was born May 27, 1981 in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of Betsy Lori Sutton Cook.
Brandy was a devoted wife and loving mother, she was kind, caring, strong and a fighter.
She is preceded in death by her Grandpa "her dad" and Grandma Sutton; and...
Joy Haney Johnson
Jan 9, 2021
Joy Haney Johnson, 49, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 9, 2021.
She was born May 11, 1971, in Gastonia, NC, daughter of the late Jewel "Slim" Eugene Haney and Ruth Haynes Haney.
Joy was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church in Gastonia.
A funeral service will be held  2:00 pm...
Maurice Haston Edwards Jr.
Jan 9, 2021
Maurice Haston Edwards Jr., 74, of Gastonia, passed away on January 9, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born September 4, 1946, in Mercer County, Kentucky, son of the late Maurice Haston Edwards Sr. and Virginia Moody Edwards.
Maurice was a wonderful and loving husband, father, and grandfather.
He...
Lewis Vance Woods
Jan 9, 2021
Lewis Vance Woods, 77, departed this life Saturday January 9th, 2021, at his home in Bessemer City, surrounded by his loving family.
Lewis was born and raised in NC, where he met his lifelong sweetheart and bride of 58-years and supported his life driving a truck. The Woods home was always filled with family as they helped...
Albert "Bert" Smith
Jan 8, 2021
Albert "Bert" Smith, 63, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 8, 2021 at his residence.
He was born May 14, 1957 in Rochester Co, NY, son of the late Albert Ellison Smith Sr. and Patricia A. Heveron Smith. He was one of eight children.
Bert enjoyed playing golf, softball and bowling. He was...
Joyce L. Roper
Jan 8, 2021
Joyce L. Roper, 67, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born February 28, 1953, in Haywood Co., NC daughter of the late Charles Lawson and Marietta Clinton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Goodson; and daughter,...
Jonathan Spurgeon Nicholson
Jan 8, 2021
Jonathan Spurgeon Nicholson, 34, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
A Gaston County native, he was born January 14, 1986, son of Harold Nicholson and Cathy Bentley.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William and Ilene Wyatt; paternal grandfather, Harold Nicholson Sr., and...
Johnny Nantz
Jan 7, 2021
Johnny Ray Nantz, 70, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.
A Gaston County native, he was born September 21, 1950, son of the late Ivy-Lee and Pearl Pate Nantz.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dolly Ann; nephew, Josh Jones; and...
Sally Correll Parton
Jan 7, 2021
Sally Correll Parton, 73, of Dallas, passed away on January 7, 2021, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.
She was born December 3, 1947, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Frank and Flonnie Cash Correll.
Sally had many careers in her lifetime including  being a beautician,  working in textiles and truck driving....
Margaret Ann Owens
Jan 6, 2021
Margaret "Ann" Owens, 77, of Clover, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Atrium Main surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 4, 1943, in Carrollton, GA to the late Lewis Latimer and Martha Head Latimer Passmore.
Ann was a member of North Gaston Church of God....
Bobby Moore
Jan 6, 2021
Bobby Moore,81, of Rockwell, formerly of Gastonia, passed away on January 6, 2021, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.
He was born January 26, 1939, in Madison County, son of the late Thomas and Minnie Chandler Moore.
Mr. Moore was employed with Shoney's Restaurant in Gastonia for over 34 years.
A...
Charles Meek
Jan 6, 2021
Charles Robert Meek, 45, of Belmont passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born on November 7,1975 in Gaston County to James Bryson Meek Sr. and Rita Joyce Sherrill Meek.
Charles was a member of the Belmont Masonic Lodge #627 and the Western NC Chapter of the Bearded...
