Obituaries

Nov 7, 2019

Rick Maynard Tesseneer, 57, of Shelby, passed away on November 7, 2019, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC. He was born December 23, 1961, in Cleveland County, son of Maynard Tesseneer and the late Joyce Ashley Tesseneer. Rick was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Cherryville. He loved to play golf and was an...

Nov 7, 2019

Maxine Miller Bernasconi, 83, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019, in Oconee County, SC.

She was born July 23, 1936, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Lawrence David Miller and Ethel Jackson Miller.

Maxine was a member of Ridge Baptist Church, Gastonia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Nov 6, 2019

Gastonia, NC- Doug Stamey went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2019 at the age of 76. He was born on January 2, 1943, the son of the late Robert Lee Stamey and Isabelle Barnhill Stamey. Doug was a member of Ridge Baptist Church in Gastonia, where he was a former deacon and a current Sunday school...

Nov 5, 2019

Charles "Chuck" Ray Threatt, 59, of Dallas, passed away on November 5, 2019, at his home. He was born February 1, 1960, in Mecklenburg County, son of the Charles and Nancy Threatt. "Chuck" retired from the Fleet Maintenance Shop with the Gaston County Garage. He was a member of the Blue Knights XIV. A funeral service will be held...

Nov 5, 2019

Cathy Ann Gates, 63, of Gastonia, passed away on November 5, 2019, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. She was born November 10, 1955, in York County, SC, daughter of Lois Nichols and her late stepfather Fred Louis Nichols. Mrs. Gates was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Gastonia. A funeral service will be held 2:00...

Nov 4, 2019

William Demurel "Papa Bill" Calhoun, 78, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2019, at his home. He was born March 28, 1941, in Gaston County, son of the late Bud and Maxine Calhoun. "Papa Bill" deeply loved his family and enjoyed playing the bass guitar and keyboard. A funeral service will be held 2:00...

Nov 2, 2019

Kathy Jordan Brooks, 47, of Mooresboro, passed away November 2, 2019, at her residence. Kathy was born January 12, 1972 in Gaston County, the daughter of Crawford Ray Jordan Sr. and the late Jossie McGee Jordan. She was a member of Fraley Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother, Crawford...

Oct 31, 2019

Lowell, NC - Janice Byrd, 68, passed away due to an unfortunate accident on October 31, 2019 at Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte. She was born on August 10, 1951, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late James Robinson and Sarah Maxine Husky Leonard. Janice was a member of Open Bible Assembly of Dallas. Left to...

Oct 31, 2019

Jerry Wilson Huntsinger Sr., 73, of Bessemer City, NC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC. He was born, May 2, 1946, in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Garland Wilson Huntsinger and Lois Carroll Huntsinger. Jerry was a member at Landmark Baptist Church, Gastonia. He was...

Oct 28, 2019

Gastonia, NC - Mike Henderson, 66, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with Jesus on October 28, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 6, 1953, the son of the late Alfred Gayle Henderson and Mildred Juanita Culbertson. Mike was a member of Living Water Apostolic Church in Clover, SC. He served as an Elder...

Oct 28, 2019

Tony Boyd, 57, of Gastonia, passed away on October 28, 2019, at W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. He was born August 16, 1962, in Gaston County, son of Gladys Philbeck Boyd and the late Walter Glenn Boyd Jr. He was of Baptist Faith. He was last employed by Alcoa of Charlotte. Tony enjoyed motorcycles and...

Oct 28, 2019

Gastonia, NC – Evelyn Miller Propst, 77, passed away on October 28, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 13, 1942 in Chester County, SC, the daughter of the late Willie Miller and Marie Elizabeth Hudson. Evelyn retired from Target after 13 years of service. She enjoyed sewing and cooking for people. Left to cherish...

Oct 27, 2019

Arthur Ray Holt Jr., 56, passed away on October 27, 2019 at his residence. He was a "special" friend to everyone. Loved by everyone! He was born January 24, 1963, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Arthur Holt Sr. and Barbara Smith Holt. Left to cherish his memories are his stepson, Wayne David Glines; siblings,...

Oct 27, 2019

Clayton Groves, 74, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away, Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Carolina Care, Cherryville, NC. He was born January 9, 1945 in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Ruby Mary Edna Jones. In addition to his mother, Clayton is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Groves. He is survived by his brother, Jeff Crisp;...

Oct 26, 2019

Thomas Murray Russell, 61, of Gastonia, passed away on October 26, 2019 at his residence. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Oct 26, 2019

Nancy Morgan Schronce, 101, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

She was born April 20, 1918, in Montgomery County, daughter of the late Willis David "Ling" Morgan and Ruth Jane Dennis Morgan.

Nancy was a member of Revival Tabernacle in Stanley. She and her late husband, Julius...

Oct 25, 2019

Denny Vollmer, 83, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 25, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born September 26, 1936, in Elk County, PA, son of the late Albert Leo Vollmer and Agnas Frank Vollmer. Denny was a member of Laurelwood Ministries. He loved to serve the Lord and share...

Oct 25, 2019

Evelyn Faye Bailey Costner, 71, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House.  She was born January 29, 1948 in Gaston County and was the daughter of Louise Huffstickler and the late James Bailey.  Although she was not able to attend church, she loved watching Clover Liberty Pentecostal's online services.  Evelyn retired from Pharr...

Oct 25, 2019

Charity Marie Crabtree, 44, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born June 5, 1975, in Sembach, Germany, daughter of Harold Leroy Crabtree and Sally "Paulette" Johnston Crabtree. Charity loved her families. She loved the outdoors, cooking, and her fur babies, Cali, Maui, Scraty, Shadow, and Trappy. Left to cherish...

Oct 24, 2019

Randy Charles Clark, 75, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born August 16, 1944, in Gaston County, son of the late Charles Everette Clark and Flossie Blackwell Clark.

Randy was an avid knife collector and gun owner.

In addition to his parents, he...