John "Johnny" Sellers
Aug 11, 2019
John "Johnny" Sellers, 58, of Mt. Holly, passed away August 11, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born March 26, 1961 in Cleveland County, the son of the late Harold and Beverly Sellers. Johnny attended Glory Bound Baptist Church. Survivors include son, Craig Gardner; daughters, Tiffany Gardner and Sarah Kaneiss; brother, Tom Sellers and wife Lisa; sisters,...
William "Tennessee" Junior Proffitt
Aug 10, 2019
William "Tennessee" Junior Proffitt, 80, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on August 10, 2019, at his home. He was born December 22, 1938, Cocke County Tennessee, son of the late William and Anna Proffitt. William loved spending time with his family, and he enjoyed going to car shows. He was a former employee of Freightliner in Gastonia and had...
Kelly Mcdonald
Aug 10, 2019
Kelly S. C. McDonald, 53, of Gastonia, passed away August 10, 2019, at her residence. A Gaston County native, she was born on October 7, 1965. She was preceded in death by her father, James Hunter Caldwell, and grandparents, Coburn and Anna Elizabeth Barker. Left to cherish her memories are her mother and stepfather, Anita Belle Barker-Wall and Lloyd;...
Mary Fowlkes
Aug 9, 2019
Mary Fowlkes, 84, of Mt. Holly, passed away, Friday, August 9, 2019 at her son's residence. She was born, November 15, 1934, in Baltimore County, MD, daughter of the late James Fredericks and Alma Floyd Fredericks. Mary was a church member at Promised Land Baptist Church, Gastonia. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Vernese Proctor
Aug 9, 2019
Vernese Carswell Proctor, 79, of Bessemer City passed away August 9, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. A Gaston County native, she was born on August 1, 1940, the daughter of the late Mark Carswell and Ruby Carpenter Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gary Robert Proctor Jr., and daughter, Troyanne...
Michael "Dakota" Horton
Aug 9, 2019
Michael "Dakota" Horton, 48, of Dallas, passed away August 9, 2019 at Atrium Health in Pineville. He was born August 13, 1970 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the son of the late Charles Dixon Horton and Brenda Griggs Falls. Michael is survived by his fiancée, Donna Stafford; sons, Justin Duke, Trey Hendrix and wife, Kayla; daughter, Nikki Haney and...
Michael Taylor Van Dyke
Aug 8, 2019
Michael Taylor Van Dyke, 70, of Gastonia passed away August 8, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House. He was born on April 30, 2019 the son of the late Marian and Ethel Van Dyke. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Janice "Chris" Van Dyke; daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Van Dyke; nephews, Reginald and Kevin Stephens, and Jonathan Call; and...
Leslie Carol Gulledge
Aug 8, 2019
Leslie Carol Gulledge, 51, of Belmont went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born May 29, 1968 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late Howard Franklin Gulledge and Emma Doris Hester Gulledge. Leslie loved beach trips, spending time with family and friends and music. She...
Ruth Haynes Haney
Aug 4, 2019
Ruth Haynes Haney, 85, of Gastonia, passed away on August 4, 2019, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born June 8, 1934, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Oscar and Elizabeth Haynes. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Gastonia. Ruth loved her family and never had a harsh word to say about anyone. She...
Ronald "Goob" Coxey
Aug 3, 2019
Ronald "Goob" Coxey, 66 of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at his home. He was born May 11, 1953, in Gaston County, son of the late Ray Jones Coxey and Viola Lanford Coxey. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 19 years, Betty Coxey; son, Quinton McCord Bell and wife, Ashley; and brother, Roy "Butch"...
James Carmel Ashe
Aug 2, 2019
James Carmel Ashe Passed in peace on Friday August 2, 2019 at the age of 84. No one who met James forgot his infectious passion for the things he loved most; our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, his loving family and friends, and any outdoor activity. James served as deacon at Crowder's Mountain Baptist Church for 10 years. Left...
Mary Mobley Pulliam
Aug 2, 2019
Mary Mobley Pulliam, 75, of Gastonia NC, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Mary was born April 16, 1944 in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Mattie Belle Mobley. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Harold Pulliam; son, Brian Pulliam and wife Tamila; daughter, Ingrid Pulliam; grandchildren, Mary, Marina...
Jerry R. Sigmon
Jul 30, 2019
Jerry R. Sigmon, 73, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 9, 1946 in Gaston County, NC, son of the late, Russell Forest Sigmon and Pearl Stewart Sigmon. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, Forest Reed Sigmon and Miles Sigmon; and sisters,...
Mary Huffstickler Brady
Jul 29, 2019
Mary Huffstickler Brady, 76, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 29, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 24, 1942, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Oscar and Lucille Huffstickler. She was a member of Revival Tabernacle in Stanley. Mary enjoyed gardening and she loved to sing. A funeral service will...
Timmy D. Hooper
Jul 28, 2019
Bessemer City, NC - Timmy D. Hooper, 51, passed away July 28, 2019 at Atrium Health – Lincoln. He was born a native of Gaston County on September 5, 1967. Timmy is survived by his loving wife of over 29 years, Pat Hooper; son, Mitchell Hooper; step-daughter, Amanda Ray and husband Joey Hughes; mother and step-father, Carolyn and Ray...
Eileen Marie Archer Pacolay
Jul 28, 2019
Gastonia, NC - Eileen Archer Pacolay, 74, passed away July 28, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 14, 1945 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late, Joseph John Archer and Mary Chanyi Archer. Eileen was a beautiful, sweet lady who was loved by many. She always listened to everyone and was there to...
Stephen Lindsey Holland
Jul 23, 2019
Stephen Lindsey Holland, 57, of Gastonia passed away July 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 16, 1962, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Robert "Rob" and Maria Holland. Survivors include daughter, Lindsey Flinn and husband Kyle; granddaughters, Isabella and Scarlett; and special friend, Laural Collins and husband Harry. Services will be held...
Edith Franks Flowers
Jul 22, 2019
Edith Franks Flowers, 87, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born February 17, 1932, in Oconee County, SC, daughter of the late Robert Clyde and Roselene Franks. She was a member of Westview Baptist Church, Gastonia, where she loved working at the...
Rachel Mcgill
Jul 21, 2019
Rachel McGill, 89, of Gastonia, passed away, Sunday, July 21, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born in 1930, in Cherokee County, SC, daughter of the late, Jonathan Boyce McGill and Mabel Griffith McGill. Rachel is survived by her niece, Cynthia Lineberger and husband Mike; nephews, Thomas Scott McGill Jr. and wife Gwenna, and Roby Jonathan...
James "Clay" Fowler
Jul 21, 2019
James "Clay" Fowler, 22, of Clover, SC, passed away, Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was born, June 15, 1997 in Gaston County, NC, son of Greg Fowler and Tracy Adams and husband Beren Longstreet. Clay was an avid sportsman. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Patricia Fowler and James Adams. In...
