Charles Robert Norris
Sep 6, 2024
Charles Robert Norris, known to his friends and family as a music-loving man who enjoyed bank fishing and playing the piano, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, at Gaston Health and Rehab of Gastonia, NC. Born on November 26, 1938, in Gatson County, NC, Charles lived a simple yet fulfilling life.
He was a dedicated parts...
Melvin Franklin Flowers
Sep 3, 2024
Melvin Franklin Flowers
February 19, 1936 - September 3, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Melvin Franklin Flowers, who peacefully left us on September 3, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on February 19, 1936, in Gaston County. He was the son of Melvin Reid...
Rev. Ray Edward Loftis
Sep 3, 2024
Cherryville - Rev. Ray Edward Loftis, 96, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024.
He was born March 9th, 1928, in Bryson City located in Swain County.
He is preceded in death by parents Andrew R. Loftis and Hattie Woody Loftis, brothers; Vernon, Theodore, Coy, Gordon, and Newman Woody, sisters; Gertude,...
John Robert Hall, Sr.
Sep 2, 2024
John Robert Hall Sr., known affectionately as "Johnny" to those who knew him, passed away on September 2, 2024, at his home in Gastonia, NC. Born in North Carolina on May 3, 1940, Johnny was a proud Army veteran.
Johnny was a dedicated maintenance worker at Gaston Memorial Hospital for over twenty-five years, always ensuring that the...
Donald Ray Pendergrass
Sep 2, 2024
Mr. Donald Ray Pendergrass,69, entered eternal rest on September 2, 2024. A native of Gastonia NC, he was the son of the late George Pendergrass and Mary Gilliam-Pendergrass.
He was a former industrial worker for Burlington. He always brought joy and laughter to Everyone. He never let anything bring him down from keeping his joy.
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Charles Thomas Stewart
Sep 1, 2024
Charles "Charlie" Thomas "Tommy" Stewart, 77, of York, SC, passed away September 1, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 21, 1946, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Rev. Charles and Pauline Pearson Stewart.
Many of his colleagues called him Charlie. His family affectionately called him Tommy. Tommy was a proud veteran of...
Eli Tolentino-Romero
Sep 1, 2024
Eli Tolentino-Romero, de 32 años, de Gastonia, Carolina del Norte, falleció el domingo 1 de septiembre de 2024.
Nació en México el 16 de noviembre de 1991.
Eli era una persona muy carismática. Le encantaba reÃr y le encantaba hacer reÃr a los demás. Era un devoto hombre de familia. Le encantaba invitar a la...
Amparo Londono - Salazar
Sep 1, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Amparo Londono-Salazar, a vibrant soul who left this world on September 1, 2024, at her home in NC. Born in Pereira, Colombia, on June 29, 1959, Amparo was a proud Hispanic woman known for her infectious smile and love for life.
Amparo adored spending time with...
Linda Ann Sisk
Aug 31, 2024
Linda Ann Sisk, 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 2, 1952, in California. Linda was a dedicated supervisor in the clothing manufacturing industry, spending 28 years at Hanes/Bali.
Linda will be remembered as a devoted mother to her daughters Angelene Hanzely (Justin)...
Ronnie Benjamin Johnson
Aug 31, 2024
Ronnie Benjamin Johnson, 42, of Vale, NC, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 31, 2024, at his residence.
A native of Gaston County, he was born October 28, 1981, to Wanda Simmons and Monte Johnson.
Ronnie loved his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Ronnie is survived by his children, Ashlean Johnson,...
Mary Lee Greene
Aug 31, 2024
Mary Lee Greene, 67, of Gastonia, NC, passed away August 31, 2024, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.
She was born in Gaston County, NC on March 25, 1957, to the late Paul and Ruth Harmon Fair.
She was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. She was formerly a...
Mary "Pete" Passmore Bridges
Aug 30, 2024
Mary "Pete" Passmore Bridges, 86, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away August 30, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
She was born December 9, 1937, in Burke County, NC, to the late William Randolph and Edna Earl Kilpatrick Passmore.
Mary was a charter member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Kings Mountain,...
Amelia Stroupe Blalock
Aug 29, 2024
Amelia Blalock, a beloved member of the Love Valley Baptist Church and known affectionately as "Mawmaw" by many, peacefully passed away at the age of 81 on August 29, 2024, at her home in Kings Mountain, NC.
Amelia, born on May 17, 1943, was a dedicated homemaker to her husband, Gordon Blalock, with whom she shared a...
Richard "Richie" Tourtellotte
Aug 29, 2024
Richard "Richie" Tourtellotte, 55, of Bessemer City, passed away August 29, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born November 10, 1968, in Windam County, Connecticut.
Richie loved the water. Pool, lake, ocean, it didn't matter. He loved to swim, canoe, if it had to do with water he was there. When...
Hermen Dean Sellers
Aug 29, 2024
Hermen Dean Sellers, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away August 29, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Mecklenburg County on February 13, 1949, to the late Joseph and Vauneta Sellers.
Dean, a graduate of Belmont High School, attended Gordon Military Academy and UNC- Pembroke before joining the US Air Force, where...
Laura Collmar
Aug 29, 2024
Laura Collmar, a beloved member of the Dallas community, passed away on August 29, 2024, from natural causes at the age of 81. Lovingly known as the 'Avon lady,' Laura was a member of the One Accord Independent Church in Gastonia. She was born on July 27, 1943, to be survived by her children: Howard Collmar (Erica), Linda Stalnaker...
Joyce Laverne Griffie
Aug 29, 2024
Joyce Laverne Griffie, 74, of Gastonia, NC, passed away August 29, 2024, at Somerset Court in Cherryville, NC.
She was born July 18, 1950, in Gaston County, NC to the late Billy and Vernie Griffie.
Joyce was a member of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC. She graduated from Appalachian State University with a...
Patricia Diana Miller
Aug 28, 2024
Patricia Diana Miller, 60, a beautiful and loving soul who just wanted to be friends with everyone, of Gastonia, went to be with her mother, father, and brother, Gene Ragan in Heaven on August 28, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She left behind finance, Robin Adams; sisters, Joyce Pearson, and Terry Angley of Gastonia,...
Shirley Ann Sailors
Aug 27, 2024
Shirley Ann Sailors, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
She was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Harlie and Laler Ellis Francis.
Shirley was a member of Westwood Heights Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. She formerly attended New Hope Baptist Church in Earl, NC, where...
Shirley Marie Wise
Aug 27, 2024
Shirley Marie Wise (nee Kolberg), 84, a former Native of Cleveland, Ohio went to be with the Lord and her Angels on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, at home and in the Arms of her Beautiful Daughter Sharline in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
Shirley was a Strong Woman. Loving Life so much, she wanted to provide a life...
