Jerry Dean Jenkins
Aug 20, 2024
I t is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Dean Jenkins, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Jerry was born in Cherokee County, SC, on May 19, 1949, to the late Roy and Edna Dean Moss Jenkins. Jerry went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on August 20, 2024, at the age of...
Enrique Alberto Cordero
Aug 20, 2024
Enrique Alberto Cordero, born July 19, 1945, and passed August 20, 2024. He lived 19 years in Gastonia NC as a US citizen since 1972, born in San Miguel, el salvador Central America (C.A.).
He was a Christian man, loved to sing for the Lord, loved his family very much, loved music, great father.
In...
Billie Jean Martin
Aug 20, 2024
Billie Jean Martin left earth on August 20th, 2024, to be reunited with her predeceased loved ones and to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven. Her story began in rural Cherokee County NC, where she was born to Matilda (Stiles) Dockery and James Henry Dockery on February 19th,1936. Â She was the seventh in a lineage of...
David Benjamin Davis
Aug 20, 2024
David Benjamin Davis, 80, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born November 13, 1943, in Gaston County, NC son of the late Avery Erven Davis and Bessie Benalee Hardin Davis.
David was a retired entrepreneur business owner. He was known for his love...
Jeffrey Dennis Beal
Aug 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Beal, who left us far too soon at the age of 38. A loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, Jeffrey was known for his easy-going nature, sharp sense of humor, and deep love for his family and friends. His presence lit up every room, especially during family...
Katherine Collins Auten
Aug 19, 2024
Katherine Collins Auten was born to the Rev. Ray Collins and Susan Ella Hall Collins on Feb 19, 1937, in Statesville. She finished her race and entered all of Heavens Glory on August 19, 2024.
She was the middle child of eleven children.
Katherine married the love of her life Harold Auten and they were...
Shirley Ann Robinson
Aug 19, 2024
Shirley Robinson, 78, of Stanley, NC, passed away August 19, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
She was born March 11, 1946, in Anderson, SC, to the late John William and Clara Thomas Rose.
Shirley attended Trinity Full Gospel Church in Stanley. She loved animals.
In addition to her parents,...
Cynthia Yvonne Peterson
Aug 17, 2024
Cynthia Peterson, 60, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away August 17, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born July 6, 1964, in Gaston County, NC to the late Nancy Adams.
Cynthia was a very loving, kind, God-fearing woman. She was quick to lovingly add correction if she felt you were doing...
Richard Dewayne Musgrave
Aug 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Dewayne Musgrave, who was born on January 11, 1958, in Coco Beach, FL. Richard, a beloved husband to Sylvia Musgrave, passed away on August 17, 2024, at his residence in Mc Bee, SC.
Richard was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in fishing and hunting....
Mildred Jean Mcvickers
Aug 16, 2024
Our beloved Mildred Jean McVickers, a devoted mother, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 16, 2024, at the age of 85. Known for her warm smile and kind heart, Mildred was born on August 6, 1939, in Gaston County, NC and resided in Gastonia, NC.
She leaves behind her sons, Ray W....
Eddie Arnold Lowe, Sr.
Aug 15, 2024
Eddie Arnold Lowe Sr, 76, passed away on August 15, 2024, in Bessemer City, NC. Born on April 16, 1948, in Mecklenburg County, NC, he dedicated much of his life to public service, both as a military and law enforcement officer.
Eddie honorably served in the Army as a Military Police (MP) during the Vietnam War, a...
Ruth Arline Hightower White
Aug 15, 2024
Ruth Arline Hightower White, 87, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024, at her home.
She was born March 1, 1937, in Habersham County, Georgia, to the late Ralph Thomas Hightower and Icie Marete Hightower.
Ruth was a faithful member of Puett Chapel Church in Dallas, where she had taken the job...
Billy O'Dell Boone
Aug 14, 2024
Billy O'Dell Boone, 61, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born December 13, 1962, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Bill and Alta Boone.
Billy was a great man and an amazing father. His hobbies were collecting tools, watching TV,...
Leonard Frank Shelby
Aug 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Leonard Frank Shelby Jr, known to his loved ones as Frank. Born on August 12, 1958 in Gastonia, NC, he sadly departed on August 14, 2024, from brain cancer.
Frank pursued a career as a maintenance mechanic at Timken Bearing Manufacturing. Frank was a proud American...
Julia Francis Flowers
Aug 14, 2024
Julia Farmer Flowers, 60, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
She was born on February 11, 1964, in Michigan to Melvina Turley Hettle and the late Jessie Clyde Farmer.
Julie loved her family. She enjoyed playing bingo.
In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her...
Terry Lynn Rollick
Aug 13, 2024
Terry Lynn Rollick, 64, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Gaston County on March 24, 1960, to the late David and Marlene Rohm.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Debbie Rohm.
Terry had...
Gail Hungerford Gavalis
Aug 13, 2024
Gail Hungerford Gavalis, 68, of Gastonia, NC; a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend, passed away on August 13, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born October 7, 1955 in Hartford, CT to Kenneth and Claire Hungerford, both pre-deceased.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 45...
Deloris Sinclair Thompson
Aug 12, 2024
Deloris Sinclair Thompson, age 78, passed away on August 12, 2024 with her family by her side at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.
Deloris was born on September 13, 1945 in Kannapolis, NC .
She attended A.L. Brown High School and she continued her education at Gaston College.
Deloris was an...
Victoria "Vickie" Payne
Aug 9, 2024
Victoria Walters Payne, lovingly known as Vickie, passed away on August 9, 2024, at Peak Resources, Gastonia, NC. She was born on April 29, 1954, in Catawba County, NC. Vickie was a proud US citizen, having spent her life in Iron Station, NC, where she worked as a dedicated cashier in the retail industry.
Vickie was a...
Patricia Ann Mitchell
Aug 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Patricia Ann Mitchell, also known as Pat, of Lowell, NC. Born on February 22, 1943, in North Carolina, Pat passed away on August 9, 2024, at the age of 81.
Patricia was a self-employed seamstress who had a great sense of humor and a...
