Lloyd Allen Carver
Sep 17, 2024
Lloyd Allen Carver, also known as the guy who could fix anything and loved his ribs, passed away on September 17, 2024, in Gastonia, NC, at the age of 80. Born in Homer, Michigan on May 20, 1944, Lloyd spent his life as an aircraft mechanic in the airline industry, all while building two homes and lovingly crafting wood...
Faye Jean Wiggins
Sep 17, 2024
Faye Jean Wiggins, 86, of Gastonia, NC, peacefully passed away on September 17, 2024, at her residence.
Born on November 4, 1937, in North Carolina, daughter of the late Richard Everette Carpenter and Beatrice Harwell Carpenter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Ray Wiggins; sons, Mark Wiggins,...
Stephanie Paige Hord
Sep 17, 2024
Stephanie "Paige" Hord, 58, of Gaston County, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 17, 2024.
Paige was born March 15, 1966, to Steedly Eugene Hord and Vickie Crisp Hord.
She is preceded in death by her father "Gene" and her brother, Chad Eugene Hord; her grandparents, Clinton and...
Tommy Jay Stephens
Sep 16, 2024
Tommy Jay Stephens, age 66, passed away on September 16, 2024, at his home.
He was born in Columbus Co, NC, on May 11, 1958, to his father, Jay Stephens and to his  precious mother, Alice (Ruth) Stephens.
Tommy was preceded in death by both of his parents; and father in law, Bobby Leroy Heffner;...
Linda Lee Hill
Sep 16, 2024
Linda Lee "Dusty" Eastwood Hill passed peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024 at home in Gastonia, NC.
She was born on September 6, 1951 in Anaheim, California to the late Bill Eastwood and Gloria Bynum.
Linda worked as a former imports and exports office clerk for Charlotte Douglas Airport. She also worked on the road...
Michael Lloyd Auten
Sep 15, 2024
Michael Auten, 70, of Cramerton, NC, passed away September 15, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
He was born March 24, 1954, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Lloyd and Geneva Auten.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by brothers, Donald Eugene Auten and Larry Auten.
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Lon "Clem Bob" Buckner
Sep 15, 2024
Lon "Clem Bob" Buckner, 58, of Lawndale, passed away September 15, 2024, at Atrium Cleveland in Shelby.
He was born April 22, 1966, in Cleveland County, son of the late Elmer Buckner and Shirley Daves Buckner.
Clem Bob loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially his grandbabies. He loved his fur babies,...
Brenda Diane Woodell
Sep 15, 2024
Brenda Diane Gibbie Foxx Woodell
Brenda, a woman of immense strength, resilience, and unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, at the age of 74. Her life, though filled with profound loss and hardship, was a testament to her love for God and her unshakeable spirit.
Throughout her journey, Brenda faced the heart-wrenching...
Michael Ray Hawkins
Sep 14, 2024
Michael Hawkins, 67 of Bessemer City, NC, passed away September 14, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
He was born in Gaston County, NC, on February 19, 1957, to the late James and Ann Hawkins.
Mike was a member of West Fifth Avenue Free Will Baptist Church in Gastonia. Mike loved God,...
Janet Adcock Harris
Sep 14, 2024
Janet A. Harris, 88, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home under the care of her daughter, Saturday, September 14, 2024.
She was born July 5, 1936, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, daughter of the late Henry E. William Adcock and Nellie Beatrice Smith Adcock, of Wadesboro.
Janet married her...
Earl Murrell Payne, Jr.
Sep 13, 2024
Earl M. Payne, Jr, 62, of Iron Station, NC, passed away September 13, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
He was born March 7, 1962, in Gastonia, NC, to the late Earl and Mary Payne.
Earl was a man of God and put God and family first. He was a hard worker...
Phyllis Lynn Hill
Sep 11, 2024
Phyllis Hill, 68, of Clover, SC, passed away September 11, 2024, at her home in Clover, SC.
She was born February 29, 1956, in West Alexandria, OH to the late Wilbur and Ruby Stringfield.
Phyllis worked at Market Street Buffet for 20 years. She loved serving others. She never spoke a bad word about any...
Emogene Arrowood
Sep 10, 2024
Emogene Robinson Arrowood was born June 30,1946 in Kings Mountain, NC. She passed peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday September 10, 2024 at Robin Johnson House in Gastonia, NC. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Elliott Robinson and Vergie Holcombe Robinson. Preceded in death by her soulmate of 55 years, Michael Bruce Arrowood, her beloved son Michael...
Shane Dockery
Sep 9, 2024
Joey Shane Dockery, 61, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. A native of Gaston County, he was born on October 18, 1962, to Sherry Maddox McCall and the late Grady Ray Dockery.
Shane was born in Gastonia and a proud Hunter Huss Alumni Class of 1981. Upon graduation, Shane followed in his father's footsteps...
Lisa Ann Calhoun
Sep 9, 2024
Lisa Ann "Mawmaw Happy" Calhoun, 56, of Stanley, NC, passed away September 9, 2024 at Atrium Health - Cabarrus.
She was born February 9, 1968, in Gaston County, NC to Linda Hallman and the late Ronald Howard.
Lisa was very kind-hearted. She showed a lot of love to everyone, especially her grandbabies. She was a...
George "Butch" William Tryling Iii
Sep 9, 2024
George "Butch" William Tryling III, 81, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully September 9, 2024, at Peak Resources in Gastonia.
He was born June 29, 1943, in Hamilton County, Ohio, son of the late George William Tryling II and Annie Lense Tryling.
A memorial service will be held 10:30 am Sunday, September 15, 2024, at St....
Danny Osborne
Sep 7, 2024
Danny Osborne, 52, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on November 8, 1971, in Bowling Green, Ohio to Patricia Roe Osborne and the late, Daniel A Osborne.
Danny was a Gaston County Police officer for 25 years. He was a member of The City Church in...
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,...
