find a loved one

Obituaries

Use the search below to find the obituary of a loved one. We invite you to share memories, offer condolences, and celebrate a life well lived. Each tribute is a place for family and friends to come together in remembrance and support.


Obituary Banner
Black and white illustration of a lit candle.

Recent Obituaries

Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

John Charles Mcleymore Sr.

John Charles Mcleymore Sr.

Apr 18, 2024

John Charles McLeymore Sr., 71, of Gastonia, passed away April 18, 2024, at Peak Resources in Gastonia.

He was born June 28, 1952, in Cherokee County, NC, son of the late William Glenn McLeymore and Julia Roselle Carringer McLeymore.

He was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.

John loved...

Shirley Lee Beheler

Shirley Lee Beheler

Apr 18, 2024

Shirley Lee Beheler, 86, of Kings Mountain, passed away April 18, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born August 14, 1937, in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Lee Beheler and Dessie Yandle Beheler.

A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Greene Funeral Service,...

Bobby "Bert" Harold Cloninger

Bobby "Bert" Harold Cloninger

Apr 18, 2024

Bobby Harold "Bert" Cloninger, 79, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at his residence, in his bed, asleep.

He was born in Cabarrus County on August 8, 1944, to the late Paul and Lorene Cloninger.

Bobby attended Good News Tabernacle Baptist Church in Bessemer City, with his three granddaughters.

In...

Joshua "Josh" James Stultz

Joshua "Josh" James Stultz

Apr 16, 2024

Joshua "Josh" James Stultz, 34, of Kings Mountain, passed away April 16, 2024, at his home.

He was born May 10, 1989, in Franklin County, Ohio.

He was the life of the family and he always brightened up the room and everyone in it with his smile.

Josh was very loved and will...

Jean Hill Shelton

Jean Hill Shelton

Apr 16, 2024

Jean Hill Shelton, 74, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Carolina Care Hospice, Newton.

She was born March 14, 1950, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Thelma Hill.

Jean was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle, Dallas, NC. She loved music, dance, and the beach.

In addition...

Dr. William "Bill" Costner

Dr. William "Bill" Costner

Apr 15, 2024

Dr. William "Bill" Marshall Costner, 89, of Denver, formerly of Bessemer City, passed away April 15, 2024, at his home.

He was born July 29, 1934, Gaston County, son of the late Everette James Costner and Lillian Davis Costner.

He was a US Army veteran who proudly served his country.

Dr. Costner was...

Francis Dianne Hudson

Francis Dianne Hudson

Apr 15, 2024

Francis "Dianne" Hudson, 76, of Denver, NC, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Huntersville Health and Rehab.

She was born May 24, 1947, in Lancaster Co, SC, daughter of the late Oscar and Nannie Outen.

Dianne was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

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

Graziella Pratellesi Lewis

Graziella Pratellesi Lewis

Apr 14, 2024

Graziella Pratellesi Lewis, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her residence.

Graziella was born in Florence, Italy on February 11, 1929, to the late Consalvo and Leda Pratellesi. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond Ernest Lewis; brother Giancarlo; sister, Mara; daughter, Peggy Willis; and son, Danny Lewis.

...

Xiomara Mackenzie Moore

Xiomara Mackenzie Moore

Apr 13, 2024

Xiomara MacKenzie Moore, 21, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 13, 2024.

A native of Gaston County, she was born on February 7, 2003, to Malcolm Long and Carona Moore.

Xiomara was a member of South Gastonia Church of God in Gastonia. She was a graduate of Victory Christian Academy,...

Patricia Ann Darby

Patricia Ann Darby

Apr 11, 2024

Patricia Ann Darby, 62, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at The Ivy in Gastonia.

She was born in Oswego County, New York, on August 14, 1961, to the late Martin and Karen Petrie.

Patricia was a member of Evangel Assembly of God. She loved spending time with her family, especially the...

Virginia Lois Gallant

Virginia Lois Gallant

Apr 11, 2024

Virginia Lois Gallant, 90, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Northside Hospital Cherokee, Canton, GA.

She was born in Stephens Co, GA, daughter of the late Robert Clyde Franks and Roselene Ramsey Franks.

Virginia was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church.

In addition to her parents, she was...

David "Dawg" Paysour

David "Dawg" Paysour

Apr 11, 2024

David "Dawg" Paysour Sr, 41, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

A native of Gaston County, he was born on September 15, 1982, to the late Elizabeth Hardin Cathey.

David is also preceded in death by his aunt, Patricia McGee; and his uncle, David...

Eric Randolph Mitchell

Eric Randolph Mitchell

Apr 11, 2024

Eric Randolph Mitchell, 60, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his sister's home.

He was born January 3, 1964, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Patricia Coleman Mitchell and the late Terriel Mitchell, Sr.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kim Pike....

Jill Robertson

Jill Robertson

Apr 10, 2024

Jill Robertson of Gastonia, NC went home to be with our Heavenly Father the evening of Wednesday, April 10 in the year of our Lord 2024.  She was 69 years old.

Born October 1, 1954, to Vernon and Mary Haynes, Jill was the third of their four children.  She was an energetic, especially bright, popular kid, and...

Richard Delfont Hoover, Jr.

Richard Delfont Hoover, Jr.

Apr 8, 2024

Richard Delfont Hoover Jr., 63, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Broome County, New York, on January 19, 1961, to the late Richard and Genevieve Hoover.

Richard was a charter member of Providence Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon, usher,...

John Stephen Turlington, Jr.

John Stephen Turlington, Jr.

Apr 8, 2024

John Stephen Turlington, Jr. 54, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 8, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.

He was born July 11, 1969, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late John Stephen Turlington, Sr. and Mary Sprott Turlington.

John had a big heart, and...

Franklin James Butler

Franklin James Butler

Apr 7, 2024

Franklin James Butler, 79, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Cardinal Health Care in Lincolnton.

He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on December 11, 1944, to the late James and Julie Butler.

Franklin was a member of Fraley Memorial Baptist Church. He was also a Mason and a Shriner. He enjoyed...

Nora Lee Johnson

Nora Lee Johnson

Apr 6, 2024

Nora Lee Johnson, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born on September 23, 1942, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Carl and Minnie Johnson.

Nora was a member of Myrtle Methodist Church in Gastonia. She enjoyed animals and being outdoors. She liked to walk...

John David Carver

John David Carver

Apr 6, 2024

John David Carver, 72, of Kings Mountain, passed away April 6, 2024, at his home.

He was born September 14, 1951, in Davidson County, NC, son of the late J.D. Carver and Eva Watkins Carver.

John enjoyed taking long car rides and viewing the scenery. He owned his own cleaning service up until his retirement....

Roberta "Bert" Priest Greene

Roberta "Bert" Priest Greene

Apr 6, 2024

Roberta "Bert" Priest Greene, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at her residence.

She was born in Dillon County, SC, on April 1, 1951, to the late George Owens, Jr. and Carletha Priest Owens.

Roberta was of the Baptist faith and had a servant's heart.  She loved her family, friends, and...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted

Grief Logo
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.