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.

Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Jeffrey "Dinkie" Moses
Jan 28, 2024
J effrey "Dinkie" Moses, 59, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his residence.
A native of Gaston County, NC, he was born on December 13, 1964, to the late Lloyd and Connie Moses.
Jeff enjoyed fishing, sports, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Most of all he loved his family and...
Scottie Eugene Long
Jan 28, 2024
Scottie Eugene Long, 57, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his residence.
He was born June 16, 1966, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Charles and Patsy Long.
Scottie was an Earnhart fan, loved NASCAR, motorcycles and dirt racing. He even met his wife at the racetrack. Scottie was...
Paul Lowery
Jan 27, 2024
Paul Brian Lowery, 67, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at his residence.
A native of Gaston County, he was born on June 26, 1956, to the late Paul and Carolyn Lowery.
Paul loved rock-n-roll and Johnny Cash. He enjoyed fishing at both the lake and river.
In addition to...
Carroll "Sam" Henry
Jan 26, 2024
Carroll "Sam" Henry, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born on July 11, 1953, in Sevier County, Tennessee, to the late Stanley and Cecile Henry.
Sam served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and working outside. He loved his family and his fur...
Margaret Burr Palmeri
Jan 25, 2024
Margaret Burr Palmeri, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at her residence.
She was born in Gaston County on June 12, 1939, to the late Duncan and Lucile Burr.
Margaret was a United States Army veteran serving in Germany. She was a National Senior Games participant, receiving many medals. Margaret was...
Catherine Hunter Ross
Jan 25, 2024
Bessemer City-Catherine H Ross, 96
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and school teacher
Mrs. Catherine H. Ross was a native of Iredell County, NC and grew up in the community of Scotts. She was the daughter of the late Maude (Rhyne) and William Earnest Hunter. She was sister to the late William Hunter of Mooresville and...
Jerry Gardner
Jan 25, 2024
Jerry Gardner, 83, of Bessemer City, North Carolina, passed away on January 25, 2024. Born on August 8, 1940, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Jerry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Jerry's foremost passion in life was to share the Gospel of Christ to help others prepare for the coming of the Lord. He found joy...
Steven Mccoy Stewart
Jan 24, 2024
In Loving Memory of Steven McCoy Stewart aka "Stump" or "Stumpy"
January 30,1954 - January 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven McCoy Stewart, affectionately known as "Stump" or "Stumpy," aged 69, on January 24, 2024, due to complications from cirrhosis and kidney failure. He was a vibrant...
John Malcolm Jones
Jan 24, 2024
John Malcolm Jones, 77, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born September 21, 1946, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Lonnie E. Jones and Thelma J. Hope.
John was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle for 31 years, where he...
Roger Odell Mcclure
Jan 23, 2024
Roger Odell McClure, 71, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gaston County, he was born on December 28, 1952, to the late Jesse and Ollie McClure.
Roger worked as a computer programmer in manufacturing for many years. He loved the mountains and helping others....
Robert James Briand, Sr.
Jan 23, 2024
Robert James Briand, Sr., 82, of Clover, SC, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born October 2, 1941, in Massachusetts, son of the late Donald and Alice Briand.
Robert was a member of Southside Baptist Church. He retired from Duke Energy, after 25 years of employment. He...
Susan Ellen Speakes
Jan 22, 2024
Susan Ellen Speakes, 71, passed away January 22, 2024, in comfort and peace at Robin Johnson House in Gastonia, North Carolina.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 14, 1952, to the late Charles and Gertrude Valentine. Susan resided in Mt. Holly, North Carolina, where she chose to retire.
A bright, beautiful woman...
Andrew Albert Farley, Iii
Jan 21, 2024
Andrew Albert Farley, III, "Andy" or "Drew", died at his Gastonia, North Carolina home, while under Hospice care, on January 21, 2024, after a short illness.
He was the son of Andrew Albert Farley, Jr. and Westelle Ritchie Farley. Â He was the grandson of Andrew Albert Farley, Sr. and Mattie Evans Farley.
Andy was born...
Harold "Andy" A. Ervin
Jan 21, 2024
Harold "Andy" A. Ervin, passed away January 21, 2024.
He was born August 12, 1963, son of the late Nelson Ervin & Lela Griffen.
Andy was a loving Father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents Harold was preceded in death by his Beloved wife Connie Ervin.
Andy is survived by...
Eric Franklin Alexander
Jan 21, 2024
Eric Franklin Alexander, 54, of Lowell, NC, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia,
He was born in Gaston County on March 3, 1969, to the late Franklin and Billie Jo Alexander.
Eric loved to hang out with his buddies and to hunt and fish. He spent time with...
Steven Kyle Wright
Jan 20, 2024
Steven Kyle Wright was born on April 29th, 1981. His life was tragically cut short on January 20, 2024. He was 42 years old when he was taken away from us.
Steven made a major impact on everyone he was around. He was so kindhearted and he would never turn a person in need down.
...
Janie Lee Hord
Jan 20, 2024
.
Mrs. Janie Lee Hord, 89, passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2024. Her devoted daughter, Glenda, and son-in-law, Donnie, were by her side.
Janie was born in Lowell, NC on February 7, 1934. She was the only daughter with 5 brothers and you couldn't get anything past her. She was stubborn and...
Lester James Bolynn
Jan 19, 2024
Lester James Bolynn, 73, of Gastonia, passed away January 19, 2024, At Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born December 21, 1950, in Hemingway, SC, son of the late Herman and Rosa Roe Bolynn.
Lester attended Good News Tabernacle in Bessemer City. He loved to help people, anyone he possibly could especially anyone...
Flora Ellen Cope
Jan 18, 2024
Flora Ellen Cope, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital, Shelby.
She was born February 12, 1948, in Polk Co, NC, daughter of the late William Griffin and Kathleen Williams.
Flora was a member of Crowders Mountain Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. She loved her fur babies, Cole,...
John Lindsey Knight
Jan 18, 2024
John Lindsey Knight, 55, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Wendover Hospice House, Shelby.
He was born June 22, 1968, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Johnny Knight and Katie Summitt Knight Hargett.
John loved fishing, and the outdoors. He loved his family and enjoyed attending church...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted

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

