Obituaries

Mar 26, 2024

Tony Ray Whitaker, 65, of Clover, SC, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his residence.

He was born July 31, 1958, in Plymouth Co, NC, son of the late Alfred Clenard Whitaker and Joyce McNair Whitaker.

Tony was an employee with Mann+Hummell (Wix Corp) for 47 years. He loved to go boating, fishing, and...

Mar 26, 2024

Chris (Christopher) Ray Johnson, 51, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC.

He was born June 10, 1972, in Gaston Co, NC.

Chris loved NASCAR, with Jeff Gordon being his favorite driver. He loved maneuvering his remote control cars. He loved driving his golf cart. He loved camping with his...

Mar 25, 2024

Lonnie "Baby Joe" Ensley, 64, of Smyre, NC, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC.

He was born August 7, 1959, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Paul Ensley and Minnie Ensley.

Baby Joe was a member of Fraley Memorial Baptist Church.

In addition...

Mar 23, 2024

Henry Branham, 76, of Charlotte North Carolina, entered his heavenly home Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Atrium Health Mercy Hospital, Charlotte, North Carolina.

He was born November 30, 1947, in York County, South Carolina, son of the late Manning Richard and Ruth Gunter Branham.

Henry was a member of Lake Norman Baptist Church and a...

Mar 23, 2024

John "Johnny" Homer Barrett, Jr. 74, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his residence.

He was born November 16, 1949, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late John Barrett, Sr. and Iva Lee Cole Barrett.

Johnny was born and raised on Ozark. He loved carp fishing, softball, and...

Mar 21, 2024

Vernon "Pudgie" Arthur Moore, 79, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Caromont Region Medical Center.

Pudgie was born October 5, 1944, in Gaston County, and was the son of the late Floyd and Carol Metcalf Caldwell.  He loved his family dearly and enjoyed fishing in his spare time.  After thirty years of...

Mar 21, 2024

Harold "Greg" Smith, 69, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 18, 1955, in Cleveland Co, NC, son of the late Horace and Ruth Smith.

Greg loved to ride his motorcycle and enjoyed going to the dirt track on Friday nights.

In...

Mar 20, 2024

Penny Gail Cloninger, 78, of Gastonia, NC, passed away March 20, 2024, at Peak Resources in Gastonia.

Penny was born September 22, 1945, in Gaston County, NC to the late Nard Brown Cloninger and Martha Louise Grassano.

She formerly attended Stanley Methodist Church, in Stanley, NC.

In addition to her parents, Penny was...

Mar 17, 2024

Thomas "Tommy" Edward Owens, 80, of Clover, SC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 17th from the Robin Johnson Hospice House.

Thomas was known to his family and friends for his love of telling stories and jokes. He was a proud father, grandfather, and great grandfather who enjoyed spending time with family...

Mar 16, 2024

William Ray Reinhardt, 81, of Gastonia, passed away March 16, 2024, at his home.

He was born September 2, 1942, in Catawba County, son of the late Clyde Reinhardt and Rhoda Caldwell Reinhardt.

All services will be private.

William loved the Lord, his family and all animals. He was attending Dallas Church of...

Mar 14, 2024

Catherine Hoyle Hamlin, 74, of Gastonia, NC, passed away surrounded by her loving family March 14, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

Catherine was born February 18, 1950, daughter of the late Robert Thatcher Hoyle and Thelma Beamguard Hoyle.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother John...

Mar 13, 2024

Galdino Hernandez Quiros, 57, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born on March 2, 1967, in Mexico, to the late Galdino Hernandez Morales and Fausta Quiroz Ramirez.

Galdino was a member of Iglesia Pentecostal Unidad in Gastonia. Galdino was a humble man. He loved to...

Mar 12, 2024

Christy Landers Morrow, 53, of Dallas, passed away March 12, 2024, at her home.

She was born December 17, 1970, in Cleveland County, daughter of Vivian Gail Hill Landers and the late Earl Thomas Landers.

Christy attended Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.

She loved being outdoors and enjoyed working in her...

Mar 12, 2024

Stephen E. Truelove, 74, of Stanley, NC, passed away at his home on March 12, 2023.

He was born in Gaston County, NC on April 21, 1949, to the late Jimmy and Beulah Rhodes Truelove.

Steve was a member of New Buffalo Baptist Church in Grover, NC.  He loved playing the bass guitar, especially at...

Mar 11, 2024

J ackson Cole Hall, 12, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully March 11, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born July 17, 2011, in Gaston County.

He was a member of Venture Church in Dallas. He attended Mountain Island Charter Middle School in Mount Holly.

He played baseball...

Mar 10, 2024

Marvin Wayne Farley, 61, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Jackson County, NC, on May 21, 1962, to the late Beauford and Mary Farley.

Marvin was a dedicated, southern man. He was a loving father. He was a dedicated worker to his craft. He had...

Mar 10, 2024

Dennis Powell Dees, 63, of Gastonia, passed away on March 10, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born September 8, 1960, in Gaston County, son of Georgia Rice Dees and the late Gardley Powell Dees.

Dennis loved to watch wrestling and vampire movies and was a great skater. He enjoyed listening...

Mar 7, 2024

Bessemer City, N.C - Mr. Carl H. Shay, lll, 50 years old, transitioned to eternity on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Carl was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend, and a father who loved his daughter with all his heart. He attend Long Creek Elementary School and also attended Alexander Graham middle school. Carl found a job he loved...

Mar 7, 2024

Edward Joseph Hanley IV, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC.

He was born July 28, 1947, in Troy NY, to the late Edward and Ann Hanley.

Edward is survived by his beloved wife of 14 years, Wanda Walker Hanley; two daughters, Pamela Walker Wetter...

Mar 5, 2024

Robin Rebecca Lee Miller, 68, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Gaston County, she was born on August 2, 1955, to Frances Miller and the late Robert "Bill" Miller.

Robin had a strong faith in the Lord and loved Him with all of her...