William Black
Jan 9, 2026
William Christopher Black, known to friends and family as Chris, was born on May 25, 1964, in York County, South Carolina. He passed away on January 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love for fishing, cooking, and spending time in the great outdoors, whether at the mountains or the beach. He enjoyed attending church when he could and had...
Jayantilal Patel
Jan 9, 2026
Jayantilal "Jay" Narardas Patel, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the age of 82, in his home surrounded by his loving children and family. Born on December 1, 1943, Jay lived a vibrant and meaningful life marked by unwavering dedication, resilience, kindness, and a profound love for his...
Joseph Parker
Jan 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joey Parker, who passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 at the age of 60. He was born on December 13, 1965. Joey was the youngest of nine children. Joey was preceded in death by his father, Charles Ellison Parker Sr. and his mother, Dorothy Loraine Parker, his older...
David Hardy
Jan 8, 2026
David Lawrence Hardy, 95, of Gastonia, NC passed away January 8, 2026 at Morningside of Gastonia. He was born June 12, 1930, in Manchester, NH, the son of the late James F. Hardy and Evelyn S. Hardy.
David served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1954. He worked as a chemical and electrical technician for DuPont in Delaware. After...
John Ricardo
Jan 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Joseph Ricardo, who left us on January 7, 2026. Born in Sussex County, New Jersey, John spent his later years in Gastonia, North Carolina, where he created a home filled with love and joy.John was a dedicated service technician in the food equipment repair industry, and particularly enjoyed...
Carl Simms, Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
Carl H. Simms, Jr., 78, of Gastonia, NC passed away January 7, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
He was born August 9, 1947, in Gaston County, NC to the late Carl Hood Simms, Sr. and Alda Holland Simms.
In addition to his parents, Carl was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Jerry Broome.
Carl was a member of...
Roy Navy
Jan 6, 2026
Roy Lee Navy, 76, of Lowell, passed away on January 6, 2026. Born on November 8, 1949, in Gaston, North Carolina, Roy was a devoted father and a simple man who found joy in the little things in life. He had a hardworking spirit, spending much of his career delivering bread to local grocery stores.
Left to cherish Roy's...
Pauline Duncan
Jan 6, 2026
Pauline W. Duncan (Polly), 82, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her residence.
Polly was the youngest of eight children born to Richard and Lela Martin Wilson on December 14, 1943.
She had a strong love for her family. She enjoyed being surrounded by all of them. They all have many fond memories of trips,...
Angel Karllette Parker
Jan 6, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Angel Karllette Parker, of Kings Mountain, who left this world peacefully on January 6, 2026, at the age of 51. She was born on May 28, 1974, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, she was a cherished daughter, sister, aunt and a beloved friend to many.
Angel graduated from North Shelby School in 1996,...
Donna Oliver
Jan 5, 2026
Donna Sloan Oliver, 78, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at her residence. She was born on June 12, 1947 to the late OA Lee Rippy and Genevieve Oats.
Donna attended First Baptist Church in Gastonia. She was the former owner and operator of a mobile home dealership with several locations. She loved to go on trips...
Skylann Johnson
Jan 4, 2026
Skylann Nichole Johnson, 15, of Clover, SC, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC. She was born December 26, 2010 in Gaston County.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Larry Anthony Johnson Sr.; maternal grandmother, Melissa Lecthco; great-grandfather, Marvin James Sahms Jr.
Skylann is survived by her great-grandmother & mom, Cathy Johnson...
Shawn Beck
Jan 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shawn Albert Beck, born on December 13, 1967, in Gaston County, North Carolina. Shawn left this world on January 4, 2026, but his legacy of love and joy will remain with us forever.Shawn was a passionate sports fan. He found great joy in fishing and cheering for his beloved...
William Foster
Jan 3, 2026
William "Bill" Foster was brought up in Charlotte, NC in a somewhat nomadic lifestyle. By the time he was 17, he was anxious to join the Navy. There, he completed his high school education. He served on a carrier and a destroyer and was proud to do so. After the service, he worked as a finish carpenter and cabinet maker...
Lanny Ray "Buck" Sanders, Jr.
Jan 3, 2026
Lanny Ray "Buck" Sanders, Jr., passed away peacefully, surrounded in love, on January 3, 2026, at the age of 52. Ray was born on June 26, 1973, at Garrison General Hospital in Gastonia and lived a life marked by strength, resilience, and a deep love for his family and God.
Ray was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He shared 30...
Richard Schultz
Jan 2, 2026
Richard Brian "Rick" Schultz of Gastonia, North Carolina passed from this world on or about December 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Aaron and Sally Schultz, and is survived by his sister Karen Garfinkle and her husband, Harry Garfinkle, as well as a cherished niece, Amanda Garfinkle (and husband, Ed). Born in High Point, North...
Clifford Bradley
Jan 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clifford Lee Bradley, who left us peacefully on January 2, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on November 7, 1946, in Gastonia, NC, Clifford was a cherished husband, father, Poppy, and friend who will be deeply missed.Clifford spent 30 years working as a Tool Room Manager with Homelite....
Sharon Ranson Thompson
Jan 2, 2026
Sharon Ranson Thompson, born on April 16, 1944, in Charlotte NC, died peacefully on January 2, 2026, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
There were four things Sharon was known to love: her family, her church, UNC Chapel Hill, and her world travels with her husband, Jim.
Sharon had a love of family, whether you were born into her family or...
Teresa Short
Jan 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Teresa Gay Short, affectionately known as Terri, on January 1, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on July 13, 1963, in California, Terri embraced life fully and created a warm and loving home in Gastonia, North Carolina, where she was surrounded by family and friends.Terri was the proud owner and operator...
Jean Floyd
Jan 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean Olivia Floyd, who left us on January 1, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in North Carolina, Jean spent many years in Syracuse, NY, and retired back in Gaston County, NC. After earning her Associate's Degree, she dedicated many years to working in administration within the public...
Kyle Hart
Jan 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kyle Hart, fondly known as Billy Bob, who left us on January 1, 2026. Born on July 20, 1985, in Gaston County, North Carolina, Kyle was a beloved son, a devoted friend, and a cherished member of the Lowell community.
Kyle was known as a "social butterfly"-he never met a...
