Obituaries

May 8, 2024

Charles Gene Christenbury Sr., 76, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on November 22, 1947, in York County, SC, to the late Ebbie and Zettie Christenbury,

Charles loved to golf. Watching television was his favorite thing to do. He also loved to garden and watch it...

May 6, 2024

Joe Randal "Randy" Short, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at White Oak Manor.

A native of Gaston County, he was born on January 7, 1949, to the late Belle Scott.

Randy was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he served from 1968 to 1972. He retired from...

May 5, 2024

Christopher "Red" Kyle Barrett, 42, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at his residence.

A native of Gaston County, he was born on February 9, 1982, to Sidney Barrett and Tonda Nolen.

Red loved motorcycles, cars, and music.

Red is survived by his mother, Tonda Nolen; father and stepmother, Sid...

May 3, 2024

Eddie Dewayne Adams, 43, of Vale, NC, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at his residence.

He was born July 29, 1980, in Gaston Co, NC.

Eddie was a big Dallas Cowboy fan, and loved to watch the Carolina Tarheels.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Lynn Rose.

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May 3, 2024

Robert "Bob" Shope, 73, of Dallas, NC, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on January 19, 1951, to Betty Shope and the late Hubert Shope.

Bob loved Ohio State football and traveled to almost every game. He loved 50's and 60's music.

In addition...

May 2, 2024

Jason Shawn Jenkins, 47, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at his residence.

A native of Mecklenburg County, he was born on August 8, 1976, to Lynda Jenkins and the late Lanny Jenkins.

Jason is survived by his son, Logan Jenkins; mother, Lynda Jenkins; paternal grandmother, Ruby Hartness Jenkins; brother, Ronnie Jenkins...

May 2, 2024

Brian Keith Oliver (54), of Smyrna SC, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, surrounded by his daughters, and family, following a tragic accident occurring days earlier.  He put up a great & strong fight but was ready when our Lord called him home.

A native of Kings Mountain NC, Brian moved his family to Smyrna in...

May 1, 2024

Murline Rowland McCarter passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the age of 83 at Caromont Medical surrounded by love.

She was born June 23, 1940, in Cherokee County, daughter of the late Noah Arthur Rowland and Marie Lance Rowland. She was preceded in death by sister Elizabeth Rowland and brother Virgil Clarence Rowland.

She...

May 1, 2024

Ricky Eugene Rimmer, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his residence.

He was born March 16, 1951, a native of Gaston Co, son of the late J.C. Rimmer and Amy Elrod Horne.

Rick was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He loved his family and was a hard-working man...

Apr 30, 2024

Teresa Faye Stewart, 65, of Bessemer City went home to be with her Lord on April 30, 2024.

She was born December 9, 1958, in Gaston County, daughter of Linda Gilleland Stewart and the late Forest Clayton Stewart Sr.

Teresa was raised going to Holland Memorial Baptist Church.

She worked at R&H Superette...

Apr 30, 2024

Angela Kay Smarr, 44, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Atrium Health – Union.

She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on June 28, 1979, to the late William Williams and Tina Sapp.

Angela was a member of West Franklin Spirit of Life Church in Gastonia.

In addition to...

Apr 29, 2024

Zachary Lee Hilton, 32, of Lowell, NC, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Mecklenburg County on November 6, 1991, to Charlie Lee Hilton and Lisa Carrigan.

Zachary was a devoted father to Baleigh Grace.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Terry "Jughead"...

Apr 28, 2024

Barbara Jackson Crisp, 57, passed away April 28, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born July 14, 1966, raised in Florida, daughter of Carol Jackson and Wesley Jackson.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Faron Crisp, together 32 years before he passed away.

She worked for Food...

Apr 27, 2024

Celia Pressley Smith, 62, of York, SC, passed away Saturday, April 27th, 2024.

She was born April 21st, 1962, born in Asheville, NC, to Edmond and Wanda Pressley.

Celia was a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. She always placed the needs of others before her own. Her unconditional love for her family and the...

Apr 27, 2024

Doyle Arliss Jordan, 64, of Clover, SC, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Pruitt Health Hospice in Rock Hill, SC.

Services are incomplete at this time.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, Gastonia.

Apr 25, 2024

Kaye Jefferies Self, born on January 23, 1952, in Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away on April 25, 2024, in Gastonia at the age of 72. She was lovingly surrounded by her family as she went to be with Jesus.

Kaye, as she was affectionately known, was a woman of deep faith and devoted her life to her...

Apr 25, 2024

Patricia Hunnicutt Graham, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born August 21, 1940, in Towns Co, GA, daughter of the late Felder and Frances Nicholson Hunnicutt.

Patricia was a charter member of United Baptist Church. She was also one of the original owners...

Apr 25, 2024

Jerry Willis Strickland, Sr., 83 of Lowell, NC, passed away suddenly April 25, 2024. He was born to the late Braxton and Aretta Arnette Strickland of Brevard, NC.  He was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife of 48 years, Polly Fore Strickland, sons Earl and Tim, and grandson, John Earl Strickland Jr., his brother and...

Apr 24, 2024

Doris Joanne Miles Maltba, 85, of Gastonia, passed away April 24, 2024, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.

She was born June 8, 1938, in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Edward Miles and Grace Williams Miles.

Doris was a member of 8th Street Church of God in Bessemer City where she was...

Apr 23, 2024

Pattie Day Hall, 91, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley, NC.

Born in Seneca on January 30,1933, she was the daughter of Leo and Eva Lee Day. She was preceded in death by David H. Hall, Jr., her husband of...