Obituaries

Dec 12, 2023

Barbara "Barb" Jean Hannah Parker, 78, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 18, 1945, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of the late Dick and Maude Hannah.

Barb was devoted to, and loved her family dearly.

In addition to her parents, she...

Dec 11, 2023

James Ronald "Jimmy" White, 67, of Sunset Beach, NC, formerly of Bessemer City, NC, died peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with lung cancer.

James was born March 12, 1956, in Ridgeway, Virginia to Roy Lance and Mary Ida White.

Jimmy attended Drewry Mason High School in Ridgeway and worked as a painter...

Dec 9, 2023

David Robert Brown, 61, passed away Saturday, December 09, 2023, at his residence in Gastonia, North Carolina.

He was born July 30, 1962, in Indiana.

David was preceded in death by his father, David Brown, who was an Indiana police officer who died in the line of duty.

David loved his family and...

Dec 8, 2023

Sandra Kay Huffman Gregory, 64, of Gastonia, passed away December 8, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born March 10, 1959, in Gaston County, to the late Leon and Ethel Huffman.

In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Huffman.

Sandra loved to...

Dec 8, 2023

Dennis P. Kinlaw, 88, of Gastonia, entered into Heaven on December 8th, 2023, at Caromont Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.

Dennis was a firecracker, coming into the world on July 4th, 1935, in Lumberton, NC. He was the son of the late Alton Taft and Plummie Brisson Kinlaw.

Dennis is survived by his wife...

Dec 7, 2023

William Steve Cloninger, 81, of Gastonia, passed away December 7, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born October 16, 1942, in Gaston County, son of the late Thomas L. Cloninger and Ellene Thomas Cloninger.

He was a member of West Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in Gastonia.

Steve was a...

Dec 7, 2023

Rebecca L. Heffner, 82, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in Lincoln County on August 29, 1941, to the late Charles and Marie Ledbetter.

Rebecca was a pastor's wife for 32 years with her late husband, Terry Heffner, at Maranatha Baptist Church in Dallas, NC. She...

Dec 6, 2023

Finley Grace Pogorzelski, just shy of becoming four months old, passed away in her sleep December 6, 2023.

Finley enjoyed indulging on her beloved pacifier throughout the day and night.  She insisted on being held where she could stand up no matter how tired your arms were getting.  She thoroughly enjoyed smiling at her father's annoying noises...

Dec 6, 2023

Gale Paisley McMorris, 87, of Gastonia, passed away December 6, 2023, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.

She was born June 30, 1936, in Campbell County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Harold Paisley and Captola Hopper Paisley.

She was a faithful member of the Pisgah ARP Church in Gastonia and was a member...

Dec 5, 2023

Evan Thomas Love, 32, of North Wilkesboro, NC, formerly of Gastonia, passed away December 5, 2023, at his home.

He was born October 21, 1991, in Mecklenburg County, son of Kenneth Love and Tammy Triplett Moore

Evan loved his family and friends and he enjoyed spending time with all of them.

He had...

Dec 4, 2023

Mildred Nina Adams, 79, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at her residence.

She was born January 1, 1944, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Dewey and Vauvie Houser.

Mildred loved to listen to Christian music, and to go walking. She was a dog lover, and enjoyed spending...

Dec 4, 2023

Debra Sisk Price, 67, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at Atrium Health in Charlotte.

She was born in Rutherford County, NC, on July 17, 1956, to the late Max and Mary Sisk,

Debra is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Kenneth Price; son, David Price and wife Angela, daughter,...

Dec 3, 2023

Clinton "PeeWee" Bouldin, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

A native of Gaston County, he was born on October 13, 1944, to the late Jim and Irene Bouldin.

Clinton attended Westview Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was a veteran of...

Dec 3, 2023

De'on Xander Moore, was born and passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He is survived by his parents Deonte' Shundale Moore, Sr. and Brittney Sierra Bradley; brother, Deonte Shundale Moore, Jr.; sisters, Royalty Moore, and Zarina Moore; maternal grandparent, Crystal Lopp; and paternal grandparent, Timica Moore, grandfathers, Larry Bradley and...

Dec 3, 2023

Brenda Kay Rogers Meeks, 80, of Clover, SC, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Atrium Health in Pineville.

A native of Gaston County, NC, she was born on January 10, 1943, to the late George and Irene Rogers.

Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family. She was the kindest soul you would ever meet....

Dec 3, 2023

Tollie Clyde Crouse Sr. of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born in Gaston County on August 9, 1942, to the late Thad and Clara Crouse.

Tollie was a veteran of the United States Army.

In addition to his parents, he...

Dec 2, 2023

Barbara Maxine Wooten, 73, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born March 7, 1950, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Newell and Sue Hardin.

Barbara was a member of Crowders Mountain Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, and grandmother. She...

Dec 1, 2023

Jewell Annette Peeler, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Gaston County, she was born on November 8, 1938, to the late Franklin and Rosella Messer.

Jewell was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family.

In addition to her parents,...

Dec 1, 2023

Timothy R. Vincent Sr., 77, of Cramerton NC, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

A native of Gaston County, he was born on August 26, 1946, to the late Rufus and Evelyn Vincent.

Timothy was a member of West Cramerton Baptist Church.  He was a veteran of the...

Nov 30, 2023

Charles Edward Roper, 84, of Kings Mountain, passed away November 30, 2023, at his home.

He was born on October 25, 1939, in Swain County, NC. He was the son of the late Lawrence Roper and Bonnie Chastain Roper.

Charles was a loving, caring and wonderful husband and father who will be greatly missed by...