Obituaries

Feb 10, 2024

Andre Castro, Jr., 59, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his residence.

He was born May 8, 1964, in Bronx Co, NY, son of Andre Castro, Sr. and the late Naida Ortega.

Andre was a retired bus driver for New Jersey Transit for more than 25 years. He then worked for...

Feb 9, 2024

Freida Bryant Powell, 75, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Carolinas Healthcare System in Lincolnton.

She was born in  Gaston County on January 1, 1949 to the late Travis and Jeanette Bryant.

Freida is survived by her husband Pete Powell, sons Duane Bryant (Lori), Steve Travis, stepson...

Feb 9, 2024

Roy Edward Harrison, Jr., of Blacksburg, SC, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at White Oak Manor in York, SC.

He was born in Gaston County, NC, on December 16, 1956, to the late Roy Edward Harrison, Sr., and Sarah Ann Bell.

Roy was a member of Sharon Free Will Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC....

Feb 8, 2024

Jimmy Sisk, 64, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.

He was born June 30, 1959, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Bobby and Carolyn Sisk.

Jimmy was a member of Landmark Baptist Church, Gastonia. He was a people-person, it was common...

Feb 7, 2024

Mike Clack, 70, of Grover, passed away February 7, 2024, at his home.

He was born August 25, 1953, in Cleveland County, son of the late William Matthew Clack and Estelle Dunn Clack.

Mike enjoyed drag racing and loved to go fishing with his family and friends.

A celebration of Mike's life will...

Feb 6, 2024

Johnny O'Neal Price, 64, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at his home.

He was born July 28, 1959, in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Belvie Price Jr and Hilda Faye Trimnal.

Johnny retired from Wix Filters, in Gastonia, NC.

He loved working outdoors, landscaping and building hard...

Feb 4, 2024

David Wayne Harris, 56, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Atrium Health Cleveland, Shelby, NC.

He was born October 2, 1967, in Gaston Co, NC, son of Nancy Hanna Bishop and the late Billy Harris.

David was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Gastonia. He was a former employee with Wix...

Feb 3, 2024

Anita Messer Blake, 56, of High Shoals, NC, passed away February 3, 2024, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

She was born January 2, 1968, in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Reeves Boone Messer and Jean Price Wilson.

Anita was a sweet, kind, caring and giving person. She had an...

Feb 2, 2024

Billy Harmon Davis, Sr., age 86, of South Gastonia passed away Friday, February 2, 2024.

He was born June 11, 1937, in Old Fort, North Carolina before moving to Gastonia as a young boy. He remained a proud resident of South Gastonia for the rest of his life. He is preceded in death by his father Harvey...

Feb 2, 2024

Talmadge Steven Watts, 75, of Clover, SC, passed away February 2, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born January 4, 1949, in Spartanburg County, SC, son of the late Talmadge Coolidge Watts and Eloise Blackwood Watts.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Sandra Wilson, Louise Bryson,...

Feb 2, 2024

Linda Money Crisp, 80, of Gastonia, passed away on her birthday, Friday, February 2, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

She was born February 2, 1944, in Grayson County, VA, to the late Paul and Nellie Bartley Money.

Linda was a great mother.  She worked hard to support her two daughters without...

Feb 1, 2024

Lena Mae Green Miller, 76, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

She was born December 5, 1947, in Graham County, North Carolina, to the late Luther and Bertha Green.

Lena was the most generous, kind, loving individual you will ever meet.  She adored her family...

Feb 1, 2024

Meagan Goins completed her journey on this earth on February 1st, 2024. She loved her family with all her heart and was proud to be a part of it. Meagan was an adventurer, a woman of nature, and had a deep connection to the mountains and anything outdoors. She lived loud and wasn't afraid of challenges. Meagan was empathetic...

Feb 1, 2024

Dorothy Warren Williams, 82, of Dallas, NC, passed away at her home on February 1, 2024.

Dorothy was a member of Loray Baptist Church in Gastonia.  She was past president of the Dallas Woman's Club.  She served on the Arbitration Board of the North Carolina State Credit Union.  Dorothy "Dot" was deputized as a deputy for Dwight...

Jan 29, 2024

Kathleen Walter Jonas, 77, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Beltsville, Maryland, on July 9, 1946, to the late Henry and Jessie Walter.

Kathleen was a devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was an exceptional registered nurse who loved her patients...

Jan 28, 2024

Valerie Russett Forbes, 70, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Addison County, Vermont, on November 27, 1953, to the late Harvey and Ann Russett.

Valerie was a member of IATSE local 322 of Charlotte, NC.

In addition to her parents, she...

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...

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...

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...

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...