find a loved one

Obituaries

Use the search below to find the obituary of a loved one. We invite you to share memories, offer condolences, and celebrate a life well lived. Each tribute is a place for family and friends to come together in remembrance and support.


Obituary Banner
Black and white illustration of a lit candle.

Recent Obituaries

Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Geneive Gibson

Geneive Gibson

Nov 4, 2023

Geneive Gibson, 78, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Clover, SC.

She was born on April 26, 1945, in Isabella, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Bertha Stewart Medvidovich.

Geneive was a member of Beech Avenue Baptist Church in Gastonia.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...

Steven Baldwin Sronce

Steven Baldwin Sronce

Nov 3, 2023

All services are private.

Mary Carolyn Crain Rogers

Mary Carolyn Crain Rogers

Nov 2, 2023

Mary Carolyn Crain Rogers, 78, of Dallas, passed away at her home on November 2, 2023.

She was born May 11, 1945, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Ut and Mary Kate Crain.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Rogers, and brother, Donnie Crain.

...

Katherine Marie Mccomas Hamrick

Katherine Marie Mccomas Hamrick

Nov 2, 2023

Katherine Marie McComas Hamrick, 78, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Ellen Sager Nursing Center, Union, SC.

She was born January 13, 1945, in Logan Co, WV, daughter of the late Lee and Betty McCormick.

Katherine was a member of Mountain Terrace Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents,...

Ginger Ruffin

Ginger Ruffin

Nov 1, 2023

Ginger Ruffin, 48, of Smyrna, SC, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born on February 4, 1975, in Gaston County to Richard David Cobb and Polly Elaine Stewart.

Ginger was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Russell and Evalee Cobb; maternal grandmother, Iris Thomas; sister,...

Mark Christopher Mcdonald

Mark Christopher Mcdonald

Nov 1, 2023

Mark Christopher McDonald, 52, formerly of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Rosewood Assisted Living, Harmony, NC.

He was born February 1, 1971, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Jerry Frank and Mary Lou Heffner McDonald.

Mr. McDonald was a roofer for many years and was a car mechanic.

...

Nancy Atkins Olson

Nancy Atkins Olson

Nov 1, 2023

Nancy Louise Atkins-Olson, age 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away in the presence of family on November 1, 2023, due to a severe spinal cord injury sustained in a car accident which took place on October 22, 2023.  She is survived by two brothers, Myron L. Atkins of Troy, Ohio, and William T. Atkins of Jamestown, NY; five children,...

Shawn Diane Camby

Shawn Diane Camby

Nov 1, 2023

Shawn Diane Camby, 47, of Gastonia, passed away November 1, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born June 18, 1976, in Gaston County, daughter of Linda Diane Treece Upton and the late Lee Camby.

Shawn was the office manager for Evan's Trucking Company for several years.

She enjoyed reading,...

Susan Elizabeth Davis

Susan Elizabeth Davis

Oct 30, 2023

Susan Elizabeth Davis, 73, of Gastonia, passed away October 30, 2023, at her home.

She was born March 8, 1950, in Gaston County, NC, to the late George Willard and Polly Ruth Davis.

Susan was a member of Loray Baptist Church.  Through the years, she traveled all over North America.  Susan enjoyed spending her time...

Edna Mae Wilson

Edna Mae Wilson

Oct 29, 2023

Edna Mae Wilson, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born October 9, 1948, in Habersham, Georgia to the late Charlie and Willie Mae Thompson.

Edna was a member of Davis Memorial Baptist Church in Gastonia.

In addition to her parents,...

Jean Robinson

Jean Robinson

Oct 29, 2023

Jean Robinson, 90, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Levine Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC.

She was born August 25, 1933, in Cleveland Co, NC, daughter of the late RB and Verna Mae Gold.

Jean was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Gastonia.

In addition to her parents, she...

Debra Louise Williams

Debra Louise Williams

Oct 29, 2023

Debra Louise Williams, 68, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 1, 1955, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Earl Lee Dean and Ruth Flowers Dean.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Eddie Dean, Timothy...

Paula Pressley Bridges

Paula Pressley Bridges

Oct 28, 2023

Paula Pressley Bridges, 69, of Bessemer City, passed away October 28, 2023, at her home.

She was born September 14, 1954, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Paul Herbert Pressley Sr. and Margaret Aleta Whistnant Pressley.

Paula was a member of Ragan Wesleyan Church in Gastonia.

A service to celebrate Paula's life...

Patsy Ritchie

Patsy Ritchie

Oct 28, 2023

Patsy Carpenter Ritchie, 57, of Gastonia, passed away October 28, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, she was born September 28, 1966, daughter of the late Billy Ray and Irene Haynie Carpenter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Ritchie; and brothers, Bobby and...

Jean Christine Jones

Jean Christine Jones

Oct 28, 2023

Jean Christine Wood Jones, 77, of Ranlo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  She was surrounded by her neighbors, close friends, daughter, and her husband of 32 years, Kenneth Jones.

Jean was preceded in death by her mother Constance Wood, and grandmother Rowena Mahoney.

Jean is survived by...

Gilbert "Allen" Penley

Gilbert "Allen" Penley

Oct 27, 2023

Gilbert "Allen" Penley, 70, of Iron Station, NC, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at Atrium Health Lincoln.

He was born April 22, 1953, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Gilbert Lee and Bernice Holland Penley.

Allen was a US Air Force Veteran. He retired from Freightliner after 30 years and was a...

Ollie Mae Everett

Ollie Mae Everett

Oct 27, 2023

Ollie Mae Evelyn Everett, 88, of Blacksburg SC, passed away October 27, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born June 21, 1935, in Adams County Mississippi, daughter of the late Willie Alexander Wrenn and Martha Mae Baker Wrenn.

Ollie was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...

Geraldine Harris Parker

Geraldine Harris Parker

Oct 25, 2023

Geraldine Harris Parker, 91, of Bessemer City, passed away October 25, 2023, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.

She was born November 9, 1931, in Norfolk County, Virginia, daughter of the late James Thomas Harris and Sopheea Trakas Harris.

Geraldine was a member of Pisgah ARP Church in Gastonia, where she attended Sunday...

Charles Ross Badger Jr.

Charles Ross Badger Jr.

Oct 24, 2023

Charles Ross Badger Jr., 93, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Gaston County, he was born May 3, 1930, to the late Ross and Annie Mae Badger.

Charles was a member of Myrtle United Methodist Church in Gastonia. He served in the U.S. Army...

Shelby Jean Canipe

Shelby Jean Canipe

Oct 24, 2023

Shelby Jean Canipe, 85, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

She was born October 4, 1938, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Marshall Lewis Owens, Sr. and Sally Teague Anderson.

Shelby was a faithful member of Friendly Baptist Church in Gastonia

In addition to her parents, she...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted

Grief Logo
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.