Bruce Burnell Whitley, Sr.
Aug 29, 2023
Bruce Burnell Whitley, Sr. 78, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Belaire Health Care Center, Gastonia.
He was born June 13, 1945, in Stanly Co, NC, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Whitley.
Bruce attended Assembly of Faith, Dallas. He was a caring and loving person, and his family...
Edward Kress
Aug 29, 2023
Edward Kress passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Caromont Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born September 14, 1972, in Newark, New Jersey to the late Harold and Vivian Kress.
All services will be private.
Ryland Brooke'S Welch
Aug 29, 2023
Ryland Brooke's Welch, 2 days old, passed away August 29, 2023, at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
He was born August 27, 2023, in Mecklenburg County, NC to Allyson Aleman and Payton Welch.
Ryland was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Stephanie Hawkins; great-great-grandmother, Rachel Pendleton; and great aunts, Brandy Welch, and Nicole...
Ronald Joe Houston
Aug 27, 2023
Ronald Joe Houston, 85, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2023.
He was born in Evansville, IN, on June 9, 1938, to the late Romaine Houston & Geneva Houston Watterson.
Ronald was a member of South Marietta Street Baptist Church in Gastonia where he was also a former...
Hayley Mae Benson
Aug 27, 2023
Hayley Mae Benson, 23, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at her residence.
She was born November 29, 1999, in Union County to Heather Snyder.
Hayley was an artist. She enjoyed drawing anime pictures. She loved to collect squishmellows. She was a social butterfly and loved spending time with her friends. Hayley...
Laney Almond Griffin
Aug 27, 2023
Laney Almond Griffin, 67, of Stanley, NC, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born August 5, 1956, in Gaston County to the late Jess & Nora Almond.
Laney was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be greatly missed.
In addition to her...
Terry James Walker Sr.
Aug 27, 2023
Terry James Walker Sr., 77, of Bessemer City, passed away August 27, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.
He was born January 8, 1946, in Gaston County, son of the late Albert James Walker and Annie Mae Horton Walker.
Terry was an amazing, loving and caring husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
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Eva "Becky" Mason
Aug 26, 2023
Eva "Becky" Mason, 75, of Iron Station, passed away August 26, 2023, at her home.
She was born August 14, 1948, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Lester Adrian Lowe and Doris Grigg Lowe.
Becky loved to spend her free time cross stitching and painting.
She was well loved and cared for...
Kelly Perry Gehring
Aug 25, 2023
Kelly Perry Gehring, 53, of Gastonia, NC passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
She was born February 23, 1970, in Gaston County to the late James "Jimmy" Perry and Patricia Davis.
Kelly loved cooking and being outdoors. She loved her family and caring for others.
In...
Betty Sue Manning Peterson Carpenter Morton
Aug 25, 2023
Betty Sue Manning Peterson Carpenter Morton, 76, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.
She was born May 24, 1947, in Charlotte, NC to the late Essie Manning Peterson.
Betty was saved and baptized in 1959 to the Missionary Baptist faith. She attended Gaffney Senior High School but graduated from...
Terrie Jacobs Carver
Aug 25, 2023
Terrie Jacobs Carver, 56, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 25, 2023, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.
She was born February 24, 1967, in Gaston County, to the late David and Shirley Jacobs.
Terrie worked at Stabilus for several years. Terrie was a spiritual person. She was a...
Barbara Lucas Vinsant
Aug 24, 2023
Barbara Lucas Vinsant, 91, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Gaston Health and Rehab.
She was born October 12, 1931, in Gaston County to the late John and Beulah Brindle.
Barbara was a member of Yorkwood Church of God, where she played the organ. She taught...
David Ray Glisson, Sr.
Aug 24, 2023
David Ray Glisson, Sr., 79, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, at his residence.
He was born February 12, 1944, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Wilson and Sadie Glisson.
David was a 20-year veteran of the US Navy Reserves. He loved his country and serving in the...
Randy Bolding
Aug 21, 2023
Randy Bolding, 58, of Kings Mountain, passed away August 21, 2023, at Wendover Hospice Houses in Shelby.
He was born September 22, 1964, in Savannah, Georgia, son of Clifford Wayne Bolding Sr. and the late Wanda Howard Bolding.
Randy never met a stranger and he always had a beautiful smile on his face.
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Sherman "Tootie" Thomas, Jr.
Aug 21, 2023
Sherman "Tootie" Thomas, Jr., 70, of Dallas, NC, departed this life Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home.
He was born May 21, 1953, in Washington, DC, son of the late Ozell and Sherman Thomas, Sr.
Sherman was a veteran of the US Army, and a member of Temple Baptist Church, Gastonia. He loved to...
Betty Jo Knight Daniels
Aug 19, 2023
Betty Jo Knight Daniels, 85, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at her residence.
She was born January 21, 1938, in York Co., SC, daughter of the late Rev. Dale and Alice Knight.
Betty most recently attended Temple Baptist Church in Gastonia.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Brett Adrian Clancy
Aug 17, 2023
Brett Adrian Clancy, 45, of Gastonia NC, passed away, Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born November 4, 1977, in Gaston County NC. Son of Charles (Chuck) Clancy and Sherry Clancy both of Gaston Co., and brother to Dana Clancy Turner of York County.
He is preceded in death by...
Ted Mccray
Aug 17, 2023
Ted Rhea McCray, 68, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born on September 26, 1654, in Bristol, Tennessee to the late John and Barbara McCray.
Ted was a member of Pisgah ARP Church in Gastonia. He retired from the US Navy. Ted loved...
Jama Arnold
Aug 16, 2023
Jama Arnold, 53, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Gaston County, on November 26, 1969, to Phyllis Gunning and the late James Hawkins.
Jama was a member of The Place Church in Gastonia. Jama loved children and never met a child she did...
Viola Postlethwait
Aug 14, 2023
Viola Catherine Henry Postlethwait, 99, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 26, 1924, in New York, daughter of the late Arthur Wolfe and Catherine Bree.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Coy lee Postlethwait.
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