Jerry Eugene Mcswain
Jan 12, 2024
Jerry Eugene McSwain, II
(January 15, 1964 - January 12, 2024)
Jerry loved his mother and father. Jerry loved his brothers and sisters and his in laws. He loved the mothers of his children. He loved his nieces, nephews, uncles,  aunts, and cousins. He loved his grandparents. But most of all, Jerry loved his children  ...
Don Toney
Jan 12, 2024
Don Toney, 90, of Gastonia, passed away January 12, 2024, at his home.
He was born in Rutherford County, NC on April 2, 1933, to the late Nelson and Gussie Harrison Toney.
Don was a member of Carson Memorial Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. Â He was a veteran of the United States Army during...
William "Pee Wee" Dean
Jan 11, 2024
William "Pee Wee" Dean, 67, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at his residence.
A native of Gaston County, he was born on August 31, 1956, to the late Earl and Ruth Dean.
William loved dirt track racing. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors, He loved his family and never met a stranger.
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Randy Paul Perkins
Jan 11, 2024
Randy Paul Perkins, 73, of Belmont, NC, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at his residence.
He was born February 26, 1950, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Donald and Dorothy Gentry.
Randy was a US Army Veteran. He loved to read, spending time outdoors doing yard work and woodwork, and loved listening...
Patsy Blanton
Jan 10, 2024
Patsy Ann Blanton, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.
A native of Gaston County, she was born on October 17, 1948, to the late Clyde and Beatrice Cable.
Patsy was also preceded in death by her son, Darryl Blanton; many siblings.
Patsy...
Margaret Prince Black
Jan 10, 2024
Margaret Prince Black, 74, of Dallas, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at her residence.
She was born in Fannin County, Georgia on July 1, 1949, to the late Lush and Ora Prince.
Margaret retired from Wix with 28 years of service.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...
Jeff "Red" Gardner
Jan 10, 2024
Jeff "Red" Gardner, 65, of Lowell, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Gaston County on March 12, 1958, to the late Richard and Lenora Gardner.
Red loved his two dogs. He had a huge generous heart. He was an avid motorcyclist.
In addition to his...
George Willard Hensley
Jan 9, 2024
George Willard Hensley, 93, of Gastonia, passed away January 9, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born June 17, 1930, in Jackson County, NC, to the late Robert and Edith Gunter Hensley.
George attended Four Square Pentecostal Church in Gastonia. Â He was a Korean War veteran of the United States Army. Â ...
Dennis Boyd Cloninger, Jr.
Jan 9, 2024
Dennis Boyd Cloninger Jr., 77, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. A native of Gaston County, he was born November 6, 1946, to the late Dennis Sr. and Alma Gardner Cloninger. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Sara "Sally" Cloninger; sister, Teena Barnes;...
Patsy Ruth Alexander
Jan 9, 2024
Patsy Ruth Alexander, 94, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Atrium Health Cleveland, Shelby, NC.
She was born December 21, 1929, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Lawrence Ewing and Estelle Traywick Herrin.
Patsy was a lifelong member of Goshen Presbyterian Church, Belmont, NC, where she was the...
Charles "Charlie" Griffie
Jan 9, 2024
Charles "Charlie" Griffie, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Highland Heights Health and Rehabilitation, Gastonia.
He was born February 29, 1940, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Marshall and Jessie Griffie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Griffie;...
James "Butch" Ray Steele
Jan 8, 2024
James "Butch" Ray Steele, 80, of Gastonia, passed away January 8, 2024, at Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia.
He was born November 29, 1943, in Gaston County, son of the late James Wesley Steele and Virginia Thomas Steele.
James was always found hunting or fishing. He loved spending time with his friends at the...
Elizabeth "Beth" Gay Sanders
Jan 8, 2024
Elizabeth "Beth" Gay Sanders, 52, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born on May 14, 1971, in Gaston County to the late Bou and Saundra Picklesimer Sanders.
Beth retired from the Gaston County Sheriff's Office in September of 2023 with 25 years of service.
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James Edward Whitener
Jan 7, 2024
James Edward Whitener, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Belaire Healthcare Center.
He was born October 22, 1940, in Clover, SC, to the late Robert and Elizabeth Whitener.
James was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. He was also a member of the Ham Radio Amateur Club....
George E. Miller
Jan 7, 2024
George E. Miller, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his residence.
He was born August 12, 1940, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Jack Miller and Vina Fields.
George retired from FMC after 35 years of service. He was the owner and operator of Millers Transmission.
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Shelba "Jean" Bailey
Jan 7, 2024
Shelba "Jean" Bailey, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at her residence.
She was born July 20, 1939, in Lincoln Co, NC, daughter of the late Lloyd Canipe and Martha Sneed.
Jean was an avid race car enthusiast, and loved Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and Dale Earnhardt, Sr. She adored her grandchildren,...
Freddie June Walker
Jan 7, 2024
Freddie June Anderson Walker, 92, of Clover, SC, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024.
She was born August 18, 1931, to the late Fred Owens and Viola Anderson Owens.
Freddie was a member of The Refuge – Lake Wylie. She was a writer and entertained the family with her stories. She also played guitar and...
Catherine Bingham
Jan 6, 2024
Catherine Bingham "Cat", 79, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on  Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born in Gaston County, NC on March 17, 1944, to the late Gordon R. Bingham and Ruby Bingham Wilson.
Cat loved the Lord with all of her...
Harry Ligon Harbin
Jan 6, 2024
Harry Ligon Harbin, 92, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born in Anderson County, SC on February 23, 1931, to the late W. W. and Martha Harbin.
Mr. Harbin was a former member of First Baptist Church of Belmont. He was also a member...
Patricia Gail Spencer
Jan 6, 2024
Patricia Gail Spencer, 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born December 17, 1951, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Oscar and Martha Howard.
Patricia was a generous and giving woman to anyone in need. She was a true sweetheart....
