Obituaries

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 24, 2023

Dayna C. Goomis, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born in Bryson City, NC on June 30, 1938, to the late James Swayney and Evelyn Crisp.

Dayna loved her family. She loved to collect native American art. She loved animals.

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Oct 23, 2023

Linda Lou Panther, 78, of Dallas, NC, passed away on October 23, 2023, at her son's residence.

She was born August 26, 1945, in Cherokee County, NC, to the late Buster and Moetell Stiles.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, William Andrew Panther Jr., and a brother, Jerry...

Oct 22, 2023

Sherrill Fowler Norman stepped into the arms of her heavenly father on October 22, 2023, at 3:00 pm.  Loved ones were by her side.

Sherrill was born on September 30, 1947, at Winston Salem Baptist Hospital to parents, George Washington Fowler, Sr. and Edith Jewell Allen Fowler.  She grew up on Willowbrook Circle, Lexington, NC.

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Oct 22, 2023

Erik James Carlson, aged 31, passed away on October 22, 2023, in Bessemer City, North Carolina. He was born in Oakland County, Michigan on March 7, 1992, to parents David E Carlson and Amanda L. Narbut.

Erik loved singing karaoke, gaming, creating various forms of art, and making everyone around him laugh. Anything that Erik cared for,...

Oct 20, 2023

Jessica Ann Potter, 27, of Clover, SC, gained her angel wings Friday, October 20, 2023, at Atrium Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, on May 27, 1996, to Kenneth and Luann Potter.

Jessica was a beautiful person with a pure heart and soul. She was a loving mom, daughter, sister,...

Oct 20, 2023

James Oliver Burgess Jr., 76, of Dallas, NC, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at his residence.

A native of Gaston County, he was born January 30, 1947, to the late James Burgess and Hazel Currie.

James was also preceded in death by his brothers, David, Donnie, and Ronald Burgess.

He is survived...