Obituaries

Jun 11, 2023

Terry Miller, 66, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Atrium Health Main, Charlotte.

He was born February 27, 1957, in Pensacola, FL, son of the late Bert and Pat Miller.

He began his ministry as a children's and youth pastor in Florida. He traveled through the Southeast for many years as...

Jun 10, 2023

Debbie England, 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away June 10, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born in Davidson County, NC on April 2, 1951, to the late John Lyman and Jennie Hudson.

Debbie was a loving mother and sister.  She was a sweet lady who will be missed.

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Jun 10, 2023

Lisa Lynnette Warner, 56, of Bessemer City, passed away June 10, 2023, at her home.

She was born August 20, 1966, in Gaston County, daughter of Douglas Edward Cobb and Frances Hamrick Thornburg.

Lisa loved spending time with her family, especially her precious grandchildren.

She had retired from the Gaston County Sheriff's Office...

Jun 9, 2023

Sandra K. Phillips, 65, of Gastonia, passed away June 9, 2003, at her home.

She was born August 28, 1957, in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Frank Smith and Hazel Bonsal.

Sandra was of Baptist faith.

She graduated from Newton-Conover High School and she also graduated from Gaston College with a degree...

Jun 9, 2023

India DeAnna Nicholson, 30, of Dallas, NC, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born October 9, 1992, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Bobby Edward and Mildred Setzer Nicholson.

India loved to spend time with her children and she loved to cook.

In...

Jun 8, 2023

Kim Price Jones, 59, of Lincolnton, passed away June 8, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born October 14, 1963, in Gaston County, daughter of the late David Price and Edna Parker Price.

She loved her family and cherished every moment with them and her fur babies Guido and Sassy. She...

Jun 7, 2023

Talmadge "Catfish" "Bug" Benge, 77, of Gastonia, NC, passed away at his home on June 7, 2023.

He was born February 17, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late John and Ada Benge.

Talmadge was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Lowell, NC.  He loved his family, country, fishing, and wrestling.  He loved his...

Jun 6, 2023

Carol Nicholson Johnson, 76, of Gastonia, passed away June 6, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born April 14, 1947, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late James Nicholson and Catherine G. Nicholson.

A gathering of family and friends will be held 6-8pm Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Greene Funeral...

Jun 6, 2023

Dale Killman, 60, of Iron Station, NC, passed away June 6, 2023, at Atrium Health in Lincolnton, NC.

He was born September 1, 1962, to the late Noah and Barbara Killman.

Dale was a service manager for Belhaven Tire for almost 30 years.  He loved his family, God, hunting, fishing, racing, and camping.  He enjoyed...

Jun 5, 2023

James "Neel" Calhoun, 63, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at his residence.

He was born November 2, 1959, in Massachusetts to the late James & Donna Calhoun.

Neel earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master's Degree from Clemson University. He retired from Lubrizol in Gastonia, where he was...

Jun 5, 2023

Matt McDonald, 40, of Clover, SC, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at his residence.

He was born June 10, 1982, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of Glenda McDonald and the late Ed McDonald.

Matt enjoyed fishing, working on cars, the outdoors, and he loved his family.

In addition to his father, he...

Jun 5, 2023

James Cole, 92, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born January 22, 1931, in Cherokee County, NC to the late Clyde and Annie Mae Henderson.

James was a US Marine Corp veteran. He served in the Korean War. He worked at Eaton Corp. and operated his...

Jun 5, 2023

Mary Harris Lambeth, 74, of Cherryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2023.

She was born July 29, 1948, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Paskell Sanders and Kate Adams Sanders.

Mary was a member of Strong Tower Ministries in Dallas. She was a former charter member of Praise...

Jun 4, 2023

Specialist William Douglas Dunn, 35, of Gastonia, NC, a proud veteran of the United States Army passed away on June 4,2023 at his residence.

He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on June 4, 1988, the son of Anita Shipman.

William was a graduate of Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia. At the age of...

Jun 4, 2023

Jeffery Brance Hamby, 61, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his residence.

He was born January 4, 1962, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Grady Brance and Melva Cope Hamby.

Jeffery was a member of the NRA and North American Fishing Club. He was a big donor of the...

Jun 4, 2023

Brenda Marie Kapowitz, 60, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at her residence.

She was born March 12, 1963, in Elmore County Idaho to the late Herbert and Catherine Kapowitz.

Brenda proudly served in the United States Army as an E-4 Weapons Specialist. Brenda was a truck driver and a hair stylist. She loved to...

Jun 3, 2023

Linda Kay Caldwell, 76, passed away at her residence, Saturday, June 3, 2023.

She was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on December 23, 1946, to the late Angeline McGinnis Butler.

Linda loved her family and she loved to travel. She loved her fur babies, BJ and Hoss.

In addition to her mother...

Jun 2, 2023

Kathy Mulenex Prince, 68, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born January 10, 1955, in Marion, NC to the late Jack and Elizabeth Mulenex.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her son, Mitchell Burdette; three brothers and one sister....

Jun 2, 2023

Margaret "Margie" Becker, 70, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully Friday, June 2, 2023, with her sister, Patricia Wideman and her niece, Kerri Hutsell by her side after battling kidney disease.

She was born January 24, 1953, in Cook Co, IL, daughter of the late Stanley and Lula Becker.

In addition to her parents, Margie...

Jun 2, 2023

Inez Hodge, 96, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Greens of Gastonia.

She was born September 17, 1926, in Gaston County to the late Ralph and Edna Robinson Pressley.

Inez attended Bright Light Baptist Church in Bessemer City, NC.  She loved the Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Panthers. Above all she...