James Gregory Smith
Oct 11, 2023
James Gregory Smith, 54, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born October 1, 1969, in Gaston County to Margaret Jones Smith and the late James Willis Smith.
James loved his job at Gaston Skills, where he worked for more than 30 years. He was a...
Robert "Bobby" Lewis
Oct 11, 2023
Robert "Bobby" Lewis,56, of Gastonia, passed away October 11, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.
He was born December 30, 1966, in Gaston, son of Earl Lewis and the late Helen Brooks Lewis.
The family will hold a private graveside service.
In addition to his father Earl, Bobby is survived by his...
Joy Buonomo Arias
Oct 11, 2023
Joy Anne Buonomo Arias, 66, of Iron Station, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at her residence after a 5 ½ year battle with metastatic breast cancer.
She was born in Massachusetts on April 3, 1957, to Dorothy Buonomo York and the late Joseph Anthony Buonomo.
Joy is survived by her husband of 48...
Wesley "Bill" Lingerfeldt
Oct 10, 2023
Wesley "Bill" Lingerfeldt, 78, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2023, at his home and he did it his way.
He was born March 29, 1945, in Gaston County, son of the late Paul Alexander Lingerfeldt and Lucille Scism Lingerfeldt.
Bill was a member of Concord United Methodist Church in Bessemer City....
Donald "Bubby" Lee Hagerman Jr.
Oct 10, 2023
Donald "Bubby" Lee Hagerman Jr., 61, of Bessemer City, passed away October 10, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, following a lengthy illness.
He was born July 27, 1962, in Hampton Virginia, son of the late Donald Lee Hagerman Sr. and Christine Dunford Hagerman.
Donald was a loving husband, father, pawpaw, son, brother...
Toni Seitz
Oct 10, 2023
Toni Seitz, 66, passed away peacefully Oct. 10, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Toni was born in Corona, California and grew up in Jacksonville, Florida.
Survivors include her loving daughter, Tonya Walters (Heath) of Clover, SC; Son, Joey Jennings and family of Bluefield, WV; Grandchildren, Robert Walden (Cora) of Gaffney, SC, Kaitlyn of...
Emily Martin Lunsford
Oct 7, 2023
Emily Martin Lunsford, 88, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Warrenton, VA, on April 7, 1935, to the late William and Fredia Martin.
Emily was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Gastonia.
In addition to her parents, she was also...
Earl Jennings Phillips
Oct 7, 2023
Earl Jennings Phillips, 84, of Gastonia, passed away at the Robin Johnson Hospice House of Gaston County on October 7, 2023.
Earl was born on August 9, 1939, in St. Pauls, NC.
Earl is survived by his wife, Diane, of 30 years. Â He is also survived by his daughters Joy (Robert) Litton and Jodie (Timothy)...
Sheila Roann Lee
Oct 7, 2023
Sheila Roann Lee, 66, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her residence.
She was born in Fayetteville, NC, on June 8, 1957, to the late John Wilton Hair and Edith Melvin.
Sheila loved football, especially the Dallas Cowboys. She enjoyed all sports and walking in the park. Sheila had a cat named...
Joyce Petty Brown
Oct 6, 2023
Joyce Petty Brown, 91, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at her residence.
She was born in Gaston County on January 19, 1932, to the late Felder and Julia Petty.
Joyce was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Brown; son, Robert Alan Brown; brothers, Frank Petty, Paul Petty, Vernon Petty,...
Jerry Lee Drennan Sr.
Oct 6, 2023
Jerry Lee Drennan Sr., of Belmont, NC, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
A native of Gaston County, he was born June 5, 1940, to the late Howard and Fannie Drennan.
Jerry was a member of Springwood Church of God in Belmont. He has been an evangelist for...
Debra Lynn Thomasson
Oct 6, 2023
Debra Lynn Thomasson, 58, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at her residence.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 18, 1965, to the late James Thomasson and Grace Howell.
Debra lived life to the fullest with no regrets. She enjoyed singing and making art out of wood. Her smile would light...
Doretha "Dot" Plemmons Jones
Oct 6, 2023
Doretha "Dot" Plemmons Jones, 76, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
She was born July 17, 1947, in Gaston County to the late Shuford and Cora Plemmons.
Dot was also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Jones; son, Steven Jones; daughter, Michelle Morrow; two brothers,...
Loretta Hardin Carpenter
Oct 5, 2023
Loretta Hardin Carpenter, 91, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Stanley Total Living Center, Stanley.
She was born October 8, 1931, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Barney and Emily Stroupe.
Loretta was a member of Crowders Mountain Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents,...
Clifford Brisco Goins
Oct 4, 2023
Clifford Brisco Goins, 92, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born December 21, 1930, in Rutherford County, to the late Claude and Essie Goins.
Clifford was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Korean War.
In addition to his...
Jessica Ann Gordy
Oct 3, 2023
Jessica Ann Gordy, 41, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Novant Presbyterian in Charlotte.
She was born September 16, 1982, in Gaston County to James and Cynthia Gordy.
Jessica was a member of Victory Hill Baptist Church in Dallas, NC. She loved to spend her time creating art with color and...
Virgene Adalee Barnhart Sorenson Friday
Oct 2, 2023
Virgene Adalee Barnhart Sorenson Friday was born August 5, 1924, in Quincy, Illinois. Â She went to her eternal rest on October 2, 2023, at her home in Bessemer City, NC.
Virgene was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton Vere and Neva Jewel Johnston Barnhart; a sister, Gwenevere Frame; husband, John P. Sorenson (1918-1976); second husband, Russell...
Jerrial Keith Foster
Oct 2, 2023
Jerrial Keith Foster, 45, of Kings Mountain, passed away October 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born June 14, 1978, in Cleveland County, son of the late Jerry Foster and Penny Dellinger Foster.
A celebration Jerrial's life will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, October 28, 2023, at his home 227...
Diane Jane Harris
Oct 2, 2023
Diane Jane Harris, 80, of Gastonia, passed away October 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born June 28, 1943, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Clarence Fred Harris Sr. and Christine Gathings Harris.
A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm Friday, October 6, 2023, at Bessemer City Memorial...
Natalie Cheyenne Griffis
Sep 30, 2023
Natalie Cheyenne Griffis 21, of Bessemer City, NC passed away on September 30, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.
She was born at Atrium Health Lincoln, on January 25th, 2002.
Natalie is proceeded in death by her father David Allen Griffis, and Grandparents Jone Campbell, William, and Veronia Griffis. Â and She has left behind...
