Shirley Smith
Jan 29, 2023
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother Shirley Smith, 86, of Clover, SC on
Sunday, January 29 at Atrium Health Pineville. Shirley was lovingly surrounded by family
as she passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Shirley...
Barbara Jean Williams
Jan 28, 2023
Barbara Jean Williams, 75, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born April 8, 1947, in Gaston County to the late Edward and Margaret Boone.
Barbara has been a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church for many years. She worked as a bus driver for...
Teresa G. Jenkins
Jan 28, 2023
Teresa G. Jenkins, 63, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Atrium Health-Cleveland.
She was born in Gaston County on December 23, 1959, to the late James and Shelby Milwood.
Having the right words to say when losing a loved one is tough! Teresa Jenkins passed away peacefully at Atrium Health...
Anita Rose Mitchem
Jan 28, 2023
Anita Rose Mitchem, 66, of Gastonia passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born June 9, 1956, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Jackie Gibson and Mary Heffner.
Anita loved her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband,...
David Paul Kistler
Jan 24, 2023
David Paul Kistler, 80, of Gastonia, NC, died January 24, 2023.
He was born in Belmont, NC, October 14, 1942, to the late Paul and Myrtle Kistler.
David graduated from Belmont High School and worked for the city of Gastonia as a field technician. He loved old bottles, coin collecting, fishing, and his late dog,...
Paul Adams Messer Iv
Jan 23, 2023
Paul Adams Messer IV, 26, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully January 23, 2023, at his home.
He was born June 2, 1996, in Gaston County, son of Paul Messer, III, and Kelly Flowers Jenkins.
A celebration of Paul's life will be held 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel,...
Janice Vaughn Mcknight
Jan 22, 2023
Janice Vaughn McKnight, 87, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, surrounded by her family at Gaston Health and Rehabilitation Center, Gastonia.
She was born October 31, 1935, in Cherokee Co, SC, daughter of the late Jesse Vaughn and Tiny Eulalia Kelley Vaughn.
Janice was a member of Unity Baptist Church, Gastonia, where...
Natasha Ann Killian
Jan 22, 2023
Natasha Ann Killian, 37, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born October 23, 1985, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Angela Lee Killian.
Natasha was a dedicated mom who loved her children dearly. She was a devoted wife and was definitely the...
Fran Ashe Phillips
Jan 21, 2023
Fran Ashe Phillips, 62, of Gastonia, NC went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on January 21, 2023.
Fran enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling, gardening and loved being of service to children in need. After...
Willard Jefferson Anderson
Jan 19, 2023
Willard J. Anderson, 88, of Gastonia, passed away January 19, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Anderson was born October 28, 1934, in Robbinsville, NC, son of the late Norman and Birdie Mack Anderson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Willard was a...
Danny Blair Crowe
Jan 19, 2023
Danny Blair Crowe, 80, of Bessemer City, NC, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 19, 2023, surrounded by his family.
He was born April 4, 1942, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Russell W. and Nellie Crowe.
Danny was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle, Dallas, and was an...
Nelson Ferguson
Jan 19, 2023
Nelson Ferguson, 78, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at his residence.
He was a native of Gaston County, born April 13, 1944, to the late Carl Ferguson Sr and Lillie Ferguson Beveridge.
Nelson was a member of Crowder Creek ARP Church in Gastonia. He was a veteran of the US Army.
...
Bunn "Doug" Douglas Hambright
Jan 18, 2023
Bunn (Doug) Douglas Hambright, 79, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
He was born May 21, 1943, in York, South Carolina, the son of the late Jack Cline and Faye Howell.
Doug was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved to sing and...
Claude "Ray" Crane
Jan 18, 2023
Claude "Ray" Racine Crane, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born October 27, 1939, in Gaston County and was the son of the late Fletcher and Ila Penner Crane.
He was a lifelong member of Epic Church, formerly Linwood Church of God, Gastonia, where...
Bryon Lee Miller
Jan 18, 2023
Bryon Lee Miller, 49, of Gastonia, passed away January 18, 2023, in Charlotte, NC.
He was born April 8, 1973, in Summit County, Ohio, to Robert and Linda Shippy Miller.
Bryon loved his family, music, sports, and cooking.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Vickers Miller and brother, David Miller....
Michael "Mike" A. Curry
Jan 18, 2023
Michael "Mike" Alexander Curry, 40, of Lowell, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born October 26, 1982, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Angela Markeither Curry and the late Nathan George Johnson.
Mike was employed by 3 Fish, Inc, for 15 years. He was...
Alfred "Big Al" Foster
Jan 16, 2023
Alfred "Big Al" Foster, 73, of Bessemer City, passed away January 16, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born September 30, 1949, in Cleveland County, son of the late Jerry Foster Sr. and Verleen Slayton Foster.
He owned Al's Garage in Bessemer City for 45 years.
Al was a...
John "Johnny" William Haley, Sr.
Jan 16, 2023
John "Johnny" William Haley, Sr. 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at The Addison of Lincoln County, NC.
He was born November 19, 1941, in Abingdon, VA, son of the late James Edward Haley and Lillie Mae Haley.
Johnny was a Veteran of the US Navy. He was self-motivated and self-taught....
Fred "Mike" Hope
Jan 14, 2023
Fred "Mike" Michael Hope, 63, of Lowell, NC, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born February 21, 1959, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Nelson Hope and the late Selma Seay Hope.
Mike was employed with Carolina Alarm Company, which was owned by the Hope...
Kenneth "Kenny B" Sensing
Jan 13, 2023
Kenneth "Kenny B" Blake Sensing, 65, passed away on January 13, 2023.
He was born March 8, 1957, to Delores Herrick Sensing and the late Eugene Storey Sensing.
Kenny was loved by many and will forever be remembered by all who met him.
In addition to his mother, Kenny is survived by his...
