Fred Payonk
Feb 28, 2023
Gastonia, NC – FREDERICK FRANCIS PAYONK, JR – 1949-2023
Fred Payonk , 73 passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Accordius Health in Gastonia, NC.
Born July 5, 1949, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Frederick F Payonk, Sr., and Gloria Rose Auer Payonk.
Fred graduated...
Robert Eaton Sokol
Feb 27, 2023
Robert Eaton Sokol, 79, born December 5, 1943.
He transitioned February 27, 2023, at his home in Gastonia, NC. He was married to Dorothy Louise Gourdine.
Robert (Bob) was a creative home designer, wood sculpturer, artist, publisher of poetry (Amazon), gardener, and father of two sons. His employment started with his first wife, who were...
James Edward Yarborough, Jr.
Feb 26, 2023
James Edward Yarborough Jr., 62 of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 26 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born and raised in Fairfield County, South Carolina, on March 18, 1960, son of the late James and Cassandra Yarborough.
James was a caring and wonderful father. He loved his wife, children, and...
Joyce Ann Radford
Feb 25, 2023
Joyce Ann Radford, 69, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born August 24, 1953, in York County, South Carolina to the late Y.L. Radford and Betty Dockery.
Joyce loved her family, and her life was spent caring for them. She will be very missed;...
Benjamin Christopher Belgrano
Feb 24, 2023
Benjamin Christopher Belgrano, 34, of Gastonia, NC, passed away February 24, 2023, at his home.
He was born January 26, 1989, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to Veronica Belgrano and the late Scott Weathers.
Benjamin loved to collect and sell sports cards. He has taken care of his grandmother for many years.
In addition...
Theresia Karen Elliott
Feb 23, 2023
We are sad to announce the death of Theresia Karen Elliot, 66, of Cherryville, who passed away February 23, 2023, at her home.
Theresia was born to Lela Mae Hensley and James Vaughn Elliott.
She graduated from Ashbrook High School in 1974. She graduated top of her class from Gaston College in Applied Science and...
Robin Ragan Mcdonald
Feb 23, 2023
Robin Ragan McDonald, 64, went home to be with Jesus on February 23,2023, peacefully at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC after a long illness.
Her family and friends will miss her dearly. Her fun-loving spirit and good heart will be missed. Robin loved her family, friends, and her cats.
Her life was not...
Ann Jewell Brooks
Feb 23, 2023
Ann Jewell Brooks passed away February 23, 2023, in Venice, FL. Ann was a resident of Gastonia for over 60 years.
Ann was born in Liberty, SC. She moved to Gastonia in 1946 after her marriage and made her home here until 2008. She was a member of West Franklin Baptist Church in Gastonia and attended Colonial...
Charles Thomas (Tommy) Williams
Feb 22, 2023
Tommy Williams, 76, of Belmont, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born in Mecklenburg County on October 17, 1946 to the late Charles and Doris Williams.
Tommy was a member of Souls Harbor Tabernacle in Gastonia. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He retired...
Rev. Dr. Charles William Davenport
Feb 22, 2023
Rev. Dr. Charles William Davenport, 69, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born on November 7, 1953, in Williamston, SC to the late Conrad and Helen Davenport.
Dr. Davenport loved to read and was a history buff. He made a point...
Maude Ingrid Pilkington
Feb 22, 2023
Maude Ingrid Pilkington, 94, of Gastonia, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
She was born in Whitesburg, Kentucky, on October 13, 1928, to the late Linville and Genoravelle Roark Cornett.
In addition to her parents, Maude was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Pilkington; brothers, Monroe Cornett and Kinerd Cornett;...
Tina Bolynn
Feb 22, 2023
Tina Bolynn, 58, of Gastonia, NC, met with the Lord the night of Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born August 26, 1964, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Steve and Joan Bynum.
Tina had a strong faith in the Lord, which brought her peace...
Kriston Dannelle Arnold
Feb 21, 2023
Kriston Dannelle Arnold, 33, of Stanley, NC passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born on March 10, 1989, in Mecklenburg County to Jeffery Arnold and Angie Knox.
Kriston loved anything to do with the outdoors. She loved reading the Bible and was an amazing cook. And...
Mark Randall Beavers
Feb 20, 2023
Mark Randall Beavers, 55, met Jesus face to face on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born June 3, 1967, in Gaston Co, NC.
Mark served the Lord passionately through his music for many years, with multiple Christian groups, as well as serving on the praise team faithfully at...
Scott Dwayne Waddell
Feb 20, 2023
Scott Dwayne Waddell, 60, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 26, 1962 in Gaston
County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Louise Waddell, sister Dana Waddell, and brothers, Randy and Steve Waddell.
Scott was always ready for mischief and adventure but...
Marie Barber Becerra
Feb 20, 2023
Estelle Marie Barber Becerra, 51, of Mount Holly, NC, sadly passed away on February 20, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She had suffered many years with multiple illnesses, so it is of great comfort knowing she is up in Heaven now at peace.
She was born in Eden, North Carolina, on March...
Carol Bridges
Feb 20, 2023
Carol Crawford Bridges, 73, of Shelby, went peacefully to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was born June 6, 1949, to the late A.C. Crawford Jr. and Shirley Glenn Crawford.
She was loved dearly by her late stepmother, Ruth Kiser Crawford. She was preceded...
Brenda Hamby
Feb 20, 2023
Brenda Hamby, 74, of Gastonia, passed away February 20, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was born July 18, 1948, in Roane County, Tennessee.
She attended Holland Memorial Baptist Church and loved her Lord dearly.
She loved people and never met a stranger....
Dave Norris
Feb 19, 2023
Dave Norris, 59, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his residence.
He was born November 19, 1963, in Kings Co, NY, son of Hermie Jean Sparks Ellison and the late David L. Norris, Sr.
Dave was a beloved son. He was a hard man to love; harder to forget. He...
Armand Lee Earney
Feb 16, 2023
Armand Lee Earney, 71, of York, SC, passed away at 12:03 am on Thursday, February 16, 2023, peacefully, at Rock Hill Post-Acute Care in Rock Hill, SC.
He has suffered many years with Parkinson's Disease, so it is of great comfort knowing he is up in Heaven now at peace.
Armand was a member of...
