Obituaries

Jul 11, 2023

Frances Whitesides Lionello, 88, of Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born January 18, 1935, in Gaston County, NC, to the late William Henry and Lula Mae Lee Ballard.

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard...

Jul 11, 2023

Steve Knox Meredith, known to all as Don, passed away peacefully at his home on July 11, 2023. We have a great peace knowing that he has reached Heaven to see his Savior and beautiful wife.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Kenneth and Brent Meredith, Barbara King, Gregory Melton, Latosha Haney, Jamie Meredith and...

Jul 10, 2023

Tracey Lee Holmes, 59, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Richard Joseph Holmes, Sr., and Nancy Jane Scott Holmes.

Tracey was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC, where she loved serving the church and her church family. Tracey loved to...

Jul 10, 2023

James "Deacon" Hayes, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born May 15, 1942, in Spartanburg, SC to the late James and Janie Hayes.

James was a member of Garver Memorial Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC. He was also a member of the...

Jul 10, 2023

Mildred Jerline Smith, 85, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born May 12, 1938, in Maysville, Georgia, daughter of the late Newt William Veal and Lucille Jacks Veal.

Mildred loved her family so much and was a wonderful...

Jul 8, 2023

Viola "Tiny" Postell, 73, of Clover, SC, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.

She was born March 17, 1950, in Rutherford County, NC, to the late Viola Byers.

Tiny was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  ...

Jul 8, 2023

William "Bill" Frank Crisp, 85, of Belmont, NC, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born August 15, 1937, in Dillsboro, NC, the son of the late Frank William Crisp and Sina Lawing Crisp.

William was a veteran of the United States Air Force; and he also served...

Jul 7, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" Yvonne Price, age 65, departed from her tired earthly form July 7, 2023, after a life-long battle with diabetes.

Cindy was born November 16, 1957, in Gastonia to Patsy Jo Smith and the late Everette Elmer Tanner Jr.

She married her soulmate and best friend, Vincent Dean Price, on December 11, 1989, who...

Jul 6, 2023

Edward Eugene Rimmer, 82, of Dunn, NC, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

He was born January 16, 1941, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Raymond Riley Rimmer and Texie Sisk Rimmer.

Edward was a long-time member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia, NC.  ...

Jul 4, 2023

Ernest Edward Stines, 95, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 8, 1927, in Gaston County to the late Frank and Mary Stines.

Ernest served in the United Stated Navy in World War II.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded...

Jul 3, 2023

Rick Christenbury, 59, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023.

He was born July 11, 1963, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Etoulia Rollins and the late Ebbie Lee Christenbury, Jr.

Rick loved to play the guitar and to work outside. His children came first, and he was a gentle soul...

Jul 2, 2023

David Edward Ramey Jr., 51, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Gaston County on September 28, 1971, to the late Ed and Ann Ramey.

David was a member of Connections Church in Belmont, NC. He was a member of the South Point Volunteer Fire Department....

Jul 2, 2023

Irma Gore Buchanan, 78, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her residence.

A native of Gaston County, she was born May 16, 1945, to the late Hubbard Gore and Betty Ballew.

Irma was a member of South Gastonia Church of God.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jun 30, 2023

Lisa Huskey Villiers, 57, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in Gaston County on January 24, 1965, to the late Ronald and Linda Huskey.

Lisa was a member of Sparrow Springs Baptist Church. She loved her family. She loved fishing and animals. She loved making arts and...

Jun 29, 2023

Margaret Cornelius Rhyne Haney entered into her Heavenly home on June 29, 2023.

Margaret "Connie" was a resident of Haywood Co, but was born and raised in Dallas, NC.

She was the daughter of the late Mary Russell Rhyne and Glenn Garrison Rhyne.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jun 28, 2023

Catherine Sue Sexton, 66, of Cherryville, passed away June 28, 2023, at her residence.

She waws born August 9, 1956, in Maryland, to the late Gurney and Bessie Rogers Poe.

Catherine was a loving mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sexton; son,...

Jun 28, 2023

Carolyn Smith Riddle, 82, of Gastonia, passed away June 28, 2023, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

She was born February 9, 1941, in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Chapman and Mabel Allen Chapman.

Carolyn loved her church and church family at Midview Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. She also loved gospel music.

Jun 25, 2023

Cynthia Kay Glover, 70, of Mt Holly, NC, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her residence.

She was born May 30, 1953, daughter of the late Edward Monroe and Betty Glover.

Cynthia was a member of Cornerstone Family Worship. She loved to work around the house, retired from Holy Angels, and loved her pets....

Jun 25, 2023

Kenny Ghorley, 44, of Ranlo, NC, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023.

He was born May 23, 1979, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Danny and Kathy Ghorley.

Kenny enjoyed hanging out with friends and working on motorcycles.

Kenny is survived by a brother, Danny Ghorley and wife Jamie.

A...

Jun 24, 2023

Boyd M. Bostic, Jr., 89, of Gastonia, passed away June 24, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born July 22, 1933, in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Boyd Bostic Sr. and Annie Ramsey Bostic.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean C....