Emily (Granny) Floyd Summitt
Nov 13, 2022
Emily "Granny" Floyd Summitt, 92, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
She was born June 4, 1930, in Cherokee County, NC to the late Charlie and Dora Clark Floyd.
Emily was a member of Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church in Dallas, NC.
In addition to...
Billy Pickens
Nov 11, 2022
I am heartbroken to announce the death of my father, Billy Harold Pickens. He left this world on November 11, 2022, at the age of 64.
Born to Harold Delmer Pickens and Peggy Joseph Wilhelm on April 16th, 1958, in Reading, Ohio. One of three children, Billy has two siblings he adored: Rose Mary Rayner and Russell...
Johnny Bradley
Nov 10, 2022
Johnny Bradley, 60, of Mount Holly, NC, passed away November 10, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
He was born in Gaston County, NC on March 10, 1962, to Dennis Bradley and the late Nancy Bradley.
Johnny was God loving, a responsible, thoughtful, and caring man. He was the owner/operator of Turd Busters...
Johnny Carl Kale
Nov 10, 2022
Johnny Carl Kale, U.S. Army Veteran and life-long Gastonian, died in his sleep on the morning of November 10, 2022, at the age of 81 in his home.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Patsy Nichols Kale; his daughter, Kandy Lineberger Myers; his grandchildren, Johnathon Kale Blanton and Lillian Dean Myers; his brother, Charlie Lee Kale; his...
Lindy Tidwell
Nov 10, 2022
Lindy Tidwell, 94, of Belmont, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 10, 2022, at his residence.
He was born July 12, 1928, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to the late Cleveland and Lula Tidwell.
Lindy was a member of Mountain Rest Baptist Church in Mountain Rest, South Carolina, where he was a...
James "Jim' Edward Boyd
Nov 7, 2022
James "Jim" Edward Boyd, 91, of Gastonia, passed away November 7, 2022, at Northlake House in Charlotte.
He was born August 2, 1931, in Gaston County, son of the late Ralph Robert Boyd and Bessie Pearson Boyd.
James was a member of Pisgah ARP Church in Gastonia, where he served as a deacon. He loved...
Debbie Paysour
Nov 7, 2022
Debbie Paysour, 67, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at her residence.
She was born July 24, 1955, to the late Sam and Betty Paysour.
Debbie passed away peacefully at home. She loved her grandsons with all her heart. Debbie was a dear friend to all she knew. She had a...
George Harold Burkholder, Jr.
Nov 6, 2022
George Harold Burkholder, Jr., 83, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Myrtle Burkholder Sr; and brother, Jerry Burkholder.
George was a member of Hope Community Church. He retired from Harris Teeter after 32 years.
George, a quiet and gentle...
Donnie Donaldson
Nov 5, 2022
Donnie Donaldson, 51, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.
He was born October 14, 1971, to John and Virginia Donaldson in Cleveland County, NC.
Donnie loved to work on old cars and trucks, he was very mechanically inclined. He loved his family.
In addition to...
Corey Kenneth Black
Nov 5, 2022
Corey Kenneth Black, 60, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born June 28, 1962, in Riverside, CA. to the late Grady and Bonnie Black.
Corey loved his grandchildren and enjoyed going to all their activities. He enjoyed photography, reading, drawing and woodworking. He was a...
Marty Bridges
Nov 5, 2022
Marty Bridges, 56, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with The Lord, on November 5, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born October 14, 1966, in Cleveland County, son of the late James Martin Bridges Sr. and Betty Tate Bridges.
Marty loved his family with all his heart. He loved...
Doris Wall Burgess
Nov 5, 2022
Doris Manis Wall Burgess, born on May 15, 1930, to Floyd and Daisy Manis in Mecklenburg County, passed away on November 5 th after a long battle with dementia.
She was a member of First Assembly of God and also retired from Firestone after 40 years of service. She worked hard in her earlier years taking care...
Donald Joe Rector
Nov 4, 2022
Donald Joe Rector, 60, of Iron Station, North Carolina, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, in Gastonia, NC.
He was born June 15, 1962, in Gaston County to the late Robert and Faye Rector.
Donald was a veteran of the US Army. He loved motorcycles. He was a member of CBA in Charlotte; he had...
Cathy Anderson Short
Nov 4, 2022
Cathy Anderson Short, 57, of Shelby, passed away November 4, 2022, at Atrium Health Carolinas medical Center in Charlotte.
She was born July 21, 1965, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Kirby Lee Anderson and Lottie Murray Anderson.
Cathy loved her family and was deeply devoted to all of them.
Drinking coffee...
Crawford "Popcorn" Ray Jordan
Nov 4, 2022
Crawford Ray "Popcorn" Jordan, 78, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at his residence.
A lifelong resident of Gaston County, he was born June 10, 1944, to the late David and Ruby Rhodes.
Crawford was a member of Fraley Memorial Baptist Church. He retired from Piedmont Processing in Belmont. Crawford loved...
John "Henry" Tallent
Nov 3, 2022
John "Henry" Tallent, 46, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at his residence.
He was born March 23, 1976, in Copperhill Co, TN, son of the late Brenda Williams Tallent.
Henry was employed through Ben Morrow Properties. He enjoyed being around children, horses and loved his cat and dog. Henry had a...
Eugene Kurt Hartz
Nov 3, 2022
Eugene Kurt Hartz, 66, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born January 12, 1956, in Queens, New York to the late Weldon and Myrtle Hartz.
Eugene was a Fireman and an EMT. He is a former member of the Bantam Connecticut Fire Company, past president...
Jean Derreberry
Nov 1, 2022
On Tuesday November 1st, Jean Truelove Derreberry went to be with the Lord at the age of 73, in the care of Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC.
Jean loved the Lord, her family, and friends very much. Jean worked in engineered plastic sales for over 40 years.
She was preceded in death by...
Martha Ann Barker
Nov 1, 2022
Martha Ann Barker, 72, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at her residence.
She was born February 21, 1950, to the late Jack and Elaine Beheler.
Martha is survived by her husband, R.L. "Slim" Barker; daughter, Lisa Lawing and fiancé Bryant Alexander; grandchildren, Kelly Jenkins and husband Jason, Craig Lewis and...
Isabel Richards Huffstetler
Nov 1, 2022
Isabel Richards Huffstetler, 90, of Dallas, NC died at her residence fondly known as "Huffstetler House" on November 1, 2022. She was born on February 10, 1932, in Cleveland County, NC to the late Mr. James Edley Richards and Mrs. Zula Etta Cook Richards. Â She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pervie R. Huffstetler and Daughter, Rosetta...
