Rickey Fred Dellinger
Jan 3, 2023
Rickey Fred Dellinger, 68, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Tuesday January 3, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, with many broken hearts left behind. He was born March 21, 1954, in Catawba County and was the son of the late Jesse and Wilma Dellinger.
Rick was a loving son, brother, dad, husband, granddad, and friend to all.   ...
Ed Rudisill
Jan 3, 2023
Ed Rudisill, 76, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born September 3, 1946, in Gaston County, to the late Edmon and Etta Rudisill.
Ed was an Air Force Veteran who served in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, golf, kayaking, and anything outdoors. He was a home remodeling...
George Cecil Estes Jr.
Jan 2, 2023
George Cecil Estes Jr., 93, of Kings Mountain, passed away January 2, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
He was born November 7, 1929, in Chester County, SC, son of the late George Cecil Estes Sr. and Millie Edwards Estes.
George retired from WSOC after 38 years of service where he worked...
Earl "Butch" Jackson Hill
Jan 1, 2023
Earl "Butch" Jackson Hill, Jr., 69, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his residence.
He was born February 20, 1953, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Earl Jackson Hill, Sr., and Edith Lang Hill.
Butch was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Bass Club. He...
Jason "Shakey" Absher
Jan 1, 2023
Jason "Shakey" Absher, 43, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 1, 2023.
He was born August 19, 1979, in Gaston County, son of late Will Ervin Absher Jr. and Susan C. Absher.
Jason loved his family and friends and always checked in on them to see if they needed anything. He loved all types...
Betty Grigg Howell
Dec 31, 2022
Betty Grigg Howell, 88, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 31, 2022.
She was born in York, SC on August 23, 1934, to the late David and Sudie Grigg.
Betty was a member of Dallas Church of God.
In addition to her parents Betty was also preceded in...
Anna Taylor Harris
Dec 30, 2022
Anna Taylor Harris, 79, of Clover, passed away December 30, 2022, at Atrium Health Kings Mountain Hospital.
She was born April 15, 1943, in Nicholas County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Edwin McClellan Taylor and Stella Doris Hamrick Taylor.
She was a member of Upper Room Tabernacle in Gastonia.
A funeral service...
Michael Nathan Baity
Dec 30, 2022
Michael Nathan Baity, 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away unexpectedly on December 30,2021.
He was preceded in death by his father Arthur P. Baity and sister Beverly Brown.
Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Joann Baity; wife of 42 years, Debbie Baity; daughter, Jodie Mclaughin (Josh); sons, Tim Baity and Davontae Friday;...
Sarah Alexandria Cope
Dec 29, 2022
Sarah Alexandria Cope, 33, passed away December 29, 2022, at Holy Angels in Belmont, NC.
She was born January 8, 1989, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Samuel Henry Cope and Linda Adair MacPherson.
Sarah was an avid book reader, loved being the boss, to joke, SpongeBob, and being a prankster. She loved Duke. ...
Elena Peyton Postell
Dec 28, 2022
Peyton Postell, 4, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022, at Levine Dickson Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC.
She was born March 7, 2018, in Gaston County to Jonathan Keith and Elizabeth West Postell.
Peyton loved Trolls and loved the movie "Trolls". She was always a fighter and was tough. She...
James David Robinson
Dec 27, 2022
James "David" Robinson, 69, of Clover, SC, passed away December 27, 2022, at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House at Southminster in Charlotte, NC.
He was born November 16, 1953, in Gaston County, NC, to the late James Luther and Monnie Jonas Robinson.
David was employed with Advance Auto Parts for over 40 years as...
Teri Diane Owens
Dec 25, 2022
Teri Diane Owens, 67, of Sharon SC passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at 11:36 am.
Teri was born on July 10, 1955, in Ranlo, NC, to the late Bertha Waters Hudson and Zeb Hudson.
Teri retired from Lowes Home Improvement after 15+ years. Teri had a love of gardening and grew beautiful flowers every...
Marjorie Louise Jory Parton
Dec 23, 2022
Marjorie was a resident of Gaston County after moving from Cherokee County, North Carolina as a young child with her mother, Vesta Lou Jory, and father Clinton Jory.
Marjorie was a graduate of Cramerton High School. Marjorie met her late husband, Reverend Jerry Parton during their years at Cramerton High School. Marjorie and Jerry were married 59...
Elaine Lay
Dec 19, 2022
Elaine Lay, 79, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at home in Dallas, NC.
She was born on January 28, 1943, in Gaston County to the late Wilbur and Meril Mauney.
Left to cherish Mrs. Lay's memory are her loving sons, James Lay (Karen), Richard Lay (Donna), Jeff Lay (Connie); two brothers,...
Larry Dale Waldroup
Dec 19, 2022
Larry Dale Waldroup, Jr., 53, of Dallas, NC, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at his residence.
He was born February 3, 1969, a native of Gaston Co, son of the late Larry Dale Waldroup, Sr., and Diane Holder Waldroup.
Larry loved football and NASCAR.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Windy Williamson Short
Dec 19, 2022
Windy Williamson Short, 62, of Belmont, NC, passed away at her home on Monday, December 19, 2022.
She was born July 2, 1960, in Danville, VA, to the late John Lloyd Williamson, Sr. and Martha Ann Toler Williamson Killian.
Windy worked as a Product Development Specialist at Textile Technology Center with Gaston College.
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Geraldine Sherrill Moore
Dec 18, 2022
Geraldine Sherrill Moore, 86, of Cherryville, passed away, Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Carolina Care in Cherryville.
She was born on March 7, 1936, in Gaston County to the late Fred and Jewell Sherrill.
Geraldine loved her family and loved to play bingo.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...
Joseph "Joey" Mitchell Jr.
Dec 17, 2022
Joseph "Joey" Mitchell Jr., 67, of Lowell, NC, passed away, Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born December 22, 1954, in Columbus, Georgia to the late Joseph and Kathleen Mitchell.
Joey was a veteran of the US Navy. He loved his family and loved playing golf and softball....
Penny Jenkins Ledford
Dec 17, 2022
Penny Jenkins Ledford, 63, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC.
She was born in Gaston County, NC on September 19, 1959, to the late Judson and Geraldine Jenkins.
Penny was a homemaker, a great wife and mother. She was a member of Bethel House of...
Linda Carolyn Mcginnis
Dec 16, 2022
Linda Carolyn McGinnis, 72, passed away, Friday, December 16, 2022.
She was born in Robbinsville, NC to the late Cain and Hattie Rebecca Lovin, and through the gift of adoption, was the daughter of the late JB and Marjorie Collins.
Linda attended Western Carolina University and worked many years in retail management before beginning her...
