Ralph Alfred Whisnant
Apr 23, 2022
Ralph Alfred Whisnant, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 23, 2022.
He was born May 20, 1936, a native of Gaston Co., son of the late Paul James and Beulah Mae (Smith) Whisnant.
Ralph was a US Air Force Veteran. He retired from AMP, Inc., with over thirty years of service. He...
William Lester Bradshaw Sr.
Apr 23, 2022
William Lester Bradshaw Sr., 78, of Gastonia, NC passed away, April 23, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 4, 1943, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Coy Thomas Bradshaw, Sr., and Bryte Bell (Gilbert) Bradshaw.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brothers, Coy...
Shirley Montgomery Faires
Apr 23, 2022
Shirley Montgomery Faires went home to be with our Lord and Savior, April 23,2022.
Born February 10, 1931, to Clifford and Francis Montgomery, Shirley grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and spent most her life in the area.
Shirley is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Belvin Faires; son in law, Martin...
Havis Gunn Hale
Apr 22, 2022
Havis Gunn Hale, 94, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at Carolina Care Center, Cherryville, NC.
She was born March 19, 1928, of Cornelia, GA, daughter of the late Oscar L. and Viola King Gunn.
Havis was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church, Gastonia, where she was involved in the church...
Gerard "Jerry" Morgan Guyther Jr.
Apr 19, 2022
Gerard "Jerry" Morgan Guyther Jr., 78, of Bessemer City, passed away April 19, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born March 21, in Montgomery County, Maryland, son of the late Gerard Morgan Guyther Sr. and Catherine Miller Guyther.
He was an Air Force veteran who proudly served in the Vietnam Conflict....
Danny Gaither Hicks
Apr 19, 2022
Danny Gaither Hicks, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
He was born December 2, 1946, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of the late Ambrose Gaither Hicks and Louise Wingate Hicks.
Danny attended Stanley Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, Stanley, NC. He retired from the City...
Ronald "Ray" Heavner
Apr 17, 2022
Ronald "Ray" Heavner, 53, passed away April 17, 2022, at his residence, Gastonia, NC.
A native of Gaston Co, was born February 9, 1969, to the late Jack Dennis and Margie Sue Holiday Heavner.
Ray had grown up in Cramerton, NC, loved the Dallas Cowboys, and the Carolina Panthers. He was also a Tarheel Fan....
Greta Bryant Wright
Apr 16, 2022
Greta Bryant Wright, 60, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born January 5, 1962, daughter of the late John Henry and Emma Tallent Bryant.
Greta was a member of Dallas Church of God, where she loved singing for the Lord in...
Betty Jean Braswell Walker
Apr 16, 2022
Betty Jean Braswell Walker, 87, of Gastonia, passed away April 16, 2022, at home. She was surrounded by family.
She was a native of Gaston County, the only daughter of the late Grady and Elizabeth Braswell.
She retired from Pharr Yarns after 40 years, was a devoted mother and grandmother, and enjoyed crocheting. She loved...
L. Hal Falls
Apr 15, 2022
L. Hal Falls, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully Friday, April 15, 2022, at US Veterans Medical Center, Salisbury, NC.
He was born March 3, 1938, in Cleveland Co, NC, son of the late Carl C. and Vada Wright Falls.
Hal served honorably in the US Army. He also member of First Free Will...
Stanley Richard Gass, Sr.
Apr 14, 2022
Stanley Richard Gass Sr., 89, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away April 14, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born April 11, 1933, of Oswego Co., NY, to the late Warren Ward and Fern Morey Gass.
Stanley was an U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was an avid sports fan, always pulling for his...
Mary Carpenter
Apr 14, 2022
Mary Carpenter, 76, a native of Gaston Co., NC, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Gastonia, NC.
She was born March 17, 1946, daughter of the late Ralph Lackey and Margaret Lackey.
Mary attended Ranlo Church of God. She loved her family, friends of the "Over the Hill Club", playing rummy and eating sweets....
John Lewis Ogle
Apr 13, 2022
John Lewis Ogle, 84, of Clover SC, passed away April 13, 2022, at his home.
He was born December 5, 1937, in Gastonia, NC, son of the late Lewis Daniel Ogle and Lois Anne Mace Ogle.
John was an US Navy Veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
David Lee Jeffers
Apr 13, 2022
David Lee Jeffers, 80, of Gastonia, passed away April 13, 2022, at his home.
He was born October 16, 1941, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, son of the late Raymond Jeffers and Carmel Butch Jeffers.
He loved wood working and crafts.
He was a former member of the Riverside Yacht Club in Ashtabula, Ohio...
Charles Winford Sahms Sr.
Apr 13, 2022
Charles Winford Sahms Sr., 72, of Gastonia, passed away April 13, 2022, at his home.
He was born October 9, 1949, in Gaston County, son of the late Marvin James Sahms and Lillian Drew Sahms.
Charles was a US Marine veteran who proudly served his country.
Charles is survived by sons, Charles Sahms...
Lloyd Dale Best
Apr 13, 2022
Lloyd Dale Best, 70 a native of Gaston Co., NC, passed away April 13, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House.
Lloyd was born December 31, 1951, son of the late George Samuel and Lillie Best.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Dale Best.
Lloyd is...
Robert "Bob" Glenn
Apr 12, 2022
Robert "Bob" Glenn, 93 of Gastonia, NC, passed away on April 12, 2022, at his residence.
He was born October 28, 1928, in York Co, SC., son of the late Harold and Sadie Glenn.
Bob was a fireman with the City of Gastonia, retired after 30 years of service. He was a kind person and...
Ronnie Phillips
Apr 12, 2022
Ronnie Phillips, 68 a native of Gaston Co., NC, passed away April 12, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born February 2, 1954, son of the late R.L. Phillips and Florence Davis.
Ronnie enjoyed fishing, racing, hunting, four wheeling, mountain trips, building and flying model airplanes. He also had a race car at...
Tony Lee Jones
Apr 9, 2022
Tony Lee Jones, 54, of Lowell, NC, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born October 9, 1967, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of the late Roy Lee Jones and Rebecca Gail Waters.
Tony was a great carpenter, and was very mechanically inclined. He loved spending time with...
Larry Neal
Apr 8, 2022
Larry Neal, 73, of Cherryville, passed away April 8, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born January 11, 1949, in Lincoln County, son of the late June Neal and Lizzie Hubbard Neal
Larry loved his family and enjoyed spending time with all of them.
He worked as a long-haul...
