Firest Wayne Dennis
Mar 14, 2022
Firest Wayne Dennis, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born November 8, 1938, in Cagle Mountain, TN, son of the late James Dennis and Edith Payne Dennis.
He worked for Burlington in Ranlo, NC as a trainer for new hires. He then worked...
Michael Denis Pare
Mar 13, 2022
Michael Denis Pare, 56, of Dallas, NC, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
He was born May 30, 1965, in Fairfield Co, CT, son of Denis Joseph Pare and Claudette Marie Sirois Pare.
Michael loved to go fishing with his dad. He attended many hockey games with his...
Judy Ann Gipson Browne
Mar 13, 2022
Judy Ann Gipson Browne, 73, of Gastonia, passed away on March 13, 2022 surrounded by her family.
Judy was born on August 29, 1948 to Charlie Thomas Gipson and Rosie Modean Robbins in Gastonia. Judy retired from the United States Postal Service after 29 years.
In 1981, Judy met Doug, her husband of 39 years....
Kenneth Lee Keziah
Mar 13, 2022
Kenneth Lee Keziah, 62, of Charlotte, passed away March 13, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born October 17, 1959, in Union County, son of the late Thomas O. Keziah and Hattie Ford Keziah.
He played baseball and even played in the Babe Ruth World Series. He was a huge sports...
Larry Eugene Hurlocker
Mar 12, 2022
Larry Eugene Hurlocker passed away March 12, 2022. He was a resident of Dallas, NC since 1979. Larry was born in Cabarrus County, son of Ray M. Hurlocker and Brown Flowe Hurlocker, and is survived by his wife, Angela Hurlocker and their beloved canine companion, Georgia. He also leaves behind an older brother, Howard, and his wife Jennifer and...
Annette B. Mathis
Mar 12, 2022
Annette B. Mathis, 56, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at her residence.
She was born June 8, 1965, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Mary Ruth Treadway Hawkins and the late Allen Bailey Bradley.
Mary was a member of Sparrow Spring Baptist Church. She loved her family, and to travel....
Betty Elizabeth Meetze Coxey
Mar 12, 2022
Betty Elizabeth Meetze Coxey, 60, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022.
She was born in Prosperity, SC, daughter of the late Berley Levi and Ruby Brazell Meetze. She grew up in White Rock, SC.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Coxey.
She is survived by...
Bettye Salyer Breidinger
Mar 12, 2022
Bettye Salyer Breidinger, 86, formerly of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Novant Brunswick Medical Center.
She was born December 19, 1935, in Greenville Co, SC, daughter of the late Stephen Frank Salyer and Nora Belle Garland Salyer.
On March 12, 2022 Bettye Breidinger transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home. Bettye was...
Albert Leroy Johnson
Mar 10, 2022
Albert Leroy Johnson, 82, passed away in his home on March 10, 2022. He was born October 8, 1939, in Houston, TX.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Archabald Pete Johnson and Sallie Rachel White; wife of 41 years, Ina Raye Johnson; brother, Alvin Johnson; sister, Mary Lou Johnson Parr.
He is survived...
Elise Heffner Hayes
Mar 10, 2022
Elise Heffner Hayes, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
She was born June 2, 1946, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Cecil Heffner and Ellen Robinson Heffner.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, James Hayes;...
Donna Rice Petrea
Mar 10, 2022
Donna Rice Petrea, 59, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1962 in Mecklenburg County, NC, and was the daughter of Yvonne Williams Ewing and the late Henry Lee Rice. Donna loved her family and she loved people. She enjoyed reading and shopping.
In addition...
Michael Anthony Wooten
Mar 10, 2022
Michael Anthony Wooten, 55, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at his residence.
He was born March 5, 1967, in Gaston Co, NC, son of Kenneth Wooten and Jacqueline Conner Wooten.
Michael was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church, where he was involved in Mission Trips to Honduras and serving the...
Barbara Jean Poteat Alexander
Mar 10, 2022
Barbara Jean Poteat Alexander joined her heavenly family on March 10, 2022, surrounded at home by her beloved daughter, granddaughters, and sister. She was a faithful member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia, where she was a youth leader and participated in mission trips to Mexico, El Salvador, and Jamaica. She held a Master of Science in Nursing...
Henry "Ronnie" Ronald Willis
Mar 9, 2022
Henry "Ronnie" Ronald Willis, 76, of Gastonia, NC, passed Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.
He was born September 29, 1945, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Henry Elhanon Willis and Ruby Ida Grady.
Ronnie was a member of the Gaston County Radio Society – AI4LH. He was a...
Mary Ann Clemmer
Mar 8, 2022
Mary Ann Clemmer was a grande old Southern belle. She liked to tell people she was from the north, North Carolina that is! On March 8, 2022, at age 83, Mary Ann Clemmer was surrounded by three lovely granddaughters as she passed on. As a wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, she spent life in service to her family and...
Ruth Campbell Queen
Mar 7, 2022
Ruth Campbell Queen, 89, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, at Stanley Total Living Center.
She was born August 10, 1932, in Lincoln Co, NC, daughter of the late Chester Campbell and Bertha Campbell.
Ruth retired as a police officer from the Town of Dallas. She also served with the Town of...
Marian Ellen Joan Hartman
Mar 7, 2022
Marian Ellen Joan Hartman, 88, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born December 24, 1933, in Wayne Co, MI, daughter of the late Gerald Renaud and Audrey Renaud.
A memorial service officiated by Pastor Josh Baer, will be held 11am on Thursday, March 17,...
Charles "Chuck" Krueger
Mar 7, 2022
Charles "Chuck" Krueger, 74, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, at his residence.
He was born October 7, 1947, in Cook Co, IL, son of the late Willard Krueger and Jeanette Bischof Krueger.
Chuck was a member of Mensa, and loved playing bridge.
In addition to his parents, he...
Judy Alfredsen Mankowski
Mar 5, 2022
Judy Alfredsen Mankowski was a caring and devoted wife, mother, and friend. She passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the age of 70 due to complications related to COPD. She leaves behind her husband of 36 years, Ted Mankowski; daughter, Amy; step-daughters, Rebecca and Perri; and nephew, Christopher Powers; as well as many other beloved family...
Teresa Demoss
Mar 5, 2022
Teresa Brewer DeMoss was born November 23, 1959, in Dallas, Texas to the late Richard Arlen Edwards and Lynn Robinson Brewer.
Teresa joined her Lord and Savior peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at her home in Dallas, North Carolina.
Teresa was a family person, there is nothing she would not do for anyone. She...
