find a loved one

Obituaries

Use the search below to find the obituary of a loved one. We invite you to share memories, offer condolences, and celebrate a life well lived. Each tribute is a place for family and friends to come together in remembrance and support.


Obituary Banner
Black and white illustration of a lit candle.

Recent Obituaries

Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Oscar "Ronnie" "Fuzzy" Ronald Graham

Oscar "Ronnie" "Fuzzy" Ronald Graham

Feb 5, 2022

Oscar "Ronnie" "Fuzzy" Ronald Graham, 78, of Belmont, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Atrium Health Steele Creek, Charlotte.

He was born August 8, 1943, son of the late Oscar Graham and Minnie Bailey Ensley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Wilburn Graham and Minnie Bailey Graham Ensley;...

Kenneth "Paw" Helms, Sr.

Kenneth "Paw" Helms, Sr.

Feb 4, 2022

Kenneth "Paw" Helms Sr., 88, of Cramerton, passed away February 4, 2022, at his residence.

A Gaston County native, he was born June 2, 1933, son of the late Willie J.C. Helms and Vernie Helms.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Betty Jean Helms;...

James "Joe Bob" C. Scruggs

James "Joe Bob" C. Scruggs

Feb 4, 2022

James C. "Joe Bob" Scruggs, 79, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at his residence.

He was born October 30, 1942, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Richmond Lorne Scruggs and Eva Lucille Coggins.

Joe Bob loved work, especially in his yard. He loved his family, especially Hitler. He enjoyed...

Patricia "Patty" Gulledge

Patricia "Patty" Gulledge

Feb 3, 2022

Patricia "Patty" Gulledge, 56, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born December 27, 1965, in CA, daughter of Bonnie Booth.

Patty loved her career at American Airlines. She loved to go shopping for her family, and enjoyed riding a motorcycle with husband, Ray.

...

Ronald Lemke

Ronald Lemke

Feb 3, 2022

Ronald Gene Lemke, 63, of Dallas, NC, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

Ronald was born on June 27, 1958, in Creighton, Nebraska to Dale and Selma Lemke.

He grew up there working on the family's dairy farm.

Mr. Lemke served his country as a member...

Linda Haynie Bingham

Linda Haynie Bingham

Feb 3, 2022

Linda Haynie Bingham, 71, of Dallas, passed away February 3, 2022, at her home.

She was born October 2, 1950, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Howard Haynie and Janie Rhyne Haynie.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, February 7, 2022, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd....

Robert "Bob" Arthur Barnes

Robert "Bob" Arthur Barnes

Feb 2, 2022

Robert "Bob" Arthur Barnes, 83, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 8, 1938, son of the late George and Leota Barnes.

Bob was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in McAdenville where he served on the Board of Deacons and participated in the choir....

Carolyn Powell Welch

Carolyn Powell Welch

Feb 1, 2022

Carolyn Powell Welch,82, of Waco, went to her heavenly home February 1, 2022,

She was born in Waverly Florida, on November 21, 1939, but made her home in Cleveland County with her parents as a little girl.

She retired for Globe Manufacturing of Gastonia.

She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Jeffery "Jeff" Lynn Williams

Jeffery "Jeff" Lynn Williams

Jan 31, 2022

Jeffery "Jeff" Lynn Williams,50, of Bessemer City, passed away January 31, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born November 18, 1971, in Duval County, Florida.

Jeff graduated from Bessemer City High School.

A receiving of friends will be held 2-4 pm Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Sunrise Baptist Church 208...

Mulford "Bud" Meadows, Iii

Mulford "Bud" Meadows, Iii

Jan 31, 2022

Mulford "Bud" Meadows, III, 51, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born August 26, 1970, in Cuyahoga Co, OH, son of Sharon Kay Greene Meadows and the late Mulford Harry Meadows, Jr.

Bud was a member of South Point Freewill Baptist Church, Belmont. He...

Cathy Baldock Adams

Cathy Baldock Adams

Jan 31, 2022

Cathy Baldock Adams,48, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord, January 31, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born August 24, 1973, in Cleveland County.

She was a member of the Full Throttle Biker Church in Forest City and was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association. She enjoyed...

Jason Hendrix

Jason Hendrix

Jan 30, 2022

Jason Hendrix, 50, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, January 30, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, he was born May 13, 1971, son of Franklin Hendrix of Gastonia and the late Frances Hendrix.

Jason enjoyed football, lifting weights, and music.

He read his Bible and deeply loved his family,...

Rev. Bobby Winton Necessary

Rev. Bobby Winton Necessary

Jan 30, 2022

Rev. Bobby Winton Necessary, 79 years of age, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2022.

He was born in Roda, Virginia on September 18, 1942.

In his early years, Rev. Necessary proudly served in the military under the Air Force. He later devoted his life to serving the Lord and preaching...

Michael Mcdaniel

Michael Mcdaniel

Jan 28, 2022

Michael McDaniel, 74, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 28, 2022, at Atrium Cleveland.  He was born November 3, 1947, in Gaston County, NC and was the son of the late Henry and Christine Bentley McDaniel.

The life of Michael was one of faithful service in all that he did, from his...

Ike H. Williams

Ike H. Williams

Jan 28, 2022

Ike H. Williams, 80, of Dallas, passed away January 28, 2022, at his home.

He was born June 2, 1941, a native of the Steele Creek Community of Charlotte, son of the late Horace and Sena Williams.

Ike played baseball for the Charlotte Chiefs and the Charlotte Hornets. He retired after 44 years, 15 of...

Yesenia Lopez-Davidson

Yesenia Lopez-Davidson

Jan 27, 2022

Yesenia (Chixian) Dela'Rose Lopez-Davidson, 19 of Gastonia passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Born January 08, 2003, in Gaston County, NC. Yesenia was the daughter of the late Melody Ann Davidson and the late Nicolas Lopez.

Yesenia was a very loving, funny, and caring person. She made friends wherever...

Glenda Lee Pennington

Glenda Lee Pennington

Jan 27, 2022

Glenda Lee Pennington, 74, of Lowell, NC passed away January 27, 2022 at Lakewood Care Center, Denver, NC.

She was born in Gaston County, NC on June 17, 1947 to the late Enos Glenn and Ethel Milling McGinnis.

Glenda was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church.  She loved horseback riding, traveling to the mountains, and...

Juliette "Julie" Davis

Juliette "Julie" Davis

Jan 26, 2022

Juliette "Julie" Davis, 84, of Gastonia, passed away January 26, 2022, at her home.

She was born in Cherokee County, SC on December 14, 1937, to the late Phillip Wilfred and Vera Blanton Smiley.

Julie was married to the love of her life for 62 years.  She was a homemaker, taking care of her husband...

Dorothy "Dot" Cagle Bumgardner

Dorothy "Dot" Cagle Bumgardner

Jan 25, 2022

Dorothy "Dot" Cagle Bumgardner, 70, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord, January 25, 2022, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.

She was born July 4, 1951, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Ernest Cagle and Annie Smith Cagle.

She was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle, Dallas.

Dot...

Sylvia Bridges Hamrick

Sylvia Bridges Hamrick

Jan 25, 2022

Sylvia Bridges Hamrick 70, of Kings Mountain left this world on January 25 th , 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She lived a quiet, private life. Enjoying simple pleasures like planting beautiful flowers, feeding the birds, collecting the things she loved and sitting on her porch enjoying her country life.

She retired from...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted

Grief Logo
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.