Obituaries
Glenda Faye Tate
Oct 1, 2023
Glenda Faye Tate, of the Dallas, NC community, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023 at Peak Resources in Gastonia at the age of 84. She was born on November 13, 1938 to the late George Tate and Virginia Pruett Tate. Glenda will be dearly missed by her loved ones as she leaves behind a legacy filled with kindness, compassion,...
Katy Diane Tilton
Oct 1, 2023
Katy Diane Tilton, a beloved member of the Belmont community, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. She was born on February 16, 1949, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Joseph Gamble and Ruth Pierson Gamble. Katy's loving husband of 30 years, Steve Wayne Tilton, and her siblings Kenneth, Charlie, Eddie,...
Christopher "Possum" Lee Plemmons
Oct 1, 2023
Christopher "Possum" Lee Plemmons, 62, of Gastonia passed away October 1, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County on September 26, 1961 to Martha Spears Plemmons and the late Paul Grant Plemmons. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Brian Plemmons; sister, Suzi Plemmons; daughter, Brittany Plemmons; and a special aunt,...
Jack Reid Messer
Oct 1, 2023
Jack Reid Messer, 76, of Gastonia passed away October 1, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County on July 3, 1947 to the late Horace Messer and Evelyn Turner Messer.
All services will be held privately.
Karen Elaine Springsteen
Sep 29, 2023
Karen Elaine Springsteen, born in Bermuda on November 15, 1946 to the late Ray Smith and Audrey Campbell Smith, peacefully passed away on September 29, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Karen will be remembered for her warm and caring nature. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, Stephen Springsteen, and a loving mother to her three children. Karen's...
Linda Y Foster
Sep 29, 2023
Linda Y. Foster, 76, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at CaroMont Regional Hospital. She was born in Gaston County on November 21, 1946, to the late Fred and Maude Martin Elmore. Linda's warm spirit will forever be cherished by her family and friends. Despite experiencing loss throughout her life, including the...
Joyce Causby
Sep 24, 2023
Joyce Colvin Causby, 85, of Stanley passed away September 24, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 26, 1937 to the late James Guy Colvin and Pauline Elsie Stallings Colvin. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Barry Causby and her first husband, John Barkley; daughter, Sabrina Caskey, sister, Becky Miller; brother, Jackie Bryant;...
Veronica Wanda Blackwell
Sep 17, 2023
Veronica Wanda Blackwell, known affectionately as "Ronnie," passed away on September 17, 2023, at the age of 71. She was born on February 21, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Robert and Mildred Rushton Barrett. Ronnie's passing occurred at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina.Ronnie was a warm and caring person who touched the lives of...
Charlotte Jane Watson
Sep 16, 2023
Charlotte Jane Watson, of Mount Holly, passed away at the age of 74. She peacefully departed this world on September 16, 2023, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Born on January 26, 1949, she was the cherished daughter of George Washington Brickey and Dorothy Brittle Brickey. She is also preceded in death by her brother, George...
Ryan Christopher Rodd
Sep 15, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing into the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Ryan Christopher Rodd, a beloved member of our community, on September 15, 2023. Ryan was born on November 14, 1987, in Willimantic, CT, to his loving parents Mary Ann Rodd and Ronald Rodd. Ryan lived a life full of adventure and passion....
Deonte Wesley Thomas
Sep 14, 2023
Deonte Wesley Thomas, age 39, of Charlotte, passed away suddenly on Sept. 14, 2023. Deonte was born in Washington DC on July 4. 1984 to the late Cliffton Norris and Linda Kay Davis. Deonte was a lover of music, spending time with his family including, his daughter, brother, nieces and nephews. He enjoyed his work and being outside. He was...
Hazel Hyde Hayes
Sep 10, 2023
Hazel Lorene Hyde Hayes, 91, of Gastonia, died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 15,2023, at Love Memorial Baptist Church, where Hazel was a member, with Rev. Mike Criswell officiating. Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery.
Born on April 19, 1932, in Graham County, N.C. Hazel...
James Robert Randolph
Sep 5, 2023
James Robert Randolph, 65, of Mt. Holly passed away on September 5, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on July 4, 1958 to the late Robert Brittian Randolph and Gwendolyn Cochrane Brewer. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Judith Randolph and his brother, Bill Randolph. James attended Unity Baptist Church with his wife...
Harold Rudy Phillips
Sep 3, 2023
Harold Rudy Phillips, 79, of Belmont passed away on September 3, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on June 30, 1944 to the late Cris Phillips and Wit Jones Phillips. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Vivian Parks; son, Patrick Jasper; a grandson, A.J. Parks; and his brothers, Herman and Hampton Phillips. Harold...
James John DelGiudice
Sep 2, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James John DelGiudice on September 2, 2023. Born on May 23rd, 1958, in Glen Cove, Long Island, NY, Jimmy’s time among us was tragically cut short by a rare and aggressive cancer, leaving a void in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
“Jim” or “Jimmy”,...
Howard "Smokey" Marvin Norris
Aug 30, 2023
Howard "Smokey" Marvin Norris, known affectionately as Paw-Paw, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC, at the age of 92. He was born on December 8, 1930, in Gaston County, NC to the late Alex Norris and Doshia Elizabeth Shelton. Howard was an adored husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose absence...
Garrett Lee Canipe, Sr
Aug 26, 2023
Garrett "Gary" Lee Canipe Sr, 76, of Bessemer City, NC passed away August 26, 2023 at Highland Heights Health & Rehab in Gastonia. Gary was born February 22, 1947 in Stanley County, NC to the late Foy Lee Canipe and Blanch Burr Canipe. He was a US Navy serving in Vietnam. Gary loved to vacation with his family in Myrtle...
Trinity Scot Deese
Aug 25, 2023
Trinity Scot Deese, 34, of Charlotte passed away on August 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born on May 18, 1989 to Iris Tessenar and the late Wayne Deese. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Tiffiny Deese. Trinity grew up in Belmont and was a graduate of South Point High School. After high school, he graduated...
Don Michael Baucom
Aug 25, 2023
Don Michael Baucom, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 25, 2023, at Atrium Health Charlotte. Mike was born on March 17, 1943, in Hamlet, NC and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Throughout his life, Mike accomplished many things and had a lasting impact on those around him. He was known...
Joyce Brittain Ballard
Aug 20, 2023
Joyce Brittain Ballard, 88, born in Burke County, NC on March 17, 1935 to the late Pinkney Brittain and Tempie Miller Brittain, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2023, at her residence in Dallas, NC. Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents,...
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