Obituaries
Maggie Sue McLendon
Nov 19, 2023
Maggie Sue McLendon, 81, a beloved school cafeteria assistant, passed away peacefully at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia on November 19, 2023. She was born on December 16, 1941, in Caldwell County, NC, to the late Jonah G. and Lucindy Herald Penley.Maggie had a heart full of love and a zest for life that touched the lives of everyone...
Faset Thomas Seay, Jr
Nov 18, 2023
Faset Thomas "Buddy" Seay, Jr., an Engineer, Real Estate Developer, and Licensed Contractor, passed away on November 18, 2023, at Caromont Regional Hospital in Gastonia, North Carolina. He was born on March 14, 1940, in Bryson City, NC, to parents Faset Thomas Seay, Sr. and Mary Jane Hagens Seay.Buddy served in the US Army Reserves and took great pride in...
Donna Elaine Graham
Nov 13, 2023
Our dear mother and grandmother, Donna Elaine McKinney Graham, 76, of Belmont, NC, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 after a painful battle with ALS. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 26,1947, she was the daughter of Virginia and Swift McKinney and stepdaughter of George Schryver.
Because her stepfather was in the Air Force, Donna traveled the world at a...
Donna Jean Brooks
Nov 11, 2023
Donna Jean Brooks passed away November 11, 2023, at Carolina Medical Center. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on August 24, 1942 to the late Orville and Elizabeth Carpenter Davis.
Donna was a very vibrant woman in her younger years. She loved going to concerts with her friends and having lots of fun! She was full of energy and...
Sherry Byrd Harrington
Nov 10, 2023
Sherry Byrd Harrington, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Hospital in Gastonia, NC. She was born on July 24, 1963, in McDowell County, NC. Sherry brought love and light into the lives of all who knew her and will be deeply missed.Sherry was a loving and kindhearted individual who touched...
Patricia Viola King McGraw
Nov 5, 2023
Patricia Viola King McGraw, of Mt. Holly, passed away on November 5, 2023 at the age of 72, at The Greens of Gastonia. She was born on October 10, 1951, in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Ernest Eugene King and Mattie Hester King. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Vickie Diane King Doss. Patricia's warm...
Eugene Hester, Jr
Nov 3, 2023
Eugene Hester, Jr - Loving Father, Brother, Grandfather, and Great GrandfatherEugene Hester, Jr., 75, of Stanley, passed away on November 3, 2023 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born on November 12, 1947, in St Paul, NC to the late Eugene and Olive Collins Hester.Having served in the US Army, Eugene Hester, Jr. was a proud veteran...
Carol "Jeanie" Hockersmith
Oct 31, 2023
Carol "Jeanie" Hockersmith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, NC. She was born on April 16, 1954, in Charlotte, NC, to proud parents Gwyn and Carolyn Daniel.Jeanie was a beacon of joy and happiness throughout her life. Always wearing a smile...
Walter Crisp
Oct 14, 2023
Walter Crisp, 86, of Stanley passed away October 14, 2023 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born on September 18, 1937 to the late Enoch B. Crisp and Lela Crisp. He is also preceded in death by his son, Timothy Crisp; brothers, Oliver, James, Ray, and Howard; and sister, Evelyn Wilbanks. Walter was a member of First...
Bobby Ray King
Oct 11, 2023
Bobby Ray King, 79, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, of Mt. Holly passed away October 11, 2023 at Stanley Total Living in Stanley, NC. He was born on May 31, 1944 to the late Samuel King and Lavada Davis King. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Francis Lambert and his brothers, Jack, Lonnie, Sam, and Gene...
Jimmy Dale Rolland
Oct 9, 2023
Jimmy Dale Rolland, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 63 on October 9, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born on October 3, 1960, in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late George Rolland and Melvine Morgan Rolland. Throughout his life, Jimmy touched the hearts of those around...
Bobbie Ann Hilton Jones
Oct 9, 2023
Bobbie Ann Hilton Jones, age 79, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023, at Morningside of Gastonia. Born on October 27, 1943, in Union County, North Carolina, Bobbie led a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Her passing has left an indelible void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.Bobbie was a devout follower of...
Maria Bonkowski
Oct 7, 2023
Maria Bonkowski, a beloved friend, mother, wife, sister, and grandmother, passed away on October 8th, 2023 at the age of 76. Born on May 22nd, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, Maria touched the lives of all who knew her with her kindness, compassion, and loving nature. Before retiring to her home in North Carolina, Maria resided in Texas.Maria's proudest accomplishments centered...
Lamar Shane Woody
Oct 6, 2023
Lamar Shane Woody, a resident of Gaston County, North Carolina, passed away on October 6, 2023, at the age of 55. He was born in Gaston County on March 22, 1968 to the late William and Velma Hall Woody. Lamar was known for his vibrant personality and his love for laughter. He had a knack for making people smile and was...
Axel James Carter
Oct 6, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Axel James Carter, infant son, who was born on October 6, 2023. Axel's time on this Earth was short, as he passed away at birth. While his life may have been brief, his impact on our hearts will be everlasting.Axel's family invites you to join them in honoring his...
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...
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