Obituaries

James  "JT" Inscoe

James "JT" Inscoe

Oct 12, 2022

James "JT" Inscoe, 85, of Gastonia passed away October 12, 2022 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.  He was born on July 8, 1937 in Oxford, NC to the late James Franklin Inscoe and Annie Sue Milton Inscoe.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Albert Inscoe.  JT was a devout Christian and faithful member of Dallas...

Sandra Marie Dieckman

Sandra Marie Dieckman

Oct 12, 2022

Sandra Marie Dieckman, 66, of Mt. Holly passed away on October 12, 2022 at Accordius Health in Gastonia.  She was born on August 25, 1956 to the late James and Carol Sears VanOpstal.  She is also preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, James "Jim" Dieckman; her daughter, Heidi Dieckman; her brother, Ray VanOpstal; her sister, Diane Perry;...

Joyce Ann Bryant

Joyce Ann Bryant

Oct 9, 2022

Joyce Ann Freshour Bryant, Born July 23rd, 1948, was called home October 9th, 2022 to be with the Lord. She was surrounded by family as her battle with cancer came to an end.

Joyce’s greatest loves were her family, Walmart, and Elvis. She was compassionate, loving, and would always lend a helping hand to those around her. Now she will be...

Barbara Ann Lowrey Davis

Barbara Ann Lowrey Davis

Oct 6, 2022

Barbara Ann Lowrey Davis, 80, of Charlotte passed away October 6, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on August 22, 1942 to the late Roy and Alma Lowrey.  She is also preceded in death by her husband who dearly loved her, Ronald Hoyt Davis; brother, Don; and sisters, Judy and Debbie.  Barbara was a devoted Christian, a loving wife,...

Roberta Huffstickler

Roberta Huffstickler

Oct 5, 2022

Roberta Nicholson Huffstickler, 92, of Bessemer City passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.  She was born on July 12, 1930 to the late Sylvester and Sarah Nicholson.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Huffstickler; her children, Allen, Gary and Kathy Huffstickler; a grandson, Travis; and seven siblings.  Roberta...

Kevin "KB" Ray Blanton

Kevin "KB" Ray Blanton

Sep 30, 2022

Kevin "KB" Ray Blanton, 57, of Mt. Holly passed away on September 30, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  He was born on May 7, 1965 to the late Kenneth and Terry McCoig Blanton. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Shannon Blanton and his grandfather, Alger McCoig.  KB attended City Church in Gastonia.  He was...

Barbara Ann Keily

Barbara Ann Keily

Sep 27, 2022

Wife of 54 years to Frank Keily (deceased) Barbara Ann (Pierson) Keily joins him having passed peacefully at 91 years of age on September 27th, after a three-year hard-fought battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her children Daryl, Michael (“Mickey”), James (Jim), and Mary Kathleen (Kathy) at Kathy’s home in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Born in 1931 to parents Elly...

Wilma  Lynn Gavel

Wilma Lynn Gavel

Sep 26, 2022

Wilma Lynn Gavel, 70, died Septemberb 26, 2022, at her home in Stanley NC.  She was born June 24, 1952, in Macon, Georgia, the daughter of Hilbert Xavier Gavel (born in Sanford, ME) and Wilma Ruth (Giddens) Gavel (born in Lakewood, FL).

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased in death by her sisters Jean Cox, Robin Lund, and...

Milton Keith Jennings

Milton Keith Jennings

Sep 25, 2022

Milton Keith Jennings, 62, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, September 25th, 2022 at Carolina Medical Center- Main. Milton was born on August 24, 1960, in Baltimore, MD to the late Arnold Jackson Jennings and the late Marjorie Victoria Jennings.

Survivors include his loving wife, Laura Jennings; sons, Shawn Jennings and Brian Jennings; daughter, Amanda Jennings and seven grandchildren. 

Visitation...

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Irene Brewer

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Irene Brewer

Sep 25, 2022

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Irene Brewer, 84, of Mt. Holly passed away September 25, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  She was born on June 5, 1938 to the late Ed and Victoria Cochrane.  She is also preceded in death by her son, Bill Randolph.  Gwen currently attended the Upper Room Church in Belmont and was a previous member of...

Ronnie  Dale Hyde

Ronnie Dale Hyde

Sep 23, 2022

Ronnie Dale Hyde, 68, of Gastonia passed away peacefully on Friday Sept. 23, 2022 at Caromont Regional Hospital in Gastonia. Ronnie was born January 12, 1954 in Graham County, NC to the late Reid Aaron Hyde and Dorothy McCall Hyde. He was a retired mechanic at Pharr Yarns Complex 46 in Lowell and was a past volunteer Fire Fighter at...

Jeffery Charles Shoemaker "Vern"

Jeffery Charles Shoemaker "Vern"

Sep 19, 2022

Jeffery "Vern" Charles Shoemaker, 58, of Iron Station passed away on September 19, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.  He was born on August 31, 1964 to the late Charles Harold Shoemaker and Martha Wooten Shoemaker.  He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Neil Ballard and Wesley Ballard.  Vern was a U.S. Army Veteran. He...

Ruby Lucille Jones

Ruby Lucille Jones

Sep 6, 2022

Ruby Lucille Jones, 91, of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, September 4th, 2022 at Caromont Regional. She was born on November 16, 1930, in Gaston County, NC to the late P.B. Jones and Cora Jones. She is also preceded in death by her brother, James Jones; niece, Becky Brackett; and great nephew, Jamie Stutts.

Ruby was a longtime member of...

Mark S Buffkin

Mark S Buffkin

Sep 5, 2022

Mark S. Buffkin went to his Heavenly home on Monday ,September 5th,2022 . After a two year battle with Liver/Kidney failure. He was born March 19, 1958 to James W.Buffkin and Bobbie C. Buffkin. 

Mark married the love of his life on January 31,2004. From that union they have a blended family. 

 Chrishana Tarlton and husband ( Brent ) and ...

Patricia Marie  Schubert

Patricia Marie Schubert

Sep 4, 2022

Patricia Marie Schubert, 78, of Indian Trail, NC passed away at her residence Sunday Sept. 4, 2022. Patricia was born in Canada to Wilfred McDonald and Jeanette Levesque McDonald. She loved doing diamond painting, Knitting and sewing. She is survived by her daughter Denise Massimino (Paul) and grandchildren Felicia, Patricia, Pauly and Carly. Siblings, Shirley King of Florida, Gary McDonald...

Robert Eugene Bryson

Robert Eugene Bryson

Sep 2, 2022

Robert Eugene Bryson, 83, passed away on Friday, September 2nd, 2022.  He was born on April 13, 1939, in Gaston County to the late Shirley John Bryson and the late Maude Frances Dudley Bryson. He was also preceded in death by three sisters. 

Mr. Bryson is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Beverly Bryson; daughters, Lori Fields, Donna...

June English

June English

Sep 1, 2022

 June English, (aka Juniemother as she was lovingly known by her grand + great-grandchildren) 84, passed away peacefully on September 1st, 2022 at Robin Johnson Hospice House while surrounded by her loving family. Once you met June, she was a hard person to forget. She was a natural people person, who had the ability to make anyone laugh and feel...

Wanda Sue Bone

Wanda Sue Bone

Aug 31, 2022

Wanda Sue Bone, 79, of Belmont passed away on August 31, 2022 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.  She was born on March 18, 1943 to the late John and Flossie Dowdle.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Taylor Bone; brothers, Elmer Dowdle, Willard Dowdle, Doyle Dowdle, and Leonard Dowdle; and sisters, Hazel Wiggins, Marie Carriker, and...

Jerry "Bo" Von Trull

Jerry "Bo" Von Trull

Aug 27, 2022

Jerry “Bo” Von Trull, 68, of Lowell passed away peacefully, SaturdayAugust 27, 2022 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. Jerry wasborn January 26, 1954 in Union County, NC. He was preceded in deathby his mother Bernice Trull Williams and 2 brothers, Tony and RandyWilliams. “Bo” as he was known, enjoyed many things but his love ofriding his electric...

Trace Austin Bradford

Trace Austin Bradford

Aug 14, 2022

Trace Austin Bradford, 24, of Mt. Holly, NC passed away August 14,2022. Trace was born February 24, 1998 in Decatur, Al. Trace was aloving and caring young man, helping people that needed his help. Heloved woodworking and had a passion for cooking. His true love was hisdaughter, Everly. Spending time with family and friends was also veryimportant to Trace. He...