Obituaries
William Lamar Mathews
Dec 7, 2024
William Lamar Mathews, age 77, passed away December 7, 2024. Born in Sylvester, Georgia, he served in the US Navy during the Vietnam war. He owned and retired from Mathews Transmission in Gastonia. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and family cruises.
He is survived by his daughters, Candy Ausburne and her husband Tom, Cindy Thompson and her husband Eric, and Martha Heisler...
Betty Hardee Edwards
Dec 1, 2024
Betty Edwards, affectionately known as Betty Lou, departed this world and entered her Heavenly home, on December 1, 2024, at the cherished home of her daughter and son in law. She was born on September 21, 1932, in Columbus County, North Carolina, and lived a vibrant life that was echoed with warmth, love, and unwavering spirit. Betty grew up in...
Sandra "Sandy" Hicks
Dec 1, 2024
Sandra "Sandy" Hicks, a beloved personality known for her vibrant spirit and culinary talents, passed away peacefully at the young age of 65, on December 1 2024, at her residence with her family by her side. Born on July 14, 1959, in Gaston County to the late Frank and Betty Allen Cobb, Sandy embraced life with a passion that was...
William "Bill" Jonas
Nov 29, 2024
William "Bill" L. Jonas, 75, of Belmont, passed away November 29, 2024 at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. "Bill" was born on October 14, 1949 in Mecklenburg County, NC to his late parents Paul and Nellie Mae Jonas. He is also preceded by his brothers Marshall and Ronnie Jonas. He was known as Captain Bill Jonas after a 30...
Oliver Wayne Duncan
Nov 24, 2024
Oliver Wayne Duncan, 27, of Belmont, NC passed away on November 24, 2024. He was born on May 21, 1997 in Greenwood, SC to his father Wayne Duncan and his mother Pamela Duncan. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Roger and Martha Worley. Oliver loved being outdoors in nature. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time...
Dennis William Porter
Nov 23, 2024
Dennis William Porter, a beloved companion, veteran, and esteemed computer engineer, passed away on November 23, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1948, in Elkhart, Indiana, and his journey through life was marked by dedication, knowledge, and a loving spirit.
Dennis proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, displaying the values of commitment and bravery. After...
Roxie Landers Rector
Nov 16, 2024
Roxie Landers Rector, age 96, a beloved spirit who graced the world with her warmth, passed away on November 16, 2024, at her cherished residence. Born on February 19, 1928, Madison County, North Carolina, Roxie was a daughter to the late Milton and Tempa Shelton Landers, who instilled in her the values of hard work and compassion. During a fulfilling...
Ruby Eudy Sloop
Nov 16, 2024
Ruby Eudy Sloop, 86, of Mt. Holly, NC, peacefully passed away at her residence on Saturday November 16, 2024. Born on July 6, 1938, in Union County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Segal and Lucille Eudy. Ruby was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald E. Sloop, earlier this year. She is also preceded by brothers,...
Faye Smith Wood
Nov 13, 2024
Faye Smith Wood, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 13, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 23, 1942, in Lenoir, NC, to the late Fred and Agnes Walker Smith, who instilled in her a kindness and warmth that she carried throughout her life.
Faye was a woman of many talents, but...
Cody Allen Drake
Nov 13, 2024
Cody Allen Drake was born on November 13, 1986, in Gaston County to Teresa Drake Hance. Celebrating his life, Cody passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on November 13, 2024, his 38th birthday, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. It is a bittersweet irony that he departed this life on a day meant to...
Steven R. Willis
Nov 12, 2024
Steven R. Willis, born on May 31, 1975, in Gaston County, was a beacon of light and love, whose laughter and warmth touched all who knew him. He was the beloved son of Linda Ross Willis and the late Charles David Willis. Steven's journey came to an untimely end on November 12, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, leaving behind...
Charles Franklin Griggs
Nov 7, 2024
Charles Franklin Griggs, 76, of Mt. Holly, passed away on November 7, 2024. He was born on October 2, 1948, to the late Charles Griggs Sr. and the late Betty McGowan Holmes
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Sherry Griggs; daughters, Susan Fleming (Mark) and Tammy Caldwell (Jim); sisters, Judy Carias and Sissy Hendrickson; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Charles...
Karen McBride
Nov 5, 2024
Karen McBride, loving mother and wife, passed away at the age of 62 on Tuesday, November 5th in Gastonia, NC surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her father Arnold Bearl and brother James Bearl.
Karen devoted her life to her family and friends-truly the type who would give until she had no more to give. She worked...
Teresa Westbrook Vandiver
Nov 5, 2024
Teresa Westbrook Vandiver, born on March 27, 1957, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, passed away on November 5, 2024 at the age of 67. Teresa was the beloved daughter of the late Louis and Jenny Westbrook.
Throughout her life, Teresa dedicated herself to her family as a devoted homemaker. Her nurturing spirit and unwavering support were foundational to her role as...
Robert "Rob" H. Kayton
Oct 29, 2024
Robert H. Kayton, loving husband, father, and grandfather was born on November 5th, 1944 in Newport News, Virginia. He passed away at home with his loving wife by his side on October 29th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Amy Woodward Kayton; father, Jack Thomas Kayton; and brother, Jack Kayton II.
Rob grew up in Hampton, Virginia and...
James Michael "Mike" Morrow
Oct 28, 2024
James Michael "Mike" Morrow, a devoted family man and passionate lover of nature, left this world on October 28, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by the beauty he cherished in life. Born on December 24, 1949, in Gaston County, NC, Mike was a beacon of warmth and kindness, shaped by the loving hands of his late parents, DA and Geraldine...
Bessie Denise Jones
Oct 27, 2024
Bessie Denise Jones, 48, of Gastonia, NC passed away October 27, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 9, 1976, to James Wiley Hicks and Evelyn Green.
Denise was a mother who always gave every bit of herself away in efforts to show her love. She had a great passion for art and tried her hand a...
Eugene "Gene" Poindexter
Oct 27, 2024
Eugene "Gene" Poindexter, a cherished husband, friend, and community member, passed away on October 27, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was 80 years old. Born August 10,1944, to the late Marvin Poindexter Sr. and Connie Dale Poindexter, Gene embraced life with a warmth and simplicity that endeared him to all who knew him.
Gene was a proud veteran who...
Ray Leon Medford, Ed. D.
Oct 27, 2024
RAY LEON MEDFORD, Ed. D.
June 3, 1937 - October 27, 2024
Dr. Ray Leon Medford, long-time resident of Gastonia and a major presence in the local education scene throughout his long career, died on October 27, 2024, while recovering from abdominal surgery at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was 87 years of age.
Dr. Medford was born in Barnardsville, NC, some 20...
David Ray Cagle
Oct 22, 2024
David Ray Cagle, a beloved father, son, and brother, entered this world on November 16, 1985, in Gaston County, to Lisa McCarn and the late David Lee Cagle. David was a caring person who would give you the shirt off his back displaying his generosity and kindness. His spirit was larger than life, often leaving a trail of laughter wherever...
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