Obituaries

Brandon Gerard

Brandon Gerard

Mar 6, 2021

Brandon Scott Gerard, 46, of Gastonia passed away March 6, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born in New York City on February 6, 1975.  Brandon was known as being a sarcastic goof ball but was also strong willed when it came to dealing with all of his multiple medical issues including his 2 kidney transplants.  He...

Donnie Beck

Donnie Beck

Mar 5, 2021

Donnie Albert Beck, 77, of Monroe was called home to his Heavenly home on March 5, 2021 at his residence.  Donnie was born in Thomasville, NC on January 24, 1944 to the late Albert Lee Beck and Nellie Mae Pearson Beck.  In his early years, Donnie was the President of the Debate Club at Thomasville High School.  He was...

Bobby Holmes

Bobby Holmes

Mar 5, 2021

Bobby Franklin Holmes, 76, of Belmont, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born in Clover, SC on December 22, 1944, the son of the late Clarence Holmes and Mary Webb Holmes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Powell.  Bobby enjoyed doing...

Joseph "Joe" Chute

Joseph "Joe" Chute

Mar 4, 2021

Joseph "Joe" James Chute, 62, of Charlotte, passed away March 4, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on July 19, 1958 to the late Larry and Leta Moore Chute.  Joe loved his country and served 15 years in the U.S. Navy.  He was an avid collector of swords, watches, shoes, luggage, and suits.  He was a big jokester...

Joshua Hicks

Joshua Hicks

Mar 3, 2021

Joshua Alan Hicks, 20, of Stanley passed away March 3, 2021 in Nashville, TN.  He was born in Gaston County on July 27, 2000 and is preceded in death by his grandmother, Judy Hicks; uncle, Timmy Wilson; and sister, Alyssa Jade.  Joshua graduated from East Gaston High School where he was given the nickname “Shamu” and was also enrolled...

Johnsie McClish

Johnsie McClish

Mar 1, 2021

On March 1, 2021, at the bright age of 50, God called Johnsie Rebecca McClish (Becky) home. A native of Plainfield NJ, she spent the majority of her youth upstate until later settling down in the Carolinas where she began to raise her 7 children. Johnsie had a great heart and a personality that was a wonder to be...

Wanda "Jaynie" Britt

Wanda "Jaynie" Britt

Mar 1, 2021

Wanda "Jaynie" Jane Britt, 65, of Gastonia passed away March 1, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Gaston County on October 24, 1955 to the late Hardy L. Deaton and Betsy Elmina Britt and raised by the late Andrew Jackson and Nora Jane Carver Britt.  Jaynie attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

Ansel Jones, Jr.

Ansel Jones, Jr.

Feb 25, 2021

Ansel Jones, Jr., 76, of Mount Holly, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was born in Clayton, Georgia on February 23, 1945, the son of the late Ansel Jones, Sr. and Mary Lucille Hunter Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Johnny...

Thomas Wheat

Thomas Wheat

Feb 19, 2021

Thomas Aaron Wheat, 87, of Charlotte passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Wheat was born in High Point, NC on May 21, 1933 to the late Lee and Estelle Roach Wheat. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Holston Wheat, a...

Ann Williams

Ann Williams

Feb 19, 2021

Ann Proctor Williams, 55, of Dallas passed away February 19, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Ann was born September 8, 1965 in Fairfield County, SC to the late Bobby Gene and Fanny Gattis Proctor. She is also preceded in death by her brother Bobby Gene Proctor Jr. Ann loved spending her Sunday afternoons having dinner with her...

Brittany Taylor

Brittany Taylor

Feb 18, 2021

Brittany Nicole Mauney Taylor, 31, of Gastonia passed away on February 18, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Hospital in Gastonia. Brittany was born in Gaston County on November 5, 1989. She Enjoyed the beach and the mountains. She was very caring of her hair and nails always caring for her appearance for others. Brittany was a caring and loving person. She...

Karl Vallas

Karl Vallas

Feb 18, 2021

Karl Vallas, 77, of Gastonia passed away on February 18, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Hospital. Karl was born on August 4, 1943 in the country of Estonia. He is preceded in death by his mother Leida Undritz. Karl was retired from the City of Charlotte. He was always a gentleman and loved sitting at the beach and watching the waves. He...

Tommy Sisk, Jr.

Tommy Sisk, Jr.

Feb 14, 2021

Tommy Brisco Sisk, Jr., 84, of Gastonia, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Gaston County on January 3, 1937, the son of the late Tommy Brisco Sisk, Sr. and Maggie Elizabeth Sisk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings. Tommy was a faithful member of...

Deborah Plummer

Deborah Plummer

Feb 14, 2021

Deborah Ann Plummer, 65, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Healthcare. She was born in Jefferson County, Alabama on July 16, 1955, the daughter of Faye Warren and the late John Phillips. Deborah fought a long hard fight with her physical problems but spent her time helping other women overcome theirs. She...

Sig Holmes Jr.

Sig Holmes Jr.

Feb 13, 2021

Sig "Blake" Holmes Jr., 74, of Charlotte passed away February 13, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Hospital in Gastonia. Blake was born in Iredell County, NC on August 28, 1946 to the late Sig Blake Holmes Sr. and Mattie Shoemaker Holmes. Blake was a proud Veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed traveling and was a huge lover of all animals...

Linda Glenn

Linda Glenn

Feb 12, 2021

Linda “Sissy” Glenn, 74 of Gastonia passed away February 12, 2021 at her residence. Linda was born on August 5, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Boyce "Bill"  Lee Glenn and Wanda White Glenn. Linda was also known as “Sissy” and was a graduate of Belmont Abby College with a Bachelors’ degree in History. She was born in...

Joyce “Joy” Calcagno

Joyce “Joy” Calcagno

Feb 11, 2021

Joyce “Joy” Delight Calcagno, 91, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Healthcare. She was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 4, 1929. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children, James Calcagno and Christine Calcagno. She attended St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Gastonia. Joy loved playing cards with the...

Alan J. Patsy C. Davis

Alan J. Patsy C. Davis

Feb 8, 2021

Alan J. Davis age 91 passed away on December 14, 2020 and his wife Patsy C. Davis age 89 passed away on July 7, 2020. Mr. Davis was born in Charlotte, NC on June 12, 1929 to the late William Cleveland Davis and Flossie Caton Davis. Alan was the last of six children. He and his wife Patsy were longtime members...

Corey Ellis

Corey Ellis

Feb 8, 2021

Corey Stephen Ellis, 23, of Stanley, passed away on February 8, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Healthcare, Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County on February 12, 1997, the son of Donald Vestus Ellis, Jr. and Cynthia Truelove Zografos. Corey loved fishing, hunting, helping people in need, and especially spending time with his dog, Nine. He also enjoyed motocross, and...

Pamela Johnson

Pamela Johnson

Feb 6, 2021

Pamela "Pam" Melton Johnson, 61,  passed away at home. Pam was born in Miami, Fl on March 1, 1959 to the late Gerald and Dorothy Melton. She was a past attendee of Sharon Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. She had a love for both the beach and the mountains but was more in love with her pet Maltese dog named "Bambino" and she loved colorful...