Obituaries

Patricia Viola King McGraw

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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