Obituaries

Ricky Maxwell Thomas

Ricky Maxwell Thomas

Dec 16, 2024

Ricky Maxwell Thomas, 71, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024 with his loving family by his side. 

 

He was born in Union County, North Carolina, on November 18, 1953 to the late T.C. Thomas, Jr. and Roxie Helms Thomas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 38 years, Cathy Todd Thomas; and...

Carla Dalrymple Queen

Carla Dalrymple Queen

Dec 14, 2024

Carla Dalrymple Queen, 75, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, with her daughters by her side.  

She was born in Gaston County on February 5, 1949. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wayne Jackson Queen. 

Carla was a true caregiver who cared for everyone above herself. She was simple and humble. Carla...

Carolyn Mosteller Hilderbrand

Carolyn Mosteller Hilderbrand

Dec 14, 2024

Carolyn Darlene Mosteller Hilderbrand, 70, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024 at her residence with her loving family by her side. 

 She was born in Gaston County on December 12, 1954 to the late Sylvester Mosteller and Gladys Morgan Mosteller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Tommy Mosteller, sisters, Nancy Blalock...

Norma Ruth Hobbs Moore

Norma Ruth Hobbs Moore

Dec 13, 2024

Norma Ruth Hobbs Moore, 85, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 in Kernersville, North Carolina with her loving family by her side. 

 

She was born in Guilford County on January 16, 1939 to the late Bernie Edward Hobbs and Alma Mae Markland Hobbs. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Donald Moore; son,...

Donna Lillian Cope

Donna Lillian Cope

Dec 10, 2024

Donna Lillian Cope, 55, passed away on December 10, 2024 at Novant Hospital in Huntersville with her loving family by her side. 

She was born in Gaston County on January 26, 1969 to Lillian Currence Davis and the late Larry Keith Cope. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her step-father, Samuel Davis. 

 Donna was a member of...

Laurie Lynn Moore-Bell

Laurie Lynn Moore-Bell

Dec 5, 2024

Laurie Moore (Bell, Johnson) passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who had a tough outer shell but once broken through had immense warmth and kindness that touched the lives of many. She was born March 6th 1967 in Saginaw MI, to the late Joseph and Judi Moore.

Laurie was a devoted mother...

Brenda Ramsey Black

Brenda Ramsey Black

Dec 5, 2024

Brenda Black, 84, of Gastonia, N.C. went to her heavenly home on December 5, 2024, at 1:45 am. Born on July 25th, 1940. Brenda was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother as well as great-great grandmother, and friend whose sense of humor, love and forgiveness touched the life of all who knew her. 

Brenda was a member of Grace Baptist Church...

Molly Beth Costner

Molly Beth Costner

Dec 4, 2024

Molly Beth Costner, 52, passed away suddenly on December 4, 2024 at her home. She was born in Gaston County on May 20, 1972 to the late Jay Costner and Ann Norman Costner. Those who paved the way to heaven include her parents, her beloved brother, Anthony “Tony” Monroe, best friend, Manda Howe and her first feline child, Owl Kitty...

Gary Ray Poole

Gary Ray Poole

Nov 29, 2024

Gary Ray Poole, 72, passed away suddenly on November 29, 2024. 

 He was born in Gaston County on October 29, 1952 to the late Wylie Poole and Catherine Trantham Poole. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald Poole Kenneth Poole.

Gary was a graduate of South Point High School. He enjoyed golf, baseball, basketball and...

Benny "Pappy" Carrol Brown

Benny "Pappy" Carrol Brown

Nov 29, 2024

Benny Carrol "Pappy" Brown, 85, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Benny was born in Belmont and was the son of the late Benjamin "Ben" and Otis Hager Brown.

 He was a graduate of Belmont High School and owned and operated Browns Marine Service and Boat Repair. Benny started the Gateway Cowboy Church...

Rosa Looper Smith

Rosa Looper Smith

Nov 28, 2024

Rosa Looper Smith, 100, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, at her daughters residence with her loving family by her side. 

 She was born in Double Springs, North Carolina, on April 23, 1924 to the late Charels Henry and Mae Willis Looper. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by beloved husband James Junior Smith; son, Ron...

Steven Patrick Samuels, Sr.

Steven Patrick Samuels, Sr.

Nov 27, 2024

Gastonia- Steven St Patrick Samuels, Sr., 67, went to be with Christ on November 27, 2024, at his residence. 

He was born in Kingston, Jamaica on January 19, 1957, to Olive Grant and the late Jehu Sharpe Samuels. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his dear sister, Pamela.

He was a steadfast follower of Christ and...

Charles "Charlie" Albert Neal, Sr.

Charles "Charlie" Albert Neal, Sr.

Nov 26, 2024

Charles Albert :Charlie” Neal, Sr., 59, passed away suddenly on November 26, 2024 his residence with his loving family by his side. 

 

He was born in Gaston County on November 29, 1964 to the late John Baxter Neal, Sr. and Wanda Hazel Ledford Neal. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, John Baxter Neal, Jr.,...

Tericia Huntley Brimbury

Tericia Huntley Brimbury

Nov 24, 2024

Tericia Huntley Brimbury, 70, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. 

She was born in Henderson County, North Carolina on September 17, 1954 to the late J. C. and Fairy Wright Huntley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 37 years,...

Karl Frederick Dickert

Karl Frederick Dickert

Nov 23, 2024

Karl Frederick Dickert, 80, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side. 

 He was born in Buffalo, New York to the late Eugene Arthur Dickert and Rose Bindeman Dickert. 

Karl  enjoyed sports, playing softball and football for many years. Karl was an avid Buffalo Bills fan! He loved to fish and pan for gold....

Freddie Sue Hughes

Freddie Sue Hughes

Nov 22, 2024

Freddie Sue Coffey Hughes, 91, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. 

She was born in Gaston County on February 27, 1933 to the late Fred and Flossie Hall Coffey. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Marvin Gene Hughes,...

Daniel "Dan" Charles Britton

Daniel "Dan" Charles Britton

Nov 22, 2024

Dan passed away peacefully at his residence in Dallas, NC on November 22 with his family by his side at the age of 77. He was an identical triplet and was born alongside his brothers Don and Dale in Suffolk, VA on October 30, 1947, a son to the late B.W. and Katherine Willis Britton.

He was a 1966 graduate of...

William "Bill" Powell Duncan

William "Bill" Powell Duncan

Nov 20, 2024

William Powell “Bill” Duncan, 87, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side. 

 He was born in Gaston County on June 15, 1937 to the late Ralph and Louise Rankin Duncan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his twin brother, Warren.

 Bill retired from AB Carter’s Incorporated. He...

Dana Darlene Lowe

Dana Darlene Lowe

Nov 20, 2024

Dallas - Dana Lowe, 59, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 after a long battle with her health.

 

Dana was born in Gaston County on October 26, 1965 to the late Patsy Whisnant Crocker and Tony Paul Lowe. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Tony Paul Lowe, Jr and sister, Kimberly Dawn “Cookie” Lowe. aunt, Judy...

Terry Dean Hall

Terry Dean Hall

Nov 19, 2024

Terry Dean Hall, 64, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side. 

 

He was born in Gaston County on January 16, 1960 to the late Howard Dean Hall and Geraldine Correll Hall. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his uncle John Hall Sr., and his cousin Bryant...

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