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Obituaries
Teresa Arndt Carter
Apr 19, 2024
Teresa Arndt Carter, 75, a dedicated and talented individual, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2024, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, North Carolina. She was born in Gaston County, North Carolina, on January 15, 1949.
Teresa was known for her exceptional career as she worked alongside Dr. M.E. Woody and was honored with the Thompson Dental Award for her outstanding...
James "Jimmy" Robert Queen
Apr 18, 2024
James “Jimmy” Robert Queen, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on April 18, 2024, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 15, 1948, and throughout his life, he touched the hearts of many with his loving and caring nature. In his career, Jimmy worked in textiles for most of his life and later retired from Freightliner,...
Colleen Floyd Ervin
Apr 16, 2024
Bobbie Colleen Floyd Ervin, 89, was welcomed into her heavenly rest Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Colleen was born in Gaston County daughter of Albert R. Floyd and Elsie Gantt Floyd. She was the last surviving of nine siblings of the Floyd family. She was married in 1951 to Willie L. Ervin Jr., who passed in July 2022. Theirs was a great...
George Anthony Oliver
Apr 8, 2024
Bessemer City - George Anthony Oliver, age 60, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at Robin Johnson House. He was born on January 22, 1964 in Gastonia, NC. He was the son of the late James Oliver. Anthony attended St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Bessemer City NC.
Anthony is survived by his mother, Gayle Oliver; sister, Amanda Oliver, Alicia “Shelly” Oliver and Anissa...
JoAnn Brooks Huffstetler
Apr 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of JoAnn Brooks Huffstetler, who left this world on April 6, 2024, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. JoAnn was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and a dear friend to many. She was born on March 30, 1954, in Gaston County, North Carolina, to her parents Joseph Theodore Brooks...
Sheila Stamey Graham
Apr 3, 2024
Sheila Stamey Graham, 72, of Stanley, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 3, 2024 with her loving family by her side.
She was born Gaston County on August 3, 1951 to the late John and Alice Stamey. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 40 years, Elmer “Hot Shot”...
Kay Pierce Holden
Apr 1, 2024
Kay Pierce Holden, 83, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024 at Stanley Total Living Center, with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Mecklenburg County on October 27, 1940 to the late John Edward Pierce and Catherine Blake Pierce. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 27 years, Richard...
Brenda Anne Herring McGinnis
Mar 31, 2024
Brenda Anne Herring McGinnis, a beloved and devoted homemaker known for her love of the outdoors, camping, fishing, and caring for numerous cats, has peacefully passed away. Born in Gaston County, North Carolina on April 20, 1943, Brenda's vibrant spirit touched the hearts of all who knew her. She created countless memories through camping trips and fishing adventures that brought joy...
Floyd Allen Parker
Mar 30, 2024
Reverend Floyd Allen Parker, 84, went home to meet his Savior on March 30, 2024, at Morningside of Gastonia with his daughters by his side. He knew this world was not his home. He was just passing through.
He was born in Coral Gables, Florida, on November 17, 1939, to the late Floyd Edward Parker and Betty Nichols Parker. In addition...
Patricia Norman Stone
Mar 29, 2024
Patricia Norman Stone, a cherished soul, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on March 29, 2024, at Robin Johnson House. She was born on June 22, 1947, in Gaston County, North Carolina. Patricia led a fulfilling life dedicated to service and love. She proudly served in the U.S. Army and later pursued a career as a computer programmer, providing her skills...
Donna Buchanan Cline
Mar 27, 2024
Donna Buchanan Cline, 63, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, has peacefully passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Born in Gaston County, North Carolina, on March 29, 1960, Donna's life was characterized by love, warmth, and cherished moments with her family. In her professional life, she worked at Stabilus for many years, where she left a...
Robert Eugene Saunders
Mar 24, 2024
Robert Eugene Saunders, 86, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Gaston County on May 12, 1937 to the late John Carson Saunders and Florence Clemmer Saunders. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Fred Saunders, Truitt Saunders, and Joe Saunders; sisters, Ruby...
Carl Vernon McAbee, Jr
Mar 23, 2024
Carl Vernon McAbee, Jr., born on November 20, 1943, peacefully passed away at his home on March 23, 2024.
He was a devoted husband of 60 years to Carolyn Phillips McAbee and a loving father, grandfather and friend. Carl dedicated 30 years of his life to the Timken Co. in Lincolnton, NC, before retiring.
He was preceded in death by his father,...
Ruby "Dell" Guffey
Mar 18, 2024
Ruby “Dell” Guffey, 88 passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. It was her family’s honor to care for her in her final years. Ruby has left behind a remarkable legacy that will forever be remembered. Born on November 10, 1935 in Conover, North Carolina. Ruby was the daughter of Fred...
Raymond "Bud" Lenier Whitson
Mar 16, 2024
Raymond "Bud" Lenier Whitson, 90, a man of great warmth and strength, passed away at his residence on March 16th, 2024. He was born on August 18th, 1933, in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Harmon C. Whitson and Grace Bryant Whitson. In addition to his parents, he is also predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Ruth...
Thomas "Tom" Alexander Dixon
Mar 14, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Alexander Dixon, a veteran of the U.S. Army who dedicated his life to serving his country and community, passed away on March 14, 2024, at the Robin Johnson House. He was born on January 27, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Charles A. and Hattie Spencer Dixon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...
Linda Storie Scoggins
Mar 12, 2024
Linda Storie Scoggins, a beloved wife, caring mother, sister and friend, passed away on March 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the Robin Johnson House. She was born on November 25, 1966, in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Shelby Chambers Thompson. Linda dedicated her working years to Industrial Glass Tech., where she poured her heart and soul...
Charles Ayden Butler, III
Mar 11, 2024
Ayden Butler, 51, of Hickory, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1972 in Petersburg, VA to Gayle Butler and the late Charles Ayden Butler, Jr. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Morganton. Ayden was granted a full baseball scholarship to East Carolina University and held the...
Sandra Kiser Neal
Mar 10, 2024
Sandra Kiser Neal, aged 74, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 10, 2024.
She was born in Gaston County on February 1, 1950 to the late Roy Marvin Kiser and Edith Wall Kiser. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Carol Garrison and Kimberly Ann Decker; and her nephew...
Betty Aldridge Love
Mar 6, 2024
Betty Aldridge Love, 92, of Belmont, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024 at Robin Johnson Hospice House with her loving family by her side.
She was born Gaston County on May 16, 1931 to the late Floyd and Esther Aldridge. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, John Robert Love.
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