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Vickie Darby Beaty
Apr 6, 2023
Gastonia – Vickie Darby Beaty, 66, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 6, 2023.
Vickie was adopted in Gaston County on January 18, 1957 to the late Dora Darby. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Darby.
Vickie was a faithful Christian who...
Raymond Mitchell Elliott
Apr 2, 2023
Gastonia – Raymond Mitchell Elliott, 79, passed away on April 2, 2023.
He was born in Gaston County on March 8, 1944 to the late Elisha Joe Elliott and Hattie Mae Davis Elliott. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Zachary David Elliott and sister, Ruth Elliott Whitson.
Raymond...
James "Jim" N. Galloway
Apr 2, 2023
Ranlo – James N. “Jim” Galloway, 77 passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Robin Johnson House. He was a native of Gaston County, Born July 29, 1945 to James E. Galloway and Martha Rachel Neal Galloway.
Jim was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army serving in Vietnam. He worked for Yellow Freight...
Josefina Alvarez Figeroa
Mar 30, 2023
Chela (Josefina Alvarez) was born on March 19th, 1928, in Gurabo, a town in east-central Puerto Rico, being the youngest in a family of eight children: four boys and four girls. In her family, everyone had assigned tasks to help out with the chores of the house. She was given the responsibility of minor tasks, such as chasing away...
Senator David William Hoyle, Sr.
Mar 29, 2023
DALLAS – Senator David William Hoyle, 84, of Dallas, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at home.
David was a native of Gaston County, son of the late William Atkin and Ethel Brown Hoyle. David was a graduate of Dallas High School, attended the Citadel, graduate and recipient of an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University. He was active...
Nancy Ratchford Friday
Mar 26, 2023
Dallas – Nancy Ratchford Friday, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was born on April 8, 1938 in Gaston County to the late Brady W. Ratchford, Sr. and Sarah Robinson Ratchford. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joe Friday, Sr; and her...
Sarah Cantrell Cloninger
Mar 26, 2023
Dallas – Sarah Cantrell Cloninger, 82, entered into Heaven on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Sarah was born in Gaston County on May 31, 1940 to the late Edward and Nellie Cantrell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Bob, Richard, David, Bill, and Phillip Cantrell.
Sarah loved the Lord and faithfully read...
Beverly Minter Thornburg
Mar 26, 2023
Dallas – Beverly Minter Thornburg, 88, entered into heaven on March 26, 2023. She passed peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.
Beverly was born in Acworth, Georgia on February 7, 1935 to the late William L Minter and Gladys Lou Arnold Minter. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, William Ernest, Gerald, Billy, and...
Jenny Stepp Rose
Mar 22, 2023
Gastonia – Jenny Stepp Rose, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her residence.
Jenny was born in Gaston County on February 9, 1929 to the late Oscar Reid Bell and Clara Miller Bell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, John P. Stepp, and her second husband,...
John Paul Jarrett
Mar 21, 2023
Dallas – John Paul Jarrett, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.
He was born in Dallas, on April 8, 1938 to the late John S Jarett and Grace Wright Jarrett.
John was a member of Philadelphia Lutheran Church, where he sang in the choir...
Carole Edison Lineberger
Mar 21, 2023
Dallas – Carole Jean Edison Lineberger, 89, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023 at The Greens in Lincolnton.
Carole Jean was born in Gaston County on May 24, 1933 to the late Arnold Ray Eidson and Helen Pearl Ammons Eidson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Joe Billy Lineberger, Sr.; her...
Ivan Lee Chenault
Mar 20, 2023
Gastonia - Ivan Lee Chenault, 77, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at the Robin Johnson House peacefully with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 15, 1945 in Herrin, Illinois and was the son of the late Wyvan Chenault and Cleo Rodden Wyant.
Ivan was a retired veteran of the United...
Sandy Steelman Hayes
Mar 19, 2023
Dallas – Sandra “Sandy” Steelman Hayes, 67, entered into heaven on March 19, 2023. She passed peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.
Sandy was born July 1, 1955 in Gaston County to the late Gwyn and Mary Mildred Picklesimer Steelman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her grandbaby, Landry Collins...
Hobart William Jenkins
Mar 18, 2023
Gastonia – Hobart William Jenkins, 84, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Swain County, on June 26, 1938 and was the son of the late Joseph Pepe Jenkins and Margie Barker Jenkins Evans, step father, Thomas Joe Evans. In addition to his parents, he was also...
Troy Glenn Payseur
Mar 17, 2023
Troy Glenn Payseur, 72, passed away on March 17, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on October 12, 1950 to the late Grover Glenn and Sarah Walters Payseur. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Kevin Dwayne Payseur.
Troy enjoyed...
Mickey Ray Cloninger
Mar 13, 2023
Mickey Ray Cloninger, 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville with his loving family by his side.
Mickey was born in Gastonia on May 31, 1958 and is the son of Jack Cloninger and the late Grace Broadway Cloninger.
Mickey was a graduate of South Point High School in...
Marcia Raby Hunter
Mar 8, 2023
Marcia Rae Raby Hunter, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Marcia was born in Gastonia and is the daughter of the late Vernon Ray Raby and Laura Canipe Raby.
Marcia attended Second Baptist Church, Gastonia in her early years. Marcia was self-employed and after...
Robin Poole Cribb
Mar 6, 2023
Lincolnton- Robin Dianne Poole Cribb, 68, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born in Lincoln County and is the daughter of the late John Franklin Poole and Loley Lanier Poole. She was preceded also by her loving husband of 31 years, Roy T. Cribb.
Robin was employed by the City of Lincolnton as...
Ashley Nicole Garrison
Mar 4, 2023
Dallas – Ashley Nicole Garrison, 33, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Ashley was born on June 9, 1989 in Gaston County. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Lee Garrison, her pawpaw, Robert White and a cousin, Scooter.
Ashley was a loving daughter, mother and friend to many. She enjoyed being with her family and...
Sandra Painter Hargrave
Mar 3, 2023
Lincolnton - Sandra Sue Painter Hargrave, 70, entered into heaven on Friday, March 3, 2023at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
Sandra was born February 2, 1953 in Gaston County, NC to the late John Edward and Mildred McClung Painter. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry, Jack and Johnny Painter, her dear friend, Sherry Lovingood.
She was...
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