Obituaries

William Robert Haas

William Robert Haas

Nov 16, 2024

William Robert Haas, 75, passed away peacefully at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on November 16, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Gaston County on March 15, 1949 to the late Robert and Lucille Haas. 

Robert was the patriarch of our family. He lived his life with love, integrity, humility, wisdom, patience, compassion, and devotion, and...

Earl Ervin Friday, Jr.

Earl Ervin Friday, Jr.

Nov 16, 2024

Dallas- Earl Ervin Friday, Jr., 80, passed away suddenly on November 16, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side.  

He was born in Gaston County on September 12, 1944, son of the late Earl Ervin Friday and Ezelee Spake Friday, and big brother to Michael Spake Friday who passed on January 19, 2018.  

Earl was a lifelong Christian,...

Matthew Kyle Burns

Matthew Kyle Burns

Nov 7, 2024

Matthew Kyle Burns, 38, passed away at his residence in Simpsonville, South Carolina, on November 7, 2024.

 

He was born in Gaston County on May 10, 1986 to Roger Burns and Debbie Childress Carver. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Lee Childress, Cynthia Childress, and Phyllis Harris. 

 

Matthew enjoyed being outdoors and fishing. He liked to work on cars and...

Suzy Clark Green

Suzy Clark Green

Nov 5, 2024

Patsy Suzanne “Suzy” Clark Green, 77, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side.  

She was born in Gaston County on October 16, 1947 to the late A.V. Clark and Dot Clark. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Monroe Green. 

Suzy enjoyed reading,...

Harold Dean Harwell

Harold Dean Harwell

Nov 4, 2024

Harold Dean Harwell, 84, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024. 

 

He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on October 30, 1940 to the late Jennings and Ollie Harwell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Samuel Lee Harwell and his brother, Larry Joseph Harwell. 

 

Harold was a veteran of the US Army and proudly...

Gary Eugene Parsons

Gary Eugene Parsons

Nov 2, 2024

Gary Eugene Parsons, 87, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side. 

He was born in Gaston County on December 22, 1936 to the late Carl and Ruby Sams Parsons. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Bolus, 2 brothers, Carl Howard Parsons, Jr and...

Mary Ellen Hardin

Mary Ellen Hardin

Oct 29, 2024

Mary Ellen Hardin, 86, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024 at her residence with her loving family by her side. 

 

She was born in Gaston County on May 5, 1938 to the late J.B. and Margaret Hoffman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Becky Hardin; daughter-in-law, Janice Hardin; siblings, Jerry Hoffman, Fred Hoffman,...

Dorothy "Dot" Green Carrigan

Dorothy "Dot" Green Carrigan

Oct 29, 2024

Dorothy “Dot” Green Carrigan, 89, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024. 

She was born in Swain County on May 18, 1935 to the late William Dennis Green and Floy Jane Shepherd Green. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arbrey Preston Carrigan who passed away in 2002; daughter, Caran Renea Carrigan; son, Christopher...

Andrew "Andy" Anthony Salas, III

Andrew "Andy" Anthony Salas, III

Oct 27, 2024

Update on Andy's funeral is moved from funeral home to his church

Andrew Anthony “Andy” Salas, III, 51, passed away suddenly at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on October 27, 2024 with his loving family by his side. 

 

He was born in San Bernardino, California to the late Andrew Anthony Salas, Jr and Patricia Gutierrez. In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Grady Lee Roberts

Grady Lee Roberts

Oct 26, 2024

Grady Lee Roberts, 73, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 26th, 2024 with his loving family by his side. 

He was born in Wadesboro, North Carolina on July 16, 1951 to the late Joe Thomas Roberts and Lois Selma Owens Roberts. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his 8 brothers and sisters, Charles Dude,...

Michael Randy Baucom

Michael Randy Baucom

Oct 25, 2024

Michael Randy Baucom, 69, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, at his residence with his loving wife by his side. 

 He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina, on August 8, 1955, to the late Armond and Blanche Baucom. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie Baucom and Mark Baucom; and his nephew,...

Lilly Spearman Doyle

Lilly Spearman Doyle

Oct 24, 2024

Lilly Spearman Doyle, 78, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024 at her residence with her loving family by her side. 

 

She was born in York County, South Carolina, on January 8, 1946 to the late George Plexico and Louise Spearman Hinton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Windell Doyle...

Aileen Dockery Walker

Aileen Dockery Walker

Oct 19, 2024

Aileen Dockery Walker, 81, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. 

 

She was born in Sevierville, Tennessee, on September 15, 1943 to the late Bill and Mary Dockery. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved son, David Edward Walker. 

 

Aileen was a loving and...

Boyce Maynard Redding

Boyce Maynard Redding

Oct 18, 2024

Gastonia - Boyce Maynard Redding, 87, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 18, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his. family. 

 

He was born in Gaston County on September 10, 1937 to the late Richard and Lona Redding. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Michael Boyce Redding and his beloved wife, Beatrice...

Syliva Burchett Meadows

Syliva Burchett Meadows

Oct 17, 2024

Gastonia - Sylvia Burchett Meadows, 87, of Gastonia, NC passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

 

She was born in Sneedville, Tennessee, (Hancock County), on July 4, 1937 to the late Raymond and Minnie Alder Burchett. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert Marion “Bob”...

Timothy Britt

Timothy Britt

Oct 13, 2024

Calvin Timothy Britt, 63, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side. 

 He was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, on September 16, 1961 to the late William Dennis Britt and Barbara Cain Harris. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Richard “Rick” Britt. 

 Tim was a veteran of...

Shirley Stiles Wilson

Shirley Stiles Wilson

Oct 12, 2024

Shirley Stiles Wilson, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 12, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.  

She was born in Gaston County on November 7, 1937. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved son, Gregory Wilson 

 Shirley was an amazing wife and mother. She...

Brenda Sue McAllister Hudson

Brenda Sue McAllister Hudson

Oct 11, 2024

Brenda Sue McAllister Hudson, 74, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024 at Highland Heights, Gastonia, NC

She was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina, to Grady and Eula Hooper McAllister. She was preceded in death by many wonderful siblings. She was one of eleven.

Brenda was a member of Hillview Baptist Church. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister. She...

Summer Leighann Harwell

Summer Leighann Harwell

Oct 10, 2024

 

Summer Leighann Harwell, 46, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024 at Robin Johnson Hospice House with her loving family by her side. 

 She was born in Gaston County, North Carolina, to James and Melinda Harwell. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Thomas L. Ottinger, Sr., Nancy L. Ottinger, J.D. Harwell, and Willie Harwell; and her great aunt Pearl. 

 Summer...

Frankie McGinnis Hedrick

Frankie McGinnis Hedrick

Oct 6, 2024

Dallas- Frankie McGinnis Hedrick, 91, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. 

She was born in Lincoln County, on March 4, 1933 to the late William Flay McGinnis and Myrtle Bryte Carpenter McGinnis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years,...

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