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Obituaries
Wayne Samuel Davis
Jan 24, 2023
Belmont- Wayne Samuel Davis, 79, entered into Heaven on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Wayne was born in Gaston County on April 30, 1943 and was the son of the late Sam and Ethel Kinley Davis. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Betty Barnett,...
Rev. Joseph Albert "Chubby" Edwards, Jr.
Jan 20, 2023
Kings Mountain - Joseph A. Edwards, Jr., 82, peacefully entered into Heaven to receive his robe and crown on January 20th, 2023 at his home.
He was born on April 30, 1940 in Eden, NC to the late Joseph Albert Edwards, Sr. and Ellen Arlene Nichols Edwards. He lived a majority of his life in Gaston County. ...
David Wayne Owens
Jan 16, 2023
Casar – David Wayne Owens, 66, and Clarice Elaine Owens, 64, passed away January 16, 2023 at their residence.
David was born in Gaston County on January 25, 1956 to the late James Clifford Owens and Leona Keever Owens. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Owens and Larry Bell; and...
Clarice Elaine Owens
Jan 15, 2023
Casar – David Wayne Owens, 66, and Clarice Elaine Owens, 64, passed away January 15, 2023 at their residence.
David was born in Gaston County on January 25, 1956 to the late James Clifford Owens and Leona Keever Owens. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Owens and Larry Bell; and...
Joann Duncan
Jan 15, 2023
Joann Duncan, 71, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Tabor City, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Rev. Semer Levi Duncan and Edna Worley Duncan.
Joann was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Paul Duncan; nephew, Steve Duncan.
Joann was a retired Police...
Beverly "Belle" Free Clark
Jan 14, 2023
Gastonia – Beverly “Belle” Elaine Clark, 61, entered into heaven on January 14, 2023.
Belle was born in Gaston County on August 15, 1962 to Lillian Stephenson Free and the late Herman Albert Free, Jr.
She was a loving and devoted wife, daughter, sister, and aunt. Belle enjoyed reading, wordsearch and romance novels. She also enjoyed movies...
Larry James Holbrook Jr.
Jan 12, 2023
Belmont – Larry James Holbrook, Jr., 53, passed away January 12, 2023 at his residence.
He was born on November 2, 1969 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to Frankie Phillips Queen and the late Larry James Holbrook, Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 24 years Darlene Holbrook;...
Patricia Jordan Matthews
Jan 10, 2023
Our beautiful Mom, Patricia Jordan Matthews, gained her Angel Wings on January 10, 2023 at Atrium Health in Kings Mountain, NC. She was reunited with the love of her life, our dad, and pretty sure he was singing her love songs right away. Getting to be with her son Donald and her mom especially made her at peace. She is home now.
Patricia...
Robert Leonard Lorance
Jan 8, 2023
Robert (Bob) Leonard Lorance, 98, passed away on January 8, 2023 at his youngest daughter and son-in-law’s home in Belmont, NC. He was a native of Gaston County and the son of the late Daniel Lafayette Lorance and Aicy Wilson Lorance of McAdenville, NC.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Doris Rayfield...
Belvie Lee Price, Jr.
Jan 7, 2023
Belvie Lee Price, Jr., passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Belvie Lee “Red” Price, Sr. and Catherine Price and he was also preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Hilda Faye Trimnal Price, and son, Michael Lee...
Charles Christopher Clark
Jan 6, 2023
Charles Christopher Clark, 73, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Robin Johnson House with his loving family by his side. He was born in Maryland and was the son of the late Taff Issac and Pauline Gibson Clark.
He was a member of Soul’s Harbor Church and he enjoyed fishing and watching TV. He loved his...
Harry Thomas Runyon
Jan 5, 2023
Harry Thomas Runyon, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Pike County, Kentucky on November 2, 1937 and is the son of the late Fairchild Runyon and Grethal Maynard Runyon. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Ruth...
Brenda Edwards Bolch
Jan 5, 2023
Shelby – Brenda Edwards Bolch, 77, passed away January 5, 2023 at Atrium Health-Cleveland with her family by her side.
Brenda was born in Cocke County, Tennessee on June 11, 1945 to the late Anderson Gray and Aileen Edwards. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Bobby Emmanuel Bolch...
Eddie Dean Smith
Jan 4, 2023
Clover – Eddie Dean Smith, 65, passed away January 4, 2023 due to a fatal car accident on Lowell Bethesda Road.
He was born on April 28, 1957 in Gaston County to the late Otis and Jean Leatherman Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Carley Smith, and his brother, Jimmy...
Pauline Watts
Jan 4, 2023
Gastonia – Pauline McDaniel Watts, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 4, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
Pauline was born in Gaston County on October 31, 1937 to the late William Pressley Snider and Alma Snider. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husbands,...
Stanley Malcolm Burnham
Jan 4, 2023
Dallas- MSG. Retired Stanley Malcolm Burnham, 87, passed away suddenly from an automobile accident Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in Lincolnton.
He was born in East Booth Bay, Maine on December 31, 1935 and is the son of the late Lester and Louise Rice Burnham. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Parker, Sheldon, and Beverly Burnham.
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Annette Huffstetler Blake
Jan 2, 2023
Annette Huffstetler Blake, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House, Newton, NC with her loving family by her side. Sarah was born in Gaston County on March 9, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Linwood and Mary Green Huffstetler.
Sarah worked for 20 years at Firestone Textiles,...
Sherry LaVaughn Miller
Jan 2, 2023
Dallas – Sherry LaVaughn “The Goose” Franklin Miller, 59 entered into heaven on January 2, 2023. She passed peacefully at Robin Johnson House with her family by her side.
Sherry was born June 12, 1963 to the late Vaughn Franklin, Sr. and Carrie Biddix Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Sonny...
Arnold Edward Burgin
Jan 1, 2023
Arnold Edward Burgin, 72, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas with his loving family by his side. Arnold was born in Mecklenburg County, NC and was the son of the late Ralph and Edith Phillips Burgin and was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Burgin.
Arnold was a veteran...
Jacob Reid Alexander
Dec 28, 2022
Belmont – Jacob Reid Alexander, 23, passed away December 28, 2022 at Carolinas Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Jacob was born in Gaston County on November 15, 1999 to Crystal Felton Alexander and the late Jerry Randolph Alexander. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his sister, Hannah Alexander and his...
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