Obituaries

Margie McCraw Pasour

Margie McCraw Pasour

Jan 28, 2022

Margie McCraw Pasour1929 - 2022Dallas – Margie Irene McCraw Pasour, 92, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2022, at her residence with her loving family by her side.She was born in Cleveland County on March 25, 1929, to the late Coin McGraw and Addie Mae Wilson McCraw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

James "Doug" Douglas Griffin

James "Doug" Douglas Griffin

Jan 27, 2022

Doug Griffin1945- 2022Gastonia – James Douglas "Doug" Griffin, 77, passed away on January 27, 2022, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.Doug was born on January 4, 1945, in Gaston County to the late William and Lizzie Viola Broome Griffin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Griffin,...

Josephine "JoAnn" Rudisill Lewis

Josephine "JoAnn" Rudisill Lewis

Jan 25, 2022

JoAnn Rudisill Lewis1932-2022Dallas – Josephine Ann "JoAnn" Rudisill Lewis, 89, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2022, at residence with her loving family by her side.She was born in Gaston County on September 4, 1932, to the late Charlie Able Rudisill and Mae Hoyle Rudisill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Alvin...

Sheila Medvidovich Smith

Sheila Medvidovich Smith

Jan 23, 2022

Sheila Medvidovich Smith1954 - 2022 Gastonia - Sheila Medvidovich Smith, 67, passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center on January 23, 2022. She was born October 5, 1954, in Gaston County to the late Joseph P. Medvidovich and Martha Glance Medvidovich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Linda Jackson, Gary Medvidovich, and George...

James "Jim" Everette Ford

James "Jim" Everette Ford

Jan 22, 2022

Gastonia--James "Jim" Everette Ford, Sr., 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan 22, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Greece, New York on May 3, 1928 to the late Andrew and Minetta Snyder Ford. Jim was a truck driver for Akers Motor Lines for many years and later served as the Safety Director...

Joseph "Joe" Clemmer Saunders

Joseph "Joe" Clemmer Saunders

Jan 21, 2022

Joe Saunders1933- 2022Gastonia – Joseph Clemmer "Joe" Saunders, 88, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County, on November 18, 1933 to the late John Carson Saunders and Florence Clemmer Saunders. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Freida Black...

John Richard King

John Richard King

Jan 21, 2022

John King1947 - 2022Gastonia – John Richard King, 74, passed away on January 21, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina, on February 15, 1947 to the late James Albert King and Cannie Biddix King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son in law, Tim McCurry, siblings, James...

Wilburn "WT" Thomas Queen

Wilburn "WT" Thomas Queen

Jan 21, 2022

GASTONIA ~ Wilburn "W.T." Thomas Queen passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was a native of Pacolet, South Carolina, born February 3, 1927, to the late Vernon William Queen and Maggie Mae Martin Queen.In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53...

Pat Lunsford

Pat Lunsford

Jan 20, 2022

Pat Lunsford1947-2022Gastonia – Patricia Ann Burger "Pat" Lunsford, 74, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gaston County on December 8, 1947, to the late Marshall and Rosalie Barfield Burger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Thomas Lunsford; siblings,...

Jo Ann Spencer Trull

Jo Ann Spencer Trull

Jan 20, 2022

Jo Ann Spencer Trull, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving daughter by her side. Jo Ann was born in Gastonia on February 14, 1934 and is the daughter of the late Albertus Alexander Spencer and Marzella Cabe Spencer. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband of...

Glenda Black Armstrong

Glenda Black Armstrong

Jan 19, 2022

Glenda Armstrong1935 - 2022Gastonia – Glenda Mae Black Armstrong, 86, a native of Gaston County, married the love of her life, Paul E. Armstrong has gone to her heavenly home. She passed peacefully surrounded by family and her friends at Courtland Terrace on January 19, 2022. Glenda also known as "Mae" to some was a long-time member of Flint Groves...

Greg Davis

Greg Davis

Jan 17, 2022

Greg Davis1971 - 2022Gastonia – Gregory "Greg" Wayne Davis, 50, passed away on January 17, 2022, in Greenville, SC. Greg was born in Gaston County on May 2, 1971.He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Doricia "Dee" Ann Champion Davis. Greg was a proud graduate of Appalachian State University where he earned a degree in Anthropology. His love...

Maurice Lee Mathis

Maurice Lee Mathis

Jan 17, 2022

Maurice Lee Mathis, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17 2022 at Courtland Terrace with his loving family by his side. He was born in Inman, South Carolina on April 10, 1938 and is the son of the late Herbert Lee and Evelyn Frye Mathis and was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ted Stubbs and nephew,...

Jerry Messick

Jerry Messick

Jan 17, 2022

Jerry Messick1943 - 2022Lowell –Jerry Dean Messick, 78, passed away on January 17th at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 13, 1943. He was the son of the late Richard Messick and Zella Burris Messick Fowler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Kenneth Messick, Bob Messick, Norman Messick, and...

Boyce Millard Harvell

Boyce Millard Harvell

Jan 16, 2022

Boyce Harvell1934 - 2022Gastonia – Boyce Millard Harvell, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Boyce was born in Gastonia on June 1, 1934, and is the son of the late Earl and Bertha Lane Harvell.Boyce was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers, Talmadge "Pickle" Harvell, Bobby Harvell, Kenny Harvell, Danny Roger Harvell, and a sister, Doris...

William "Bill" Marshall Wilson

William "Bill" Marshall Wilson

Jan 16, 2022

William Marshall "Bill" Wilson, III1961- 2022Lincolnton – William Marshall "Bill" Wilson, III, 60, passed away on January 16, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Mecklenburg County, born May 30, 1961, to the late William M. Wilson, II, and Jean Hardee Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Timothy S. Wilson....

Bobby Clinton Hedgpath

Bobby Clinton Hedgpath

Jan 14, 2022

Rev. Bobby C. Hedgpath, Sr.1934 - 2022Dallas – Reverend Bobby Clinton Hedgpath, Sr., 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 14, 2022, at his residence.He was born on January 17, 1934, in Gaston County, NC. He was the son of the late William and Onie Vernon Hedgpath. In addition to his parents, he...

Nathan "Nate" Bishop

Nathan "Nate" Bishop

Jan 13, 2022

Charlotte - Nathan "Nate" Bishop passed away on January13, 2022 at his residence.He was a native of Charleston, South Carolina, born September 27, 1981 to Mark Bishop and the late Cathy Cornwell Bishop Ratchford. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his grandfather, Dennis Cornwell.Nate will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Nate is...

Ann Featherstone

Ann Featherstone

Jan 12, 2022

Ann Featherstone1955 - 2022Julia Ann Featherstone, 66, passed away at her home on January 12, 2022. Ann was born in Mecklenburg County and is the daughter of the late Ned Bryan Featherstone and Rebecca Bess Featherstone. Ann was a graduate of Harding High School, Charlotte, and a graduate of Kings Business College with an Associate Degree in Business.Ann is survived...

Mario Miguel Martinez

Mario Miguel Martinez

Jan 10, 2022

Mario Miguel Martinez 1941 – 2022Gastonia- Mario Miguel Martinez, 80, entered into his Heavenly Home on January 10, 2022 at Acordius - Midwood Charlotte. He was born in Cuba on August 8, 1941 to the late Mario Martinez and Alexandria AcostaIn addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Fina Maujo Martinez. Mario was a...