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Obituaries
Debra Ann Holloway
Aug 8, 2024
Debra Ann “Deb” Holloway, 70, a beloved member of community, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2024 at her residence. Born on May 25, 1954, in Gaston County, North Carolina, Deb was the daughter of the late Torrence L. Holloway and Margaret Cloninger Holloway Brown. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sisters, Dixie...
Francis Joseph "Joey" McKenna, IV
Aug 7, 2024
Francis Joseph “Joey” McKenna, IV, 44, passed away at his residence on August 7,2024. Joey was funny, stubborn, hard headed, driven, and charming….very charming. How many men can have so many exes that still love and care about him??? I’d say not many. He was one of a kind.
His coworkers and employees said they “all adored him”. His friends were...
Barbara "Jerri" Brown Daniel
Aug 5, 2024
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Barbara "Jerri" Brown Daniel, a cherished member of the community, passed away from a long-extended illness on August 5, 2024, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. She was born on February 10, 1943, in Chester County to the late Earnest Marion Brown and Rosa Lee Coleman Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Robert Blake Johnson
Aug 4, 2024
Robert “Blake” Johnson, 34 of Gastonia, N.C. passed away peacefully at his home in Indiana on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Blake is survived by his son Logan, his father Rob Johnson and his mother Cathy Johnson. He also leaves behind his brothers Nathan and Braydon Johnson; his Pawpaw Joe Sheppard; aunts and uncles, Amy and Pete Hodge, Kristy and Chuck...
Johnny Dale Hibberts
Jul 31, 2024
Johnny Dale Hibberts, 69, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 31, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County on April 15, 1955 to the late Joseph & Aliene Hibberts. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Ann Hibberts and his brothers, Roger and Darrell Hibberts.
Johnny...
Tommy Charles Payseur, Jr.
Jul 30, 2024
Tommy Charles Payseur, 47, passed away suddenly at his residence on July 30, 2024.
He was born in Gaston County on May 23, 1977 to Tommy Charles Payseur, Sr. and Talthy McMahan Watts.
Tommy was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and was an excellent bow hunter and his dog Zoe was his best companion. He was a great cook, especially...
Charles Allan Harrison
Jul 29, 2024
Charles Allan Harrison II, 75, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and his beloved dogs.
He was born in Mecklenburg County on May 14, 1949, to the late Charles Allan Harrison Sr. and Betty Warth Harrison. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Cheryl Brown.
Charles was...
David Truman Wells
Jul 20, 2024
David Truman Wells, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 20th, 2024 at Levine & Dickson Hospice in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was surrounded by his family as he peacefully departed this world.
Born on August 8, 1945, in Gaston County, North Carolina, David a fulfilling life marked by his dedication to family and his numerous interests...
Barbara Grove Robinson
Jul 19, 2024
Barbara Grove Robinson, a cherished member of the community, passed away on July 19, 2024 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, North Carolina. She was born on October 17, 1936, in Elkhart, Indiana.
Barbara will always be remembered for her warm and loving nature, characterized by her dedication to spending quality time with her children and grandchildren. She touched the lives...
Melba Peoples Burch
Jul 17, 2024
Melba Peoples Burch, 70, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, at CaroMont Hospital with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Gaston County on February 20, 1954, to the late Melvin and Nellie Peoples. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Teresa Ann Bryant.
Melba was a good Christian woman who believed...
Morgan Brooke Heilig
Jul 14, 2024
Morgan Brooke Heilig, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on July 14, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 13, 1993, and her untimely departure has left a void in the hearts of all who knew her. Morgan will always be remembered for her kind soul and bright light that she brought into the...
Helen Iola Withers
Jul 11, 2024
Thursday, July 11th, 2024 this world lost a gentle, kind, loving soul; and it has left a hole in the hearts of her family. Helen, 71, was born on June 12th, 1953 in Gastonia to parents Edsel and Virginia Dare Lay Withers. Though she spent about a fifteen year stint as a resident of Hilton Head Island, SC; Helen spent...
Lillian Perez Cheek
Jul 10, 2024
Lillian Perez Cheek, a beloved member of the community, passed away on July 10, 2024, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina. She was born on February 17, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois.
Throughout her remarkable life, Lillian made significant contributions through her various careers and passions. With an impressive dedication of 55 years in the food service industry, she...
Judith Ann Cloninger Ray
Jul 6, 2024
Judith Ann Cloninger Ray, a beloved wife, mother, nana, friend and member of Restoring Hope Foursquare Church, passed away on July 6, 2024, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center Gastonia. She was born on April 24, 1944, in Dallas North Carolina to the late Maurice and Carrie Deese Cloninger.
Judy dedicated over 45 years of her life to working as a licensed...
Captain Phillip Justin Maxwell
Jul 4, 2024
Captain Phillip Justin Maxwell, a dedicated man who served his community with honor and valor, passed away on July 4, 2024, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. Born on June 21, 1976, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, Phillip touched the lives of many with his unwavering commitment to service and his vibrant personality.
With a career spanning over two...
Manuel Ravey
Jul 1, 2024
Manuel Ravey, born on May 20, 1943, in Pharr, Texas, bid farewell to the world on July 1, 2024, at his residence. Throughout his life, Manuel wore many hats and excelled various endeavors.
After completing high school, Manuel embarked on a journey with the Air Force in 1960, working diligently in the Transportation Management Office. His dedication led him to stations...
Howard Earl Boyles
Jun 26, 2024
Howard Earl Boyles, 96, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on March 7, 1928 to the late Rodney and Mary Boyles. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Terry Boyles; and siblings, Calvin, JD, Ruth, and...
Linda Sue Jones Boyd
Jun 25, 2024
Linda Sue Jones Boyd, 84, of Dallas, NC, passed away on June 25, 2024 at her residence.
She was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, on November 23, 1939, to the late Frank and Katherine Penley Jones. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Cathy Huffstetler.
Linda was a member of Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in Bessemer...
James "Jim" Allen Nulf
Jun 24, 2024
James "Jim" Allen Nulf, a dedicated Sales professional at AMP Products, and accomplished military veteran, passed away on June 24, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 8, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Evelyn Lois Brooks Nulf.
Jim's career in Sales at AMP Products was marked by his...
Dale Robert Lewis
Jun 23, 2024
Dale Robert Lewis, 63, of Dallas, NC, passed away on June 23, 2024 at The Robin Johnson House.
He was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, on October 14, 1960, to the late Harry Lewis and Juanita Falls Lewis.
Dale loved to hunt and fish. He also loved classic cars. He retired from American Airlines.
He is survived by his wife Tammy Lewis, his...
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