Obituaries
Barbara Kay Melton
Sep 24, 2023
Barbara Kay Mosteller Melton, age 67, of Gastonia went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 24, 1956, in York County, SC to the late Bobby and Frances Kay Mosteller. Before retirement, Barbara worked at Gaston Screen Printing for 30 years. She was amazing all around, especially as...
Sheri Paulette Denton
Sep 13, 2023
Sheri Paulette Denton, 58, of Bessemer City, passed away at Caromont Regional on September 13, 2023. She was born January 24, 1965, in Cleveland County, to Nellie Smith and the late Ezell Denton.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by brother, Steve Crisp.
Family was at the center of Sheri’s world. She cherished her children, grandchildren, and...
Gary Samuel Kiser
Sep 6, 2023
Gary Samuel Kiser, age 55, of Lincolnton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center after an automobile accident. He was born on October 30, 1967, to the late Sammy Samuel and Betty Gantt Kiser. He was a faithful member at 8th Street Church of God in Bessemer City. Gary graduated from Bessemer City High...
Kenny Quinn
Sep 5, 2023
Raymond “Kenny” Quinn, 80, of Gastonia, passed away at Caromont Regional on September 5, 2023. He was born November 11, 1942, in Gaston County, to the late Robert Marion Quinn and Etta Biggers Quinn.
He is preceded in death by brothers, Bobby Quinn, Donald Quinn, Clyde Quinn; sister, Betty Allen.
Kenny was inducted on October 14, 2011, into the...
Melba Rhyne Smith
Aug 31, 2023
Melba Rhyne Smith, 73, of Dallas, went peacefully to be with her Lord at Robin Johnson House on August 31, 2023. She was born February 1, 1950, in Gaston County, to the late Jacob Miller Rhyne and Kathryn Roberts Ballard Rhyne.
Melba was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and a friend to all. She is loved and...
Baby Braxton Ira Moore
Aug 30, 2023
Braxton Ira Moore, our precious little angel, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. The Lord decided he needed you more but we’re thankful for the time that He allowed us with you, and we can’t wait to see you again. You will forever be in our hearts. He is preceded in death by his...
Wanda Lee Ruth Hancock
Aug 22, 2023
Wanda “Hoochie Mama” Hancock, age 81, of Gastonia, passed away at Robin Johnson House on August 22, 2023. She was born May 30, 1942, in Union County, Georgia to the late Duren Kuykendall and Rushie Bell Anderson Kuykendall.
She is preceded in death by son, Robert “Bill” Mosteller; brothers, Jerry Kuykendall, Mike Kuykendall; great grandchildren, Lil David Bolding, Jershea...
Dane Grant
Aug 19, 2023
Jonathan Dane Grant, age 50, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends Saturday, August 19, 2023, Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born December 21, 1972, in Gaston County to Gary and Kay Nelms Grant.
Dane was a proud graduate of N.C. State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Textile Chemistry. He fiercely...
Danny Eugene Hilton
Aug 19, 2023
Danny Eugene Hilton, age 73, of Dallas made his heavenly journey home on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Gastonia Health and Rehab. He was born on January 4, 1950, in Union County, the son of the late Rev. Johnny Raymond and Lois Clark Hilton.
Danny loved the Lord and loved to play his tambourine at church. He would carry his...
Lewis "Red" Donaldson
Aug 16, 2023
Lewis Daniel Donaldson “Red”, 76, of Kings Mountain, passed away at Atrium Health Charlotte on August 16, 2023. He was born November 11, 1946, in Cherokee County, South Carolina, to the late John Donaldson and Annie Blackwell Mayberry.
He is preceded in death by his wife Mary “Tootie” Donaldson; brother, Norman “Dab” Donaldson and sister Earline Barnette.
Red will...
Junior Dewey Stiles, Sr.
Aug 14, 2023
Junior Dewey Stiles, Sr., age 83, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1940, in Haywood County, to the late Charlie Dewey Stiles and Lola Griffin Stiles.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Terry Helms Stiles; brother, Elbert Stiles; sisters, Faye Jenkins, Mildred Burke, Alice Phillips.
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Johnny Phillip Jarrell
Aug 9, 2023
Johnny Phillip Jarrell, 63, of Greensboro, passed away at Moses Cone Hospital on August 9, 2023. He was born July 17, 1960, in Habersham County Georgia, to the late Phillip Miller Jarrell and Mary Claudette Abernathy.
Jarrell served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. Serving as an Aircraft Mechanic in the military before working in the...
Ernest "Gene" Paysour
Aug 1, 2023
Ernest “Gene” Lester Paysour, 76, of Dallas, passed away at CaroMont Regional on August 1, 2023. He was born November 27,1946 in Gaston County, to the late James Lester Paysour and Alice Stockton.
He is preceded in death by brother Frank Reid Paysour.
The family is left with fond memories of Gene, even thru his rough “guy exterior”. Gene...
Ray Eugene Rohm
Jul 27, 2023
“Gene” Rohm, 73, of Dallas, passed away at Atrium Health in Lincolnton, NC. on July 27, 2023. He was born March 4, 1950, in Gaston County, to the late Arthur Rohm Sr. and Clara Cloninger Rohm.
He is preceded in death by daughter, Lynn Hamm; sister, Francis Holcomb, and brother, Arthur Rohm Jr.
Gene was a graduate of Dallas...
Casper "Pete" Calloway Wiggins
Jul 22, 2023
Casper “Pete” Calloway Wiggins, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born Saturday December 15, 1945, in Gaston County, to the late Casper Calloway Wiggins Sr. and Ina Crisp Wiggins.
He is preceded in death by brothers, James Robert Wiggins, Lloyd Wiggins, Edgar Charles Wiggins, Billy Ray Wiggins; sisters, Dorothy...
Kellie Ann Carlton-Hawkins
Jul 21, 2023
Kellie Ann Carlton-Hawkins, age 43, of Dallas, passed away at home on July 21, 2023. She was born September 12, 1979, in Onondaga County, New York to the late Michael Roland Carlton and the late Clarissa Mary Lyman Carlton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Dawn Patrice Carton, Thomas Roland Carlton,...
Winford "Buddy" Penner
Jul 18, 2023
Winford “Buddy” Penner, 92, of Gastonia, passed away at his home on July 18, 2023. Born in Gaston County, to the late George Arthur Pinner and Ella Elizabeth Rector.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Jean and second wife Jo; son, Alan Penner; sisters, Gertrude Hoffman, Cora Dougan, Ila Crane, Loyd Penner, Ostell Penner, Lois...
Casey Gursslin
Jul 18, 2023
Casey Stroup Gursslin, age 43, of Bessemer City passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at her residence. Born in Cleveland County, to the late Vernon and Linda Kay Arrowood Stroup.
Casey was a machinist who loved music, singing, and dancing. She even wrote a special song for her grandchild. She was a joy to be around and...
Johnathan Gibson
Jun 27, 2023
Jonathan Andrew Gibson, 43, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2023.
Jon is preceded in death by his parents, Mark Stephen Gibson and Martha Traywick Gibson, his paternal grandparents, and his maternal grandparents. He is survived by his sister, Sarah Gibson, one uncle, two aunts, and numerous cousins.
Jon was a kind, loving man who...
Judith Rae Broden
Jun 24, 2023
Judith Rae Broden, age 77, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 24, 2023 at home. She was born September 22, 1945 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Kenneth and Helen Collins Farquhar.
Judith worked for Milton Bradley Packaging for several years, and then went on to work as a bartender/manager with the VFW for several years. She loved watching her...
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