All Obituaries

Lewis “Louie” Avery Dover, 59, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on July 3, 1960, in York County, SC to Ethel Bolin Dover and the late Avery Dover.   He was preceded in death by his brother Jody Dover.   Lewis loved riding motorcycles.   Left to cherish his memories are his wife Tammy Dover; mother Ethel Bolin Dover; sisters, Puddin Whisnant, Rachel Robinson and husband Donnie, Chrissy Helms and...

GLORIA CASTILLOVEITIA Gloria Ivette Bonilla Castilloveitia, 57, passed away May 27, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born June 23, 1962, in Manhattan, New York to Pedro Juan Bonilla and the late Luz Maria “Mami Lucy” Marrero.  She was an avid novel reader, a talented crochetier, a beautiful dancer and an amazing cook. Thru out her life she enjoyed collecting various articles, such as Coca-Cola memorabilia, Barbie Dolls, and Beanie Babies. Most of all she...

Larry Joseph Hughes, 42, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, at Caromont Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on July 5, 1977, in Cleveland County to Kathy Black Hughes of Bessemer City and the late Larry Dean Hughes.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his son Christopher Shawn Ray Hughes.  Left to cherish his memories are his son Houston Hughes of Bessemer City, mother Kathy Black Hughes of Bessemer City.

Joy Poss, 56, passed away May 23, 2020, at home. She was born December 29, 1963, in Thomson, Georgia to Patsy Lamb Poss and the late John Edward Poss. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Millburn. Left to cherish her memories are her partner, Penny Jones; mom, Patsy Lamb Poss of Florida; sisters, Johnnie Kay Ealum and BJ of Florida, Clyde Stanland and Larry of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Diane McDonald of Anchorage, Alaska; brother, Louis Poss of...

Marsha Kay Stroupe, 56, passed away May 23, 2020, at home. She was born July 31, 1963, in Gaston County to the late Boyd Lamar and Mary Ellen Huss Stroupe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Boyd Stroupe Jr and Ricky Stroupe. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Jamil Qureshi, Michael Ray Hargrave; sisters, Kathy Crumbley, Deborah Wellman; grandchildren, Layla Qureshi, Lamar Qureshi; niece, Crissy Crumbley; special nephew, Perry Beason; and numerous...

LARRY MCENTYRE, SR. Larry Lee McEntyre, Sr., 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born on June 10, 1943, in Gaston County to the late Leonard Lee McEntyre and Nita LaVivian Moore McEntyre Wood. Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his son Leonard William McEntyre; daughter Tammy Mechell McEntyre; brother Furman David McEntyre; sister Joyce Yvonne McEntyre. Left to cherish his memories are his...

Jerry Wayne Steelman, 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at CaroMont  Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 13, 1949, in Gaston County to the late  Gwyn R. and Mary Picklesimer Steelman. Jerry was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam War and was  awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was a member of Restoring Hope Foursquare Church, Dallas. Jerry retired from Duke Power. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and...

CHAD RUSH Chadwick “Chad” James Rush, 39, passed away on Friday May 15, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 17, 1980, in Gaston County to Robin Bowman Rush and the late David Lewis Rush. Chad was the owner of Chad’s Home Improvements. He was a loving husband, father, brother, pawpaw and friend who enjoyed his life to the fullest. He enjoyed carp fishing, riding dirt bikes and his street bike. Left to cherish his memories are his wife Brandy...

Sharon Goins Lynn, 70, passed away May 11, 2020, at home. She was born October 10, 1949, in Mecklenburg County to Buren L. Goins of Gastonia and the late Betty Early Goins. Sharon was retired from Tryon Elementary School after 37 years of teaching 3rd grade. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Bessemer City where she taught Sunday School, led Children’s Worship and faithfully served in many additional capacities. Sharon was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Education Society....

Crystal Marie Davis, 50, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 22, 1970 in Gaston County to Robert Ronald Davis and the late Janice Ruth Willard. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Kensley Fisher and boyfriend Brandon Wilson, Hannah Fisher; dad and mom, Ronnie and Karen Davis; sister; Rhonda Davis; brothers, Mike Davis and Josh Brooks; her spoiled fur baby, Sage; and nephews. To offer condolences, please visit...