All Obituaries

Johnny Bryan Featherston, Sr., 88, passed away at Robin Johnson House on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. He was born July 2, 1932 in Mecklenburg County to the late Charles Jennings Featherston and Lettie Kathleen Lennon Featherston.   He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jo Grant Featherston; daughter Teresia “Candy” Calhoun; siblings Betty Blackburn, Myrtle Meeks, JC Featherston, Roland Featherston, and Mollie McDaniel.   Johnny served in the Navy on the USS R.R....

Larry Allen Thomas, 75, passed away at Robin Johnson House on Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was born March 27, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Charles Rose and Peggy Jean Thomas.   He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Angley and sister Kathy Lawson.   Larry retired from textiles after 30+ years. He was an avid fisherman. The Atlanta Braves and Carolina Tarheels were his favorite sports teams.   Left to cherish his memories is his wife of 20 years Joyce Thomas;...

Kathy Phillips Hamrick, 73, passed away at Wilkes Health & Rehabilitation on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born February 17, 1948 in Gaston County to the late Winston Clyde and Hilda Irene Earney Phillips.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Marvin Hamrick and brother Al Phillips.   Kathy was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a selfless, passionate woman who would give you the shirt off her back. Kathy was a...

Jerry David “Jobo” Hall, Sr., age 72, of Wandering Lane, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was born November 18, 1948 in Gaston County to the late Stanley David Hall, Sr. and the late Elsie Christine Lee Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, JoAnn Jenkins Hall; sister, Judy “Boots” Day; and brother-in-law, Dr. Thurman Henry Jenkins Jr.; mother-in-law Jean M. Jenkins; and father-in-law Thurman...

Rev. John Gilreath, 77, went home to be with the Lord at home on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was born May 28, 1943 in Gaston County to the late Billy and Maggie Gilreath. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Bell Wooten Gilreath; sons, Jerry and John Gilreath; granddaughter Amber Ashley Adams; siblings, Jim, Loretta, Blain and Jan Gilreath. John was an evangelist and pastor of Narrow Way Holiness Church, Dallas for over 35 years along with many years of missionary work. Left to...

Iva Cotter Sosebee, 83, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Thursday, March 25, 2021, not Covid related. She was born April 12, 1937 in Polk County, TN to the late James Madison Cotter and Leona Trantham Cotter.   She was preceded in death by siblings Evelyn Cunningham, Clyde Cotter, Onabee Welch and Ruby Queen.   Iva was the owner Iva’s Hair Styling in Belmont for many years, she was a barber and barber inspector, as well as a barber instructor. She...

Lois Earlene Kuykendall Coble, 87, passed away at Brookstone Retirement Center, Lexington, NC on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was born February 17, 1934 in Cherokee County to the late William Byrd and Carrie Lenora Lovelace Kuykendall.   Left to cherish her memories are her children Rodney Coble (Mary), Vickie Wilkes (Chris), Bobby Coble (Lynette), Jeff Coble (Lisa), Rhonda Smith (Bob); brother Louis Kuykendall (Elaine); grandchildren Greg Coble (Kristy), Brandon Coble, CJ Wilkes...

Thomas “Tom” O’Neill, 84, passed away on Tuesday March 23, 2021 at his home.  He was born on December 15, 1936 in Bergen County, New Jersey, son of the late Paul Thomas O’Neill and Vera Waddington O’Neill.   In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his three brothers Robert “Bob” O’Neill, Sr., John “Jack” O’Neill, Sr. and Donald O’Neill, Sr.   Tom is survived by his son...

Ivey “Pee Wee” Gene Wilde, 75, passed away at home on March 22, 2021. He was born August 23, 1945, in Gaston County to Joseph Alvin and Roberta Daniels Wilde. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Alvin and Roberta Daniels Wilde; brothers Bill Wilde and Joseph Wilde; sisters Evelyn Snider and Marie Colvard. Left to cherish his memories are his sister, Pat Wallace of Gastonia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held 2:00 PM on Thursday, March...

Robert Dwayne Ballard, 28, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born March 2, 1993 in Gaston County to Ronald Ballard and Crystal Badger Ballard. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Terrell Eugene Badger, Sr, Sid Franklin, Lucille Franklin and Rita Baynard,  and his cousin, Terry Lee Badger. He was a member of the Whetstone Masonic Lodge #515. Left to cherish his memories are his parents, Ronald and Crystal Ballard; wife, Jessie Ballard; children,...