Obituaries

Jul 6, 2020

William “Peanut” Bryson Morton, 63, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 28, 1957 in Gaston County to the late Bonnie Faye Meeks.

In addition to his mother, Peanut was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Tammy Picklesimer, and brother, Jimmy Godfrey.

Left to cherish his memories are...

Jul 2, 2020

Rev. Carl “Red” Ledbetter, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 8, 1954 in Lincoln County to the late Charles Edward and Marie Nanney Ledbetter.

He loved the Lord, his wife and family.

“Red” was preceded in death by...

Jun 28, 2020

Loyd Gatherin Furr, 77, passed away on June 28, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 23, 1943 in Gaston County and was a son of the late Albert and Lois Welch Furr.

Left to cherish his memories are his children Rodney Furr, Deborah Furr, and Margaret Dailey and husband Joe; grandsons Brendan...

Jun 21, 2020

William Joshua Whitmire passed away at age 31 on June, 21, 2020. Will was the kindest and gentlest of souls, and he was the most loyal of friends. He loved his family and friends deeply and thoughtfully and showed it through action more than words. Will loved music and could play a host of instruments, but especially enjoyed the...

Jun 20, 2020

Patsy Byrd Harris, 70, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her residence. She was born on September 26, 1949 in Gaston County, to the late Lyle Woodrow and Katharyn Tench Byrd.

Patsy was a charter member of Robinson Presbyterian Church and a retired nurse. She was lifelong caregiver to her...

Jun 19, 2020

James “Al” Allen Locklear, Sr., 65, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on November 27, 1954 in Scotland County and was a son of the late Carlie “Carl” Locklear and Willie Lee Locklear.

Al retired from the City of Charlotte after 30 years and was a member of Jesus Christ...

Jun 16, 2020

Mary Louise Misenheimer, 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at her residence. She was born on September 20, 1935 in Mecklenburg County and was a daughter of the late George Columbus and Esker Blanche Simpson Misenheimer.

Mary was a member of Firestone Wesleyan Church and served the Lord faithfully. She retired from Hoechst Celanese after...

Jun 15, 2020

ADAM BROOKS, SR.

Adam Gray Brooks, Sr., 66, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020, at home in Bessemer City. He was born on September 12, 1953, in Gaston County, NC to Charles Linberg and Pauline McDonald Brooks.

Adam was employed by W. Sumter Cox Painting for many years. He was dedicated to his job,...

Jun 9, 2020

JACK HUSKEY

Jack Richard Huskey, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born in York County, SC on January 6, 1947, to the late Avery and Mamie White Huskey.

He was proceeded in death by his sister Judy Stewart; brothers George and Woodrow Huskey; stepson-in-law Robert Ham;...

Jun 2, 2020

Martha Moton Smith, 99, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Peak Resources, Gastonia. She was born on July 17, 1920, in Gaston County to the late D.O. and Scenie Friday Moton.

She was preceded in death by husband Thomas A. Smith.

Martha was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Gastonia, worked...

Jun 2, 2020

Randy Gilbert Harvell, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on October 22, 1946, in Gaston County to the late Basil Lee and Rosaline Pearson Harvell.

Randy was formerly employed by AMP and WIX. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and a member of DAV....

May 28, 2020

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...

May 27, 2020

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....

May 25, 2020

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.

May 23, 2020

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...

May 23, 2020

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,...

May 20, 2020

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.

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May 19, 2020

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...

May 15, 2020

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...

May 11, 2020

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...