Obituaries in Gastonia, NC

Gastonia, North CarolinaPatricia “Patti” Rose Fuqua Dobbins, 82, of Gastonia, passed away January 31, 2026. She was born January 9, 1944, in Davidson County, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Lowell Wilson Fuqua and Rose Kimbro Fuqua.Patti was a retired kindergarten teacher assistant whose patience,...

It is with love and admiration that we say goodbye for now to Joyce Mabel Holfeld of  Gastonia, NC who passed away on January 16, 2026 at the age of 82.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Franz Werner Holfeld and Anne Beaudrot  Holfeld, and her sister Barbara Anne Holfeld. She...

Deborah Denise Taylor, a loving mother, beacon of kindness and quiet courage, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by family. Born in Durham County NC, Deborah lived her life to lift others, and her selfless spirit touched countless hearts through acts of generosi...

Nell Abee Pursley, 98, of Belmont peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home January 13, 2026 at Duke Hock Family Pavillion Hospice in Durham. She was born August 27, 1927 in Gaston County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Horace Leonard Abee and Blanche Cope.Nell remained a Gaston County na...

Gastonia, North CarolinaMildred Goins Mauney, 89, of Gastonia, NC passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at First Health Hospice & Palliative Care of Pinehurst, North Carolina. She was born May 6, 1936 in Cherokee County, SC to the late Claude Millard Goins and Essie Lane Goins. Mildred worke...

Wanda Holland, 96, passed away on January 12, 2026 at Covenant Village in Gastonia, NC. She was the loving wife of the late Stanley Austin Holland and daughter of the late John D and Pearl Tomblin Allen. Wanda and Stanley shared a lifelong love story that continues now in heaven. Wanda was an active...

Belmont, North CarolinaDaniel “Lee” Hyde was born on May 16, 1969, in Gastonia, North Carolina. He peacefully passed the morning of January 27th, 2026.Lee was a proud graduate of Western Carolina University, earning a Marketing degree that led him to work in the car industry for almost 30 years at M...

Gastonia, North CarolinaCharles "Chuck" Fitzhugh Rose III, 73, of Gastonia passed away January 27, 2026 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born September 22, 1952 in Gaston County, NC, a son of the late Charles F. Rose Jr. and Jacqueline Shubert Rose. Survivors of Chuck include his sister, ...

Diane Moss Mullis, 82, met her Lord and Savior Jesus face to face on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, while at Peak Resources in Cherryville. Born in Cleveland County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Thurman and Viola Davis Moss.A devoted member of The Heights (formerly Catawba Heights Baptist C...

Charlotte, North CarolinaWilliam "Bill" Carey Ketring, 68, passed away at home on January 23, 2026.  He was a native of Richmond, Indiana, and was a son of the late Ivan Woolard Ketring and Nancy Clay Meyers. Bill owned and operated Carey Construction Company for over 20 years. He was a US Navy...

GASTONIA - Maria Vavaliarou Heracklis, also affectionately known as “Maria” by all who knew and loved her. Maria passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was born on August 30, 1928, in Agia Paraskevi, on the island of Lesvos in Greece. Maria was one of five children born to Ekaterin...

George Kimberly Wagstaff, 78, of Concord passed away January 17, 2026 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.Those left to cherish his memory include his son, George K. Wagstaff, Jr.; his sisters, Angela Teresa Estep and Pamela Wagstaff Bruce; as well as numerous cousins.Services for Mr. Wagstaff wi...