Obituaries in Gastonia, NC

Gastonia, North CarolinaDr. Arthur "Bruce" Hartung, 87, of Gastonia passed away January 17, 2026. He was born in Emporia, Kansas on January 23, 1938, the only child of the late Dr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Hartung. Bruce was a graduate of Catawba College and held Masters and Doctorate degrees from Duke ...

Kim Perkins Lail, 69, went to her eternal home in heaven on January 13, 2026. Kim was born September 25, 1956 in Gastonia, NC, to the late Clarence and Mattie Rose Perkins.Kim grew up in Belmont and moved to Charlotte when she was a teenager. When Kim was in her early 20s she met the love of her lif...

Gastonia, North CarolinaMarvin Roy Short, Jr., 90, devoted husband and loving father, died peacefully in his sleep on January 26, 2026. Born in 1935 in Gastonia, North Carolina, Roy lived there most of his life and remained deeply connected to the community he loved. His Aunt Minnie Lee Peedin of Pe...

Mrs. Vonnie Gail Terry Nichols, 64, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.  She was born September 28, 1961 in Charlotte, NC, a daughter of the late Albert Benfield and Audrey Goins Terry.Vonnie had earned her associate’s degree in accounting and...

Denver, North CarolinaSteve Mack, age 75, passed away peacefully January 24, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He was the son of the late John and Jenelle Mack. He graduated from Ashley High School in 1968, and attended Western Carolina University and graduated from Gaston Co...

Gastonia, NCBilly Bell Byrd, 70,  passed away at The Robin Johnson Hospice House on January 21, 2026. He was born on August 11, 1955 in Gastonia, NC and was a son of the late Zebulon Weaver and Jean Bell Byrd. Billy worked with Parks and Recreation for the City of Gastonia. He was an avid fan o...

Gastonia, North CarolinaDonald Bruce Paxton, 76, of Gastonia passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his residence. He was born November 26, 1949 in Gaston County, NC a son of the late Edwin Yates Paxton and Mabel Joy Paxton. Donald worked as a truck driver for Carolina Freight making long haul run...

Gastonia, North CarolinaGeorge "Glenn" Shaw, 88,  passed away on January 28, 2026 with his loving family by his side. He was a native of Guilford County and was a son of the late George Greer and Pauline Greeson Shaw. Glenn worked with Western Auto for 41 years. He also worked with Gaston Count...

Bennie Reid Wooten, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 14...

Charles Donald Greene, 78, of Shallotte, NC, passed away December 27, 2025 in Brunswick County, NC. He was born July 20, 1947 in Cherokee County, NC, a son of the late Homer Dewayne Greene and Hazel Ruth Stewart Davidson. Charles was a navy veteran of the Vietnam War who served two terms. He enjoyed...

Roy Lee Navy, 76, of Lowell, passed away on January 6, 2026. Born on November 8, 1949, in Gaston, North Carolina, Roy was a devoted father and a simple man who found joy in the...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Joseph Ricardo, who left us on January 7, 2026. Born in Sussex County, New Jersey, John spent his later years in Gas...