Obituaries in Gastonia, NC

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...

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 ...

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...

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, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...