Obituaries in Gastonia, NC

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Delores Gail Swanson, aged 75, who left us on February 4, 2026. Born on August 30, 1950, in Mecklenburg County North Car...

Linda Elizabeth Gilbert, 73, of Belmont passed away February 8, 2026 at Atrium Health Pineville.  She was born September 5, 1952 in Gaston County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Kenneth Lee Hicks and Flonnie "Shula" Gurley Hicks.Those left to cherish Linda's memory are her sons, Jackson...

William Jay Pietz, a beloved husband, scholar, and lifelong learner, passed away on February 7, 2026, just shy of his 75th birthday. Born on February 20, 1951, in Middlesex Coun...

Tommy Lee Dawkins was born in Cleveland County NC on February 20 1947 to Robert and Martha Lee Caldwell Dawkins. He transitioned from his earthly home on Friday February 6 2026 at Wendover Hospice House Shelby NC. Funeral on Saturday February 14 2026 at Fairview AME Zion Church Earl NC at 200 with v...

Mary Elizabeth Pettis was born in Gaston County NC on January 14 1973 to the late Robert Lewis and Mary Frances Berry Pettis. She transitioned from her earthly home on Friday February 6 2026 at Robin Johnson Hospice Dallas NC. Funeral on Sunday February 15 2026 at Tabernacle Baptist Church Gastonia ...

Phyllis Carrie Brown McGill was born in Cleveland County NC on March 22 1943 to the late John Brown and Nola Kibble. She transitioned from her earthly home on Friday February 6 2026 at Peak Resources Gastonia. Funeral service on Thursday February 12 2026 at Epworth United Methodist Church Gastonia a...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Delbia Jean Wilson's passing, just three days shy of her 73rd birthday. Born on February 8, 1953, in South Carolina, Delbia spe...

Allen Jackson Reese, 79, passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2026 at Peak Resource in Cherryville, NC.Born September 11, 1946 in Augusta County, VA to the late Robert Jackson Reese and Lorene Hogan Reese, Allen graduated from Wilson Memorial High School. His work in the food service industry too...

Dianne Elizabeth Friday was born in Gaston County NC on March 2 1954 to Adrian and Ella Sue Jarrett Friday. She transitioned on Wednesday February 4 2026 at The Greens of Gastonia Nursing Facility in Gastonia NC. Funeral will be on Thursday February 12 2026 at Humphreys Chapel AME Zion Church Dallas...

Mrs. Evelyn Lineberger Rodden, 92, of Greensboro and formerly of Gastonia, NC passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at her daughter’s home.  She was born September 27, 1933 in Gaston County, NC, the daughter of the late George Lewis and Callie Bridges Lineberger.Evelyn became a registered nurse...

Mr. Claude Kistler “Junior”, 95, of Belmont, NC, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.  He was born in Lincoln County to the late Claude Kistler, Sr. and Leath Wise Kistler.  He was married to the late Mildred Stephens Kistler for 74 years.  He was a lifelong member...

Jasper Rolondo Wheeler was born in Hartford CT on July 16 1979 to June Miles and Sharron Wheeler. He transitioned from his earthly home on Saturday January 31 2026 at Caromont Regional Medical Center Gastonia NC. Prayer are with you and your family may God comfort you and your family during this ti...