Obituaries in Gastonia, NC

John A. Crain, 86, of Gastonia, NC passed away peacefully at Caromont Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.  He was born August 29, 1939 in Lincoln County, NC.  He was the son of the late Lemuel Adkin Crain and Faye Black Crain.  In addition to his parents, John was...

Gastonia, North CarolinaHelen Warren McCarter, 91, of Gastonia passed away on December 31, 2025, at Courtland Terrace. She was born November 17, 1934, in York County, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Thomas Monroe Warren and Margaret Griffin Warren. Helen worked at the Gastonia Gazette, Freigh...

Joyce Reep Costner, born on May 7, 1946, in Lincoln County, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She went home to be with...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Laura Faye McDonald on January 10, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on March 24, 1940, in North Carolina, Laura lived a vibrant life fu...

Jayantilal "Jay" Narardas Patel, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the age of 82, in his h...

William Christopher Black, known to friends and family as Chris, was born on May 25, 1964, in York County, South Carolina. He passed away on January 9, 2026, leaving behind a le...

Frances Jewell Thomas, 82, passed away on January 7, 2026. She was born in Gaston County on October 7, 1943 to the late Paul and Pauline Hinkle. In addition to her parents, she...

Davidson, North CarolinaRalph T. Jonas, 101, of Davidson, NC passed away peacefully at The Pines in Davidson on Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was born September 6, 1924 in Lincolnton, NC. He was the son of the late Harvey A. Jonas Sr. and Maude Crowell Jonas. He graduated from Lincolnton High School...

David Michael (Mike) Horne, 77, of Cramerton, passed away with his family by his side at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1948 in Gastonia, North Carolina to the late David Horne and Lois Rhodes. Mike retired after 25+ years with the Gaston and Lin...

Gastonia, North CarolinaMichael Jonas Gilreath, 49, of Gastonia passed away December 30, 2025. He was born April 17, 1976 in New Hanover County, North Carolina, a son of Anne Ragan Gilreath and the late Donald Rufus Gilreath.Michael was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and received his...

David Lawrence Hardy, 95, of Gastonia, NC passed away January 8, 2026 at Morningside of Gastonia. He was born June 12, 1930, in Manchester, NH, the son of the late James F. Hard...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joey Parker, who passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 at the age of 60. He was born on December 13, 1965. Joey was t...