Obituaries

Mar 22, 2021

Christopher James Moore, 62, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born in Kankakee, Illinois on December 8, 1958, the son of the late John Lewis Moore and Freda Picklesiemer Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph Jackson and Kenneth Moore. Christopher loved animals and was exceptional...

Mar 20, 2021

Steve Michael Chaney, 71, of Belmont, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County on September 3, 1949, the son of the late James Howard Chaney and Inex Hicks Chaney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Steve Howard Chaney and Jeffrey Scott Chaney; and his siblings, Frances...

Mar 17, 2021

Karen Joann Owens, 55, of Ranlo, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. She was born in Gaston County on January 26, 1966, the daughter of the late Joe Morgan and Joann Biddix Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Vickie Hunter and Melinda Sweetin. Karen loved being a wife, mother, and...

Mar 16, 2021

James “Mike” Lanier, 57, of Belmont passed away March 16, 2021 at his residence. Mike was born in Gaston County on April 14, 1963 to Nell Jean Lanier and the late James Reid Lanier. He is also preceded in death by his brother Bryan Cephus Lanier and brother-in-law Roger Driggers.

Mike’s career included being in sales with both...

Mar 14, 2021

Carmel "Candy" Chastain, 66, of Stanley, went to be with the Lord following many years of suffering with multiple illnesses on Sunday night, March 14, 2021.  She was born in the Hickory Grove Community and graduated from Independence High School.  She loved to cook and was well known for her delicious pound cakes and beautifully decorated cakes. Candy made...

Mar 9, 2021

Elizabeth (Libby) Crede Ingram, 69, of Dallas, NC, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Libby was born February 4, 1952 in Rahway, NJ.  She was the daughter of the late Cornelius C. Crede and Eleanor Murphy Crede.  Libby graduated from Garinger High School in Charlotte, NC and attended Central Piedmont Community College.  She...

Mar 9, 2021

Shirley Ann Cowan, 85, of Belmont passed away March 9, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on November 30, 1935 to the late James Small and Pearl Gibson Clark.  She is also preceded in death by her son, Ronald Self; daughter in law, Susie Self; sisters, Alma Homesly and Virginia Helton; and brother Bobby Small.  Shirley...

Mar 6, 2021

Brandon Scott Gerard, 46, of Gastonia passed away March 6, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born in New York City on February 6, 1975.  Brandon was known as being a sarcastic goof ball but was also strong willed when it came to dealing with all of his multiple medical issues including his 2 kidney transplants.  He...

Mar 5, 2021

Bobby Franklin Holmes, 76, of Belmont, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born in Clover, SC on December 22, 1944, the son of the late Clarence Holmes and Mary Webb Holmes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Powell.  Bobby enjoyed doing...

Mar 5, 2021

Donnie Albert Beck, 77, of Monroe was called home to his Heavenly home on March 5, 2021 at his residence.  Donnie was born in Thomasville, NC on January 24, 1944 to the late Albert Lee Beck and Nellie Mae Pearson Beck.  In his early years, Donnie was the President of the Debate Club at Thomasville High School.  He was...

Mar 4, 2021

Joseph "Joe" James Chute, 62, of Charlotte, passed away March 4, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on July 19, 1958 to the late Larry and Leta Moore Chute.  Joe loved his country and served 15 years in the U.S. Navy.  He was an avid collector of swords, watches, shoes, luggage, and suits.  He was a big jokester...

Mar 3, 2021

Joshua Alan Hicks, 20, of Stanley passed away March 3, 2021 in Nashville, TN.  He was born in Gaston County on July 27, 2000 and is preceded in death by his grandmother, Judy Hicks; uncle, Timmy Wilson; and sister, Alyssa Jade.  Joshua graduated from East Gaston High School where he was given the nickname “Shamu” and was also enrolled...

Mar 1, 2021

On March 1, 2021, at the bright age of 50, God called Johnsie Rebecca McClish (Becky) home. A native of Plainfield NJ, she spent the majority of her youth upstate until later settling down in the Carolinas where she began to raise her 7 children. Johnsie had a great heart and a personality that was a wonder to be...

Mar 1, 2021

Wanda "Jaynie" Jane Britt, 65, of Gastonia passed away March 1, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Gaston County on October 24, 1955 to the late Hardy L. Deaton and Betsy Elmina Britt and raised by the late Andrew Jackson and Nora Jane Carver Britt.  Jaynie attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

Feb 25, 2021

Ansel Jones, Jr., 76, of Mount Holly, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was born in Clayton, Georgia on February 23, 1945, the son of the late Ansel Jones, Sr. and Mary Lucille Hunter Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Johnny...

Feb 19, 2021

Ann Proctor Williams, 55, of Dallas passed away February 19, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Ann was born September 8, 1965 in Fairfield County, SC to the late Bobby Gene and Fanny Gattis Proctor. She is also preceded in death by her brother Bobby Gene Proctor Jr. Ann loved spending her Sunday afternoons having dinner with her...

Feb 19, 2021

Thomas Aaron Wheat, 87, of Charlotte passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Wheat was born in High Point, NC on May 21, 1933 to the late Lee and Estelle Roach Wheat. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Holston Wheat, a...

Feb 18, 2021

Karl Vallas, 77, of Gastonia passed away on February 18, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Hospital. Karl was born on August 4, 1943 in the country of Estonia. He is preceded in death by his mother Leida Undritz. Karl was retired from the City of Charlotte. He was always a gentleman and loved sitting at the beach and watching the waves. He...

Feb 18, 2021

Brittany Nicole Mauney Taylor, 31, of Gastonia passed away on February 18, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Hospital in Gastonia. Brittany was born in Gaston County on November 5, 1989. She Enjoyed the beach and the mountains. She was very caring of her hair and nails always caring for her appearance for others. Brittany was a caring and loving person. She...

Feb 14, 2021

Deborah Ann Plummer, 65, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Healthcare. She was born in Jefferson County, Alabama on July 16, 1955, the daughter of Faye Warren and the late John Phillips. Deborah fought a long hard fight with her physical problems but spent her time helping other women overcome theirs. She...