Stephen Blair Bumgardner
Oct 11, 2026
Stephen Blair Bumgardner, 84, of Gastonia went to his eternal home on October 11, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1942, to the late Andrew Lee Bumgardner and Hazel Irene Bollinger Bumgardner.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Joann Anderson Bumgardner; parents; and sister, Frances Price.
Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Charles David Bumgardner (Karen);...
Lloyd Clayton Bolton
Oct 8, 2026
Lloyd Clayton Bolton, 92, of Kings Mountain went to be with Jesus on October 8, 2026, at home. He was born on June 3, 1934, to the late Van Buren Bolton and Gussie Whitaker Bolton.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Myrtle Bolton; sons, Jeffrey Bolton and Jon Bolton; his parents; and siblings, Charles Bolton, Pete...
Larry Kenneth Stillwell
Oct 5, 2026
Larry Kenneth Stillwell of Gastonia passed away October 5, 2026, in Dallas, NC after a long illness, he was 85. Larry was born on December 23, 1940, in Belmont, NC, son to the late Woodrow Stillwell and Helen Davis Stillwell.
Larry was a loving husband, father, son, uncle, and friend who touched the lives of many. Known affectionately as “Uncle Larry,”...
Betty Jean Pickering
Sep 26, 2026
Betty Jean Weiger Pickering was born in Midland, Michigan, September 25, 1926. She passed away peacefully, on September 26, 2026, living over 100 years.
Her parents were Frank and Mary Weiger. Betty was a sibling to sister's Helen Rhyne, Ruth Hitchcock and brother's Frank, Robert, Jerry, Harold and Russell.
Betty was married to Leo Frederick Pickering for 50 years. They started their...
Gerald Ellis Carrigan, Jr.
Sep 26, 2026
Gerald Ellis Carrigan, Jr. of Gastonia, NC, passed away on September 26, 2026, in a local hospital, he was 56 years old. Gerald was born on March 16, 1970, in Kings Mountain, NC, he was the son to the late, Gerald Ellis Carrigan and Brenda Kay Humphries Carrigan.
Gerald is survived by his partner of 17 years, Nichole Leatherdale; his children,...
David Wayne Walters
Sep 22, 2026
David Wayne Walters of Mount Holly, North Carolina, passed away September 22, 2026, in Belmont, North Carolina, he was 65 years old. David was born on May 6, 1961, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Joseph Walters and Frances Sanders Walters.
David was known for his good heart, friendly and caring nature. He never met a...
Joy Haney Fine
Sep 17, 2026
Joy Haney Fine, 79, of Dallas, North Carolina, passed away on September 17, 2026, in Gaston County.
Born on August 16, 1947, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Joy was the daughter of the late Callie Buller Haney and Roy Augustus Moose. An only child, Joy grew to create a family of her own that became one of the greatest and most important...
Ralph Edward Jolley
Sep 15, 2026
Ralph Edward Jolley, 77, passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and countless memories that will be treasured for years to come.
Born April 11, 1949, Ralph was the son of the late Edward Jolley and Hazel Conner Jolley. He was a graduate of Bessemer City High School. Following high school, Ralph proudly...
Belinda Kay Cloninger Gentry
Sep 15, 2026
Belinda Kay Cloninger Gentry, 62, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. She was born on December 28, 1963, in Gastonia, North Carolina, to the late Robert Eugene Cloninger and Linda Goins Cloninger.
Belinda had a true passion for cooking. Her love of food and bringing people together helped her and her late husband, David Gentry,...
Duane Martin Goins
Sep 11, 2026
Duane Martin Goins, 72, passed away on September 11, 2026, Gastonia, North Carolina. He was born on September 2, 1954, to the late Buren Goins and Betty Early Goins.
A lifelong automobile fan, Duane was a regional short-track racing announcer, known as “The Mouth of the South.” He was inducted into the Hall of Fame at both Carolina and Cherokee Speedways...