John William Poindexter
May 3, 2024
John William Poindexter, 57, of Gastonia, passed away at Robin Johnson House on May 3, 2024. He was born September 19, 1966, in Gaston County, to Brenda “Irene” Poindexter and the late Kenneth Dale Poindexter.
He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Dale Poindexter, and longtime companion, Becky Lively.
John enjoyed playing the drums and he was an avid outdoors...
Brenda Kay Kirkland
Apr 29, 2024
Brenda Kay Kirkland, 74, of Dallas, passed away at her home on April 29. 2024. She was born on January 24, 1950, in Gaston County, to the late Walter Clyde Kirkland, Sr. and Frances Elnora Payseur Kirkland.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Walter C Kirkland, Jr.; sister, Jeannette Kirkland.
Left to cherish her memories are sister, Pat Westbrook;...
Howard Lee Jones, Sr.
Apr 20, 2024
Howard Lee Jones, Sr., age 96, of Bessemer City passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born on the side of Whetstone Mountain in Bessemer City on November 14, 1927, the son of the late Clint Andrew Jones and Bessie Pack Jones Holland. Howard honorably served his country in the US Navy Air...
Benton Jay Neal
Apr 16, 2024
Benton Jay Neal, 79, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on April 16, 2024. He was born November 16, 1944, in Gaston County, to the late James Edward Neal and Katherine Holland Horne.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James “Jim” Neal; daughter, Marcia Neal Price; infant son; stepfather, Kye Horne.
Benton was faithful in attendance, an active...
Cloie Irene Harmon Phifer
Apr 16, 2024
Cloie Irene Harmon Phifer, 95, of Bessemer City, passed away at Robin Johnson House on April 16, 2024. She was born March 19, 1929, in Gaston County, to the late Charlie Vandiver Harmon and Clarisse Emma Honeycutt Harmon.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Warren Harmon, Ralph Harmon, and Jim Harmon; sister, Hazel Thomas; sister-in-law, Hazel Harmon; grandson,...
Edwin Pruett
Apr 10, 2024
Edwin Joseph Pruett of Chapel Hill passed away on April 10, 2024, in Pittsboro, North Carolina.
He was born on August 5, 1953, in Gaston County, North Carolina, son of the late Julius Edison Pruett and Martha Loyal Pruett. In addition, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn Boyd Pruett.
Edwin attended North Carolina State University and graduated from Durham...
Laura Jane Fannin
Apr 8, 2024
Laura Jane Fannin, 89, of Kings Mountain, passed away at Peak Resources, Cherryville on April 8, 2024. She was born January 11, 1935, in Letcher County, KY to the late Hiram Wesley Holcomb and Nettie Bentley Holcomb Taylor.
She is preceded in death by her sisters, Virginia Vanover, Billie McKinney; brothers, Otho Holcomb, Hiram Holcomb.
Laura was devoted to serving her Lord...
Danny Michael Black
Apr 5, 2024
Danny Michael Black, age 73, of Dallas passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born on December 14, 1950, in Gaston County, the son of the late Bernie Black and Mary Lou Crump. Danny attended Westview Baptist Church and had worked for the Gaston County Schools in the maintenance department. He also owned his...
Gail Eloise Croft
Apr 4, 2024
Gail Eloise Croft, 77, of Ellenboro, passed away at Caromont Regional on April 4, 2024. She was born August 21, 1946, in Gaston County, to the late Kermint Hutchins and Majorie Cunningham Hutchins.
She is preceded in death by her son, Wesley Croft; sister, Peggy Wise
Gail attended and was very active at Big Springs Baptist Church. She volunteered at the Red...
William Thomas Faulkner, Jr
Apr 2, 2024
William “Bill” Thomas Faulkner, Jr.,89, of Gastonia, passed away at Caromont Regional on April 2, 2024. He was born September 6, 1934, in Gastonia County, to the late William Thomas Faulkner, Sr. and Julia Matilda Manus Faulkner.
He is preceded in death by wife, Shirley Jean Voyles Faulkner; daughter, Lynda K Ogle; sister, Mildred B Crawford.
Bill was a loving dad. He...