Julia Regina Dover, age 63, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026. She was born on June 4, 1963, and was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and coworker whose presence touched many lives. Julia was a devoted wife to her husband, Ronald “Ronnie” Dover. She treasured her family deeply and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and spoiling her grandbabies. Her family was the center of her world, and the ...

Our beloved family member, Harold Richard Baker, 83, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026 while at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Joseph David Baker and Della Randolph Baker on June 17, 1943. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Margaret King Baker of the home; daughter, Krystal Bowen (John); son, Harold Richard Baker; daughter, Carolyn Brown (Chris); daughter, Anita Irene ...

Richard Eugene Gantz, Jr., 62 passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 while at his home in Shelby, North Carolina. He was born in Kane, Pennsylvania to the late Richard Eugene Gantz and Phyllis Nicklas Gantz. He is also predeceased by his step-father, Jim Irwin. Left to cherish his memory is his finance' of 18 years, Lisa Huss of the home; brother, Chris Gantz (Terri) of Williams Port, PA; sister, Staci Lathrop; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nephew and niece; aunts, Darlene Bizzek ...

Justin Charles Griffin, age 37, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, went home to be with the lord on September 13, 2026. Justin was born October the 6th 1988, he was was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends and created memories that will be treasured forever. Justin had a love for the great outdoors and enjoyed being outside whenever he could. He was also ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved friend, Debra "Debbie" Turner on Sunday, September 13, 2026 while at her home. She was born to the late Harold George and Wilma Hamm George in Cleveland County, North Carolina. She is predeceased by her son, John Turner; brother, Thomas George; father-in-law, Max Turner, Sr.; sister-in-law, Rise' Brewer. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 45 years, Benjamin "Benjy" Turner; ...

Sarah Elizabeth Jones, age 30, of Ellenboro, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026. She was born February 4, 1996, in Cleveland County, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ronald David Jones and Beverly Smathers Jones; brother Randall Flay Jones. Sarah is survived by a brother, David Edward Jones of Shelby; grandmothers, Elizabeth Jones of Ellenboro and Rosemary Garren of Canton; several aunts and uncles, cousins and nieces. Private Family ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the heavenly call of our beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Tona Rolena Wilson McDaniel, 68, on Thursday, September 10, 2026 while at White Oak Manor, Shelby, North Carolina. She was born to the late Richard Leon Wilson and Linda Rogers Wilson in Gaston County, North Carolina. She is also predeceased by her sister, Sharon Wilson. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 50+ years, Robert Wayne McDaniel; ...

Bobby Joe Greene “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.” — Psalm 23:4 Bobby Joe Greene, 84, of Cliffside, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026. He was born in Cliffside on July 1, 1942. Bobby was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed working on things, spending time outdoors, and being surrounded by the people he loved. He ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sibling and aunt, Cynthia Denise Hayes Wood, age 63, on Monday, September 7, 2026 while at her home. She was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina to the late Harvey Fitchue Hayes and Linda Ellis Hayes. She is also predeceased by siblings, Rita Hayes, Mary Ann Morrison and Mark Hayes. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lindsey Morrison and husband, David Morrison; grandsons, ...

Michael Wilton Sprouse transitioned to heaven on Monday, September 7, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 18, 1948 in Rutherford County, North Carolina on the property where he lived.  His wife of 53 years, Linda Ruff Sprouse, was the love of his life. Together, they raised 5 children. Survivors are his wife, Linda Ruff Sprouse of the home; children, Kevin Michael Sprouse, James Douglas Sprouse, Casey Edwin Sprouse, Marina Faith Ruff and Serena Sky Ruff; ...