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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Danny Wayne Sneed

Danny Wayne Sneed

May 21, 2022

Danny Wayne Sneed, 57, of Dallas, NC, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC.

He was born July 30, 1964, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late James Paul Sneed, Sr., and Carrol Lee Nance.

Danny was a gutter installer by trade and loved cabinet making and was...

Phyllis Jean Ross

Phyllis Jean Ross

May 21, 2022

Phyllis Jean Ross, 65, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born January 19, 1957, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Catherine Ross and the late Robert McGill Ross.

Phyllis was a member of Grace Lutheran, Bessemer City. She loved her animals, especially her...

William Joseph Brest, Jr.

William Joseph Brest, Jr.

May 20, 2022

William Joseph Brest, Jr., 84, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born November 4, 1937, son of the late William J. Brest, Sr., and Lorena Rhyne Brest.

William retired from the United States Air Force, during which he served during...

Roy "Lewis" Stowe, Jr.

Roy "Lewis" Stowe, Jr.

May 20, 2022

Roy "Lewis" Stowe, Jr., 77, of Clover, SC, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 5, 1944, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Roy Lewis Stowe Sr., and Florence Elma (Harper) Stowe.

Lewis was the owner and operator of Precision Electronic Balancing Company, Belmont, NC. He also...

Maryvene Ammons Goebel

Maryvene Ammons Goebel

May 20, 2022

Maryvene Ammons Goebel, 87, of Gastonia, NC, was promoted to Glory on Friday, May 20, 2022.

She was a native of Gaston Co., born July 6, 1934, to the late Jasper Steven Ammons, Sr., and Mary Emma Lowe Ammons.

Maryvene was a member of the Salvation Army Church, Gastonia, NC. She was also a member...

Dennis Lee Walls

Dennis Lee Walls

May 19, 2022

Dennis Lee Walls, 66, Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 11, 1956, in Baltimore, MD, but resided most of his life in Ranlo, NC.

Dennis was the son of the late Jack Walen and Joan (Edison) Walls.

Dennis' passion in life was...

Erica Jane Pruitt

Erica Jane Pruitt

May 19, 2022

Erica Jane Pruitt, 43, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.

She was born July 18, 1978, daughter of the late Van Tyrone Pruitt and Phyllis Jean Greene Wells.

Erica was a loving mother, daughter, and sister. She never met a stranger and...

Richard Lee Jones

Richard Lee Jones

May 19, 2022

Richard Jones, 59, of Cherryville, passed away May 19, 2022, at his home.

He was born September 26, 1962, in Wood County, West Virginia.

Richard had a strong work ethic. He began earning money by cutting grass at a young age. While in high school, he began working for Simonton Windows. He worked there for...

Don Mathis

Don Mathis

May 17, 2022

Donald Lee Mathis, 66, Dallas, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 29, 1956, in Calvert Co., MA, to the late James Mathis and Annalee Mary Crowe Mathis.

Donald enjoyed playing guitar and camping in the mountains.

In addition to his parents, Donald was...

Velma Lou Peeler Brock

Velma Lou Peeler Brock

May 17, 2022

Velma Lou Peeler Brock, a native of Gaston Co., passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Peak Resources, Cherryville, NC

She was born December 10, 1933, daughter of the late A.C. Peeler and Lona Tucker Peeler.

Velma is now in Heaven with her parents, and sisters, Jenny Shelp and Clara Peeler; and former husband, Lawrence...

Dillon Lee Coleman

Dillon Lee Coleman

May 17, 2022

Dillon Lee Coleman, 28, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

He was born May 25, 1993, a native of Gaston Co., son of Bryan Steven and Bobbi Lynn (Bridges) Coleman.

Dillon enjoyed riding dirt bikes, working on bikes and other things. He loved spending time with his family especially his son....

Angela Dawn Starnes

Angela Dawn Starnes

May 16, 2022

Angela Dawn Starnes was born June 12, 1973, passed away at her home in Gastonia on May 16, 2022. She was born in Rock Hill, SC to the late Reggie W. Cunningham and the late Wawanna A. Cunningham.

Angie was raised in Gaston County and graduated from Ashbrook High School in 1991. She attended Gaston College and...

Kasey " Lulu" Lynn Etherton

Kasey " Lulu" Lynn Etherton

May 16, 2022

Kasey "Lulu" Lynn Etherton, 34, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022.

She was born December 17, 1987, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of the late Marni Faith Etherton.

Kasey was one of a kind! She was loving, always has a smile on her face, and was a trooper.

In addition...

Sandra Redding Benton

Sandra Redding Benton

May 15, 2022

Sandra "Sam" Redding Benton, 76, of Gastonia, passed away May 15, 2022, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

She was born August 8, 1945, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Harley Redding and Virginia Hallman Redding.

A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm Friday, May 20, 2022, at Gaston Memorial Park, 1200 South New...

Sonny Grigg

Sonny Grigg

May 12, 2022

Sonny Grigg, 79, of Shelby, NC, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family and those whom he loved, Thursday, May 12, 2022, at his residence.

He was born October 5, 1942, a native of Cleveland Co, NC, son of the late Jesse Grigg and Florilla Mildred Green Beverly.

For sixteen years he...

Michael Eugene Tuttle

Michael Eugene Tuttle

May 12, 2022

Michael Eugene Tuttle, 67, of Belmont, NC, passed away Thursday May 12th, 2022, peacefully with his family by his side.

Mike was born on June 27, 1954, in Forsyth Co, NC.  Son of the late Hilary and Betty Wagner Tuttle.  and later moved to Gastonia to raise his family.  Although his life was cut short, he lived...

Patricia Ann Ryan

Patricia Ann Ryan

May 11, 2022

Patricia Ann Ryan, 78, of Cleveland Co., passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at White Oak Manor, Shelby, NC.

She was born August 20, 1943, of Kenton Co., KY, to the late George Edward Ryan and Margaret Mary (Farrell).

Patricia enjoyed visiting casinos, listening to music, and watching old movies.

In addition to...

David Harrill Rhom

David Harrill Rhom

May 11, 2022

David H. Rhom, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his residence.

He was born January 12, 1947, in Rutherford Co, NC, son of the late Clarence Wylie and Minnie Medford Rhom.

David was a loving husband and dad, but most importantly he loved the Lord. He graduated from Ashley Highschool,...

Janet Sue Kemp

Janet Sue Kemp

May 11, 2022

Janet "Six Pack" Sue Kemp, 62, Stanley, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 11, 1960, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Ralph Lamar and Deedie Terry Woody.

Janet attended Soul's Harbor Tabernacle, Gastonia, NC. She also...

Melissa Cauthen Hillard

Melissa Cauthen Hillard

May 10, 2022

Melissa Cauthen Hillard, 42, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at her residence.

She was born June 14, 1979, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Richard Walter Cauthen and the late Cheryl Rhyne.

In addition to her father, Melissa is survived by her sons, Jeremiah Hilliard, and Christian Hilliard;...

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