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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Evelyn Ramsey Norman
Feb 11, 2022
Evelyn Ramsey Norman, 76, of Gastonia, NC, was rescued by Jesus from the hard-fought battle with Alzheimer's Disease on Friday, February 11, 2022 from Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She is suffering no more.  She was born May 4, 1945, in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Albert and Mildred Williams Garrison. In addition to her...
Jeaneen Snipes
Feb 11, 2022
Jeaneen Snipes, 61, of Maiden, NC, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Atrium Health, Lincolnton, NC.
She was born May 30, 1960, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of the late Jack B. Jones and Georgianna Kruse Gaddis.
Jeaneen loved her children; but she especially loved her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents,...
Richard Alvine Bingham
Feb 10, 2022
Richard Alvine Bingham, 54, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Carolinas Continue Care Hospital at Pineville, Charlotte, NC.
He was born March 28, 1967, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Lewis Alvin Bingham and Eleanor Faye McKinney Spurrier.
Richard was many things and wore many hats: father, grandfather, brother,...
Monica Dianne Neelands
Feb 10, 2022
Monica Dianne Neelands, 58, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away February 10, 2022 at her home.
Resident of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Ella Mae Waldt and the late Richard Berryhill. Monica was the life of the party, always making everyone around her laugh. She was humble and had a heart of gold. She enjoyed...
Linda Kay Ballard
Feb 10, 2022
Linda Kay Ballard, 72, of Clover, passed away at her home on February 10, 2022.
She was born in Gaston County, NC on April 4. 1949 to the late Will R. and Edna Jane Wiggins Howard.
Linda loved to go camping when she was able. She also loved to travel across the state.
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Lewis Edward Mcallister
Feb 10, 2022
Lewis Edward McAllister, 60, of Bessemer City, passed away February 10, 2022, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.
He was born August 21, 1961, in Mecklenburg County, NC, son of the late David Filmore McAllister and Rachael Pugh McAllister.
Lewis is survived by numerous family members and friends.
All services will be private....
Errol Eugene Mcdonald
Feb 9, 2022
Errol Eugene McDonald, 82, of Belmont, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born November 20, 1939 in York County, SC and was the son of the late Clayton and Ellie McDonald. Mr. McDonald attended East Belmont Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran and a member of the...
Cheryl Anne Herring
Feb 9, 2022
Cheryl Anne Herring, 40, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at her residence.
She was born February 13, 1981, in Cleveland Co, NC, daughter of Shirley Cash and the late Donald Christopher Herring.
In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her sister, Donna Herring.
In addition...
Joseph "Joe" Tanner
Feb 9, 2022
Joseph "Joe" Tanner, 46, of Gastonia, passed away February 9, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
He was born June 6, 1975, in Gaston County, NC to Sandra Lyles Tanner and the late John NatIon Tanner.
Joe was a loyal person who was close to his friends.
In addition to...
Michael Lee Willis - Mccall
Feb 7, 2022
Michael Lee Willis - McCall, 35, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022.
He was born February 23, 1986, in Gaston Co, NC.
Michael is preceded in death by his brother, Brandon McCall.
He is survived by his father, Bryan McCall (Sherry); mother, Mechelle Willis; children, Myla Willis, Alba Willis, Maxton Willis; brothers, Brandon...
Charles "Chuck" Belk
Feb 7, 2022
Charles "Chuck" Belk, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.
He was born January 4, 1937, in Union Co, NC, son of the late J.V. Belk and Frankie Helms Belk.
Chuck was the owner for over 20 years of Chuck's Electric Service, Gastonia, NC. He loved...
Lisa D. Lanford
Feb 7, 2022
Jesus and the Father received another angel at the Gates of Heaven this past Monday, February 7th, 2022. Lisa D. Lanford, loving mother and grandmother, has unexpectedly passed away at 56 years of age.
Lisa was born to Linda D. Lanford and the late Lester K. Lanford in Gaston County on May 9th, 1965.
Lisa...
Frances Lee Cowart
Feb 6, 2022
Frances Lee Cowart, 87, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at her residence.
She was born October 8, 1934, in SC, daughter of the late Allen Michael Brown and Eleanor Brown.
Frances was a member of Zion Baptist Church, Gastonia. She loved her fur babies, spending time with her family, and planting...
Edward Priest
Feb 5, 2022
Edward C. Priest, Sr., 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, in Albuquerque , NM.
He was born June 2, 1940, in Rockingham, NC, son of the late Thomas Priest and Corrina Priest.
Edward was a minister of the gospel, and former pastor of several churches....
Oscar "Ronnie" "Fuzzy" Ronald Graham
Feb 5, 2022
Oscar "Ronnie" "Fuzzy" Ronald Graham, 78, of Belmont, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Atrium Health Steele Creek, Charlotte.
He was born August 8, 1943, son of the late Oscar Graham and Minnie Bailey Ensley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Wilburn Graham and Minnie Bailey Graham Ensley;...
Kenneth "Paw" Helms, Sr.
Feb 4, 2022
Kenneth "Paw" Helms Sr., 88, of Cramerton, passed away February 4, 2022, at his residence.
A Gaston County native, he was born June 2, 1933, son of the late Willie J.C. Helms and Vernie Helms.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Betty Jean Helms;...
James "Joe Bob" C. Scruggs
Feb 4, 2022
James C. "Joe Bob" Scruggs, 79, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at his residence.
He was born October 30, 1942, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Richmond Lorne Scruggs and Eva Lucille Coggins.
Joe Bob loved work, especially in his yard. He loved his family, especially Hitler. He enjoyed...
Patricia "Patty" Gulledge
Feb 3, 2022
Patricia "Patty" Gulledge, 56, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born December 27, 1965, in CA, daughter of Bonnie Booth.
Patty loved her career at American Airlines. She loved to go shopping for her family, and enjoyed riding a motorcycle with husband, Ray.
...Ronald Lemke
Feb 3, 2022
Ronald Gene Lemke, 63, of Dallas, NC, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
Ronald was born on June 27, 1958, in Creighton, Nebraska to Dale and Selma Lemke.
He grew up there working on the family's dairy farm.
Mr. Lemke served his country as a member...
Linda Haynie Bingham
Feb 3, 2022
Linda Haynie Bingham, 71, of Dallas, passed away February 3, 2022, at her home.
She was born October 2, 1950, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Howard Haynie and Janie Rhyne Haynie.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, February 7, 2022, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd....
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