Evangeline (Van) Mcgugan Davenport
Jun 7, 2022
Evangeline (Van) McGugan Davenport, 76, of Gastonia passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
Born June 3, 1946, to the late Anglish McGugan and Madeline Payne McGugan. Van graduated from Ashley High School in 1964. She owned and operated Van's Tone and Trim, Bessemer City and attended Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, Gastonia. In addition to her parents,...
Rebecca "Becky" Brewer
Jun 7, 2022
Rebecca "Becky" Brewer, 81, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at her residence.
She was born April 14, 1941, daughter of the late Everitt Pressly and Elsie Braswell Hargett.
Rebecca was the sweetest lady you ever met and was a hard worker. She loved God, her family, singing, trips...
Bobbie Townsend Evans
Jun 7, 2022
Bobbie Townsend Evans, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born September 7, 1946, a native of Gaston Co., to the late William Townsend, Sr., and Mary Neil Butler Townsend.
Bobbie loved her family and enjoyed crocheting.
In addition to her parents, Bobbie...
Imogene Garrett Sexton
Jun 6, 2022
Imogene Garrett Sexton, 82, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 29, 1939, in Cherokee Co., NC, daughter of the late Charlie and Beulah Tabor Franks.
Imogene loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She faithfully read her Bible daily. She never met a stranger;...
Charles Vernon Benton
Jun 4, 2022
Charles Vernon Benton, 77, of Gastonia, passed away June 4, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born May 21, 1945, in Cleveland County, son of the late Ferguson V. Benton and Sally Mae Butler Hinson.
Charles was a loving husband and father.
He was a prolific gardener, animal lover,...
Janette Carson Pastula
Jun 4, 2022
Janette Carson Pastula, 71, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 4, 2022, at her residence.
She was born September 21, 1950, in Waynesville, NC, daughter of the late Paul Edgar and Eva Irene Cope Carson.
Janette was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church, Clover, SC. She loved her...
David Norman Breidinger
Jun 4, 2022
David Norman Breidinger, 68, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster, Charlotte, NC.
He was born February 27, 1954, in Greenville, SC, son of the late Norman David and Betty Evelyn Salyer Breidinger.
David is survived by his brothers, Rev. Dale Breidinger (Becky), and Rev....
Chester Forrest Hope
Jun 4, 2022
Chester Forrest Hope, 54, of Grover, passed away June 4, 2022, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.
He was born June 15, 1967, in Cleveland County, son of the late George Buster Hope Sr. and Glenda Kay Keeton.
Chester was a very laid back and easy-going person.
One of his favorite pastimes was...
Nena Olivia Gonzalez
Jun 4, 2022
Nena Olivia Gonzalez, 64, of Dallas, NC, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at her daughter's residence in Bessemer City, NC.
She was born February 7, 1958, daughter of Ruth Olivia Grant Creasman and the late Fred Hamrick.
Nena enjoyed reading in her spare time. She was knowledgeable of history and loved her grandchildren.
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Patricia Johnson Sutton
Jun 4, 2022
Patricia Johnson Sutton, 76 of Gastonia, N.C., departed this life on June 4, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, N.C.
She was born on October 1, 1945, in Wigan, Lancashire County, England, to the late John Garland Johnson & Agnes Gallagher Johnson.
She attended Marion Franklin High School in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated...
Dustin Frank Hiland
Jun 3, 2022
Dustin Frank Hiland, 27, of York Co, SC, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, at his residence.
He was born September 16, 1994, in Gaston Co, NC, son of Tracy Beck Hiland and the late Julius "Squeaky" Frank Hiland, III.
Dustin enjoyed fishing and hunting.
In addition to his father, he was preceded...
Brian Lamar Seagle
Jun 3, 2022
Brian Lamar Seagle, 42, of Gastonia, passed away June 3, 2022, at his home.
He was born September 18, 1979, in Gaston County.
Brian was a gamer who enjoyed many genres of games.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Westview Gardens, 1123 Edgewood Road Bessemer City,...
Georgia Floyd Shipman
Jun 3, 2022
Georgia Floyd Shipman, 82, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.
She was born September 23, 1939, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Curtis Floyd and Mable Green.
Georgia loved reading, crossword puzzles, and playing games.
In addition to her parents, Georgia...
Melissa Ann Jennings
Jun 2, 2022
Melissa Ann Jennings, 87, of Mt Holly, NC, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born April 26, 1935, in McDowell Co., NC, daughter of the late James Roscoe Lowery and Mary Elizabeth Hogan Lowery.
In her earlier years, Melissa attended North Cove High School in McDowell Co., NC,...
Angela C. Holland
Jun 2, 2022
Angela C. Holland, 73, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Atrium Cleveland, Shelby, NC.
She was born December 1, 1948, in Cleveland Co, NC, daughter of the late Robert L. Craig and Pansie C. McNeilly.
Angela loved her family dearly. She loved reading the Bible to learn as much as...
Johnny Ebert Grindle
Jun 1, 2022
Johnny Ebert Grindle, 78, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born March 9, 1944, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Harold and Ellen Grindle.
Johnny was a previous member of Carson Memorial Baptist Church. He was a US Army Veteran and was...
Zachary Elias Britton
May 30, 2022
Zachary Elias Britton, 9, of Belmont, NC, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born November 18, 2012, a native of Gaston Co., son of Timothy Steven Britton and the late Crystal Lynn Blackman.
Zachary was an honor student at Gaston Virtual Academy, Gastonia, NC. He loved playing video...
Joe King
May 29, 2022
Joe King, 69, of Kings Mountain, NC, went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
He was born in Cleveland County, NC on January 8, 1953, to the late Ellis Harmon and Maude Jolly King.
Joe faithfully attended Bethel Baptist Church in Shelby,...
Sarah "Cooter" Hudson Arlt
May 29, 2022
Sarah "Cooter" Hudson Arlt, 73, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Summerset Court, Cherryville, NC.
She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church, Sharon, SC.
A graveside service officiated by Rev. Mitch Bolin, will be held 12 pm, on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Evergreen Cemetery, Belmont, NC.
Condolences...
Lynn Nivens Wortman
May 29, 2022
Lynn Nivens Wortman, 62, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born December 21, 1959, a native of Gaston Co., to the late James Nivens and Maxine Long.
In addition to her parents, Lynn was preceded in death by her brother, James Nivens Jr., and stepsister...
