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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Gerard "Jerry" Morgan Guyther Jr.

Gerard "Jerry" Morgan Guyther Jr.

Apr 19, 2022

Gerard "Jerry" Morgan Guyther Jr., 78, of Bessemer City, passed away April 19, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born March 21, in Montgomery County, Maryland, son of the late Gerard Morgan Guyther Sr. and Catherine Miller Guyther.

He was an Air Force veteran who proudly served in the Vietnam Conflict....

Danny Gaither Hicks

Danny Gaither Hicks

Apr 19, 2022

Danny Gaither Hicks, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born December 2, 1946, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of the late Ambrose Gaither Hicks and Louise Wingate Hicks.

Danny attended Stanley Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, Stanley, NC. He retired from the City...

Ronald "Ray" Heavner

Ronald "Ray" Heavner

Apr 17, 2022

Ronald "Ray" Heavner, 53, passed away April 17, 2022, at his residence, Gastonia, NC.

A native of Gaston Co, was born February 9, 1969, to the late Jack Dennis and Margie Sue Holiday Heavner.

Ray had grown up in Cramerton, NC, loved the Dallas Cowboys, and the Carolina Panthers. He was also a Tarheel Fan....

Greta Bryant Wright

Greta Bryant Wright

Apr 16, 2022

Greta Bryant Wright, 60, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born January 5, 1962, daughter of the late John Henry and Emma Tallent Bryant.

Greta was a member of Dallas Church of God, where she loved singing for the Lord in...

Betty Jean Braswell Walker

Betty Jean Braswell Walker

Apr 16, 2022

Betty Jean Braswell Walker, 87, of Gastonia, passed away April 16, 2022, at home. She was surrounded by family.

She was a native of Gaston County, the only daughter of the late Grady and Elizabeth Braswell.

She retired from Pharr Yarns after 40 years, was a devoted mother and grandmother, and enjoyed crocheting. She loved...

L. Hal Falls

L. Hal Falls

Apr 15, 2022

L. Hal Falls, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully Friday, April 15, 2022, at US Veterans Medical Center, Salisbury, NC.

He was born March 3, 1938, in Cleveland Co, NC, son of the late Carl C. and Vada Wright Falls.

Hal served honorably in the US Army. He also member of First Free Will...

Stanley Richard Gass, Sr.

Stanley Richard Gass, Sr.

Apr 14, 2022

Stanley Richard Gass Sr., 89, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away April 14, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 11, 1933, of Oswego Co., NY, to the late Warren Ward and Fern Morey Gass.

Stanley was an U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was an avid sports fan, always pulling for his...

Mary Carpenter

Mary Carpenter

Apr 14, 2022

Mary Carpenter, 76, a native of Gaston Co., NC, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Gastonia, NC.

She was born March 17, 1946, daughter of the late Ralph Lackey and Margaret Lackey.

Mary attended Ranlo Church of God. She loved her family, friends of the "Over the Hill Club", playing rummy and eating sweets....

John Lewis Ogle

John Lewis Ogle

Apr 13, 2022

John Lewis Ogle, 84, of Clover SC, passed away April 13, 2022, at his home.

He was born December 5, 1937, in Gastonia, NC, son of the late Lewis Daniel Ogle and Lois Anne Mace Ogle.

John was an US Navy Veteran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

David Lee Jeffers

David Lee Jeffers

Apr 13, 2022

David Lee Jeffers, 80, of Gastonia, passed away April 13, 2022, at his home.

He was born October 16, 1941, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, son of the late Raymond Jeffers and Carmel Butch Jeffers.

He loved wood working and crafts.

He was a former member of the Riverside Yacht Club in Ashtabula, Ohio...

Charles Winford Sahms Sr.

Charles Winford Sahms Sr.

Apr 13, 2022

Charles Winford Sahms Sr., 72, of Gastonia, passed away April 13, 2022, at his home.

He was born October 9, 1949, in Gaston County, son of the late Marvin James Sahms and Lillian Drew Sahms.

Charles was a US Marine veteran who proudly served his country.

Charles is survived by sons, Charles Sahms...

Lloyd Dale Best

Lloyd Dale Best

Apr 13, 2022

Lloyd Dale Best, 70 a native of Gaston Co., NC, passed away April 13, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House.

Lloyd was born December 31, 1951, son of the late George Samuel and Lillie Best.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Dale Best.

Lloyd is...

Robert "Bob" Glenn

Robert "Bob" Glenn

Apr 12, 2022

Robert "Bob" Glenn, 93 of Gastonia, NC, passed away on April 12, 2022, at his residence.

He was born October 28, 1928, in York Co, SC., son of the late Harold and Sadie Glenn.

Bob was a fireman with the City of Gastonia, retired after 30 years of service. He was a kind person and...

Ronnie Phillips

Ronnie Phillips

Apr 12, 2022

Ronnie Phillips, 68 a native of Gaston Co., NC, passed away April 12, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 2, 1954, son of the late R.L. Phillips and Florence Davis.

Ronnie enjoyed fishing, racing, hunting, four wheeling, mountain trips, building and flying model airplanes. He also had a race car at...

Tony Lee Jones

Tony Lee Jones

Apr 9, 2022

Tony Lee Jones, 54, of Lowell, NC, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born October 9, 1967, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of the late Roy Lee Jones and Rebecca Gail Waters.

Tony was a great carpenter, and was very mechanically inclined. He loved spending time with...

Larry Neal

Larry Neal

Apr 8, 2022

Larry Neal, 73, of Cherryville, passed away April 8, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born January 11, 1949, in Lincoln County, son of the late June Neal and Lizzie Hubbard Neal

Larry loved his family and enjoyed spending time with all of them.

He worked as a long-haul...

Bonnie Tanner Booth

Bonnie Tanner Booth

Apr 8, 2022

Bonnie Tanner Booth, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC Friday, April 8, 2022.

She was born September 14, 1936, in Clarke County Mississippi, daughter of the late Robert Tanner and Julia Connor Tanner.

Bonnie loved to go to Value Village and the Goodwill. She loved shopping and getting...

Linda Jane Bleacher

Linda Jane Bleacher

Apr 7, 2022

Linda Jane Bleacher, 75, of Gastonia NC, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Linda was born March 11, 1947, in Lancaster Co, PA, daughter of the late Oscar Barefoot and Evelyn Gertler Haines.

Linda was a true caregiver at heart. She worked as a CNA over 20 years. She was...

Patrick Daniel Camp Sr

Patrick Daniel Camp Sr

Apr 7, 2022

Patrick Daniel Camp Sr, 38 of Gastonia, NC, passed away April 7, 2022.

Patrick was born March 9, 1984, a native of Cleveland Co, NC. He loved his children more than anyone could ever know. Patrick was a fan of Jeff Gordon, Panther's football, and Carolina basketball.

He was preceded in death by his sister,...

Barbara Lane

Barbara Lane

Apr 7, 2022

Barbara Lane, 78, of Clover, SC, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her residence.

She was born June 27, 1943, in Wise Co, VA, daughter of the late Clarence Cross and Ruby Dockery.

Barbara loved to sing for Jesus and was a member of Bible Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC. She was a great mother,...

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