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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Roxie "Rocky" Steven Parker Sr.

Roxie "Rocky" Steven Parker Sr.

Jan 5, 2022

Roxie "Rocky" Steven Parker Sr.,75, of Grover, passed away January 5, 2022, at his home.

He was born October 27, 1946, in Mobile County, Alabama, son of the late Clyde Edward Parker ad Fannie Woodard Parker.

Rocky was a member of Royster Avenue Church of God, Shelby, where he was very involved with the church...

Pamela Reynolds

Pamela Reynolds

Jan 4, 2022

Pamela Gordon Reynolds, 59, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at her residence.

Born in Cherokee County, SC, on September 4, 1962, Pamela was the daughter of the late Alex C. Gordon, Sr., and Myrtis Robbins Gordon.

Pamela loved her children and grandchildren with all of her heart.

In addition...

Barbara Herrin Mason

Barbara Herrin Mason

Jan 4, 2022

Barbara Herrin Mason, 84, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at her residence.

A native of Gaston County, born on October 1, 1937, Barbara was the daughter of the late Marshall Wilson and Estelle Traywick Herrin.

Barbara was a member of Goshen Presbyterian Church in Belmont. She enjoyed traveling with her sister...

Clara Dorsey

Clara Dorsey

Jan 3, 2022

Clara Dorsey, 52, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Ivy Nursing Facility in Gastonia.

A native of Gaston County, born on June 13, 1969, Clara was the daughter of James E. Dorsey and the late Pamela Towery.

Clara's favorite hobbies included reading and doing puzzle books. She loved her fur...

Fred Dixon

Fred Dixon

Jan 3, 2022

Fred Grier Dixon, 90, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at The Citadel at Myers Park, Charlotte, NC.

He was born August 22, 1931, in Mecklenburg Co, NC.

Fred was an US Navy Vet, serving during the Korean War. He played baseball with the Navy on the USS Shenandoah Baseball Team, earning...

Dennis James "Pops" Whitney

Dennis James "Pops" Whitney

Jan 2, 2022

Dennis James "Pops" Whitney, 82, of Gastonia, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on July 24, 1939, in Janesville, WI, he was the son of the late Jack and Bernice Cawkins Blackwell.

Pops was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Gastonia. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor after...

Lloyd Edward Barrett

Lloyd Edward Barrett

Jan 1, 2022

Lloyd Edward Barrett, 76, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Carolina Caring in Newton.

A native of Gaston County, born on January 25, 1945, Lloyd was the son of the late Aubrey and Belle Johnson Barrett.

Lloyd was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed classic and sports cars....

Susan King

Susan King

Dec 31, 2021

Susan G. King, 62, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at  Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Gaston County, born on June 14, 1959, Susan was the daughter of Mary Coco Godfrey and the late William Godfrey.

Susan loved to care for people, especially her grandchildren. Her greatest joy was being...

John David Smart Jr.

John David Smart Jr.

Dec 31, 2021

John David Smart Jr., 28, of Gastonia, passed away December 31, 2021.

He was born July 22, 1993, in Gaston County, son of John David Smart Sr. and Barbara Haney.

He was a 2012 graduate of Bessemer City High School.

John was an avid V-tec Honda enthusiast. He loved drag racing, fishing and...

John Franklin Ramsey

John Franklin Ramsey

Dec 30, 2021

John Franklin Ramsey, 51, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born May 25, 1970, in Catawba Co, NC, son of Kathy Matheson West and the late Franklin Junior Ramsey.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Kathleen Matheson,...

Ruby Holland Voyles

Ruby Holland Voyles

Dec 30, 2021

Ruby Holland Voyles, 87, of Clover, SC, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Hospice and Community Care, Rockhill, SC.

She was born September 10, 1934, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late William Grady Holland and Bessie Farris Holland.

Ruby attended Temple Baptist Church, Gastonia, for many years. She ran Bill's Greenhouse Nursing...

Patti Kennedy

Patti Kennedy

Dec 28, 2021

Patti Sisk Kennedy, 61, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

Born on November 8, 1960, in Gaston County, Patti was the daughter of the late Max and Mary Arrowood Sisk.

Patti loved to fish, and she enjoyed going camping.

In addition to her...

Emma Jane Jordan

Emma Jane Jordan

Dec 28, 2021

Emma Jane Jordan, 86, of Bessemer City, passed away on December 28, 2021, at The Ivy Gastonia.

She was born December 18, 1935, in Cocke County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Dacus Baxter and Jettie Green Baxter.

Emma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain.

She loved Antique Shopping...

James Blair Sosebee

James Blair Sosebee

Dec 28, 2021

James Blair Sosebee, 78, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born June 4, 1943, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Rabun Sosebee and Ruby Sosebee.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death great- grandchild, Hunter Prince.

James...

Gary Briggs

Gary Briggs

Dec 26, 2021

Gary Briggs, 58, of Dallas, NC, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born February 12, 1963, in Gaston Co, NC, son of Joann Woody Briggs and the late Raymond Edward Briggs.

Gary was owner and operator of Gary's Towing and Service Center, Dallas. He was a devoted...

Steve Muris Moxley

Steve Muris Moxley

Dec 26, 2021

Steve Muris Moxley, 70, of Dallas, NC, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born September 23, 1951, in Sumter, SC, son of the late M.C. Moxley and Doris Lambert Moxley.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Moxley.

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James "Jamie" Norton

James "Jamie" Norton

Dec 25, 2021

James "Jamie' Norton, 49, of Dallas, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at his residence.

A native of Gaston County, born on December 17, 1972, Jamie was the son of James Norton and the late Beverly Aland Norton.

In addition to his mother, Jamie is preceded in death by his grandparents, Perry and...

Wanda Sue Christopher

Wanda Sue Christopher

Dec 25, 2021

Wanda Sue Christopher, 63, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born December 12, 1958, in Culpeper, VA, daughter of the late Issac and Susie Ogle.

Wanda grew up and was raised in the Florida Keys.

She was a loving, selfless mother, who...

John "J.W." Howell

John "J.W." Howell

Dec 24, 2021

John "J.W." Howell, 90, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Gaston County, born on May 20, 1931, J.W. was the son of the late, Grier and Lizzie Cash Howell.

In addition to his parent, J.W. was preceded in death by...

Paula Jo Smith

Paula Jo Smith

Dec 24, 2021

Paula Jo Smith, 64, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born February 2, 1957, in Lexington, NC, daughter of the late Paul James Smith and Hilda Joyce Smith Lovell.

Paula was a former employee for over 30 years at Lexington Furniture, and she...

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