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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Barabra Philbeck

Barabra Philbeck

Nov 12, 2021

Barbara Ann Hall Philbeck, 81, of Lincolnton, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Brian Center in Lincolnton.

A Gaston County native, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Dora Hall.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers and infant sister.

Barbara was a loving...

Miss Shirley Parker

Miss Shirley Parker

Nov 12, 2021

Miss Shirley Parker, 83, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, she was born September 23, 1938, daughter of the late Thomas Lester Brooks and Ruby Fink Brooks.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Lillian Hogue and Loretta...

Terri Mcgregor

Terri Mcgregor

Nov 11, 2021

Terri Walker "Mama Dukes" McGregor, 63, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, she was born October 15, 1958, daughter of Mary Owens Walker and the late Thomas Eugene Walker.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sally Teague...

Michael "Tiny" Tilley

Michael "Tiny" Tilley

Nov 8, 2021

Michael "Tiny" Tilley, 69, of Ranlo, NC, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Gaston County, he was born on December 13, 1951, to the late Willie and Flotella Tilley.

Tiny had the kindest heart and loved spending time with his family and friends.

Tiny...

James Paul Severt, Sr.

James Paul Severt, Sr.

Nov 8, 2021

James Paul Severt, Sr., 91, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, at the Brian Center, Gastonia.

He was born August 25, 1930, in Cabarrus Co, NC, son of the late Ruby and Al Severt.

Paul was a veteran of the US Army.

In addition to his parents, he is...

Carrie Diane Ramsey Winstead

Carrie Diane Ramsey Winstead

Nov 8, 2021

Carrie Diane Ramsey Winstead, 67, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born January 24, 1954, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Franklin H. Ramsey and Zellie D. Cooke Ramsey.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...

Matthew Shedd

Matthew Shedd

Nov 8, 2021

Matthew Steven Shedd, 40, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021.

A native of Gaston County, born on September 20, 1981, Matthew was the son of JL Shedd and the late Mildred Ann Atchley Fowler.

Left to cherish Matthew's memories are his father, JL Shedd; and brother, Jamie Shedd.

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Pauline Barnes

Pauline Barnes

Nov 8, 2021

Pauline Agnes Barnes, 101, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Born on November 5, 1920, in Lincoln County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William and Lucy Boyles Loftin.

Pauline was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Her secret to living...

Mary Jane Ledford Lowe

Mary Jane Ledford Lowe

Nov 7, 2021

Mary Jane Ledford Lowe, 68, of Bessemer City, passed away on November 7, 2021, at her home.

She was born January 9, 1953, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Thomas Ledford and Ann Phillips Ledford.

Mary was a member of Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church, Dallas.

She worked as an RN with...

Randy "Gump" Spencer

Randy "Gump" Spencer

Nov 7, 2021

Randy "Gump" Spencer, 66, of Bessemer City, passed away on November 7, 2021, at his home.

He was born August 3, 1955, in Gaston County, son of the late JL Spencer and Betty Faye Ramsey.

Randy was a member of South Marietta Baptist Church in Gastonia.

He retired from A & E Mills...

Karen "Kk" Boyd Busler

Karen "Kk" Boyd Busler

Nov 6, 2021

Karen "KK" Boyd Busler, 45, of Belmont, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the UNC Chapel Hill Hospital.

A native of Gaston County, born on June 28, 1976, she was the daughter of the late John and Dianne Boyd.

Karen was a pastor's wife and a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church in...

Brenda Clifton

Brenda Clifton

Nov 5, 2021

Brenda Clifton, 75, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Born on August 13, 1946, in Washington County, NC, to the late Joseph and Pearl Reason Williams.

In addition to her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by her husband, Jospeh Clifton.

Left to cherish Brenda's...

Tony Poole

Tony Poole

Nov 5, 2021

Tony Neal Poole, 55, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at his residence.

Born on December 16, 1965, in Cleveland County, NC, Tony was the son of Melinda McKinney Poole and the late Steve Poole.

Tony was a Veteran of the US Army. He loved motorcycles and was a member of a...

Betty Lutz

Betty Lutz

Nov 4, 2021

Betty Lynn Lutz, 94, of Cherryville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

A native of Gaston County, born on July 24, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Newman and Tressie Flum Lynn.

Betty was a member of Carson Memorial Baptist...

Hazel Champion

Hazel Champion

Nov 4, 2021

Hazel Champion, 86, of Bessemer City, passed away November 4, 2021, at her home.

She was born October 8, 1935, in Banks County, Georgia, daughter of the late Fred Westmoreland and Edna Hawkins Westmoreland.

Hazel was a member of Beech Avenue Baptist Church .

She loved to read her bible and loved the...

Jason Glenn Ingle

Jason Glenn Ingle

Nov 4, 2021

Jason Glenn Ingle, 41, of Kings Mountain, passed away November 4, 2021.

He was born December 30, 1979, in Gaston County, son of Glenn Ingle and Frances Bingham Nelson.

Jason loved to fish and enjoyed skateboarding.

His most favorite thing in life was to spend time with his loving family.

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Tony Hensley

Tony Hensley

Nov 3, 2021

Tony Lee Hensley, 54, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.

A native of Gaston County, born on December 5, 1966, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Lena Cutshaw Hensley.

Tony loved hunting and fishing.

In addition to his...

Patricia Davis

Patricia Davis

Nov 2, 2021

Patricia Ann Davis, 67, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at her residence.

Born on April 10, 1954, in Tennessee, Patricia was the daughter of Georgia Justice Lancaster and the late JR Truett.

She was a very loving and kindhearted person. Patricia could always put a smile on your face.

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William Leonard Winkler

William Leonard Winkler

Nov 2, 2021

William Leonard Winkler, 86, of Dallas, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Alexandria Place, Gastonia, NC.

He was born April 9, 11935, in Burke Co, NC, son of the late Jessie Greenhill Winkler.

William loved to hunt.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Winkler; sister, Colene...

Gloria Jean Williams

Gloria Jean Williams

Nov 2, 2021

Gloria Jean Williams,66, of Kings Mountain, passed away on November 2, 2021, at her home.

She was born November 14, 1954, in in Gaston County, daughter of the late Glenn Stalcup and Ella Mae Barrett Stalcup.

A graveside service will be held 11:30 Friday , November 5, 2021, at Westview Gardens, 1123 Edgewood Road Bessemer...

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