Libby Welch
Sep 15, 2021
Libby Welch, 79, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the Brian Center, Gastonia.
She was born October 28, 1941, in Swain Co, NC, daughter of the late John Percival Brogdon and Lola Estelle Winchester.
Libby was a member of Promise Baptist Church. She loved her family and...
Jessica Leigh Brown
Sep 14, 2021
Jessica Leigh Brown, 38, of Belmont, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
She was born September 22, 1982, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Michael Brown and Karen Loyd.
Jessica was a loving daughter, mother, sister and grandmother. She was known for her contagious smile and her love and compassion for children.
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Odessa Lunsford Crowe
Sep 14, 2021
Odessa Lunsford Crowe, 80, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at her residence.
A native of Gaston County, she was born on August 16, 1941, to the late Denver and Florence Morgan Lunsford.
Odessa was a member of Destiny Church in Gastonia. She was the former church secretary for Destiny Church and...
Theresa Taylor Shepard
Sep 13, 2021
Theresa Taylor Shepard, 49, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born September 25, 1971, in Gaston Co, NC.
Theresa was employed by C3I. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church for many years and later joined West Franklin Baptist Church,...
Susie Senbel
Sep 13, 2021
Susie Elaine Senbel, 62, of Rock Hill, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill.
She was born on October 22, 1958, in Charlotte, NC, to the late Charles A. "Bucky" Walker, III, and Vicki Welch Walker.
Susie was a devoted daughter, spectacular  mother, and friend to anyone she...
Roxanne "Roxie" Bratton Booker
Sep 13, 2021
A Time to Be Born…..Roxanne "Roxie" Annette Bratton Booker, affectionately was known as "Buck", was welcomed into the world on August 21, 1954 in Gastonia, NC. She was the youngest of seven children born to Roy and Elmina Crawford Worthy Bratton.
A Time to Blossom…..Roxie was educated in Gaston County Public School System. She was a dedicated...
Janice Kay Campbell
Sep 13, 2021
Janice Kay Campbell, 70, of Cherryville, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at her residence.
A native of Gaston County, Janice was born on February 2, 1951, to the late J. S. Elrod and Bertie King Elrod.
Janice was an avid gardener and she loved to watch old western movies. Janice adored her grandchildren...
Nolan Taylor
Sep 13, 2021
Nolan Taylor, 81, of Bessemer City, passed away on September 13, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born April 28, 1940, in Lenoir County, NC , son of the late Ernest Alfred Taylor and Melinda Pike Taylor.
Nolan was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church, Gastonia, where he previously was...
James Edward Shepard
Sep 11, 2021
James Edward Shepard, 86, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2021, at his home.
He was born October 5, 1934, in Jackson County, NC, son of the late Troy Shepard and Nannie Belle Beasley Shepard.
He was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Gastonia.
James was...
Paul L. Smith
Sep 11, 2021
Paul L. Smith, 62, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Atrium Health, Cleveland.
He was born August 12, 1959, in Davidson Co, MI, son of the late Fred Smith and Wilma Josephine Garvey.
Paul worked for 28 years at Daimler.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...
Meredith Briggs Fallow
Sep 10, 2021
Meredith Briggs Fallow, 64, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at her residence.
She was born August 19, 1957, in Essex Co, MA, daughter of the late Herbert Alfred Briggs and Claire Frances Doherty.
Meredith adored her children, all of her animals from her Irish setters, persian cats, to her horse "Spring...
Terri Chapman Tate
Sep 10, 2021
Terri Chapman Tate, 52, of Bessemer City, passed away on September 10, 2021.
She was born on July 21, 1969, in Gaston County, NC to Richard Chapman and the late Patricia Chapman.
Terri attended Bessemer City High School and worked in the textile industry as well as a nurse's aide. She enjoyed spending time with...
Bradley Williams
Sep 10, 2021
Bradley Neal Williams, 47, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.
Born on November 14, 1973, in London, Ohio, Bradley was the son of late Roy David and Janice Rice Williams.
In addition to his parents, Bradley is preceded in death by his grandmother, Pauline...
Audel Zavala-Mozqueda
Sep 10, 2021
Audel Zavala-Mozqueda, 75, of Bessemer City, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, at his residence.
He was born on March 3, 1946, in Puruandiro, Mexico, to the late Tidoro Mozqueda and Maria De Jesus.
A funeral service, officiated by Father Jose, will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the...
Kenny Greene
Sep 9, 2021
Kenny Greene, 49, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, at his residence.
He was born December 1, 1971, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late William Kenneth Greene Sr. and Johnnie McCarver Greene.
Kenny was a member of Maylo United Methodist Church, Ranlo. He was an avid action figure...
Jeffrey Coley Raby
Sep 9, 2021
Jeffrey Coley Raby, Sr., 63, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Atrium Health Main, Charlotte.
a native of Gaston Co, NC, he was born August 31, 1958, to the late Herman Jennings Raby and Marlene Coley Raby.
Jeffrey was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting deer...
Gaynelle Woody
Sep 7, 2021
Gaynelle Christenbury Woody, 69, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gaston County, Gaynelle was born on May 10, 1952, to the late Ebbie and Zittie Lois Robinson Christenbury.
In addition to her parents, Gaynelle is preceded in death by her brothers, Bob Christenbury, Bill...
Shannon Patterson
Sep 7, 2021
Shannon Eugene Patterson, 47, of Grover, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.
Born on November 9, 1973, in Gaston County to Wiley Patterson and Barbara Stines.
Left to cherish Shannon's memories are his father, Wiley Patterson; mother, Barbara Estes; sister, Tonya Phillips and husband, Alan; niece, Courtney Phillips;...
Ethel "Marie" Odell
Sep 6, 2021
Ethel "Marie" Odell, 60, of Belmont, NC, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born December 2, 1960, in Bryson City, NC, daughter of Velma Herron Reed and the late Jackie Anthony.
Marie is preceded in death by her father, Jackie Anthony; and sister, Maggie Dover.
She...
"Cookie" Frankie Carroll
Sep 5, 2021
Frankie Ruth "Cookie" Wilbanks Carroll of Belmont, NC passed away peacefully in Gastonia on Sunday, September 5, 2021.
Daughter of the late Rev. Doc and Lillian Wilbanks of Greenville, SC, she was born October 16, 1947.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Eddie Wilbanks, and sister Betty Wilbanks...
