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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Larry James Spirlin

Larry James Spirlin

Jan 22, 2022

Larry James Spirlin, 72, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his residence.

A Gaston County native, he was born May 26, 1949, son of the late James and Jannie Spirlin.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Spirlin Usik.

He was a US...

Lucille Jenkins Weaver

Lucille Jenkins Weaver

Jan 22, 2022

Lucille Jenkins Weaver, 93, of Gastonia, passed away January 22, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born April 5, 1928, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Henry Craig Jenkins and Vida Hayes Jenkins.

She was a member of Flint Groves Baptist Church, Gastonia.

She retired from Caromont Regional Medical...

Mary Ann Fuller Lore

Mary Ann Fuller Lore

Jan 22, 2022

Mary Ann Fuller Lore, 90, of Gastonia, passed away January 22, 2022, at Morningside of Gastonia.

She was a native of Gastonia, daughter of the late Walter Simpson Fuller and Mary Emily Hunter Fuller.

Mary was retired for BB&T Bank and had worked as a secretary at Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a...

Linda "Gail" Greene

Linda "Gail" Greene

Jan 22, 2022

Linda "Gail" Greene, 74, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Courtland Terrace, Gastonia.

She was born December 1, 1947, in Butts Co, GA, daughter of the late Clomer Kitchens and Betty Thaxton Kitchens.

Gail was a member of Pisgah ARP Church, Gastonia, where she was a former deacon and did volunteer...

Moody Savage Lane

Moody Savage Lane

Jan 21, 2022

Moody Savage Lane, 92, of Gastonia, passed away, Friday, January 21, 2022, at Testa Hospice in Kings Mountain.

A Gaston County native, she was born September 28, 1929, daughter of the late Walter and Lula Savage.

Mrs. Lane was a former member of Victory Baptist Church in Gastonia.

She was very active and...

Harold Max Baliles

Harold Max Baliles

Jan 21, 2022

Harold Max Baliles, 78, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord, 6:29am on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born June 4, 1943, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Coyt Baliles and Pauline Loudermilk Baliles.

Harold was an US Airforce Veteran. He was a Christian...

Richard Payne

Richard Payne

Jan 20, 2022

Richard "Dickie" Lewis Payne, 83, of Dallas, passed away January 20, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, he was born November 2, 1938, son of the late Doris Howard Payne and Ida White Payne.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Moore; and sisters,...

Sara Francis Mantooth Pate

Sara Francis Mantooth Pate

Jan 20, 2022

Sara Francis Mantooth Pate, 90, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain, NC.

She was born March 15, 1931, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Marie Tucker.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Pate; and...

Joe Howard Caskey

Joe Howard Caskey

Jan 19, 2022

Joe Howard Caskey, 77, of Dallas, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his residence.

He was born November 29, 1944, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of the late Sarah Jenkins Caskey.

Joe was an US Army Veteran. He was an easy-going person. He loved drag racing, and spending time with his friends, Mike,...

Melanie Parton Byrd

Melanie Parton Byrd

Jan 19, 2022

Melanie Parton Byrd, 61, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

She was born March 26, 1960, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Marjorie Louise Jory and the late Jerry Allen Parton.

Melanie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, that treasured spending time with her granddaughter. She was a very...

Timothy Sid Bingham

Timothy Sid Bingham

Jan 19, 2022

Timothy Sid Bingham, 50, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.

He was born July 6, 1971, in Cleveland Co, NC, son of Patricia "Pat" Ann Jenkins and the late Cicero Bingham.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by brother, Kenneth Langley; and...

Anna Lee Scott Cowart

Anna Lee Scott Cowart

Jan 18, 2022

Anna Lee Scott Cowart, 94, of Stanley, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her residence.

She was born July 5, 1927, in Oklahoma, daughter to the late George Scott and Bessie Bickerstaff Scott.

Anna worked most of her life in the Bowling Alley and was on the Pro Tour in 1950 and 1960....

Sandra Kerr Faile

Sandra Kerr Faile

Jan 18, 2022

Sandra Kerr Faile, 64, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born February 21, 1957, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Paul Kerr, Sr. and Helen McElveen Kerr.

Sandra was a member of Foursquare Church, Lincolnton. She enjoyed cross stix, putting puzzles together,...

John Earl "Pops" Strickland

John Earl "Pops" Strickland

Jan 17, 2022

On Monday, January 17, 2022, John Earl "Pops" Strickland, loving husband and father of five children, passed away at age 60 at home, surrounded by family.

Earl was born on February 25, 1961 in Gastonia, NC to Jerry Willis Strickland Sr and Polly Loretta Fore Strickland. On June 25, 1983, he married Linda Carol Waters. Earl served...

Linda Hoffman Savage

Linda Hoffman Savage

Jan 17, 2022

Linda Hoffman Savage, 74, passed on January 17, 2022.

She was born in Gastonia, NC, and worked at Howard Knit, QualiTee and The Fox Co.

Linda was a member of Davis Memorial Baptist Church and attended from the age of 11 years old.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jennings and...

Gloria Jean Mills

Gloria Jean Mills

Jan 17, 2022

Gloria Jean Mills, 66, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Accordius Health, Gastonia, NC.

She was born May 27, 1955, in Richmond Co, NC, daughter of the late Jesse Benjamin Mills and Helen Cash Mills.

She was a graduate of East Gaston High School, Mount Holly, NC; Wingate College (now Wingate...

Clarence Walter Aldridge, Jr.

Clarence Walter Aldridge, Jr.

Jan 15, 2022

Clarence Walter Aldridge, Jr., 77, of Iron Station, NC, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.

He was born December 16, 1944, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of the late Clarence Walter Aldridge, Sr. and Ruth Johnson Aldridge.

He was a US Army Veteran and US Army National Guard Veteran....

Faye Burleson Jones

Faye Burleson Jones

Jan 15, 2022

Faye Burleson Jones, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2022, following complications from a stroke.  She resided at home with her friend, Ruth Brown.  Faye was born in Bakersville, NC, to the late Tarp Williams Burleson, Sr. and Hazel Ledford Burleson Monday.  Her family moved to Gastonia, where she met the love of...

Wesley Ray Anderson

Wesley Ray Anderson

Jan 15, 2022

Wesley Ray Anderson, 65, of Bessemer City, passed away January 15, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born September 5, 1956, in Gaston County, son of the late Jessie Ray Anderson and Winnie Faye Eller Anderson.

He was a former member of Sparrow Springs Baptist Church.

Wesley loved fishing...

Maryida "Louise" Carringer

Maryida "Louise" Carringer

Jan 13, 2022

Maryida "Louise" Queen Carringer, 76, of Dallas, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 13, 2022

A native of Gaston County, Louise was the daughter of the late J.T and Evelyn Penley Queen.

Louise was a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church. She loved her family and had a caring heart. In her spare...

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