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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Cathy Heffner

Cathy Heffner

Oct 8, 2021

Cathy Hord Heffner, 65, of Clover, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Atrium Health in Shelby.

Cathy was born on May 10, 1956, in Baltimore Co, Maryland, to the late Cleo Hord and Frances  Brown McCowan.

Cathy retired in 2019 from York Electric Cooperative. Following her retirement, she spent much of her time...

Linda Evans

Linda Evans

Oct 7, 2021

Linda Evans, 73, of Cherryville, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Atrium Health in Shelby.

Born on January 21, 1948, in Gaston County, daughter of the late, Winford and Ruby Isenhour Helms.

In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her husband, John H. Evans, Sr.; daughter, Chrystal Evans; brother,...

David Truett

David Truett

Oct 7, 2021

David Eugene Truett, 47, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

A native of Gaston County, born on November 11, 1973, David was the son of Floyd and Gloria Sawyer Truett.

David was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church. He was also a member of the...

David Anthony Rodriguez

David Anthony Rodriguez

Oct 6, 2021

David Anthony Rodriguez, 53, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born January 26, 1968, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Gilbert Rodriguez and Edna Dawn Rodriguez.

David loved music and to play the drums. He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed the...

William Kime Broome Sr.

William Kime Broome Sr.

Oct 4, 2021

William Kime Broome Sr., 62, of Gastonia, passed away October 4, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born March 1, 1959, in El Paso Texas, son of Barbara Steele Warlick and the late William "Bill" Broome.

William was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church in Gastonia.

He was an...

Teresa "Terri" Lynn King

Teresa "Terri" Lynn King

Oct 4, 2021

Teresa  "Terri" Lynn King, 64, of Kings Mountain, passed away October 4, 2021, at Atrium Health Cleveland, Shelby.

She was born February 4, 1957, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Joseph Cash and Kay Grigg Guin.

Terri attended Bethel Baptist Church in Shelby.

A funeral service will be held 6:30 pm  Friday,...

Patricia Emory

Patricia Emory

Oct 4, 2021

Patricia Lynn Kell Emory, 54, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Ms. Lynn was born December 9, 1966, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Neal Douglas Kell and Patsy Shirlene Davis Kell.

Lynn is survived by her husband, Jeffery Scott Emory; her sons of the...

Ray Harris

Ray Harris

Oct 3, 2021

Ray Harris, 58, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.

He was born July 5, 1963, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Daniel Ray Harris and Lorene Hughes Harris.

Ray was of the Baptist faith. He loved his family, his dog, Thunder, and to fish....

Simon Cline Jr.

Simon Cline Jr.

Oct 3, 2021

Simon Cline Jr., 53, of Grover, passed away October 3, 2021, at his home, following a short battle with Cancer.

He was born September 16, 1968, in McDowell County, West Virginia, son of the late Simon and Frances Cline.

Junior was the type of person that left a great impression on anyone he met.

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Alice Bush Rogers

Alice Bush Rogers

Oct 3, 2021

Alice Bush Rogers, 89, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at her residence.

She was born September 5, 1932, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Bascom Bush and Sallie Reece Bush Johnson.

Alice was a generous soul, who was always kind and friendly to others. She loved crafts and to...

Kenneth Glenn Beach

Kenneth Glenn Beach

Oct 3, 2021

Kenneth Glenn Beach, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on December 14, 1947.  He was the only child of the late Glenn Hoyle Beach, and Nellie Rose Weaver Beach.

Kenneth graduated Hunter Huss High School in 1966, where he was a member of the Civitan...

Tara Allen

Tara Allen

Oct 3, 2021

Tara Allen, 32, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born December 31, 1988, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Stephen Kyle Allen and the late Debra Christenbury Philips.

In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her grandfather, George P....

Michael Ray Rhyne

Michael Ray Rhyne

Oct 3, 2021

Michael Ray Rhyne, 42, of Gastonia went home peacefully on October 3, 2021.

He was born December 6, 1978, in Gaston County.

Michael was employed by Dallas Electric for many years.

He loved working on all kinds of cars.

He loved being outdoors,  especially camping in the mountains.

He...

Gary Lane Burris

Gary Lane Burris

Oct 2, 2021

Gary Lane Burris, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born September 4, 1948, in McMinn Co, Tennessee, son of the late Franklin Delanor Hudson and Fannie Lou Runion Hudson.

A graveside service officiated by Pastor Ronnie Pressley, will be held 11am on...

Cassidy "Cassie" Susan Summers

Cassidy "Cassie" Susan Summers

Oct 2, 2021

Cassidy "Cassie" Susan Summers, 19, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at her residence.

She was born June 21, 2002, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Willie Summers and Stephanie Michelle Summers.

Cassie, her Momma's baby girl, her daddy's princess and her brother's Sissy went to see Jesus and her Nanny...

Rhonda Lynn Jones

Rhonda Lynn Jones

Oct 2, 2021

Rhonda Lynn Jones, 50, of Dallas, NC, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born March 28, 1971, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Maryland Fink Mace and the late Loyde Gene Mace.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, John Jones; sons,...

Dawn Hearn

Dawn Hearn

Oct 1, 2021

Dawn Elizabeth Turner Hearn, 58. Of Charlotte, NC passed away, October 1st, 2021, at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC She was born August 26, 1963, in Mecklenburg County. Daughter of the late Robert Turner and her mother Bonnie McClure Turner. Preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Deal, her son, Tommy Hearn, and daughter, Alisha Deal.

Dawn...

Mary Patricia Johnson

Mary Patricia Johnson

Oct 1, 2021

Mary Patricia Johnson, 81, of Dallas, NC, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.

She was born April 15, 1940, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Walter Boyd and Dorothy Boyd.

Family will receive friends 2-4 pm on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the South Chapel of...

Erick Cummines

Erick Cummines

Sep 30, 2021

Erick Cummines, 41, of Maiden, NC, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at his residence.

He was born April 20, 1980, in Gaston Co, NC, son of Jeaneen Jones Snipes and the late Wayne Edward Cummines.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Snipes, Jr.

In...

Mikey Haney

Mikey Haney

Sep 29, 2021

Mikey Haney, 31, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, in Pinehurst, NC.

He was born August 25, 1990, in Mecklenburg, NC.

Mikey collected rocks, he loved cooking and his family.

He is preceded in death by his son, Drayden Haney.

Mikey is survived by his father, Mark Haney...

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