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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Charlotte Kay Barrett Shehorn

Charlotte Kay Barrett Shehorn

Aug 26, 2021

Charlotte Kay Barrett Shehorn, 66, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born March 1, 1955, in Gaston Co, NC.

Kay joins her parents Phelmer "Buck'' Barrett and mother Majie Barrett. Kay loved being involved in her community and expressed this fondness through her work...

William George Hill

William George Hill

Aug 26, 2021

William (Bill) George Hill, 96, of Gastonia passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Hospital, Gastonia.

He was born February 21, 1925 in Cabarrus County NC, son of the late George Washington Hill and Pearl Hammond Hill of York, SC.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Mary Agnes White,...

Merlee Plemmons

Merlee Plemmons

Aug 26, 2021

Merlee Plemmons, 58, of Gastonia passed away August 26, 2021, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.

She was born November 7, 1962, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jessie Boyd Shuler and Vera Wyomia Williams Shuler.

Merlee was a member of Christ Christian  Worship Center in Gastonia.

She loved her church and...

Amanda Roach

Amanda Roach

Aug 25, 2021

Amanda Blake Musielak Roach, 34, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at her residence.

She was born September 27, 1986, in Easley, SC.

Amanda was a member of Crowders Creek ARP Church, where she taught Sunday School. She was a teacher at Gaston Christian School. She loved to read and draw and...

Sidney Ray Wellman

Sidney Ray Wellman

Aug 24, 2021

Sidney Ray Wellman, 64 of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at his residence.

He was born April 8, 1957, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Ray Gene Wellman and Virginia Davis Wellman.

Sidney attended First Hispanic Free Will Baptist, Lincolnton. He retired from Gaston Memorial Hospital and the...

Jennifer Barnette

Jennifer Barnette

Aug 24, 2021

Jennifer Nicole Barnette, 33, of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

She was born on June 30, 1988, in Gaston County, to the late Tommy Dean Barnette, Sr. and Donna Jean Spake Barnette.

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

James Dale Sperry

James Dale Sperry

Aug 24, 2021

J am es Dale Sperry, 66,  of Gastonia, passed away August 24, 2021, at his home.

He was born August 18, 1955, in Kane County, Illinois, son of the late Glen Dale Sperry and Barbara Stroeher Sperry.

James was a decorated Sergeant in the US Marines.

All services will be private.

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Jamie Adams

Jamie Adams

Aug 23, 2021

Jamie Lynn Adams, 44, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born on September 16, 1976, in Gaston County, NC, to Mildred Houser Adams and the late Gene Adams.

In addition to her father, Jamie is preceded in death...

Connie M. Lowe

Connie M. Lowe

Aug 23, 2021

Connie M. Lowe, 74, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at Brookdale Robinwood, Gastonia, NC.

She was born August 27, 1946, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of Betty Marie Hardison Tyner.

Connie loved to sew, fish and gardening. She loved her dogs and fostered dogs in need. She also enjoyed helping and...

Rhonda "Jean" Fleming Conner

Rhonda "Jean" Fleming Conner

Aug 22, 2021

Rhonda "Jean" Fleming Conner, 67, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, at her residence.

She was born February 19, 1954, in Greenville, SC, daughter of the late Charles George Fleming and Rachel Gable Shetley.

After getting married and having children, she chose to become a stay at home mother. She raised her...

Carol Beavers Turner

Carol Beavers Turner

Aug 21, 2021

Carol Beavers Turner, 63, of Dallas, NC, passed away August 21, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born October 31, 1957 in Gaston County, NC to Max W. Beavers and the late Gwendolyn Blalock Beavers.

Carol was a devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.  She was a simple woman who...

Ann Rudisill

Ann Rudisill

Aug 21, 2021

Ann Browning Rudisill, 68, of Gastonia, died August 21, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born June 4, 1953, to the late Hubert and Mamie Browning in Durham, North Carolina.

She taught in the Kings Mountain and Gaston County School Districts until retirement.

She was a member of Eno...

Marie Bagwell Jolly

Marie Bagwell Jolly

Aug 19, 2021

Marie Bagwell Jolly, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at her residence.

She was born August 24, 1947, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late James Lee Bagwell Sr. and Laura Jones Bagwell.

Marie loved children, gardening, bowling, and her church's. She was a member of Sandy Plains...

Shirley Virginia Andrews

Shirley Virginia Andrews

Aug 19, 2021

Shirley Virginia Andrews, 85, of Gaffney, passed away August 19, 2021, at her home.

She was born July 27, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Clark Eugene Shuster and Harriet James Shuster.

Shirley loved to play cards and work puzzle books.

She was always taking care of her grandchildren and loved...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Aug 19, 2021

Robert Graham Smith, 85, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at his residence.

A Gaston County native, he was born September 24, 1935, son of the late R. Lester and Mary Phillips Smith.

He was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. God,...

Ronnie Lee Isley

Ronnie Lee Isley

Aug 19, 2021

Ronnie Lee Isley, 58, of Gastonia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at his residence.

Born on August 1, 1963, in Rockingham County, NC, Ronnie was the son of Peggy Quilliams Sampson and the late Walter Lee Isley.

With great determination, Ronnie recovered from a severe automobile accident this past january. He loved...

Betty Gibby

Betty Gibby

Aug 19, 2021

Betty Gibby, 74, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Atrium Main in Charlotte.

Born on November 10, 1946, in Cherokee County, NC, Betty was the daughter of the late Haskell and Mildred McLean Gibby.

In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her sisters, Sandra Gibby, Helen Bradley,...

James Lee Hendricks

James Lee Hendricks

Aug 19, 2021

James "Lee" Hendricks, 55, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 24, 1966, native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Sarah Barnes Hendricks and the late James Elliott Hendricks.

Lee was a member of Temple Baptist Church and he loved to fish. He was...

Ernest Clifton Elswick, Jr.

Ernest Clifton Elswick, Jr.

Aug 18, 2021

Ernest Clifton Elswick, Jr., 83, formerly of Stanley, NC, passed away August 18, 2021 at Lake Emory Post Acute Care in Inman, SC.

He was born March 19, 1938 in Ward, WV to the late Ernest Clifton Elwick, Sr. and Mae Daniels Elswick.

In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded in death by his...

Sarah Jane Jones

Sarah Jane Jones

Aug 17, 2021

Sarah Jane Jones, 68, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born on September 28, 1952, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Robert Marvin and Vey Johnson.

Sarah was a very loving mother and grandmother. She was a gifted cook and baker. Sarah was a...

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