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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

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...

Jason Salyer

Jason Salyer

Oct 29, 2021

Jason McKenley Salyer, Sr., 91, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born on May 16, 1930, in Kings Port, TN, to the late Stephen Frank Salyer and Nora Belle Garland Salyer.

Jason was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a retired...

Edna Burke

Edna Burke

Oct 28, 2021

Edna Carol Burke, 75, of Lowell, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

A native of Gaston County, born on October 6, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Homer Cheatham and Nema Voyles Walker.

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

Diane "Dee Dee" Merck

Diane "Dee Dee" Merck

Oct 27, 2021

Diane "Dee Dee" Merck, 60, of Bessemer City, passed away on October 27, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born February 13, 1961, in Germany, daughter of the late Steve Bradley and Marie Di Francia Bradley.

A memorial service will be held  3:00pm Sunday,  November 14, 2021, at Mount Holly Church of...

Virginia Earle

Virginia Earle

Oct 26, 2021

Virginia Louise Kerley Earle, 72, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC.

Born on October 5, 1949, in Cox County, TN, she was the daughter of the late J.C. and Oma Ellison Kerley.

Virginia had spent the last two months of her life with her loving...

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