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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Horace Lee Storey

Horace Lee Storey

Jul 13, 2021

Horace Lee Storey, 84, of Clover, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the Agape Care Hospice House in Lexington, SC.

He was born on August 7, 1936, in Anniston, AL, to the late Roy Lee and Ollie Mae Turner Storey.

Horace was a member of First Baptist Church of Bowling Green, SC....

William "Rudy" Fender

William "Rudy" Fender

Jul 13, 2021

William "Rudy" Fender, 80, of Gastonia, passed away on July 13, 2021, at his home.

He was born February 13, 1941, in Gaston County, son of the late John Rudolph Fender and Louise Dodgen Fender.

Rudy loved his grandchildren and enjoyed fishing, boating and being on the water.

Rudy  is survived by his...

Celia Lunsford

Celia Lunsford

Jul 13, 2021

Celia Denise Lunsford, 55, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Atrium Health in Shelby.

She was born on July 28, 1965, in Fort Pierce, FL, to the late John Lunsford and Linda Taft.

In addition to her parents, Celia is preceded in death by her brother, Doug Lunsford, and sister, Theresa...

Harold Pulliam

Harold Pulliam

Jul 13, 2021

Harold Pulliam, 74, of Gastonia NC, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at home.

Harold was born October 29, 1946 in Toccoa Georgia and was the son of the late Thermon and Lois Pulliam.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Pulliam and daughter Ingrid Pulliam.

Left to cherish his memories...

Connie Thompson Price

Connie Thompson Price

Jul 12, 2021

Connie Thompson Price, 65,of Kings Mountain, passed away on July 12, 2021, at her home.

She was born August 26, 1955, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Alvin Armstrong and Ferrie "Mickey" Thompson Roland.

Connie was a devoted and loving mother, and she loved her family deeply.

She was a member of...

James Calvin Johnson

James Calvin Johnson

Jul 12, 2021

James Calvin Johnson, 85, of Maiden, NC, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory.

He was born April 23, 1936, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Raymond Frank Johnson and Myrtle Mills Johnson.

James was a member of First Baptist Church, Maiden, NC. He enjoyed racing and working...

Michael Huffman

Michael Huffman

Jul 12, 2021

Michael Swain Huffman, 41, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021.

He was born on March 29, 1980, in Gaston County, to Michael and April McCall Huffman.

Left to cherish Michael's memories are his parents, Michael, and April Huffman; wife, Tabitha Huffman; sister, Paige Huffman; niece, Madison Huffman; and nephew, Nathan Huffman.

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Rl Totherow

Rl Totherow

Jul 12, 2021

RL Totherow, 86, of Kings Mountain, went to be with his Lord on July 12, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Hester Trantham Totherow; sisters, Hazel Huskins, Eleanor Wilson, Pauline Watkins, France Rimmer; brothers, Marvin Totherow, Garland Totherow, Loyd Totherow, Arnold Totherow,,; grandson, Jeremie Lawrence.

RL is survived by his...

Herman "Jr" Queen

Herman "Jr" Queen

Jul 11, 2021

Herman "JR" Queen  66,  of Kings Mountain,   passed away on July 11, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born December 26, 1954, in Cleveland County, son of the late Herman Queen Sr. and Hazel Carroll Queen.

Herman attended Eight Street Church of God in Bessemer City. He was a child of God...

Audrey Guy

Audrey Guy

Jul 11, 2021

Audrey Guy, 94, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, July 11, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

She was born, February 19, 1927, in Buffalo, NY, daughter to the late August A. Birkmeyer and Florence Olsen Birkmeyer.

Audrey was a committed wife and mother to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a dedicated...

Bradley Carroll Mills

Bradley Carroll Mills

Jul 10, 2021

Bradley Carroll Mills, 39, of Kings Mountain, passed away on July 10, 2021.

He was born June 14, 1982, in Cleveland County, son of Teresa Whisnant and the late Carroll David Mills.

Bradley loved to spend time with his children.

He loved to do woodworking and had a great imagination. He had worked...

Scott Alexander Caldwell

Scott Alexander Caldwell

Jul 9, 2021

Scott Alexander Caldwell, 60, of Gastonia, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on July 9, 2021.

A Gaston County native, he was born November 7, 1960, son of the late Evelyn and Earl Caldwell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Earl "Lindsay" Caldwell Jr. and...

Autumn Rain Stanley

Autumn Rain Stanley

Jul 9, 2021

Autumn Rain Stanley, 26, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born on July 31, 1994, in Cleveland County, NC, to Mandy Stanley and the late Christopher Paul Stanley.

Autumn loved God and helping people. She was a very kind and giving person with...

Joan Stamey

Joan Stamey

Jul 8, 2021

Joan Cook Stamey, 81, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on October 10, 1939, in York County, SC, to the late John and Cleo Pritchard Cook.

Joan was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church, Gastonia. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

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Thomas Coffey

Thomas Coffey

Jul 8, 2021

Thomas Coffey, 68, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on April 15, 1953, in the Panama Canal, to the late Robert and Eugenia Coffey.

Thomas enjoyed golfing, reading books, fishing, gardening, and cooking. He was a dedicated Panthers fan.

In addition to his parents,...

David Pegram, Sr.

David Pegram, Sr.

Jul 3, 2021

David Lee Pegram, Sr., 93, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born on October 24, 1927, in Cleveland County, to the late Perciful and Madge Harrill Pegram.

David was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Gastonia, where he was also an elder and...

Linda Graham Mccumbee

Linda Graham Mccumbee

Jul 3, 2021

Linda Graham McCumbee, 57, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born on October 24, 1963, in Gaston County.

All services for Linda are private.

The South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service is assisting the family.

William Clark

William Clark

Jul 3, 2021

William Clark , 49, of York, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 9, 1971, in Gaston County, to the late Erwin and Shirley Fail Clark.

All services for Mr. Clark are private.

The South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service is...

Hazel Anita Hawkins

Hazel Anita Hawkins

Jul 2, 2021

Hazel Anita  Bradshaw Hawkins, 60, of Bessemer City, passed peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness, on Friday, July 2, 2021, at her home.

She was born on December 12, 1960, in Gaston County, to the late Hazel Gamewell Bradshaw and Virginia Mae Barrett Bradshaw.

Hazel loved writing poetry and spending time with her...

Daniel Lee Summitt, Jr.

Daniel Lee Summitt, Jr.

Jul 1, 2021

Daniel Lee Summitt, Jr., 35, of Clover, SC, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021.

He was born December 30, 1985, in Gaston Co., NC.

Daniel loved to hunt and fish.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, David and Shirley Summitt and Bobby Grindstaff.

Daniel is survived by his father...

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