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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Brenda Braswell
Oct 13, 2021
Brenda Sue Braswell, 71, of Vale, passed away October 13, 2021, at her residence.
A Gaston County native, Brenda was born May 25, 1950, to the late John and Mildred Messer.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Braswell; brothers, James, Kenneth, Glen, Richard, and Wesley Messer; sisters,...
Toma Marincus
Oct 13, 2021
Toma Marincus, 83, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at his residence.
Born on May 1, 1938, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, to the late Joseph and Catherina Marincus.
In Toma's early years, he lived in Somesu-Rece, Romania, then to Cluj-Napoca, Romania. After he left Cluj-Napoca, Toma moved to Chicago, IL before moving to...
Ben Worthey
Oct 12, 2021
Ben Worthey, 78, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
Born on January 31, 1943, Ben was the son of the late Lawrence and Minnie Miller Worthey.
In addition to his parents, Ben is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Christenbury Worthey; brothers, Jr. Worthey,...
Chaney Sims
Oct 12, 2021
Chaney Sims, 44, of Gastonia, passed away October 12, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia due to a cardiac arrest.
He was born July 13, 1977, in York County, SC, son of Mahoda Davis and the late Clyde Sims Sr.
Chaney loved grilling, cooking, bowling and shooting pool.
He enjoyed his job...
Nellie Stacy
Oct 11, 2021
Nellie Jane Stacy, 86, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
Born on February 7, 1935, Nellie was the daughter of the late Charlie and Edith Bustler Melton.
Nellie was a member of Lowell Freewill Baptist Church. She was a big animal lover, especially cats. Nellie loved to...
Deborah Truelove
Oct 11, 2021
Deborah Ann Damon Truelove, 68, of Stanley, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at her residence.
Born on December 19, 1952, in Jamestown, NY, Deborah was the daughter of the late Milton and Agnes Trombley Damon.
Deborah attended New Buffalo Baptist Church in Grover, NC. She loved to cook and bake. Deborah loved spending...
Lee Pennington
Oct 11, 2021
Lee Pennington, 56, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gaston County, Lee was born on November 22, 1964, to the late Robert Reid Pennington and Betty Adams Pennington Medley.
Lee was a devoted husband and father. He loved life and always had a smile...
Tommy Mccarter
Oct 10, 2021
Tommy McCarter, 74, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born September 27, 1947, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Samuel Bailey McCarter and Edna Virginia Adair.
Tommy was a member of Life of Faith Fellowship, Gastonia, NC.
In addition to...
Andy Mcquestor
Oct 10, 2021
Andy  McQuestor, 49, of Gastonia, passed away October 10, 2021, at his cousin's home.
He was born November 11, 1971, in Lincoln County NC, son of the late John McQuestor and Grace Black  McQuestor.
A memorial service will be held  3:00 pm Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides...
Tina Teague Walker
Oct 10, 2021
Tina  Teague Walker, 49, of Kings Mountain, passed away on October 10, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born May 18, 1972, in Gaston County, daughter of Dennis Teague and the late Jerri Groner Short.
Tina was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
A memorial service will be...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
...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...
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