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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Brenda Braswell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

...

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...

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