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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Kenneth Glenn Beach

Kenneth Glenn Beach

Oct 3, 2021

Kenneth Glenn Beach, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on December 14, 1947.  He was the only child of the late Glenn Hoyle Beach, and Nellie Rose Weaver Beach.

Kenneth graduated Hunter Huss High School in 1966, where he was a member of the Civitan...

Tara Allen

Tara Allen

Oct 3, 2021

Tara Allen, 32, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born December 31, 1988, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Stephen Kyle Allen and the late Debra Christenbury Philips.

In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her grandfather, George P....

Michael Ray Rhyne

Michael Ray Rhyne

Oct 3, 2021

Michael Ray Rhyne, 42, of Gastonia went home peacefully on October 3, 2021.

He was born December 6, 1978, in Gaston County.

Michael was employed by Dallas Electric for many years.

He loved working on all kinds of cars.

He loved being outdoors,  especially camping in the mountains.

He...

Gary Lane Burris

Gary Lane Burris

Oct 2, 2021

Gary Lane Burris, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born September 4, 1948, in McMinn Co, Tennessee, son of the late Franklin Delanor Hudson and Fannie Lou Runion Hudson.

A graveside service officiated by Pastor Ronnie Pressley, will be held 11am on...

Cassidy "Cassie" Susan Summers

Cassidy "Cassie" Susan Summers

Oct 2, 2021

Cassidy "Cassie" Susan Summers, 19, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at her residence.

She was born June 21, 2002, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Willie Summers and Stephanie Michelle Summers.

Cassie, her Momma's baby girl, her daddy's princess and her brother's Sissy went to see Jesus and her Nanny...

Rhonda Lynn Jones

Rhonda Lynn Jones

Oct 2, 2021

Rhonda Lynn Jones, 50, of Dallas, NC, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born March 28, 1971, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Maryland Fink Mace and the late Loyde Gene Mace.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, John Jones; sons,...

Dawn Hearn

Dawn Hearn

Oct 1, 2021

Dawn Elizabeth Turner Hearn, 58. Of Charlotte, NC passed away, October 1st, 2021, at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC She was born August 26, 1963, in Mecklenburg County. Daughter of the late Robert Turner and her mother Bonnie McClure Turner. Preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Deal, her son, Tommy Hearn, and daughter, Alisha Deal.

Dawn...

Mary Patricia Johnson

Mary Patricia Johnson

Oct 1, 2021

Mary Patricia Johnson, 81, of Dallas, NC, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.

She was born April 15, 1940, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Walter Boyd and Dorothy Boyd.

Family will receive friends 2-4 pm on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the South Chapel of...

Erick Cummines

Erick Cummines

Sep 30, 2021

Erick Cummines, 41, of Maiden, NC, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at his residence.

He was born April 20, 1980, in Gaston Co, NC, son of Jeaneen Jones Snipes and the late Wayne Edward Cummines.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Snipes, Jr.

In...

Mikey Haney

Mikey Haney

Sep 29, 2021

Mikey Haney, 31, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, in Pinehurst, NC.

He was born August 25, 1990, in Mecklenburg, NC.

Mikey collected rocks, he loved cooking and his family.

He is preceded in death by his son, Drayden Haney.

Mikey is survived by his father, Mark Haney...

Marcella Campbell

Marcella Campbell

Sep 29, 2021

Marcella Campbell, 82, of Lowell, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at her residence.

A native of Gaston County, born on August 1, 1939, she was a daughter to the late Maury Mable and Edna Vincent Holland.

Marcella was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Lowell.

In addition to her parents,...

Leavon Mcgugan Gibson

Leavon Mcgugan Gibson

Sep 29, 2021

Leavon McGugan Gibson, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born February 7, 1948, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late English McGugan and Mary Payne McGugan.

Leavon loved to travel.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Wayne Gibson, of...

Edward Allen Ross

Edward Allen Ross

Sep 28, 2021

Edward Allen Ross, 62, of Dallas, NC passed away September 28, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

He was born December 25, 1958, to the late Harry Ross and Diane McCall Ross in Mecklenburg County, NC.

He loved his family and friends and enjoyed playing the guitar.

Eddie will be...

Walter Dean Costner, Sr.

Walter Dean Costner, Sr.

Sep 28, 2021

Walter Dean Costner, Sr., of Dallas, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

He was born April 3, 1948, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Samuel Brady Costner and Nina Frady Costner.

Walter was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was kind, very giving and believed...

Mike Wolfe

Mike Wolfe

Sep 26, 2021

Mike Wolfe, 81, of Bessemer City, passed away on September 26, 2021, at his home.

He was born September 5, 1940, in Gaston County, son of the late Lawrence Abernathy Wolfe Sr. and Elizabeth Coble Wolfe.

Mike was a life long and active member of First United Methodist Church in Bessemer City, where he taught...

Jerry Ghorley

Jerry Ghorley

Sep 26, 2021

Jerry Dennis Ghorley, 80, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at his residence.

A native of Gaston County, born on April 2, 1941, Jerry was the son of the late Luther and Mary Lanier Ghorley.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Edith Ghorley; and brothers,...

Ciera Boheler Porch

Ciera Boheler Porch

Sep 26, 2021

Ciera Boheler Porch, 28, of York, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.

Born on May 19, 1993, in Mecklenburg County, Ciera was the daughter of Roger and Jennifer Aldridge Boheler. As a child, she loved fishing and competitive dancing. She graduated from Cleveland Community College with an Associates in Liberal...

Dedrick Denard Harper

Dedrick Denard Harper

Sep 25, 2021

Dedrick Denard Harper, 49, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at his home.

He was born September 30, 1971, in Lexington, NC.

Dedrick was a dancer, and he could always make you smile.

He is preceded in death by his mother and step father, Alzada and Barron King; sister, Lorene...

Roy Moore

Roy Moore

Sep 25, 2021

Roy Moore, 92, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Gaston County, born on June 13, 1929, son of the late Barney and Ida Wise Moore.

Roy was a member of Trinity Holiness Church of God, where he was a Sunday school teacher for many...

Ricky Smith

Ricky Smith

Sep 24, 2021

Ricky Lee Smith, 60, of Gastonia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 24, 2021, at his home.

A lifelong resident of Ranlo, born on March 16, 1961, son of the late Roy V. and Mae Nantz Smith.

Ricky was quite a character, he loved music and fishing. He had a very huge and loving heart...

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