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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Billie Parker

Billie Parker

Apr 21, 2021

Billie Parker, 66, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born February 16, 1955 in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Bennett Marshall Elmore and Rosie Mae Fowler Elmore.

In addition to her parents, Billie is preceded in death by her sisters, Megan Elmore,...

Wade "Hamp" Jones, Sr.

Wade "Hamp" Jones, Sr.

Apr 20, 2021

Wade "Hamp" Jones, Sr., 86, of Cramerton, NC, passed away, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born October 28, 1934 in Monroe, NC, son of the late Noah Jones and Ollie Pollock.

Hamp enjoyed fishing and gardening. He loved to listen to the Gaithers and Elvis, he also enjoyed...

Jerry Wayne Peterson

Jerry Wayne Peterson

Apr 20, 2021

Jerry Wayne Peterson, 58, of Charlotte, NC, passed away, April 20, 2021 at Carolina's Medical Center, Charlotte.

He was born January 23, 1963 in Cherokee, Co, SC, to the late Carl Peterson and Alice Marie Weant Quinn.

In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his step-father, Paul; special aunt, Nettie; grandparents,...

Danny Welch

Danny Welch

Apr 18, 2021

Danny Welch, 65, of Gastonia, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, NC.

He was born on February 29, 1956, in Gaston County, to the late Jesse Edward and Lola Edwards Welch.

Danny was a US History buff. He loved watching NASCAR and was a huge fan of Dale Earnhardt,...

Donald Ray Mcclure

Donald Ray Mcclure

Apr 18, 2021

Donald Ray McClure, Sr., 61, of Clover, SC, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 in Gastonia.

He was born October 2, 1959 in York Co, SC, son of the late Charles Edward McClure, Sr., and Mary Alice Nichols McClure.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his children, Samantha McClure and...

Nancy Garrett

Nancy Garrett

Apr 17, 2021

Nancy Garrett, 87, of Gastonia, passed away April 17, 2021, at her home.

She was born June 4, 1933, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Preston Alexander Gladden and Bertha Wright Gladden.

Nancy was a member of Allen Memorial Baptist Church in Grover.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday,...

Wilson Earl Herscher Jr. "Bill"

Wilson Earl Herscher Jr. "Bill"

Apr 17, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Wilson Earl Herscher Jr. (Bill) announces his passing after a battle with a serious heart condition, on Saturday April 17, 2021 at the age of 61.

Bill will be greatly missed by his loving family, mother Grace Herscher, brothers, Don Herscher (April), Richard Herscher (Julie), and Robert Herscher...

Carolyn Sue Absher Lovelace

Carolyn Sue Absher Lovelace

Apr 17, 2021

Carolyn "Sue" Absher  Lovelace, 67, of Bessemer City, passed away on April 17, 2021, at Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta,  Georgia.

She was born July 14, 1953, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Will Ervin Absher and Bonnie Bridges Absher.

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

Rodney Dean Badger

Rodney Dean Badger

Apr 16, 2021

Rodney Dean Badger, 64, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on May 5, 1956, to the late Charles Larry Badger and Myrtle Elizabeth Barber Badger.

Rodney attended West Franklin Baptist Church. He loved getting to watch his sons play ball.

In addition to his...

Melvin Wood

Melvin Wood

Apr 15, 2021

Charles Melvin Wood, 72, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Atrium of Shelby.

He was born on May 24, 1948, in Gaston County, to the late Charles "CR" Wood, and Eula Mae Crane Wood.

Charles was a member of Harvest Baptist Church of Kings Mountain....

Dorothy L. Long

Dorothy L. Long

Apr 14, 2021

Dorothy L. Long, 93, of Bessemer City, passed away on April 14, 2021, at her home.

She was born September 26, 1927,  in Richland County, SC, daughter of the late Laurie Thomas Medlin and Martina Merritt Medlin.

She attended Trinity Church of the Living God, Kings Mountain.

She loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Dianne Lynn Ledford Christenbury

Dianne Lynn Ledford Christenbury

Apr 14, 2021

Dianne Lynn Ledford Christenbury, 62, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born on August 1, 1958, in Pensacola, FL, daughter of Betty Hines Ledford and the late Finley Paul Ledford, III.

Dianne was a cosmetologist for over 45 years. She loved to make crafts and...

Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Apr 14, 2021

Michael Lee Moore, 36, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

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

June Davidson Sisk

June Davidson Sisk

Apr 13, 2021

June Davidson Sisk, 91, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born on June 12, 1929, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Minnie Paralee Sanders and Harvey Davidson.

June was a 1947 graduate of Gastonia High School and was a retired accountant for Hazel...

Linda Brazell Woodall

Linda Brazell Woodall

Apr 11, 2021

Linda Jean Woodall, 76, of  Gastonia, passed away on April 11, 2021, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

She was born October 24, 1944, in Lancaster SC, daughter of the late Walter Jack Brazell and Joyce Paxton Brazell.

Linda enjoyed spending time playing bingo and loved her fur babies Biggie, Butters and Tiny.

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Stephen Graham Moore

Stephen Graham Moore

Apr 10, 2021

Stephen Graham Moore, 66, of Gastonia, NC passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mint Hill, NC.

He was born March 14, 1955 in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Ruddy Moore and Dottie Shaw Moore.

Stephen was a jokester, friend, and an all-around great person. He loved his...

John "Johnny" Lester Dellinger

John "Johnny" Lester Dellinger

Apr 10, 2021

John "Johnny" Lester Dellinger, 65,  of Bessemer City, passed away on April 10, 2021, at his home.

He was born June 22, 1955, in Cleveland County, son of the late Lester and Aleen Dellinger.

Johnny enjoyed deer hunting and fishing.

He loved to plant a garden and to be outdoors.

A...

Rev.Allen Aycoth

Rev.Allen Aycoth

Apr 9, 2021

Rev. Allen Anderson Aycoth, 77, of Gastonia, NC passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born September 29, 1943, in Mecklenburg County, NC, son of the late Cliford Aycoth and Rachel Carpenter Aycoth.

Allen attended Welcome Baptist Church in Stanley NC, he was an ordained Minister having...

Viola Hudson Queen

Viola Hudson Queen

Apr 9, 2021

Viola Hudson Queen, 90, of Ranlo, NC passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Presbyterian Novant Health, Charlotte, NC.

She was born April 12, 1930, daughter of the late John Hudson and Myrtle Pruitt Hudson.

Viola was a member of Daystar Baptist Church of Mount Holly, NC.

In addition to her parents, she...

Lawrence Earl Owensby

Lawrence Earl Owensby

Apr 8, 2021

L awrence Earl Owensby, 84, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 8, 2021, at Atrium Health CMC Main, Charlotte.

He was born April 18, 1936, in Tazewell County, VA, son of the late  Howard Hoover and Mary Owensby McGinnis.

Lawrence was a member of Love Valley Baptist Church for over 24 years, where he...

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