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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Thomas "Larry" Lowery Harmon

Thomas "Larry" Lowery Harmon

Feb 23, 2021

Thomas "Larry" Lowery Harmon,79, of Shelby, passed away on February 23, 2021, at his home.

He was born July 10, 1941, in Cleveland County, son of the late Hubert  Pinkney Harmon and Pearl Waters Mullinax.

Mr. Harmon was member of Faith Baptist Church, Shelby, where he was a member of the choir and served as...

Christopher "Chris" Brooks

Christopher "Chris" Brooks

Feb 22, 2021

Christopher "Chris" Brooks, 50, of Gastonia, passed away on February 22, 2021.

He was born September 18, 1970, in Gaston County, son of Peggy Phillips Brooks and the late Roy Lee Brooks.

A graveside service will be held Monday, March 1, 2021 at 2:30 pm at Westview Gardens, 1123 Edgewood Rd., Bessemer City, officiated by...

Suzanne Spencer Treece

Suzanne Spencer Treece

Feb 22, 2021

Our  loving matriarch, Suzanne, slipped from her earthly bonds on February 22nd and rejoined her mother Dorothy Spencer, father, Joe Carroll Spencer, brother Robin Spencer, her beloved grandmothers "Ma" Spencer and Geneva Bridges, father- in- law Marvin Treece, and countless loved friends and family that preceded her. She drifted away professing her love for her husband, sons, daughters, grandchildren,...

Susan Welch

Susan Welch

Feb 22, 2021

Susan Kay Welch, 63, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born on October 10, 1957, in Genesee County, MI, to Edward Allen and the late Janet Venters Allen.

Susan was a member of Zion Baptist Church of Gastonia and she loved the Lord...

Debra Sisk

Debra Sisk

Feb 22, 2021

Debra Jane Neal Sisk, 53, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born April 17, 1967, in Gaston County, daughter of Alice Neal and the late Stephen "Jack" Neal Jr.

Debra was a beloved daughter, mother, and grandmother. She was very artistic and loved to paint,...

Robert Burchfield

Robert Burchfield

Feb 22, 2021

Robert Leonard Burchfield, 54, of Hickory Grove, SC, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021.

He was born on January 28, 1967, in Cleveland County, NC, to Patsy Jane Burleson Clark and the late Robert Daniel Burchfield.

Robert was a great person and had a very generous heart.

Left to cherish Robert's memories...

John Keaton

John Keaton

Feb 21, 2021

John "Shorty" Keaton, 83, of Belmont, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on April 12, 1937, in Transylvania County, NC, to the late Samuel Joshua Keaton and Mary Stamey Keaton.

John was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved his family and animals. Mr. Keaton...

Michael Scott Jenkins

Michael Scott Jenkins

Feb 21, 2021

Michael Scott Jenkins, 40, of Grover, NC, passed away, Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his residence.

He was born, February 8, 1981 in Gaston Co, NC, son of Teresa Gail Millwood Jenkins and the late James "Jessy" Oliver Jenkins.

Michael was a jack of all trades; master of many. He was a loving father and...

Brenda Wilson

Brenda Wilson

Feb 20, 2021

Brenda Faye Wells Wilson, 78, of Gastonia, passed away, Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born October 7, 1942 in Gaston County NC, daughter of the late Bruce James Wells and Mildred Barnes Wells.

Ms. Wilson was a member of Zion Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School;...

Jerry Neese

Jerry Neese

Feb 20, 2021

Jerry Wayne Neese, 76, of Gastonia, passed away on February 20, 2021. He was born on August 23, 1944, in Guilford County NC to the late Garland and Majesta Edith Case Neese.

He is survived by wife, Margaret; children, Lori Neese Singelton (Julious), Jerry Neese (karen), and Mark Neese (Jennifer); and grandchildren, Shannon Singleton Whittle (Matt), Garin...

Kay Frances Beaver Bell

Kay Frances Beaver Bell

Feb 19, 2021

Kay Frances Beaver Bell, 72, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

A Gaston County native, she was born July 31, 1948, daughter of the late James Beaver Sr. and Laura Cole Beaver.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Samantha...

Bryan Harris

Bryan Harris

Feb 18, 2021

Bryan  Livingston Harris, 69, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on October 3, 1951, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Cole Livingston Harris and Betty Savannah Fox Harris.

Bryan was the owner of Ty-Colby Electric in Gaston County for...

Bernice Hollifield

Bernice Hollifield

Feb 18, 2021

Bernice Hollifield, 87, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Lakewood Care Center in Denver, NC.

She was born on February 8, 1934, in Gaston County, to the late James and Muade Pennell Coley.

In addition to her parents, Bernice is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Hollifield; daughters, Brenda Dean...

Lois Wilbanks

Lois Wilbanks

Feb 18, 2021

Lois Louise Wilbanks, 67, of Belmont, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born December 20, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Robert and Margaret McGinnis.

Mrs. Wilbanks was a hugger and was sweet, funny, and friendly person.

She loved people and was...

Jesse Lee Baynard

Jesse Lee Baynard

Feb 18, 2021

Jesse Lee Baynard, 67, of Bessemer City, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born on April 12, 1953, in Rutherford County, NC, to the late Walter and Claudia Terry Baynard.

Jesse was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. He loved working on his old car...

Robert "Luke" Gibby

Robert "Luke" Gibby

Feb 18, 2021

Robert "Luke" Gibby, 22, of Bessemer City, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021.

He was born April 6, 1998, son of Shawn K. Gibby and Samantha D. Gibby.

He was a member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia.

Luke was a student at Appalachian State University where he was majoring in business....

Lucille Ann Tate Burdette

Lucille Ann Tate Burdette

Feb 17, 2021

Lucille Ann Tate Burdette, 82, of Lowell, NC, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her residence.

She was born August 30, 1938 in Kanawha Co, West Virginia, daughter to the late Hoy Tate and Violet Holmes Tate.

Lucille was a member of First Baptist Church of Lowell. She retired from...

Dwight Allen Conner

Dwight Allen Conner

Feb 17, 2021

Dwight Allen Conner, 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.

He was born on April 8, 1954 in Gaston County, NC to the late Clone and Lucille Conner.

Dwight retired from FMC-Lithium in Bessemer City, NC after 42 years of service....

Jeff Welch

Jeff Welch

Feb 13, 2021

Jeff Welch, 51, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born April 29, 1969, in Gaston County, son of the late Roger Dale Welch and Virginia Dean Howard Welch.

Jeff loved his family and enjoyed fishing, sports, and coaching his grandchildren ages 4-7.

Left...

Alice "Jo" Williams Neesmith

Alice "Jo" Williams Neesmith

Feb 12, 2021

Alice "Jo" Williams NeeSmith, 86, of Kings Mountain, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at her son's home.

She was born July 5, 1934, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Cecil Williams and Queenie Gladden Williams.

Jo was a 1954 graduate of Gardner Webb College. She spent her life as a selfless and dedicated...

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