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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Deborah Brazzill
Aug 27, 2021
Deborah "Debbie" Brazzill, 65, of Gastonia, NC, passed away August 27, 2021, at Atrium Shelby.
She was born September 30, 1955, in York Co, SC, daughter of the late Sydney Catoe and Myrtle Catoe.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Brazzill; daughter, Jodie Jane Brazzill; and sister,...
Richard "Dickie" George, Jr.
Aug 27, 2021
Richard "Dickie" George, Jr., 69, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born on November 1, 1951, in Gaston County, to the late Richard Elvis George, Sr. and Patricia Ann Braswell.
Richard was a veteran of the United States Navy. He loved his family dearly....
Sandra Jones Brittain
Aug 26, 2021
Sandra Jones Brittain, 72, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021.
She was born October 20, 1948, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Posey Garfield Jones and Evelyn Barnes Jones.
Sandra loved and grew up in McAdenville. She spoke often of all the fond memories as a child...
Patricia Holland
Aug 26, 2021
Patricia Holland, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the age of 91 years-old.
She was called Ms. Patricia by the nursing staff that cared for her each day. She was born on December 29, 1929 in Towanda, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Rebecca Bruce Cummings. She...
Charlotte Kay Barrett Shehorn
Aug 26, 2021
Charlotte Kay Barrett Shehorn, 66, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born March 1, 1955, in Gaston Co, NC.
Kay joins her parents Phelmer "Buck'' Barrett and mother Majie Barrett. Kay loved being involved in her community and expressed this fondness through her work...
William George Hill
Aug 26, 2021
William (Bill) George Hill, 96, of Gastonia passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Hospital, Gastonia.
He was born February 21, 1925 in Cabarrus County NC, son of the late George Washington Hill and Pearl Hammond Hill of York, SC.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Mary Agnes White,...
Merlee Plemmons
Aug 26, 2021
Merlee Plemmons, 58, of Gastonia passed away August 26, 2021, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.
She was born November 7, 1962, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jessie Boyd Shuler and Vera Wyomia Williams Shuler.
Merlee was a member of Christ Christian Worship Center in Gastonia.
She loved her church and...
Amanda Roach
Aug 25, 2021
Amanda Blake Musielak Roach, 34, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at her residence.
She was born September 27, 1986, in Easley, SC.
Amanda was a member of Crowders Creek ARP Church, where she taught Sunday School. She was a teacher at Gaston Christian School. She loved to read and draw and...
Sidney Ray Wellman
Aug 24, 2021
Sidney Ray Wellman, 64 of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at his residence.
He was born April 8, 1957, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Ray Gene Wellman and Virginia Davis Wellman.
Sidney attended First Hispanic Free Will Baptist, Lincolnton. He retired from Gaston Memorial Hospital and the...
Jennifer Barnette
Aug 24, 2021
Jennifer Nicole Barnette, 33, of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.
She was born on June 30, 1988, in Gaston County, to the late Tommy Dean Barnette, Sr. and Donna Jean Spake Barnette.
In addition to her parents, Jennifer is preceded in death by her...
James Dale Sperry
Aug 24, 2021
J am es Dale Sperry, 66, of Gastonia, passed away August 24, 2021, at his home.
He was born August 18, 1955, in Kane County, Illinois, son of the late Glen Dale Sperry and Barbara Stroeher Sperry.
James was a decorated Sergeant in the US Marines.
All services will be private.
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Jamie Adams
Aug 23, 2021
Jamie Lynn Adams, 44, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born on September 16, 1976, in Gaston County, NC, to Mildred Houser Adams and the late Gene Adams.
In addition to her father, Jamie is preceded in death...
Connie M. Lowe
Aug 23, 2021
Connie M. Lowe, 74, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at Brookdale Robinwood, Gastonia, NC.
She was born August 27, 1946, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of Betty Marie Hardison Tyner.
Connie loved to sew, fish and gardening. She loved her dogs and fostered dogs in need. She also enjoyed helping and...
Rhonda "Jean" Fleming Conner
Aug 22, 2021
Rhonda "Jean" Fleming Conner, 67, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, at her residence.
She was born February 19, 1954, in Greenville, SC, daughter of the late Charles George Fleming and Rachel Gable Shetley.
After getting married and having children, she chose to become a stay at home mother. She raised her...
Carol Beavers Turner
Aug 21, 2021
Carol Beavers Turner, 63, of Dallas, NC, passed away August 21, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
She was born October 31, 1957 in Gaston County, NC to Max W. Beavers and the late Gwendolyn Blalock Beavers.
Carol was a devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was a simple woman who...
Ann Rudisill
Aug 21, 2021
Ann Browning Rudisill, 68, of Gastonia, died August 21, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
She was born June 4, 1953, to the late Hubert and Mamie Browning in Durham, North Carolina.
She taught in the Kings Mountain and Gaston County School Districts until retirement.
She was a member of Eno...
Marie Bagwell Jolly
Aug 19, 2021
Marie Bagwell Jolly, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at her residence.
She was born August 24, 1947, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late James Lee Bagwell Sr. and Laura Jones Bagwell.
Marie loved children, gardening, bowling, and her church's. She was a member of Sandy Plains...
Shirley Virginia Andrews
Aug 19, 2021
Shirley Virginia Andrews, 85, of Gaffney, passed away August 19, 2021, at her home.
She was born July 27, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Clark Eugene Shuster and Harriet James Shuster.
Shirley loved to play cards and work puzzle books.
She was always taking care of her grandchildren and loved...
Robert Smith
Aug 19, 2021
Robert Graham Smith, 85, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at his residence.
A Gaston County native, he was born September 24, 1935, son of the late R. Lester and Mary Phillips Smith.
He was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. God,...
Ronnie Lee Isley
Aug 19, 2021
Ronnie Lee Isley, 58, of Gastonia, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at his residence.
Born on August 1, 1963, in Rockingham County, NC, Ronnie was the son of Peggy Quilliams Sampson and the late Walter Lee Isley.
With great determination, Ronnie recovered from a severe automobile accident this past january. He loved...
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