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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Flora Johnston

Flora Johnston

Jul 21, 2021

Flora Ella Sherrod Johnston, 85, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Levine Dickson Hospice Home in Charlotte.

She was born on March 12, 1936, in Muhlenberg County, KY, to the late Archie and Allie Jessup Sherrod.

Flora was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents,...

Mary "Kathy" Hawkins

Mary "Kathy" Hawkins

Jul 21, 2021

Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Hawkins, 74, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House.

She was born on March 3, 1947, in Gaston County, to the late Charles Grier and Medrea Whidden Hawkins.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her son, Charles Haney; and sisters,...

Marsha Cuellar

Marsha Cuellar

Jul 20, 2021

Marsha Jean Cuellar, 59, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

She was born on August 24, 1961, in Mecklenburg County, NC, to Doris Ott Coffey and the late Marvin Gene Howe.

Marsha loved traveling, especially to the beach. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.

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Michelle Dellinger

Michelle Dellinger

Jul 20, 2021

Michelle Garrett Dellinger, 55, of Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born on December 14, 1965, in Shelby, NC, to Imogene "Jean" Franks and the late Fredrick Garrett.

Michelle loved her family, and she never met a stranger.

In addition to her father,...

Shane "Shawn" Dockery

Shane "Shawn" Dockery

Jul 19, 2021

Shane "Shawn" Dockery, 44, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born on February 25, 1977, in Gaston County, to Allen Dockery and Barbara Winstead.

Shawn was preceded in death by his daughter, Alexia Dockery, and son, Quay Dockery.

Left to cherish Shawn's...

Jack Henry Fox

Jack Henry Fox

Jul 18, 2021

Jack Henry Fox, 93, of Dallas, NC, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Atrium, Lincolnton.

He was born April 22, 1928, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Nathan Henry Fox and Lizzie Hamilton Belcher.

Jack was a longtime member of Restoring Hope Foursquare Gospel Church, where he served as Pastor from 1967-1974....

Wynona Shetti

Wynona Shetti

Jul 16, 2021

Wynona Dooley Shetti passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021 at the age of 75, surrounded by her family. Born on June 25,1946 in the mountains of Franklin, North Carolina, Wynona was the daughter of Margie Frazier Dooley and Bill Dooley.

By her own admission, Wynona was a "bodacious, awesome, sweet, and spunky" mother and grandmother...

Catherine Young

Catherine Young

Jul 16, 2021

Catherine Young, 97, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 16, 2021, at Somerset Court of Cherryville.

She was born July 30, 1923, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Ransom Pruitt and Minnie Martin Pruitt.

Catherine was a member of the First Wesleyan Church in Bessemer City.

Catherine is survived by her...

Edward Green, Sr.

Edward Green, Sr.

Jul 15, 2021

Edward Eugene Green, Sr., 56, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on December 31, 1964, in Gaston County, to Mary Nell Cole Rickettson and the late Joseph Monroe Green.

Edward always said he preached his own funeral. He cared about people...

Howard Marshall Faulkner

Howard Marshall Faulkner

Jul 15, 2021

Howard Marshall Faulkner passed away July 15, 2021 at age 82 in Gaston County, NC where he lived the majority of his adult life.  His recent battle with Lymphoma was a demonstration of his strong nature in facing life's challenges with a sharp wit and courageous smile. Despite the adversity, Howard was a hero who stayed strong until his...

Wanda Redding

Wanda Redding

Jul 15, 2021

Wanda Jean Lowe Redding, 74, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on December 1,1946, in Jackson County, NC, to the late James Clint Lowe, Sr. and Beuna Beatrice Ballew Uren.

Wanda worked for many years as a nurse's aide and had a heart for caring for...

Steven Edward Rumfelt

Steven Edward Rumfelt

Jul 14, 2021

Steve Rumfelt, 73, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born on October 19, 1947, in Mecklenburg County, NC, to the late Charles and Bernice Rumfelt.

Steve enjoyed fishing and spending time on the front porch with his wife of 50 years, Molly. He loved...

Joshua Roger Furr Joslyn Renee Arellano

Joshua Roger Furr Joslyn Renee Arellano

Jul 14, 2021

Joshua Roger Furr, also known as Joslyn Renee Arellano, 33, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Dignity Health St Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, California.

He was born on May 30, 1988, to Roger Dale Furr, and Renee Ward Carr.

Joshua enjoyed making everyone laugh. He loved his friends and family with...

Jennifer "Jenny" Hall Allison

Jennifer "Jenny" Hall Allison

Jul 14, 2021

Jennifer "Jenny" Hall Allison, 43, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

She was born December 23, 1977, in Gaston Co, NC.

Jenny was a member of Elevation Church. She was a Hunter Huss graduate class 1996 and attended Barber-Scotia College and UNCC. She was an employee...

Elisabeth Marie Anne Phan

Elisabeth Marie Anne Phan

Jul 14, 2021

Elisabeth Marie Anne Phan, 76, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born October 16, 1944, in Vietnam, daughter of Sa Cong Phan and Tiem Thi Hoang.

Elisabeth is survived by her daughter, Maria Phan; brothers, LN Ngoc Phan, Loc Son Cong Phan and Trung...

Geneva Taylor

Geneva Taylor

Jul 13, 2021

Geneva Roten Taylor, 91, formerly of Bessemer City, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Woodlawn Haven in Mt. Holly.

She was born on January 6, 1930, in Wilkes County, NC, to the late John and Dona Shepard Roten.

Geneva retired from Gaston Memorial Hospital after many years of working as a Nursing Assistant....

Horace Lee Storey

Horace Lee Storey

Jul 13, 2021

Horace Lee Storey, 84, of Clover, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the Agape Care Hospice House in Lexington, SC.

He was born on August 7, 1936, in Anniston, AL, to the late Roy Lee and Ollie Mae Turner Storey.

Horace was a member of First Baptist Church of Bowling Green, SC....

William "Rudy" Fender

William "Rudy" Fender

Jul 13, 2021

William "Rudy" Fender, 80, of Gastonia, passed away on July 13, 2021, at his home.

He was born February 13, 1941, in Gaston County, son of the late John Rudolph Fender and Louise Dodgen Fender.

Rudy loved his grandchildren and enjoyed fishing, boating and being on the water.

Rudy  is survived by his...

Celia Lunsford

Celia Lunsford

Jul 13, 2021

Celia Denise Lunsford, 55, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Atrium Health in Shelby.

She was born on July 28, 1965, in Fort Pierce, FL, to the late John Lunsford and Linda Taft.

In addition to her parents, Celia is preceded in death by her brother, Doug Lunsford, and sister, Theresa...

Harold Pulliam

Harold Pulliam

Jul 13, 2021

Harold Pulliam, 74, of Gastonia NC, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at home.

Harold was born October 29, 1946 in Toccoa Georgia and was the son of the late Thermon and Lois Pulliam.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Pulliam and daughter Ingrid Pulliam.

Left to cherish his memories...

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