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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Barbara "Barb" Norris

Barbara "Barb" Norris

Feb 12, 2021

Barbara "Barb" Norris, 66, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born on July 22, 1954, in Livingston County, MI, to the late George Washington Russell and Mary Fran Martin McMurray.

Barb loved to talk on the phone with family and friends. She enjoyed...

Faith Marie Taylor

Faith Marie Taylor

Feb 12, 2021

Faith Marie Taylor, 88, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Friday, February 12, 2021 at her residence.

She was born February 8, 1933 in Jefferson Co, NY, daughter of the late Milton Roof and Aletha James Roof.

Faith was a member and nursey worker at West Franklin Baptist Church, Gastonia, where she helped and served everyone....

Randy Dean Barringer

Randy Dean Barringer

Feb 10, 2021

Randy Barringer, 48, of Bessemer City, NC passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Cabarrus County, NC on February 14, 1972 to the late Reece and Ponza Herrin Barringer.

Randy was a good husband, excellent father, and a superb grandfather.  He enjoyed meteorology, roller coasters, and his coffee.

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Shae Estelle Jones

Shae Estelle Jones

Feb 9, 2021

Shae Estelle Jones, 33, of Gastonia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 3:07 PM.

A native of Gaston County, she was born on February 4, 1988, to Malia Spearman Jones and William Shane Jones.

Shae enjoyed spending time with her family, and she absolutely adored her children. There was nothing in this...

Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard

Feb 8, 2021

Marcia Howard, 71, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Monday, February 8, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born December 17, 1949 in Mobile Co, AL, daughter of the late Glever Howard and Josephine Howard.

Marcia was a devout and faithful church goer. She was a very loving grandmother, loved Alabama Football "Roll...

Jan Wells

Jan Wells

Feb 8, 2021

Jan Wells, 70, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born on September 24, 1950, in Richmond County, NC, to the late Charles Grant and Ruth Moss Biddix.

Jan was a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother.

Left to cherish her memories...

Charles "Charlie" Dobbins

Charles "Charlie" Dobbins

Feb 7, 2021

Charles "Charlie" Dobbins, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his residence.

He was born June 14, 1939 in Rutherford Co, NC, son of the late John Dobbins and Gazzie McKinney Dobbins.

Charlie was a member East Baptist, Gastonia. He loved his machine shop, golfing and his family.

He...

John "Jp" Patrick Bridges, Sr.

John "Jp" Patrick Bridges, Sr.

Feb 7, 2021

John "JP" Patrick Bridges, Sr., 86, of Bessemer City, NC passed away February 7, 2021 at his home.

He was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC where he was a former deacon and choir director.  He loved gardening and fishing.

JP was born July 31, 1934 in Gaston County, NC...

Donna Rosdahl

Donna Rosdahl

Feb 7, 2021

Donna Rosdahl, 64, of Gastonia, passed away, Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Brookdale (Robinwood), Gastonia.

She was born September 8, 1956 in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Roy Harvey Barnes Jr. and Betty Sue Wooten Barnes.

Donna was tough as nail. She was a caring and loving mother and adored her grandchildren.

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James I. White

James I. White

Feb 7, 2021

James I. White, age 87, passed away Sunday morning (2/7/21) at his home in Clover, SC.

Born and raised in Ohio by his parents, James & Emma Pearl (Mullins) White, Jim graduated from Fremont Ross HS in Fremont, OH in 1951 and went on to get a degree in Chemistry from the College of William & Mary...

Sallie Jones

Sallie Jones

Feb 6, 2021

Sallie Jane Jenkins Jones, 75, of Gastonia, passed away February 6, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, she was born October 2, 1945, daughter of the late Ruben Jenkins and Sara Lee Davis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Gunter, and brother, Reginald...

Wanda Fite

Wanda Fite

Feb 6, 2021

Wanda Gail Fite, 58, of Belmont, passed away February 6, 2021 at her residence.

She was born October 12, 1962 in Newark, NJ, daughter of the late Lewis and Helen Fite.

She was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was always high-spirited and positive.

In addition to her parents, she was...

James Barnes, Jr.

James Barnes, Jr.

Feb 5, 2021

James Logan "Pawpaw" Barnes Jr., 65, of Gastonia, passed away February 5, 2021 at his residence.

A Gaston County native, he was born May 12, 1955, son of the late James Barnes Sr. and Helen Reynolds Barnes.

He was a retired Air Force veteran.

James was a proud pawpaw.

He was...

Alan Lee Hamrick

Alan Lee Hamrick

Feb 5, 2021

Alan Lee Hamrick, 54, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at his residence.

He was born August 2, 1966, a native of Cleveland Co, NC, son of Carolyn and the late Dennis Hamrick

Alan loved to camp and work on old cars.

In addition to his mother, he is survived...

Linda Mcpherson

Linda Mcpherson

Feb 5, 2021

Linda Martin McPherson, 77, of Gastonia, passed away February 5, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, she was born October 28, 1943, daughter of the late Woodrow and Louise Martin.

Linda was the "Best Mom" and a loving nana.

A very loving and compassionate person, she was employed with...

Callie Ewart

Callie Ewart

Feb 5, 2021

Callie Louise Ewart, 78, of Shelby, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate in Charlotte.

She was born September 11, 1942, in Graham County, NC, daughter of the late Robert and Maudie Postell.

Mrs. Ewart was a member of Hope Community Church in Shelby.

In addition...

Barbara Shook Etter

Barbara Shook Etter

Feb 4, 2021

Barbara Shook Etter, 82, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Peak Resources, Gastonia.

She was born March 10, 1938 in Avery Co, NC, daughter of the late Ronald James Shook and Hazel Mae Winters.

Barbara was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Gastonia.

In...

Nancy Annon

Nancy Annon

Feb 2, 2021

Nancy Rebecca Aldridge Annon, 70, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 peacefully at her residence.

She was born on January 17, 1951, in Alamance County, NC, to the late Sylvanus Ellison Aldridge, Sr. and Jane Vaughn Aldridge.

Nancy was a church member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia. She was...

Robert "Robbie" Dover

Robert "Robbie" Dover

Jan 31, 2021

Robert "Robbie" Dover, 67, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his residence.

He was born February 16, 1953 in Gaston Co, NC son of the late Adris Elmer Dover and Blair Ann Trakas Dover.

Robbie was an avid animal lover and loved beach music. He also was the owner and operator...

Eddie Carter

Eddie Carter

Jan 31, 2021

Eddie Carter, 69, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his residence.

He was born January 25, 1952 a native of Cleveland Co, NC, son of the late Leman Sexton Carter and Virgie Mae Carroll.

He loved working on cars, lawnmowers and playing cards.

In addition to his parents,...

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