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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Connie Thompson Price
Jul 12, 2021
Connie Thompson Price, 65,of Kings Mountain, passed away on July 12, 2021, at her home.
She was born August 26, 1955, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Alvin Armstrong and Ferrie "Mickey" Thompson Roland.
Connie was a devoted and loving mother, and she loved her family deeply.
She was a member of...
James Calvin Johnson
Jul 12, 2021
James Calvin Johnson, 85, of Maiden, NC, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory.
He was born April 23, 1936, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Raymond Frank Johnson and Myrtle Mills Johnson.
James was a member of First Baptist Church, Maiden, NC. He enjoyed racing and working...
Michael Huffman
Jul 12, 2021
Michael Swain Huffman, 41, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021.
He was born on March 29, 1980, in Gaston County, to Michael and April McCall Huffman.
Left to cherish Michael's memories are his parents, Michael, and April Huffman; wife, Tabitha Huffman; sister, Paige Huffman; niece, Madison Huffman; and nephew, Nathan Huffman.
...Rl Totherow
Jul 12, 2021
RL Totherow, 86, of Kings Mountain, went to be with his Lord on July 12, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Hester Trantham Totherow; sisters, Hazel Huskins, Eleanor Wilson, Pauline Watkins, France Rimmer; brothers, Marvin Totherow, Garland Totherow, Loyd Totherow, Arnold Totherow,,; grandson, Jeremie Lawrence.
RL is survived by his...
Herman "Jr" Queen
Jul 11, 2021
Herman "JR" Queen 66, of Kings Mountain,  passed away on July 11, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born December 26, 1954, in Cleveland County, son of the late Herman Queen Sr. and Hazel Carroll Queen.
Herman attended Eight Street Church of God in Bessemer City. He was a child of God...
Audrey Guy
Jul 11, 2021
Audrey Guy, 94, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, July 11, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.
She was born, February 19, 1927, in Buffalo, NY, daughter to the late August A. Birkmeyer and Florence Olsen Birkmeyer.
Audrey was a committed wife and mother to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a dedicated...
Bradley Carroll Mills
Jul 10, 2021
Bradley Carroll Mills, 39, of Kings Mountain, passed away on July 10, 2021.
He was born June 14, 1982, in Cleveland County, son of Teresa Whisnant and the late Carroll David Mills.
Bradley loved to spend time with his children.
He loved to do woodworking and had a great imagination. He had worked...
Scott Alexander Caldwell
Jul 9, 2021
Scott Alexander Caldwell, 60, of Gastonia, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on July 9, 2021.
A Gaston County native, he was born November 7, 1960, son of the late Evelyn and Earl Caldwell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Earl "Lindsay" Caldwell Jr. and...
Autumn Rain Stanley
Jul 9, 2021
Autumn Rain Stanley, 26, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born on July 31, 1994, in Cleveland County, NC, to Mandy Stanley and the late Christopher Paul Stanley.
Autumn loved God and helping people. She was a very kind and giving person with...
Joan Stamey
Jul 8, 2021
Joan Cook Stamey, 81, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at her residence.
She was born on October 10, 1939, in York County, SC, to the late John and Cleo Pritchard Cook.
Joan was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church, Gastonia. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
...Thomas Coffey
Jul 8, 2021
Thomas Coffey, 68, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his residence.
He was born on April 15, 1953, in the Panama Canal, to the late Robert and Eugenia Coffey.
Thomas enjoyed golfing, reading books, fishing, gardening, and cooking. He was a dedicated Panthers fan.
In addition to his parents,...
David Pegram, Sr.
Jul 3, 2021
David Lee Pegram, Sr., 93, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born on October 24, 1927, in Cleveland County, to the late Perciful and Madge Harrill Pegram.
David was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Gastonia, where he was also an elder and...
Linda Graham Mccumbee
Jul 3, 2021
Linda Graham McCumbee, 57, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born on October 24, 1963, in Gaston County.
All services for Linda are private.
The South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service is assisting the family.
William Clark
Jul 3, 2021
William Clark , 49, of York, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 9, 1971, in Gaston County, to the late Erwin and Shirley Fail Clark.
All services for Mr. Clark are private.
The South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service is...
Hazel Anita Hawkins
Jul 2, 2021
Hazel Anita Bradshaw Hawkins, 60, of Bessemer City, passed peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness, on Friday, July 2, 2021, at her home.
She was born on December 12, 1960, in Gaston County, to the late Hazel Gamewell Bradshaw and Virginia Mae Barrett Bradshaw.
Hazel loved writing poetry and spending time with her...
Daniel Lee Summitt, Jr.
Jul 1, 2021
Daniel Lee Summitt, Jr., 35, of Clover, SC, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021.
He was born December 30, 1985, in Gaston Co., NC.
Daniel loved to hunt and fish.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, David and Shirley Summitt and Bobby Grindstaff.
Daniel is survived by his father...
Gary Wayne Rhoton
Jul 1, 2021
Gary  Wayne Rhoton, 70, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 1, 2021, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.
He was born August 30, 1950, in Sullivan County, Tennessee, son of the late William "Bill" Rhoton and Lois Summey Rhoton.
Gary enjoyed politics, watching football, and supporting his Tennessee Volunteers, but most of...
Richard Armstrong
Jun 30, 2021
Richard Shepherd Armstrong, 77, of Clover, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at his residence.
He was born on December 20, 1943, in Gaston County, to the late Ralph and Mabel Shepherd Armstrong.
Richard was a member of Crowders Mountain Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. He was extremely passionate about fishing, golfing, and gardening....
Liam Wayne Shirey
Jun 30, 2021
Liam Wayne Shirey, 2 months old, of Kings Mountain, passed away June 30, 2021
He was born May 3, 2021 in Cleveland County, NC to Cody Shirey and Katelyn Rush.
In addition to his parents, Liam is survived by his grandfather, Ricky Rush; grandmother, Jennifer Rhinehardt; and great-grandmother, Evelyn Day.
The family will...
Angela Mae Dempsey
Jun 30, 2021
Angela Mae Dempsey, 35, of Dallas, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
She was born February 27, 1986, in Gaston Co., NC, daughter of the late Gary Paul Dempsey and Wilma Jean Baker Dempsey.
Angela loved her family. She enjoyed listening to country music and LOVED cats....
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