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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Janet Lorraine Dean

Janet Lorraine Dean

Jun 15, 2021

Janet Lorraine Dean, 61 , of Bessemer City, passed away on June 15, 2021, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.

She was born December 13, 1959, in Plymouth, NC.

Janet was a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church in Dallas, where she was a lifelong church member and  a former Sunday school teacher....

Shirley Hannah Walker

Shirley Hannah Walker

Jun 13, 2021

Shirley Hannah Walker, 82, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, June 13, 2021, at her residence.

She was born June 8, 1939, in Gaston Co., NC, daughter to the late Paul Hannah and Bonnie Brown Hannah.

Shirley was a member of VFW Auxiliary Club. She was a loving and kind person.

In addition...

Lennie Williams Proffitt

Lennie Williams Proffitt

Jun 13, 2021

Lennie Williams Proffitt, 78, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on June 13, 2021, at her home.

She was born December 5, 1942, in Cocke County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Garfield Williams and Eunice Sutton Williams.

Lennie was a member of Living Word Tabernacle in Kings Mountain.

She was dedicated to her family...

Crystal "Star" Jones

Crystal "Star" Jones

Jun 12, 2021

Crystal "Star" Jones, 42, of Mount Holly, passed away June 12, 2021, at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.

A native of Bluefield, West Virginia, she was born September 9, 1978, daughter of the late Clayton and Jennifer Finley.

Star was a selfless caregiver.

She always wanted to look after others and make...

Valerie B. Jones

Valerie B. Jones

Jun 12, 2021

Valerie B. Jones, 63, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born September 25, 1957, in Dade Co., Florida, daughter of the late Robert Winfree Barnes and Mary Linda Riley Barnes.

Valerie attended Eastside Church of the Nazarene. She graduated from Southwest Miami Senior High...

Bobbie Myers

Bobbie Myers

Jun 12, 2021

Bobbie Burnette Myers, 81, of Gastonia, passed away June 12, 2021, at her residence.

She was born September 7, 1939, daughter of the late James and Fannie Burnette.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Eugene Myers Sr.; sister, Wilma Faye Preston; brothers, James and Charles Burnette; sons,...

Everleigh Page Queen

Everleigh Page Queen

Jun 11, 2021

Everleigh Page Queen, infant daughter of Amber Chestine and the late Randy Queen, passed away June 11, 2021.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jimmy "J.J." Jackson, and aunt, Kristen Smith.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sisters, Kileigh and Meleny Queen; uncles and...

Faye Lavon England

Faye Lavon England

Jun 10, 2021

Faye Lavon England, 75, of Cherryville, passed away on June 10, 2021, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

She was born February 9, 1946, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Robert Lee Craig and Pansie Clark McNeely.

In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lewis England;...

Kathy Moss Smith

Kathy Moss Smith

Jun 9, 2021

Kathy Moss Smith, 65, of Cherryville, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, on June 9, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born on May 2, 1956, in Gaston County, to the late Alfred Woodrow Moss and Alice Wells Moss.

Kathy was a member of West Cramerton Baptist Church, and...

Tyler Lee Davis

Tyler Lee Davis

Jun 6, 2021

Tyler Lee Davis, 27, of Shelby, passed away on June 6, 2021, at his home.

He was born January 2, 1994, in Gaston County.

Tyler is survived by his mother, Melissa Davis Moore; brother, Robbie Benfield; sisters, Danielle and Ciera Davis.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Moore III.

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June Jackson

June Jackson

Jun 5, 2021

June Ellen Jackson, 71, of Lowell, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born on June 20, 1949, in Gaston County, to the late Vance Parker and Margarette Moses Parker.

Left to cherish June's memories are her brothers, Mike, and Alan Parker; sister, Carolyn McIntyre; 7...

Mary Sexton

Mary Sexton

Jun 5, 2021

Mary Ann Sexton, 68, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House of Dallas.

She was born on March 16, 1953, in Gaston County, to the late Odell and Mamie Cope Sexton.

Mary enjoyed doing puzzles, playing board games, and watching Disney movies. She loved her family and fur...

Billie Ingram

Billie Ingram

Jun 4, 2021

Billie Fay Ingram, 87, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born on April 15, 1934, in Gaston County, to the late Henry and Lydia Hatley Willard.

Billie loved getting to fly in the helicopter with her friend Danny. She worked for many years...

Maria Taborda

Maria Taborda

Jun 4, 2021

Maria Omaira Taborda, 63, of Gastonia, passed away at her nephew's home on June 4, 2021.

A native of Columbia, South America, she was born February 2, 1958 to the late Manuel Salvador and Odeilde Benjumea Taborda.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Misael Taborda.

Maria...

Bryan Russell Edwards

Bryan Russell Edwards

Jun 2, 2021

Bryan Russell Edwards, 62, of Charlotte, NC passed away June 2, 2021 at Atrium Health-Main, in Charlotte, NC.

He was born March 13, 1959, in Essex County, New Jersey to the late Noah and Kim Perry Edwards.

Bryan is survived by his son, Baron Edwards; his daughter, Allyson Edwards; and two bothers, Randy and Donald...

David Cruz

David Cruz

Jun 2, 2021

David Cruz, 40 , of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born on October 15, 1980 , in Dade County, Fl, to Gladys Cruz.

David was a member of Christ Worship Center, Gastonia. He enjoyed playing pool and loved cars. David had a caring  heart and...

Martie Harris

Martie Harris

Jun 1, 2021

Martie Freeman Harris, 75, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on April 5, 1946, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Roy and Mae Freeman.

Martie was a hospital chairman for the state of North Carolina. She was a past president and secretary of the...

Alan Dale Johnson

Alan Dale Johnson

May 31, 2021

The life of Alan Dale Johnson, 37, of Gastonia, was cut short on May 31, 2021.

He is survived by his parents; a son; a daughter; two brothers; and nieces and nephews.

A gathering of friends will be held at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service on Saturday, June 5 at 3:00 pm.

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Glenda Lanford

Glenda Lanford

May 31, 2021

Glenda Lanford, 71, formerly of Bessemer City, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Largo Medical Center in Largo, Florida.

She was born on May 17, 1950, in Gaston County, to the late Charles Lanford, Sr. and Thelma Louise Ellis.

In addition to her parents, Glenda was preceded in death by her son, Richard...

Jim "Red" Brown

Jim "Red" Brown

May 29, 2021

Jim "Red" Brown, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, May 29, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born April 11, 1936 in Greenville Co, SC, son of the late Ernest Lawrence Brown and Susan Elizabeth Beam.

Red was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

In addition to his parents,...

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