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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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