Lester Lanford
Jan 27, 2021
Lester Keestler Lanford II (Lanny), 52, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Born in Winston Salem, NC, he was the son of Linda Nichols Lanford and the late Lester Keestler Lanford, Sr.
Lanny and his father were owners of Lanny's Lawn Service, which served Gaston County faithfully for twenty years. Since the young age of 10, Lanny...
Debra Kiser
Jan 26, 2021
Debra Lynn Poole Kiser, 66, of Iron Station, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Atrium Lincolnton.
She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Bobby Roe Poole Sr. and Nannie Earlene Chastain Poole.
Debra loved bird watching, especially cardinals and enjoyed crossword puzzles.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Velma Louise Dougan Guin
Jan 25, 2021
Velma Louise Dougan Guin, 81, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born April 21, 1939 in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Erskine "Carl" and Cora Dougan.
Velma was a member of Mt Beulah Baptist Church, also the Golden Age Club and former...
David L. Killian
Jan 25, 2021
David L. Killian, 76, of Bessemer City, NC passed away at his home on January 25, 2021.
He was born in Knox County, TN on September 26, 1944 to the late Alvin Killian and Leslie Bell Killian Rockwood.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lynne Killian, and a...
Pam Howe
Jan 25, 2021
Pam Howe, 70, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born on July 18, 1950, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Stanley Keith Howe and Monique Alma Barnes Nixon.
Pam loved her family and adored her grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memories...
Suzanne Williams
Jan 24, 2021
Suzanne Williams, 86, of Dallas, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the Robin Johnson House.
She was born on November 17, 1934, in Ingham County, Michigan to the late Richard and Gladys Titus.
Suzanne was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Gastonia.
She was...
Ray "Nick" Garmon
Jan 24, 2021
Ray "Nick" Dean Garmon, 70, of Gastonia, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 peacefully at his residence.
He was born on June 4, 1950, in Mecklenburg County, NC, to Evelyn Garmon and to the late Rayford Poole.
Ray was a veteran of the United States Army.
In addition to his father, Ray...
Terry Charles Philpott
Jan 23, 2021
In Loving Memory of Terry Charles Philpott
December 8, 1936 - January 23, 2021
Terry Charles Philpott was born on December 8, 1936 to Charles and Ruth Philpott in Cleveland Ohio. Terry was the oldest of six children.  He left high school and went directly into the air force around the age of seventeen becoming...
Larry Eugene Whitlock
Jan 23, 2021
Larry Eugene Whitlock, 68, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born January 19, 1953 in Gaston County and was the son of the late  Christine L. Fowler.  Larry was a member of the First Baptist Church, Bessemer City. He retired from Norfolk Southern after twenty-three years of service. ...
Darlene Dowd
Jan 22, 2021
Darlene Louise Dowd, 75, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 peacefully at her residence.
She was born on February 14 ,1945, in Louisville, KY, to the late James and Minnie Tidings Farmer.
Darlene enjoyed cooking and baking for her friends and family. She loved to watch the Hallmark Channel.
In...
Karen Meek
Jan 22, 2021
Karen Rose Meek, 48, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born on July 18, 1972, in Gaston County, NC to Charles Fitzhugh Rose, III and the late Linda Ledford Whisnant.
Karen fought hard against Lupus and spent a lot of her time working...
Neva Lee Riddle Beaver
Jan 22, 2021
Neva Lee Riddle Beaver, 93, of Dallas, passed away peacefully with her family on January 22, 2021 at her home.
Daughter of the late William and Gladys Riddle, she was born August 5, 1927 in Knox County, Tennessee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Beaver; brother,...
Robert Ervin
Jan 20, 2021
Robert Gene Ervin, 76, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born on December 1, 1944, in Gaston County, NC to the late George Ervin and Ella Watson Ervin.
Robert loved to fish, putting together puzzles and gardening....
Rev. Jesus Rosales
Jan 20, 2021
Rev. Jesus Exsaul Rosales, 58, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
He was born on October 05, 1962, in Atlántida, Honduras to the late Juan Rosales and Josefina Gonzales Rosales.
Rev.Rosales was a loving husband and father. He devoted his life to God and family.
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Pheabie Meredith
Jan 19, 2021
Pheabie Stillwell Meredith, 78, of Clover went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
She was born on December 24, 1942 in Polk County, TN, to the late James Stillwell and Maggie Carringer Stillwell.
Pheabie was a lifelong founding member of Charity Independent Baptist Church in Gastonia.
In addition...
Anita Britt
Jan 19, 2021
Anita Green Britt, 74, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 11, 1946 in Gaston County, NC to the late Thomas Edward Green and Dorothy Camilla Parker Green.
Anita loved her family with all of heart. She enjoyed reading and making crafts. She was...
Catherine Mcclure Gibson
Jan 19, 2021
Catherine McClure Gibson, 70, of Kings Mountain, NC passed away January 19, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland, in Shelby, NC.
She was born February 20, 1950 in York County, SC to the late Ralph Henderson and Helen Penley McClure.
Catherine was a member of Harvest Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. She loved her family and forever companion,...
Nancy Worthey
Jan 18, 2021
Nancy Christenbury Worthey, 75, of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born on October 2, 1945 in Gaston County, NC to the late Ebbie Lee Christenbury and Louise Zettie Robinson Christenbury.
Nancy was a member of Riverwood Worship Center...
William "Bill" Watts
Jan 18, 2021
William "Bill" Watts, 76, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 18, 2021.
He was born on September 15, 1944 in Clover, SC to Ralph "Jack" Watts and Frances Barker Rabb.
Bill was a member of Ridge Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was an avid racing fan and loved cutting grass.
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Herman Ray Emory
Jan 18, 2021
Herman Ray Emory, 80, of Gastonia, passed away on January 18, 2021, at his home.
He was born December 31, 1940, in Gaston County, son of the late Benjamin Emory and Catherine Rhyne Emory.
Herman was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and friend, as well as a loving and caring grandfather and great-grandfather.
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