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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Larry Wilson

Larry Wilson

Dec 16, 2020

Larry Eugene Wilson ,73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Wednesday, December 16,2020, at Peak Resources, Gastonia.

He was born April 15, 1947, son of the late Ernest Eugene Wilson and Hazel Abernathy Wilson.

Larry enjoyed country music, playing the guitar and spending time with his friends and the staff of Heritage Oaks.

He...

Sharon Stoner

Sharon Stoner

Dec 16, 2020

Sharon Kay Stoner, 72, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her residence.

She was born December 26, 1947, in Quincy, Illinois, to the late Leo Harness and Helen Greene Harness.

Sharon enjoyed spending time listening to Southern Gospel music and had an eminence love for fishing.

In addition...

Michael Angelo Debone

Michael Angelo Debone

Dec 14, 2020

Michael Angelo DeBone, Jr., 93, passed away on December 14, 2020 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia, NC. He was born on February 8, 1927 in Greensburg, PA to the late Michael Angelo, Sr. and Helen DeBone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty years, Mary, brother Bill DeBone and sisters...

Alaine Holland Tomberlin

Alaine Holland Tomberlin

Dec 13, 2020

Alaine Holland Tomberlin, 79, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, December 13, 2020 at her residence.

She was born April 4, 1941, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Voyd Holland and Ibeair Ingle Holland.

Alaine was a member of Gastonia Church of Christ and retired from Galey and Lord. She loved...

Avis Rita Dellinger

Avis Rita Dellinger

Dec 13, 2020

Avis "Rita" Dellinger, 67, of Gastonia, passed away December 13, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

She was born November 11, 1953 in Bladen County, NC to the late James Edward McKenzie and Helen Parrish McKenzie.

Rita was devoted to her family and loved them very much.

In addition to her...

Verna Shaw

Verna Shaw

Dec 13, 2020

Verna S. Shaw, 82, of Gastonia, passed away on December 13, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born November 28, 1938 in Gaston County, NC to the late Guy Samuel Southard and Hattie Woodard Southard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Rayfield; son,...

Rita Elaine Chapman

Rita Elaine Chapman

Dec 13, 2020

Rita Elaine Chapman, 74, of Belmont, passed away on December 13, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.

She was born June 24, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Leta Leatherwood Price.

Elaine is survived by her husband, J.L. Chapman; a daughter, Heather Holland and husband Kevin; and two grandchildren, Casey Moody...

Dorothy Barber

Dorothy Barber

Dec 12, 2020

Dorothy "Dot" Barber, 96 of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Accordius Health at Charlotte.

A native of Gaston Co, she was born August 21, 1924, daughter of the late Troy and Teresa Martin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Barber.

She was...

Randy Ray Ross

Randy Ray Ross

Dec 12, 2020

Randy Ray Ross,50, of Gaffney, SC, passed away on December 12, 2020, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 27, 1970, in Augusta, GA, son of Eloise Lovett Ross and the late Edward Ross.

Randy was a member of Love Valley Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, where he served as a sound technician...

Mildred Kathleen Evatt Harrington

Mildred Kathleen Evatt Harrington

Dec 11, 2020

Mildred Kathleen Evatt Harrington, 89, of Gastonia, passed away December 11, 2020 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.

She was born October 5, 1931 to the late Pat Evatt and Metta Elrod Evatt.

In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Harrington; son, Steven Harrington; daughter, Patricia...

Msgt. Edward Rang

Msgt. Edward Rang

Dec 11, 2020

MSgt. Edward Michael Rang, 58, of York, SC, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at his residence.

He was born September 1, 1962, in Brooklyn, NY, son of Edward W. Rang and Nancy Rang Laterza.

Edward retired from the US Air Force as a MSgt after over 21 years of service.

During his...

Joe Phillips

Joe Phillips

Dec 11, 2020

Joe Phillips 59, of Kings Mountain, passed away on December 11, 2020, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.

He was born June 10, 1961, in Cherokee County, SC, son of the late Lotta McMurray Phillips.

He was employed with Ronald's Garage in Kings Mountain.

Joe was a member of the Gold Wing Association...

Jean Bryant

Jean Bryant

Dec 11, 2020

Jean Bryant, 86, of Bessemer City, passed away on December 11, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born August 15, 1934, Gilchrist County, Fl, daughter of the late Moses Ephraim Brock and Ruby Mae Brock.

Approximately in 1976 Jean moved up to Gastonia with her daughter, Melanie and her son, Gary Lee....

Peggy Lineberger Gunter

Peggy Lineberger Gunter

Dec 11, 2020

Peggy Lineberger Gunter, 48, of Sherrills Ford, NC, passed away, Friday, December 11, 2020 at her residence.

She was born February 4, 1972 in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of Sally Jane Jenkins and the late Larry Lineberger.

Peggy loved her grandchildren. She also loved to play the piano, dance and to sing.

In...

Tech. Sgt. Leslie Graham Gordon

Tech. Sgt. Leslie Graham Gordon

Dec 10, 2020

Tech. Sgt. Leslie Graham Gordon, 84, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Belaire Health Care Center, Gastonia.

He was born June 21, 1936, in Gaston County, son of the late Leslie Gordon and Grace Huffstetler Gordon.

Graham retired from the US Air Force as a Tech Sgt. He was a member of...

Sheena Lee Pierce

Sheena Lee Pierce

Dec 9, 2020

Sheena Lee Pierce, 57 of Gastonia NC passed away Dec. 9 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County Sept 3, 1963 to the late Raymond Pierce and Dixie Lee Dunlevy Hiland. Sheena had the biggest heart and loved her family very much. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

James Clay Williams

James Clay Williams

Dec 9, 2020

James Clay Williams, 93, of Lowell, passed away December 9, 2020 at his granddaughter's home.

He was born in Graham County, NC on January 28, 1927 to the late Willie Bryson Williams and Betty Evelyn Roberts Williams.

Clay was a charter member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle in Dallas, NC.  He was also a World War...

Allison Paige Navy

Allison Paige Navy

Dec 8, 2020

Allison Paige Russell Navy, 58, of Lowell, NC, passed away, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her residence.

She was born January 1, 1962, a native of Gaston Co, NC.

Allison is preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Christine Navy.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her father and stepmother,...

Franklin Charles "Hank" Martin

Franklin Charles "Hank" Martin

Dec 8, 2020

Franklin Charles "Hank" Martin, 84, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Angel Medical Center, Franklin, NC.

He was born May 29, 1936 in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Cossey Morton and Naomi Manning Morton.

Hank attended Dallas Church of God. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp...

Richard Allen Lightner Sr.

Richard Allen Lightner Sr.

Dec 8, 2020

Richard Allen Lightner Sr., 73, of Bessemer City, passed away on December 8, 2020, at his home.

He was born May 12, 1947, in Rushville, Indiana, son of the late Bob and Margorie Dye and Chester Lightner.

He was a US Army veteran who served two tours in the Vietnam War and had received a...

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