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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Albert "Bert" Smith

Albert "Bert" Smith

Jan 8, 2021

Albert "Bert" Smith, 63, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 8, 2021 at his residence.

He was born May 14, 1957 in Rochester Co, NY, son of the late Albert Ellison Smith Sr. and Patricia A. Heveron Smith. He was one of eight children.

Bert enjoyed playing golf, softball and bowling. He was...

Joyce L. Roper

Joyce L. Roper

Jan 8, 2021

Joyce L. Roper, 67, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born February 28, 1953, in Haywood Co., NC daughter of the late Charles Lawson and Marietta Clinton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Goodson; and daughter,...

Jonathan Spurgeon Nicholson

Jonathan Spurgeon Nicholson

Jan 8, 2021

Jonathan Spurgeon Nicholson, 34, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

A Gaston County native, he was born January 14, 1986, son of Harold Nicholson and Cathy Bentley.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William and Ilene Wyatt; paternal grandfather, Harold Nicholson Sr., and...

Johnny Nantz

Johnny Nantz

Jan 7, 2021

Johnny Ray Nantz, 70, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.

A Gaston County native, he was born September 21, 1950, son of the late Ivy-Lee and Pearl Pate Nantz.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dolly Ann; nephew, Josh Jones; and...

Sally Correll Parton

Sally Correll Parton

Jan 7, 2021

Sally Correll Parton, 73, of Dallas, passed away on January 7, 2021, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.

She was born December 3, 1947, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Frank and Flonnie Cash Correll.

Sally had many careers in her lifetime including  being a beautician,  working in textiles and truck driving....

Margaret Ann Owens

Margaret Ann Owens

Jan 6, 2021

Margaret "Ann" Owens, 77, of Clover, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Atrium Main surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 4, 1943, in Carrollton, GA to the late Lewis Latimer and Martha Head Latimer Passmore.

Ann was a member of North Gaston Church of God....

Bobby Moore

Bobby Moore

Jan 6, 2021

Bobby Moore,81, of Rockwell, formerly of Gastonia,  passed away on January 6, 2021, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

He was born January 26, 1939, in Madison County, son of the late Thomas and Minnie Chandler Moore.

Mr. Moore was employed with Shoney's Restaurant in Gastonia for over 34 years.

A...

Charles Meek

Charles Meek

Jan 6, 2021

Charles Robert Meek, 45, of Belmont passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born on November 7,1975 in Gaston County to James Bryson Meek Sr. and Rita Joyce Sherrill Meek.

Charles was a member of the Belmont Masonic Lodge #627 and the Western NC Chapter of the Bearded...

John "Skip" Berryman

John "Skip" Berryman

Jan 6, 2021

John "Skip" Berryman, 17, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at CRMC.

He was born on February 7, 2003, in Gaston County to Ann Lescure Berryman.

John was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Gastonia.

He loved to film music videos, spend time with his dogs, and was...

Louise "Lou" Prince Mitchell

Louise "Lou" Prince Mitchell

Jan 5, 2021

Louise "Lou" Prince Mitchell went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021.

She was born on September 6th, 1942, daughter of the late Jesse Burt Prince and Lillian Campbell Prince.

Louise, known by most as Mrs. Lou, was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, pastor's wife, prayer warrior, co-founder and co-pastor of...

Lucille Parker Bolin Hicks

Lucille Parker Bolin Hicks

Jan 5, 2021

Lucille Parker Bolin Hicks, 90, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at White Oak Manor.

She was born on April 13, 1930, in Hickory Grove, SC to the late John "Chick" Parker and Addie Dover Parker.

Lucille retired from Parkdale Mill as a winder tech.

In addition to her...

Esther Dawn White

Esther Dawn White

Jan 5, 2021

Esther Dawn White, 63, of Clover, SC, passed away, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born March 31, 1957 in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Rufus Pate and Annie Mae Pate.

Esther was a member at Zion Baptist Church, Gastonia.

She is survived by her...

Angela "Angel" Briggs

Angela "Angel" Briggs

Jan 5, 2021

Angela "Angel" Briggs, 58, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her residence.

She was born March 23, 1962 in Logan Co, West Virginia, daughter of Paul Baldwin and the late Linda Dillon Baldwin.

Angel loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved the beach and country music.

In...

Pastor Jason Om

Pastor Jason Om

Jan 4, 2021

Pastor Jason Om, 71, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born August 5, 1949 in Seoul, South Korea, son of the late Tu Young Om and Son Cho Om.

Pastor Om was a member of Grace Korean Mission Church. He retired from Tyco, Rock...

Richard Owens

Richard Owens

Jan 4, 2021

Richard Nathan Owens, 67, of Gastonia, NC passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born on July 26, 1953, in Gaston County to the late Marshall Owens and Sally Teague Owens.

Richard served in the United States Army for 22 years as a Staff Sergeant.

He...

Danny Lee Workman

Danny Lee Workman

Jan 4, 2021

Danny Lee Workman, 71, of Morganton passed away on January 4, 2021, at Carolinas Healthcare System Blueridge in Morganton.

He was born September 9, 1949, in Gaston County, son of the late Mary Workman Waters.

All services will be private.

Danny is survived by his sister, Paulette Hallman.

Arrangements are with...

Charles Richard Lambeth

Charles Richard Lambeth

Jan 3, 2021

Charles Richard Lambeth, 91, of Lowell, NC, passed away, Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his residence.

He was born January 18, 1929 in Gilford Co, NC, son of the late William B. Lambeth and Montie Freeman Lambeth.

Charles was a US Army Veteran and a volunteer firefighter with the Lowell Fire Department for over 35...

Terry Roof Starkey

Terry Roof Starkey

Jan 2, 2021

Terry Roof Starkey, 58 years young, formerly of Kings Mountain, brought to this world on January 6, 1962 unexpectedly gained her wings on Saturday January 2, 2021.

Terry, dedicated wife, and loving mother spent her days saying 'I love you' in a way only a mother can do.  There are many ways to say 'I love you'...

Evelyn Andrews Williams

Evelyn Andrews Williams

Jan 2, 2021

Evelyn Andrews Williams, 88, of Gastonia, passed away at home with her family on Saturday January 2, 2021.

Born March 16, 1932 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Robert and Molly Andrews.

She was a member of Zion Baptist Church and served as Sunday School teacher, youth director, and homecoming director and retired from...

Misty Smith Beach

Misty Smith Beach

Jan 2, 2021

Misty Page Smith Beach, 47, Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born February 19, 1973, in Gaston County, daughter of Nolen Page and Sandy Medford Page.

Misty, native of Gaston County, had a big heart.  She loved her family and her fur babies, Rowdy and...

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