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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Jo Ann Taylor Davis Bowen

Jo Ann Taylor Davis Bowen

Nov 24, 2020

Jo Ann Taylor Davis Bowen, 87, born and raised a native of South Gastonia, NC passed away, Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born October 18, 1933, daughter of the late Mack Shelly Taylor and Mabel Dills Taylor.

Jo Ann loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was...

Ronald Lee Lambeth

Ronald Lee Lambeth

Nov 23, 2020

Ronald Lee Lambeth, 71, of Cherryville, NC passed away November 23, 2020 at his home.

He was born February 11, 1949 in Gaston County, NC to Charles Richard Lambeth and the late Hilda McTaggart Lambeth.

Ronnie was a great softball player.  He was a member of Holbrook High School's 1968 2A State Championship team.  He...

Msgt (Ret) James W. (Sugar Bear) Porter

Msgt (Ret) James W. (Sugar Bear) Porter

Nov 22, 2020

MSgt (Ret) James W. (Sugar Bear) Porter, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Belaire Health Care Center, Gastonia.

He was born March 3, 1936 in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of the late Clarence Porter and Ruth Ballard Porter.

James was a veteran of the US Air Force and the NC...

Scott Steven Rogers

Scott Steven Rogers

Nov 22, 2020

Scott Steven Rogers, 45, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, November 22, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born November 19, 1975 a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Johnny Steven Rogers and Linda Rae Dye Rogers.

Scott loved his family and working on cars.

In addition to his...

Judy Goodson Moose

Judy Goodson Moose

Nov 22, 2020

Judy Goodson Moose, 80, of Kings Mountain, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Wendover Hospice, Shelby.

She was born June 12, 1940, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Maurice and Naomi Poarch Goodson.

Judy, native of Gaston County, loved her family and never met a stranger.

In addition to her parents,...

Joann Fullbright Blake

Joann Fullbright Blake

Nov 22, 2020

JoAnn Fullbright Blake, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Peak Resources, Cherryville.

She was born November 13, 1936, a native of Cherokee Co, NC, daughter of the late Roy Maine Fullbright and Jean Hembree Fullbright.

JoAnn loved to do crafts.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Joyce Brannon Williams

Joyce Brannon Williams

Nov 20, 2020

On the evening of November 20, 2020, Joyce Brannon Williams, 88, of Bessemer City passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center with family by her side.

She was born March 2, 1932 in Eupora Mississippi, daughter of Joseph Wiley Brannon and Era Viola Brannon as one of eleven children.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother....

Brenda Armstrong Marra

Brenda Armstrong Marra

Nov 20, 2020

Brenda Armstrong Marra, 77, of Hickory, went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2020.

She was born June 29, 1943 in York County, SC to the late Floyd Armstrong and Ola Pettus Armstrong.

Brenda was retired after 35 years of service with the Probate Office of Gaston County. She loved the Lord and...

Roger Dale Callahan

Roger Dale Callahan

Nov 18, 2020

Roger Dale Callahan, 62, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born April 25, 1958 a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Elvin Howard Callahan and Dorothy Faye Bost Callahan.

Roger is survived by his wife of over 41 years, Debbie...

James "Jimmy" Pearson, Sr.

James "Jimmy" Pearson, Sr.

Nov 17, 2020

James "Jimmy" Pearson Sr., 60, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at his home.

He was born April 28, 1960, in Gaston County, son of Lemuel Carvis Pearson and the late Geri Haynie Hall.

Jimmy was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, Gastonia and owner and operator of Buffalo Machine in Lowell.

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David Chester Shook

David Chester Shook

Nov 17, 2020

David Chester Shook, 66, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence.

David was born April 4, 1954 in Newton, NC.

He served in the US Army, then worked as a correctional officer for the State of NC.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Thomas Shook....

Shasta Lynese Hicks

Shasta Lynese Hicks

Nov 16, 2020

Shasta Hicks, 61, of Bessemer City, NC passed away at home on November 16, 2020.

She was born August 6, 1959 in Gaston County, NC to the late Gilbert Lail Winchester and Mildred Breedlove Winchester.

She was outgoing, loved country music, camping, her family, her trucking career and her husband.

Shasta is survived...

Tammy Hovis Welch

Tammy Hovis Welch

Nov 16, 2020

Tammy Hovis Welch, 61, of Gastonia, passed away on November 16, 2020, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

She was born May 29, 1959, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Ray Ormand Hovis and Shirley Leatherwood Hovis.

All services will be private.

Tammy is survived by her loving daughter - Jennifer Pierson...

Jo Ann Musgrave

Jo Ann Musgrave

Nov 16, 2020

Jo Ann was loved by many!

Footprints

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to...

Violet Diane Martin

Violet Diane Martin

Nov 15, 2020

Violet Diane Martin, 71, of Lincolnton, NC passed away November 15, 2020 at her home.

She was born April 3, 1949 in Gaston County, NC to the late Ralph Worth Stacy and Geneva Hall Stacy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Linwood Martin and a son, Charlie...

George Williams

George Williams

Nov 13, 2020

George Edward Williams, 67, of Belmont, passed away November13, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, he was born August 25,1953, son of the late George Carson Williams, Jr. and Ima Lee Johnson Williams.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Nedray Williams; son, Shane Williams; brother, Ronnie Williams; sisters, Carolyn...

Edward "Ed" Charles Dingman

Edward "Ed" Charles Dingman

Nov 12, 2020

Edward "Ed" Charles Dingman, 94, of Gastonia, passed away November 12, 2020 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

He was born July 1, 1926 in Scholarie County, NY.

Ed was a member of Promise Land Baptist Church in Gastonia.  He proudly served in the US Navy during World War II.

In...

Richard Neel "Jake" Crawford

Richard Neel "Jake" Crawford

Nov 11, 2020

Richard Neel Crawford, "Trader Jake", "The Professor", 78 of Gastonia went to be with our Lord Jesus on November 11, 2020.  He was born December 28, 1941 to the late Ralph Emerson and Ethel Biggers Crawford.  He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Linda Burrell Crawford, daughter Angela Crawford Cunningham and husband Brian, son Richard Brian...

Christopher "Chris" Eugene Walker

Christopher "Chris" Eugene Walker

Nov 11, 2020

Christopher Eugene "Chris" Walker, 40, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his residence.

He was born September 14, 1980 a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Norman Keith Walker and the late Rhonda Kay Meeler Walker.

Chris loved his wife, family and his church, One Accord Independent Church, where he...

Charles Howard Deal, Jr.

Charles Howard Deal, Jr.

Nov 9, 2020

Charles Howard Deal, Jr, 82, of Gastonia, NC died November 9, 2020 peacefully at home. Born August 3, 1938, he is the son of Charles H Deal, Sr and Linda Marie Kennerly Deal in Mooresville, NC. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Martin Deal, his daughters, Stacy Roseanne (Christopher)Lovdahl of...

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