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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Melvin Wood

Melvin Wood

Apr 15, 2021

Charles Melvin Wood, 72, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Atrium of Shelby.

He was born on May 24, 1948, in Gaston County, to the late Charles "CR" Wood, and Eula Mae Crane Wood.

Charles was a member of Harvest Baptist Church of Kings Mountain....

Dorothy L. Long

Dorothy L. Long

Apr 14, 2021

Dorothy L. Long, 93, of Bessemer City, passed away on April 14, 2021, at her home.

She was born September 26, 1927,  in Richland County, SC, daughter of the late Laurie Thomas Medlin and Martina Merritt Medlin.

She attended Trinity Church of the Living God, Kings Mountain.

She loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Dianne Lynn Ledford Christenbury

Dianne Lynn Ledford Christenbury

Apr 14, 2021

Dianne Lynn Ledford Christenbury, 62, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born on August 1, 1958, in Pensacola, FL, daughter of Betty Hines Ledford and the late Finley Paul Ledford, III.

Dianne was a cosmetologist for over 45 years. She loved to make crafts and...

Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Apr 14, 2021

Michael Lee Moore, 36, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

The South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium is assisting the family.

June Davidson Sisk

June Davidson Sisk

Apr 13, 2021

June Davidson Sisk, 91, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born on June 12, 1929, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Minnie Paralee Sanders and Harvey Davidson.

June was a 1947 graduate of Gastonia High School and was a retired accountant for Hazel...

Linda Brazell Woodall

Linda Brazell Woodall

Apr 11, 2021

Linda Jean Woodall, 76, of  Gastonia, passed away on April 11, 2021, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

She was born October 24, 1944, in Lancaster SC, daughter of the late Walter Jack Brazell and Joyce Paxton Brazell.

Linda enjoyed spending time playing bingo and loved her fur babies Biggie, Butters and Tiny.

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Stephen Graham Moore

Stephen Graham Moore

Apr 10, 2021

Stephen Graham Moore, 66, of Gastonia, NC passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mint Hill, NC.

He was born March 14, 1955 in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Ruddy Moore and Dottie Shaw Moore.

Stephen was a jokester, friend, and an all-around great person. He loved his...

John "Johnny" Lester Dellinger

John "Johnny" Lester Dellinger

Apr 10, 2021

John "Johnny" Lester Dellinger, 65,  of Bessemer City, passed away on April 10, 2021, at his home.

He was born June 22, 1955, in Cleveland County, son of the late Lester and Aleen Dellinger.

Johnny enjoyed deer hunting and fishing.

He loved to plant a garden and to be outdoors.

A...

Rev.Allen Aycoth

Rev.Allen Aycoth

Apr 9, 2021

Rev. Allen Anderson Aycoth, 77, of Gastonia, NC passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born September 29, 1943, in Mecklenburg County, NC, son of the late Cliford Aycoth and Rachel Carpenter Aycoth.

Allen attended Welcome Baptist Church in Stanley NC, he was an ordained Minister having...

Viola Hudson Queen

Viola Hudson Queen

Apr 9, 2021

Viola Hudson Queen, 90, of Ranlo, NC passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Presbyterian Novant Health, Charlotte, NC.

She was born April 12, 1930, daughter of the late John Hudson and Myrtle Pruitt Hudson.

Viola was a member of Daystar Baptist Church of Mount Holly, NC.

In addition to her parents, she...

Lawrence Earl Owensby

Lawrence Earl Owensby

Apr 8, 2021

L awrence Earl Owensby, 84, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 8, 2021, at Atrium Health CMC Main, Charlotte.

He was born April 18, 1936, in Tazewell County, VA, son of the late  Howard Hoover and Mary Owensby McGinnis.

Lawrence was a member of Love Valley Baptist Church for over 24 years, where he...

Thomas "Tom" Odell Nelson

Thomas "Tom" Odell Nelson

Apr 7, 2021

Thomas "Tom" Odell Nelson, 58, of Kings Mountain, passed away on  April 7, 2021, at his home.

He was born August 12, 1962, in Montgomery County, Ohio, son of Estel Odell Nelson and the late Wilma Hall Hathaway.

A service will be held at a later date.

In addition to his father, Estel...

Betty Rose Poole Bumgardner

Betty Rose Poole Bumgardner

Apr 6, 2021

Betty Rose Poole Bumgardner, 88, of Lowell, NC, passed away, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her daughters' residence.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Candy Quick

Candy Quick

Apr 6, 2021

Candy Lee Quick, 56, of Lancaster, passed away on April 6, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on November 3, 1964, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Jay and Helen Clippard Roberts.

Candy worked as a CNA at the Kings Mountain Hospital. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Candy...

Dorothy "Dot" Stamey

Dorothy "Dot" Stamey

Apr 6, 2021

Dorothy "Dot" Bates Stamey, 87, of Dallas, went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2021, at Robin Johnson House.

She was born December 9, 1933, in Macon County, NC, daughter of the late Samuel and Lassie Mae Bates.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of...

Jim Dotson

Jim Dotson

Apr 6, 2021

Jim Dotson, 86, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on January 2, 1935, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Willie Alman Dotson and Betty Lou Estes Dotson.

Jim was a member of Union Presbyterian Church of God in Gastonia. He was an Army Veteran who...

Lisa Barnes Jones

Lisa Barnes Jones

Apr 6, 2021

Lisa Ann Barnes Jones, 59, of Gastonia, NC passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at NY Presbyterian Hospital, Queens, New York.

She was born October 17, 1961 in Gaston County, NC to Flora Hudspeth Barnes and the late Richard Lee Barnes.

Lisa was a 1980 graduate of Ashbrook High School, Gastonia, NC and a 1994...

Elizabeth Diane Ledford

Elizabeth Diane Ledford

Apr 5, 2021

Elizabeth Diane Ledford, 69, of Oak Island, passed away on April 5, 2021, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC.

She was born June 7, 1951, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles Rayfield and Helen Hooper Rayfield.

Diane was a member of Bolivia Baptist Church in Bolivia, NC.

A graveside service will...

Pamela Burch Black

Pamela Burch Black

Apr 5, 2021

"Just For Today Thank You Lord"

Pamela Burch Black went home to be with the Lord on 4/5/2021.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Samuel Foxx Jr.; father and mother, John and Shirley Burch; and brother, Scott Burch.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Black; sons, Shane and Brock...

James Burris, Jr.

James Burris, Jr.

Apr 5, 2021

James Clinton Burris, Jr., 80, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born on April 28, 1940, in Gaston County, to the late James Clinton Burris, Sr. and Mabel Benfield Burris.

James was a great husband, father, and friend. He loved fishing, going to...

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