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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Timothy F. Schaap

Timothy F. Schaap

Dec 2, 2020

Timothy F. Schaap, 70, of Gastonia, passed away December 2, 2020 at his home.

He was born September 16, 1950 in Michigan to the late Jay Ervin Schaap and Jane Boyce Schaap.

Tim was a successful business owner who later went into sales.  He truly loved the work he performed and those whom he worked...

Fannie Lou Hudson

Fannie Lou Hudson

Dec 2, 2020

Fannie Lou Hudson,91, of Gastonia, passed away on December 2, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born March 3, 1929, in McMinn County, Athens,Tennessee, daughter of the late Will Runion and Cynthia Hester Nipper.

Fannie was a member of Bright Light Baptist Church in Bessemer City, where she played the guitar, sang,...

Johnny Mitchell Branham

Johnny Mitchell Branham

Dec 1, 2020

Johnny Mitchell Branham, 51, of Dallas, NC passed away December 1, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

He was born July 1, 1969 in Cook County, Illinois to Tony Lee Branham and Jessie Branham Johnson.

Johnny was a loving husband, father, and grandfather with an amazing sense of humor.  The world has...

Marian D. Hardy

Marian D. Hardy

Dec 1, 2020

Monday Dec. 1, 2020 the world lost an amazing mother/woman Marian D. Hardy  She was born in Devils Lake South Dakota on May 19 1938 to the late Mike and Genieve Steffan. She was a beloved mother, grandma, great grandma, great great grandma. She married her lifetime love, Frank Hardy Jr, in 1968. Together they have 7 children; Shirley...

Hazel F. Johnson

Hazel F. Johnson

Dec 1, 2020

Hazel F. Johnson, 82, of Gastonia, passed away December 1, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born June 12, 1938 to the late Charles Lewis Franks and Sally Gregory Franks.

In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Johnson; and a daughter, Christie Johnson.

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Donna Kaye Bell

Donna Kaye Bell

Nov 30, 2020

Donna Kaye Bell, 59, of Gastonia passed away, November 30, 2020 at the Levine Dickson Hospice at Aldersgate, Charlotte.

She is the daughter of the late Mount Herman and Betty Chastain Bell.

Donna was a member of Holland Memorial Baptist Church, Bessemer City, NC.

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

Ruby Janet Thomas

Ruby Janet Thomas

Nov 30, 2020

Ruby Janet Thomas, 95, of Gastonia, passed away on November 30, 2020 at her home.

She was born December 15, 1924 in Gaston County, NC to the late Lee Roy Ramsey and Ola Finch Ramsey.

Ruby was a member of Linwood Church of God in Gastonia, NC.

In addition to her parents, Ruby...

Kay Smith

Kay Smith

Nov 28, 2020

Kay Trull Smith, age 75, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

A Gaston County native, she was born May 30, 1945, daughter of the late Anderson and Garnell Jenkins Trull.

She was a member of Flint Groves Baptist Church and was the last surviving of...

Joseph Lang

Joseph Lang

Nov 27, 2020

Joseph "Tyler" Lang, of Gastonia, died unexpectedly on November 27th at the age of 38.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 5th at 2pm at Crowder's Chapel Christian Center, 111 Camp Rotary Road, Gastonia, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crowder's Chapel Christian Center.

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Phoebe Dean Hendricks

Phoebe Dean Hendricks

Nov 26, 2020

Phoebe Dean Hendricks, 89, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.

She was born October 1, 1931, daughter of the late James Spencer Moseley and Lottie Shaw Moseley.

Phoebe was a member of Church of God Faith since her early years and was always faithful to...

James Barry Rush

James Barry Rush

Nov 26, 2020

James Barry Rush, 48, of Gastonia, NC passed away November 26, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born November 19, 1972 in Gaston County, NC to Melba Stines Rush and the late James Rube Rush.

In addition to his father, James was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wilbur and Lois...

Carroll Gerald "Jerry" Scruggs

Carroll Gerald "Jerry" Scruggs

Nov 25, 2020

Carroll Gerald "Jerry" Scruggs, age 79, of Kings Mountain passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

He was the son of the late William Thomas Scruggs and Ruby Woods.  Jerry was a native of Spartanburg, SC and was a faithful and loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

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Mary Daphine Crisp

Mary Daphine Crisp

Nov 24, 2020

Mary Daphine Crisp, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born October 15, 1936, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Boyd "Rub" Hollandand Ibear Ingles Holland.

Mary was a member of the Church of Christ, Gastonia. Ms. Crisp was a...

Larry Kenneth Green

Larry Kenneth Green

Nov 24, 2020

Larry Kenneth Green, 79, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Brian Center, Gastonia.

He was born November 12, 1941, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Lawrence Green and Martha Wilson Green.

Larry was a scout master and was on the boy scout council of Gaston Co for...

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...

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