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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Richard Scott Quinn

Richard Scott Quinn

May 11, 2025

Richard Scott Quinn

November 17, 1964 - May 11, 2025

Richard Scott Quinn, age 60, of Clover, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at Piedmont Medical Center following a brief illness.

Born on November 17, 1964, Scott was the beloved son of the late Donald Richard Quinn and Delois Jenkins...

Peggy Jane Wilson

Peggy Jane Wilson

May 10, 2025

Peggy Jane (Gibson) Wilson, 90, of Gastonia, met Jesus face to face on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Gaston County on December 13, 1934, to the late John Hershel and Lula Bryte Gibson. Now Peggy has gone to join them and her son Ronnie in heaven.

Peggy...

David Michael Padgett

David Michael Padgett

May 10, 2025

David Michael Padgett, 58, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 26, 1966, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Easter Marvin and Louise Worley Padgett.

David loved working in the yard, and collecting old money. He loved kids, and his fur babies,...

Amy Lynn Cloninger

Amy Lynn Cloninger

May 9, 2025

Amy Lynn Cloninger, 71, passed away suddenly on May 9, 2025.

Lynn was born in Gaston Co, on December 13, 1953, to the late Leonard and Frances Hedgepeth.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step mother, Christine Grant Hedgepeth.

Lynn worked in warehouse and manufacturing at various...

Sherry Marlene Stines

Sherry Marlene Stines

May 9, 2025

Sherry Marlene Stines, a beloved sister, friend, and cherished member of the Gastonia community, passed away on May 9, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on September 11, 1954, in North Carolina, Sherry was the daughter of the late Ernest E. Stines and Lucille Farmer Stines.

Sherry dedicated 27 years to her role as a painter...

Cassie Patrice Hawkins

Cassie Patrice Hawkins

May 9, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Cassie Patrice Hawkins, 38, of Kings Mountain, NC. Cassie was born on December 21, 1986, to Donald Eugene Hawkins Jr and Dana Sherrill of Gastonia NC. Cassie departed this life unexpectedly on May 9th, 2025. She will be remembered as a cherished family...

Margaret Ruth Watts

Margaret Ruth Watts

May 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Ruth Watts, who left us on May 8, 2025, just shy of her 89th birthday. Born on June 20, 1936, in South Carolina, Margaret spent her life in Gastonia, North Carolina, where she touched the lives of many through her vibrant spirit and caring nature.

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Billy Eugene Robinson Sr.

Billy Eugene Robinson Sr.

May 8, 2025

Billy Eugene Robinson Sr., of Shelby, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 22, 1938, to the late Herbert Robinson and Helen Everette Robinson. Billy was a man of faith and family, known for his unwavering devotion to both.

A lifelong admirer of...

Howard "Gene" Burch

Howard "Gene" Burch

May 7, 2025

With heavy hearts but joyful memories, we celebrate the life of Howard "Gene" Burch Sr., who was born on April 2, 1946, in Gaston County, North Carolina and passed away on May 7, 2025.

Gene was a man of many talents and passions. He found immense joy in wood carving and painting, often pouring his creativity into...

Esther Louise Fox

Esther Louise Fox

May 6, 2025

Born in Belmont, NC, November 17, 1927. Married in June, 1943 to the late Dr. Jack H. Fox. They were married for 78 years. She went home to Heaven May 6, 2025.

For the past 7 years she lived with her daughter in Dallas, NC and attended Restoring Hope Foursquare Church.

She is survived by...

Hal Andrew Pruitt

Hal Andrew Pruitt

May 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hal Andrew Pruitt, who left us on May 6, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on October 1, 1945, in North Carolina and spent his life in Gastonia, where he made a home filled with love and laughter, son of the late Andy Pruitt and...

James Eugene Woodward

James Eugene Woodward

May 5, 2025

James (aka Skeeter) Woodward, 74, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on May 5, 2025. He left his Earthly Tabernacle (2 Corinthians 5:1) at home peacefully with his wife, granddaughter and three great-grandchildren by his side.

He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Tina Marie Woodward, mother, Mary Berry, father, Rudolph Woodward, sister,...

Vijay Mohanlal Dhanak

Vijay Mohanlal Dhanak

May 5, 2025

Vijay Mohanlal Dhanak

September 16, 1957 - May 5, 2025

Vijay Mohanlal Dhanak, 67, of Dallas, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025. Born on September 16, 1957, in Mumbai, India, Vijay lived a life full of love, wisdom, and devotion.

A devoted husband and father, Vijay shared 39 wonderful years...

Jerry Ray Clemmer

Jerry Ray Clemmer

May 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Ray Clemmer, who left us on May 4, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on January 6, 1941, in North Carolina, Jerry lived a full and vibrant life in Dallas, NC, where he touched the hearts of many.

Jerry was a hardworking laborer in...

Pamela Mayberry Parker

Pamela Mayberry Parker

May 4, 2025

Pamela Mayberry Parker, 59, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC on September 13, 1965, daughter of Barbara Bingham Cantrell and the late Bill Mayberry.

Pamela attended Zion Baptist Church in Gastonia. She loved caring for her family.

In...

Benjamin Alexander Wharmby

Benjamin Alexander Wharmby

May 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Benjamin Alexander Wharmby, who left us on May 3, 2025, just shy of his 48th birthday. Born on May 29, 1977, in Gastonia, NC, Benji was a beloved son, brother, and uncle, and his spirit touched all who knew him.

Growing up in the Carolinas, Benji...

Margie Louise Hamrick

Margie Louise Hamrick

May 1, 2025

With heavy hearts but joyful memories, we celebrate the life of Margie Mullinax Hamrick, born on July 7, 1944, in Cherokee County, South Carolina, went to her heavenly home on May 1, 2025. Margie, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, and friend, called Shelby, NC, her home, where she poured her love into her garden,...

George Pate Christopher

George Pate Christopher

Apr 29, 2025

George Pate Christopher 84, passed away peacefully from this earthly life, into his eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on April 29, 2025.

George was proceeded in death by his wife Carolyn, who he has long awaited to be reunited with her in Heaven. Also, his parents, brother Bobby, sister Viola, his granddaughter Christina,...

Keith Wayne Chambers

Keith Wayne Chambers

Apr 29, 2025

It is with deep love and remembrance that we announce the passing of Keith Wayne Chambers, who departed this life on April 29, 2025. Keith spent his life in the quiet town of Clover, South Carolina, where he embraced life with humility, kindness, and a deep appreciation for the world around him.

Keith found joy in life's...

Cecil Iven Garrett

Cecil Iven Garrett

Apr 29, 2025

Cecil Iven Garrett, a beloved figure in the Gastonia community, passed away on April 29, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 11, 1934, in Dade County, Florida, to David Andrew "D.A." and Mabel Kato Garrett.

Cecil was a devoted member of Fraley Memorial Baptist Church, where he not only served as an ordained deacon...

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