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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Susan Nelson

Susan Nelson

Oct 2, 2020

Susan Elizabeth Nelson, 53, passed away at home in Marshall, NC on October 2, 2020.

She was born in Halifax County, NC on August 26, 1967 to the late Eddie Ray and Janice Nelson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donnie Nelson.

Susan was most recently...

Rev. Jackie Stafford

Rev. Jackie Stafford

Oct 2, 2020

Rev. Jackie "Jack" Taylor Stafford, 86, of Gastonia, passed away October 2, 2020 at Carolina Care in Cherryville.

A Gaston County native, he was born February 16, 1934, son of the late Judson and Jessie Stafford.

He served as Pastor for Horse Shoe Baptist Church in Hendersonville, NC, Lake View Baptist Church in McAdenville, NC,...

Coy Ray Briggs

Coy Ray Briggs

Oct 1, 2020

GASTONIA – Coy Ray Briggs, 82, born October 30, 1937, passed away on October 1, 2020 at Summit Place, Kings Mountain, NC.

Coy was the son of the late Martie and Guinn Ledford Briggs. The Briggs ancestors arrived in North Carolina before 1748 and served in the American Revolution War.

He was an amazing grandfather...

Paul Darnell

Paul Darnell

Oct 1, 2020

Paul Darnell, 88, a native of Gaston Co, NC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his residence.

He was born September 19, 1932, son of the late Willie Parker Darnell and Eunice Jewell Crisp Darnell.

Paul was an active member of Lowell Church of God and went on many...

Alex Dean Weaver

Alex Dean Weaver

Sep 29, 2020

Alex Dean Weaver, 63, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born February 10, 1957, son of the late Dan Weaver and Barbara Mauney Weaver.

Alex was a supporter of the Wounded Warriors Project and Sons of Confederacy. He loved to ride...

Marlene Jones Heafner

Marlene Jones Heafner

Sep 29, 2020

Marlene Jones Heafner, 83, of Gastonia, passed away on September 29, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Gaston County, NC on April 20, 1937 to the late Lonnie Jones and Thelma "Sis" Hayes Hope.

In addition to her parents, Marlene was preceded in death by her husband Ned Heafner; son, Lonnie...

Ann Phillips Cline

Ann Phillips Cline

Sep 28, 2020

Ann Phillips Cline, 78.

Ann passed away peacefully to her eternal home on September 28, 2020.

She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Grant and Mattie Phillips, born September 26, 1942.

Ann walked in this life with a reverential fear and high praise for Our Lord and Savior. She...

Mark Farris

Mark Farris

Sep 27, 2020

Mark Farris, 53, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his residence.

He was born June 24, 1967 in Warwick Co, VA, son of Bobby June Farris and Martha Ellen Ashe Farris.

Mark retired from Grainger after 33 years of service and loved going to yard sales the Flea Market.

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Joanne Patricia Grigg

Joanne Patricia Grigg

Sep 27, 2020

Joanne Patricia Grigg, 85, of Gastonia, passed away on September 27, 2020, at Morningside Assisted Living, Gastonia.

She was born April 17, 1935, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Joseph and Velma Brown Meadows.

Mrs. Grigg was a member of Sunset Lane Baptist Church in Bessemer City.

She loved her job of...

Geneva Gail Greene

Geneva Gail Greene

Sep 26, 2020

Geneva Gail Greene, 78, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born March 29, 1942, in Haywood County, daughter of the late Homer Greene and Bertha Gunter Cunningham.

Gail loved dancing and music. She danced at the VFW in Maiden every Friday night. She also...

Martha "Toots" Johnson Cantrell

Martha "Toots" Johnson Cantrell

Sep 25, 2020

Martha "Toots" Johnson Cantrell, 85, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on September 25,2020.

She was born February 16, 1935, in Iredell County, daughter of the late Adam Johnson and Eva Oates Johnson.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Cantrell. "Toots"...

Alvin Joe Holman

Alvin Joe Holman

Sep 25, 2020

Alvin Joe Holman, 87, of Gastonia, passed away September 25, 2020 at home.

He was born November 9, 1932 in Gaston County, NC to the late Paul Cash Holman and Nancy Frady Holman.

Joe was a member of First Wesleyan Church, Bessemer City.  He retired from Public Service after over 31 years of service.  He...

Tim Bolding

Tim Bolding

Sep 25, 2020

Tim Bolding, 54, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at his home.

He was born December 9, 1965, in Cleveland County, son of the late William Herbert Bolding Sr. and Avalyn Turner Bolding.

Tim loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He also loved the Dallas Cowboys and going fishing.

Left to...

Robert Joseph Witzberger Sr.

Robert Joseph Witzberger Sr.

Sep 25, 2020

Robert Joseph Witzberger Sr., 51, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born March 10, 1969, in Summit County, OH, son of the late Sam Joseph Perrone and Robin Lynn Witzberger Bishop.

Robert was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed life. Robert...

Steve Mcnabb

Steve Mcnabb

Sep 24, 2020

Steve McNabb, 69, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Novant Health Presbyterian, Charlotte.

He was born March 16, 1951, in Gaston County, son of the late Fletcher McNabb and Helen McNabb.

Steve served for 30 years with the North Carolina Enforcement and Theft Bureau as a Criminal Investigator. He was an active...

Veronica Lynn Greene

Veronica Lynn Greene

Sep 23, 2020

Veronica Lynn Greene, 64, of Kings Mountain, passed away on September 23, 2020, at Gateway Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Lenoir.

She was born December 14, 1955, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Jim Houser and Betty Yarboro.

Veronica was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Bessemer City

A memorial service...

Mack Ledford

Mack Ledford

Sep 22, 2020

Mack Ledford, 89, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2020, at his home in Gastonia.

He was born October 28, 1930, in Cleveland County, son of the late J.D. Ledford and Millicent Ross Ledford.

Mr. Ledford was a US Marine Corps Veteran. He retired from FMC Lithium in Bessemer City.

He was a...

Juanita "Net" Janet Moore

Juanita "Net" Janet Moore

Sep 22, 2020

Juanita "Net" Janet Moore, 88, of Gastonia, passed away on September 22, 2020, at Wellington House in Gastonia.

She was born October 17, 1931, in Lincoln County, daughter of Thomas Lewis Gibson and Bertha Tucker Gibson.

She attended Trinity Holiness Church in Gastonia.

"Net" loved to spend time with her family, especially her...

Michael Reed Killian

Michael Reed Killian

Sep 21, 2020

Michael Reed Killian, 68, of Gastonia, passed away on September 21, 2020 at Belaire Health and Rehabilitation of Gastonia.

He was born in Gaston County, NC on August 9, 1952 to the late Isaac Neville Killian, Jr and Margaret Sarvis Killian.

Michael is survived by a son, Marvin Killian.

All services are private....

Ann Lydia Karen Jensen Paczkowski

Ann Lydia Karen Jensen Paczkowski

Sep 21, 2020

Ann Lydia Karen Jensen Paczkowski, of Dallas, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on September 21, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harald and Esther (Christiansen) Jensen, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada; brothers, Sonny Jensen of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada and Leslie Jensen of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

She is survived by her loving...

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