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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Herman "Painterman" Vernard Tate Jr.

Herman "Painterman" Vernard Tate Jr.

Sep 20, 2020

Herman "Painter Man" Vernard Tate Jr., 57, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, September 20, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born September 15, 1963, in York Co, SC, son of the late Herman V. Tate Sr. and Olivia Lowery Sanders.

Herman is survived by his 4 children, Lakisha Agnew, Herman Tate,...

Phyllis Elaine Robb

Phyllis Elaine Robb

Sep 20, 2020

Phyllis Elaine Robb, 58, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away, Sunday, September 20, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born September 28, 1961, daughter of the late Alonzo Jack Barrett and Carolin Barrett Williams.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Michael Barrett....

Gregory Allen Petty

Gregory Allen Petty

Sep 20, 2020

Gregory Allen Petty of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2020 at the age of 71.

He was born in Toombs County, GA on August 28, 1949 to the late John L. Petty and Corene Morris Petty.

He is survived by his wife, Bennie; his five sons, Randy Humphries and...

Eddie Mae Ford

Eddie Mae Ford

Sep 20, 2020

Eddie Mae Ford, 66, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away, Sunday, September 20, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born January 11, 1954 in York Co, SC, daughter of the late William Nie Bigham and Corine Kendall Bigham.

In addition to her parents, she preceded in death by her sisters, Elizabeth "Libby"...

Wilma Hoyle

Wilma Hoyle

Sep 18, 2020

Wilma "Ruth" Hoyle, 83, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at her residence.

A Gaston County native, she was born March 8, 1937, daughter of the late Frank and Mabel Hager Reynolds.

She was a member of Bright Light Baptist Church in Bessemer City and was a bus driver for Gaston County...

Mary Lay Lineman

Mary Lay Lineman

Sep 17, 2020

Mary Lay Lineman, 68, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born October 3, 1951, daughter of the late Bill Henders Lay and Estelle Ogle Lay.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Billy Lineman;...

Timothy Alan Saylor

Timothy Alan Saylor

Sep 17, 2020

Timothy Alan Saylor, 62, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincoln.

He was born April 22, 1958, son of Jewell Fugate Saylor and the late James Dorsel Saylor.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grand-daughter, Leighton Saylor; sister, Peggy Saylor;...

Robert Snyder

Robert Snyder

Sep 17, 2020

Robert Todd Snyder died to this life on September 17, 2020. He was born on January 7, 1963 in Cincinnati, Oh.  He is survived by his loving and faithful wife Donna Brumback Snyder, his parents Herman Pressley and Betty Polk Snyder and his brother Michael Stanley Snyder.

Todd graduated from Lower Richland High School, attended USC School...

Vanessa Hayes Mcloughlin Devito

Vanessa Hayes Mcloughlin Devito

Sep 16, 2020

On September 16, 2020, an angel got her wings, Vanessa Hayes McLoughlin DeVito, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

Born May 8, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Barbara Hayes.

Vanessa truly lived life to the fullest with simple pleasures, chatting with friends and family,...

Michael Clinton Sadler

Michael Clinton Sadler

Sep 15, 2020

Michael Clinton Sadler, 26, native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born February 22, 1994, son of Donna Pruett Sadler.

Michael loved his family and he enjoyed cooking for a great old-fashioned cook-out.

In addition to his mother, he is...

Edith Lang Hill

Edith Lang Hill

Sep 15, 2020

Edith Lang Hill, 84, went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2020 at home.  She was born May 28, 1936 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Johnny and Ruby Lang.

Edith worked at Caldwell Drug Store and Akers Pharmacy before her retirement.  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.  Her faith, family,...

Kenneth Carpenter

Kenneth Carpenter

Sep 15, 2020

Kenneth Carpenter, 62, of Grover, NC, passed away on September 15, 2020, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

He was born November 9, 1957, in Cleveland County, son of the late William Melton Carpenter and Mary Bell Carpenter.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

James is survived by his...

Beverly "Mama Gail" Wilson

Beverly "Mama Gail" Wilson

Sep 15, 2020

Beverly "Mama Gail" Wilson, 71, native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Peak Resources, Gastonia, NC.

She was born August 23, 1949, daughter of the late William Dick Henderson and Lois Ward Henderson.

Beverly was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle Assembly Church, Gastonia and was formerly employed with Belk,...

Mary Davis Bryson

Mary Davis Bryson

Sep 14, 2020

Mary Davis Bryson passed away, September 14, 2020 at The Robin Johnson House.

She loved Jehovah God and her Bible studies. She loved her family, planting flowers and collecting Elvis Presley memorabilia.

She was born, December 30, 1929.

Preceded in death by her parents, George and Laura Davis; husband of sixty years, Jimmy...

Danny "Boo" Usery

Danny "Boo" Usery

Sep 13, 2020

Danny "Boo" Usery, 51, of Lowell, NC, passed away September 13, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born July 23, 1969 in Gaston County, NC to Nora Ferrell Usery and the late Walter Lamar Usery.

Danny was employed with Freightliner's Mount Holly plant.  He enjoyed collecting and shooting guns and working...

Juanita Watson Hensley

Juanita Watson Hensley

Sep 13, 2020

Juanita Watson Hensley, 92, passed away on September 13, 2020, at Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia.

She was born in Gaston County, May 16, 1928, the daughter of the late Clora and Stanley Huffstetler. She is survived by her sons, Ricky Watson (Sandra), Randy Watson (Deborah) and daughter, Cathy Beal (Jeff), as well as her grandchildren,...

Billy Joe Wallace

Billy Joe Wallace

Sep 12, 2020

Billy Joe Wallace, age 61, earned his wings Saturday, September 12, 2020.

He was born March 15, 1959 son of the late Willie & Wayne Wallace.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two Brothers Terry & Gary Wallace.

Left to cherish is memories are his Sister Rachel W....

Renee Ikerd Moses

Renee Ikerd Moses

Sep 11, 2020

Renee Ikerd Moses, 61, of Mt. Holly, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

She was born April 21, 1959, in Catawba County, daughter of the late Tommy Ikerd and Loretta Dean Williams Ikerd.

Renee was a member of Goshen Free Will Baptist Church, Mt. Holly. She loved her family,...

Lugene Earley Cole

Lugene Earley Cole

Sep 9, 2020

Lugene Earley Cole, 82, of Clover, SC, passed away, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born November 24, 1937 in Cherokee Co, NC, daughter of the late Henry Earley and Lesslie Lattermilk Earley.

Lugene loved her family and gardening.

She is survived by her loving husband...

Pauline Maybell Ottinger

Pauline Maybell Ottinger

Sep 9, 2020

Pauline Maybell Ottinger, 94, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at her residence.

She was born July 19, 1926, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Andrew Auten and Eva Smith Thomas.

Pauline was a member of Lowell Church of God. She loved to sew, read her bible and...

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