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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Gary Hardee

Gary Hardee

Oct 13, 2020

Gary Hardee, 65, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center - Salisbury, NC.

He was born July 23, 1955, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Elwood Hardee and the late Sarah Hyleman Hardee.  Gary loved to spend time with his family, and he enjoyed bowling...

David Lee Summitt

David Lee Summitt

Oct 11, 2020

David Lee Summitt, 79, of Clover, SC passed away at his home on October 11, 2020.

He was born in Gaston County, NC on September 4, 1941 to the late John Harvey Summitt and Ruth Bradley Summitt.

David worked for years for Bowling Green Spinning.  He loved to hunt and fish with his family.  He...

Catrina "Trina" Doster Simpson

Catrina "Trina" Doster Simpson

Oct 11, 2020

Catrina "Trina" Doster Simpson, 61, of Dallas, passed away October 11, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born August 11, 1959, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Raymond and Eula Doster.

Trina loved her family and enjoyed being a Grammy.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday,...

George "Randy" Campbell

George "Randy" Campbell

Oct 11, 2020

George "Randy" Campbell, 71, of Dallas, NC, passed away at his home on October 11, 2020.

He was born in Dillon County, SC on January 23, 1949 to the late Edd Martin Campbell and Betty Jean Jackson Campbell.

Randy was a member of Crossview Baptist Church, Gastonia.  He was a veteran of the United States...

Roger Odale Moose

Roger Odale Moose

Oct 11, 2020

Roger Odale Moose, 57, of Clover, passed away October 11, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Gaston County, NC on January 9, 1963 to Junior Holt and Eva Sue Stamey Holt.

Roger loved his family and loved the outdoors.

He was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Moose.

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James Danny Bingham

James Danny Bingham

Oct 9, 2020

James Danny Bingham, 61, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Friday, October 9, 2020 at Atrium Health Cleveland, Shelby, NC.

He was born January 16, 1959, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late John Adams Sr. and Anna Louise Bingham.

He loved his wife and family.

In addition to his parents,...

Dale Glenn Enloe

Dale Glenn Enloe

Oct 8, 2020

Dale Glenn Enloe, 71, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his residence.

He was born October 26, 1948, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Walter Enloe and Mae Dixon Enloe.

Dale was formerly employed with Custom Industries and Wix Corp. He loved Dale Earnhardt, racing, and enjoyed...

Charles Robert Costner Sr.

Charles Robert Costner Sr.

Oct 7, 2020

Charles Robert Costner Sr.,74, of Gastonia, passed away on October 7, 2020, at his home.

He was born January 25, 1946, in Gaston County, son of the late Robert and Irene Cody Costner.

Charles was a US Army Veteran who served in Vietnam.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, October...

Lois Mae Forner

Lois Mae Forner

Oct 7, 2020

Lois Mae Forner, 88, of Stanley, NC, passed away, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born September 5, 1932, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Clarence Everett Moss Sr. and Docia McCarn Moss.

Lois was very family oriented. She enjoyed reading, doing Saduko Puzzles,...

John Benjamin Dalrymple

John Benjamin Dalrymple

Oct 7, 2020

John Benjamin Dalrymple, 88, of Gastonia, passed away October 7, 2020 at Atrium Health – Main in Charlotte, NC.

He was born January 21, 1932 in Cherokee County, NC to the late James Edward Dalrymple and Martha Elliott Dalrymple.

John was a member of First Assembly of God, Gastonia.  He worked for Pepsi Cola for...

Robert Arthur Dion

Robert Arthur Dion

Oct 6, 2020

Robert Arthur Dion, 82, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born June 12, 1938 in Rutland Co, VT, son of the late Arthur Robert Dion and Gertrude Hill Dion.

Robert served in the Army National Guard.

In addition to his parents, he...

Eric Bryan Thompson, Sr.

Eric Bryan Thompson, Sr.

Oct 6, 2020

Eric Bryan Thompson Sr., 48, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born December 28, 1971, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Robert David Thompson Sr. and Mary Huggins Thompson.

Eric spent his spare time fishing and riding his...

Burton Wayne Bradley, Jr.

Burton Wayne Bradley, Jr.

Oct 5, 2020

Burton Wayne Bradley, Jr., 70, of Dallas, NC, passed away October 5, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

He was born in Kings County, NY on June 1, 1950 to the late Burton Wayne Bradley, Sr., and Maria Santo Bradley.

Mr. Bradley worked for Parkdale Mills for many years, and he later...

Danny Lee Randolph

Danny Lee Randolph

Oct 5, 2020

Danny Lee Randolph, 70, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away, Monday, October 5, 2020 at his residence.

He was born November 19, 1949, son of the late Frank David Randolph Sr. and Carrie Turner Randolph.

Danny was an US Army Veteran. He also was a supervisor at American and Efird and Arnolds Foods....

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...

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