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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Larry Eugene Whitlock

Larry Eugene Whitlock

Jan 23, 2021

Larry Eugene Whitlock, 68, of Bessemer  City, NC, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born January 19, 1953 in Gaston County and was the son of the late  Christine L. Fowler.  Larry was a member of the First Baptist Church, Bessemer City.  He retired from Norfolk Southern after twenty-three years of service. ...

Darlene Dowd

Darlene Dowd

Jan 22, 2021

Darlene Louise Dowd, 75, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 peacefully at her residence.

She was born on February 14 ,1945, in Louisville, KY, to the late James and Minnie Tidings Farmer.

Darlene enjoyed cooking and baking for her friends and family. She loved to watch the Hallmark Channel.

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Karen Meek

Karen Meek

Jan 22, 2021

Karen Rose Meek, 48, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born on July 18, 1972, in Gaston County, NC to Charles Fitzhugh Rose, III and the late Linda Ledford Whisnant.

Karen fought hard against Lupus and spent a lot of her time working...

Neva Lee Riddle Beaver

Neva Lee Riddle Beaver

Jan 22, 2021

Neva Lee Riddle Beaver, 93, of Dallas, passed away peacefully with her family on January 22, 2021 at her home.

Daughter of the late William and Gladys Riddle, she was born August 5, 1927 in Knox County, Tennessee.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Beaver; brother,...

Robert Ervin

Robert Ervin

Jan 20, 2021

Robert Gene Ervin, 76, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born on December 1, 1944, in Gaston County, NC to the late George Ervin and Ella Watson Ervin.

Robert loved to fish, putting together puzzles and gardening....

Rev. Jesus Rosales

Rev. Jesus Rosales

Jan 20, 2021

Rev. Jesus Exsaul Rosales, 58, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

He was born on October 05, 1962, in Atlántida, Honduras to the late Juan Rosales and Josefina Gonzales Rosales.

Rev.Rosales was a loving husband and father. He devoted his life to God and family.

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Pheabie Meredith

Pheabie Meredith

Jan 19, 2021

Pheabie Stillwell Meredith, 78, of Clover went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

She was born on December 24, 1942 in Polk County, TN, to the late James Stillwell and Maggie Carringer Stillwell.

Pheabie was a lifelong founding member of Charity Independent Baptist Church in Gastonia.

In addition...

Anita Britt

Anita Britt

Jan 19, 2021

Anita Green Britt, 74, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 11, 1946 in Gaston County, NC to the late Thomas Edward Green and Dorothy Camilla Parker Green.

Anita loved her family with all of heart. She enjoyed reading and making crafts. She was...

Catherine Mcclure Gibson

Catherine Mcclure Gibson

Jan 19, 2021

Catherine McClure Gibson, 70, of Kings Mountain, NC passed away January 19, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland, in Shelby, NC.

She was born February 20, 1950 in York County, SC to the late Ralph Henderson and Helen Penley McClure.

Catherine was a member of Harvest Baptist Church, Kings Mountain.  She loved her family and forever companion,...

Nancy Worthey

Nancy Worthey

Jan 18, 2021

Nancy Christenbury Worthey, 75, of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born on October 2, 1945 in Gaston County, NC to the late Ebbie Lee Christenbury and Louise Zettie Robinson Christenbury.

Nancy was a member of Riverwood Worship Center...

William "Bill" Watts

William "Bill" Watts

Jan 18, 2021

William "Bill" Watts, 76, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 18, 2021.

He was born on September 15, 1944 in Clover, SC to Ralph "Jack" Watts and Frances Barker Rabb.

Bill was a member of Ridge Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was an avid racing fan and loved cutting grass.

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Herman Ray Emory

Herman Ray Emory

Jan 18, 2021

Herman Ray Emory, 80, of Gastonia, passed away on January 18, 2021, at his home.

He was born December 31, 1940, in Gaston County, son of the late Benjamin Emory and Catherine Rhyne Emory.

Herman was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and friend, as well as a loving and caring grandfather and great-grandfather.

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Shirley Owens Lewis

Shirley Owens Lewis

Jan 17, 2021

Shirley Owens Lewis, 75, of Gastonia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at CRMC, Gastonia.

She was born on March 19, 1945 in Gaston County, NC, to the late Marshall Lewis Owens, Sr. and Sally Teague Anderson.

Shirley was a member of Friendly Baptist Church in Gastonia.

In...

John "Tony" Bradshaw

John "Tony" Bradshaw

Jan 17, 2021

Tony Bradshaw, 49, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away, Sunday, January 17, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born October 14, 1971, son of Helen Kay Davis and the late John Edward Bradshaw.

Tony was an US Airforce Veteran and worked for Wix Filtration. He loved his family and friends,...

Eugene Hambrick

Eugene Hambrick

Jan 17, 2021

On Sunday, January 17, 2021, Eugene Hambrick, 86, of Gastonia, NC passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on March 15, 1934, to the late James Lonzo Hambrick and Mae Coupee Hambrick.

Gene had a servant's heart. He served his Savior, his family, his neighbors and his church...

Noah Killman

Noah Killman

Jan 16, 2021

Noah Drummond Killman, 83, of Iron Station, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Virginia.

He was born on July 14, 1937 in Somerset County, MD to the late Samuel Henry Killman and Elnora Matthews Killman.

Noah worked for many years as the accountant for an electric company.

Left to cherish his...

Pastor Danny E. Gardner

Pastor Danny E. Gardner

Jan 16, 2021

Pastor Danny E. Gardner, 67, of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2021, surrounded by his girls.  He was born in Gaston County on December 18, 1953 and was the son of the late Kenneth and Hazel Gardner.  He was the Pastor of Living Hope Baptist Church, Gastonia.  He loved the Lord and...

Hallas Gibson

Hallas Gibson

Jan 16, 2021

Hallas Lake Gibson, 76, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home.

He was born January 15, 1945 in Cherokee County, NC and was the son of the late Hallas and Thelma Gibson.

Hallas was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church Gastonia.  He loved to fish and was an avid coon...

Charles Jonas Hullender

Charles Jonas Hullender

Jan 15, 2021

Charles Jonas Hullender, 64, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Atrium Health, Shelby, NC.  He was born April 16, 1956 in Gaston County and was the son of the late Joseph Hullender Sr. and Rachel Burton Hullender.

Charles was a mechanic in the U.S. Army and then worked as a mechanic in...

Chouvis Dean Ballard

Chouvis Dean Ballard

Jan 15, 2021

Chouvis Dean Ballard, 56, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 15, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born July 11, 1964, in Gaston County, son of the late Chouvis Ballard and Lois Bradshaw Ballard.

He was a 1983 graduate of Bessemer City High School and a former member of the...

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