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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

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...

Nell Elders

Nell Elders

Sep 6, 2020

Nell Elders, 82, of Dallas, NC passed away at home on September 6, 2020.

She was born in Clay County, NC on July 21, 1938 to the late Paul John Woody and Verna Lee Moffitt Woody.

Nell was a member of Northside Community Church in Dallas, NC.  She worked in textiles for several decades and...

Herldon Spencer

Herldon Spencer

Sep 6, 2020

Herldon 'Lynn' Spencer, 64 of Mount Holly NC, passed away at 4:00 am Sunday Sept. 6th, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia N.C.

Born on Dec. 8th, 1955, he was the son of Linvial Spencer and Sarah Smith Jenkins.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Tammy; 2 sons, Jason Law...

Linda Timpe

Linda Timpe

Sep 4, 2020

Linda Carol Phillips Timpe, 69, of Lincolnton, passed away on September 4, 2020, at her residence.

She was born September 9,1950, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Carlton Phillips and Ella Mae Williams Harwell.

Mrs. Timpe was involved in the ASPCA, St. Jude, and Wounded Warriors.

She worked as an LPN with...

Melody Ann Culbertson

Melody Ann Culbertson

Sep 3, 2020

Melody Ann Culbertson, 71, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away, Thursday, September 3, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born March 31, 1949 in Wicomico Co, MD, daughter of the late Helen Ann Walker Dashiell.

Melody was a loving mother, wife and grandmother.

In addition to her mother, she is...

Faye Huffstetler Ross

Faye Huffstetler Ross

Sep 3, 2020

Faye Huffstetler Ross. 97, of Kings Mountain, passed away on September 3, 2020, at Atrium Health Cleveland, Shelby.

She was born May 7, 1923, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Fife and Vera Huffstetler.

She was a member of Westover Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.

Mrs. Ross was a loving wife, mother,...

Darrell Boyce Phillips

Darrell Boyce Phillips

Sep 2, 2020

Darrell Boyce Phillips, 67, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his residence.

He was born July 21, 1953 a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Everette William Phillips and Doris Eugene Smith Phillips.

Darrell loved his cowboy hat and boots. He enjoyed fishing and going to the park....

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