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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Samantha Christine Stephens
Nov 4, 2020
Samantha Christine Stephens, 26, of Bessemer City, passed away at home on November 4, 2020.
She was born February 11, 1994 in Gaston County, NC to Samuel James Stephens, Jr., and Christina Gonzales Stephens.
Samantha loved her social life and she loved helping people. She was the mother to two sons, Ricky Watkins and Leon...
Keith Rogers
Nov 3, 2020
Keith Rogers, 71, of Vale, NC, passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia on November 3, 2020.
He was born February 21, 1949 in Mercer County, West Virginia to Larmer Rogers and the late Ruby Shrewsberry Rogers.
Keith attended Dallas Church of God. He loved wood working and building things.
In...
Evelyn Swanner Cable
Nov 3, 2020
Evelyn Swanner Cable, 75, widow of Carles Cable, transitioned on November 3, 2020.
She was born October 20, 1945 in Gaston County, NC to the late Frank Kody Swanner and Sally Campbell Swanner.
Evelyn loved art and to spend time at the beach fishing with her husband. They also hunted together.
Survivors include...
Joseph Junior Ward
Nov 3, 2020
Joseph J. Ward, 95, went to be with his Lord on November 3, 2020 at Stanley Total Living Center, Stanley.
He was the loving husband of Myrtle Bellamy Ward. They celebrated 71 years of marriage before she preceded him in death. He was a proud father of five children; daughters, Frances Hanna (preceded him in death), Peggy...
Mary Ann Jackson Campbell
Nov 3, 2020
Mary Ann Jackson Campbell, 84, of Gastonia, passed away on November 3, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born July 3, 1936, in Gaston County, daughter of the late William and Lottie Jackson.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Mrs. Campbell was a wonderful minister's wife, who assisted...
Shirley Dagmar Wooten Bolen
Nov 2, 2020
Shirley Dagmar Wooten Bolen, 66, of Lincolnton, NC passed away November 2, 2020 at her home.
She was born May 3, 1954 in Gaston County, NC to the late James Reed Wooten, Sr., and Mary Virginia Warren Wooten.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Bolen; and a...
Tony Andrew Craig
Oct 30, 2020
Tony Andrew Craig, 68, of Gastonia, passed away October 30, 2020 at CaroMont Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born on August 31, 1952 in Gaston County, NC to the late Robert Lee Craig and Pansie Clark McNeilly.
Tony was retired from FedEx. He loved to restore old cars and trucks. Tony loved to fish and...
Dawn Michelle Deal
Oct 30, 2020
Dawn Michelle Deal of Lowell, NC, passed away October 30, 2020 in Charlotte, NC.
She was born January 7, 1970 in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Donald Bruce Deal and Carolyn Wiggins Deal.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Simpson.
Dawn...
Buster Hester
Oct 30, 2020
Buster Hester, 67, of Clover, SC, passed away October 30, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Gaston County, NC on June 20, 1953 to the late Charles Gather Hester and Ruth Seagal Hester.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Nickey Hester.
Buster is survived...
William "Frank" Moffett
Oct 30, 2020
Frank Moffett, 52, of Gastonia, passed away October 30, 2020 at his brother's residence.
He was born February 13, 1968 in Mecklenburg County, son of Linda Rhinehart and the late William Lee Moffett.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his aunt, Norma Morrison.
Frank was an avid model...
Sherry Ellis Lunsford
Oct 30, 2020
Sherry Ellis Lunsford, 47, of Clover, SC, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at her brother's residence.
A native of Gaston County, she was born April 19, 1973, daughter of the late Thomas Edison Ellis and Elizabeth Minnie Kapps.
She loved her family greatly.
Left to cherish her memories are her son, Zachary...
Mary Ruth Nivens
Oct 29, 2020
Mary Ruth Nivens, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her residence.
She was born April 18, 1936 in Rock Hill, SC, daughter of the late John Norris and Mary Hufstetler Norris.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Nivens; daughter, Patricia Mackins; grandson,...
William Leroy Elliott, Sr.
Oct 28, 2020
William Leroy Elliott, Sr., 85, of Gastonia, passed away at home on October 28, 2020.
He was born September 10, 1935 in Mecklenburg County, NC to the late Zebulon Vance Elliott and Maebelle Silvey Elliott.
William was a veteran of the United States Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Johnny Lewis "Don" Greene
Oct 28, 2020
Johnny Lewis "Don" Greene, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on October 28, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born December 7, 1944 in Haywood County, NC to the late Homer Greene and Bertha Gunter Cunningham.
Johnny was an avid golfer and devoted husband of 57 years. He was retired from...
Hobert Henry Keene
Oct 27, 2020
Hobert Henry Keene, 69, of Mount Holly, NC passed away on October 27, 2020 at Atrium Health of Lincolnton, NC.
He was born June 14, 1951 in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Harvey Junior Keene and Nellie Louise Rose Keene.
Hobert was a member of Dallas Church of God, Dallas, NC. He was...
Keath Don Williams
Oct 26, 2020
Keath Don Williams, 82, of Dallas, NC went home to be with his Lord God on October 26, 2020 surrounded by family.
He was born February 6, 1938. He was the son of Steve Kersey and Margaret Williams.
He served in the US Navy and proudly worked as a Gaston County Deputy and a textile...
George Robert Pender, Jr.
Oct 26, 2020
George Robert Pender, Jr, 65, of Gastonia, passed away at the Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC on October 26, 2020.
He was born on June 18, 1955 in Berlin, Germany, to Dagmar "Omi" Liebsch Pender and the late George Robert "Bobby" Pender, Sr.
George was a member of First Assembly of God, Gastonia. ...
Darrell Lee Owen
Oct 25, 2020
Darrell Lee Owen, 65, of Gastonia, passed away suddenly October 25, 2020, with his loving family and close friends by his side.
He was born October 12, 1955, in Gaston County, son of Genee Owen and the late Aaron Owen.
Darrell was a very proud veteran of the US Navy and welder by trade. He...
Grady Austin Clemmer Sr.
Oct 25, 2020
Grady Austin Clemmer Sr., 94, of Gastonia, passed away on October 25, 2020, at Accordius Health, Gastonia.
He was born December 14, 1925, in Gaston County, son of the late Jasper and Beulah Fisher Clemmer.
Mr. Clemmer was a member of East Garrison Baptist Church, Gastonia.
He served in the US Navy during...
Mildred Hanna Moore
Oct 24, 2020
Mildred Hanna Moore, 86, of Gastonia, passed away on October 24, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born January 24, 1934, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jack and Winnie Kersey Hanna.
Prior to Mildred's stroke, she loved to read, and she enjoyed watching Sunday services on the television. She loved...
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