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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ann Phillips Cline
Sep 28, 2020
Ann Phillips Cline, 78.
Ann passed away peacefully to her eternal home on September 28, 2020.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Grant and Mattie Phillips, born September 26, 1942.
Ann walked in this life with a reverential fear and high praise for Our Lord and Savior. She...
Mark Farris
Sep 27, 2020
Mark Farris, 53, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his residence.
He was born June 24, 1967 in Warwick Co, VA, son of Bobby June Farris and Martha Ellen Ashe Farris.
Mark retired from Grainger after 33 years of service and loved going to yard sales the Flea Market.
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Joanne Patricia Grigg
Sep 27, 2020
Joanne Patricia Grigg, 85, of Gastonia, passed away on September 27, 2020, at Morningside Assisted Living, Gastonia.
She was born April 17, 1935, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Joseph and Velma Brown Meadows.
Mrs. Grigg was a member of Sunset Lane Baptist Church in Bessemer City.
She loved her job of...
Geneva Gail Greene
Sep 26, 2020
Geneva Gail Greene, 78, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born March 29, 1942, in Haywood County, daughter of the late Homer Greene and Bertha Gunter Cunningham.
Gail loved dancing and music. She danced at the VFW in Maiden every Friday night. She also...
Martha "Toots" Johnson Cantrell
Sep 25, 2020
Martha "Toots" Johnson Cantrell, 85, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on September 25,2020.
She was born February 16, 1935, in Iredell County, daughter of the late Adam Johnson and Eva Oates Johnson.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Cantrell. "Toots"...
Alvin Joe Holman
Sep 25, 2020
Alvin Joe Holman, 87, of Gastonia, passed away September 25, 2020 at home.
He was born November 9, 1932 in Gaston County, NC to the late Paul Cash Holman and Nancy Frady Holman.
Joe was a member of First Wesleyan Church, Bessemer City. He retired from Public Service after over 31 years of service. He...
Tim Bolding
Sep 25, 2020
Tim Bolding, 54, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at his home.
He was born December 9, 1965, in Cleveland County, son of the late William Herbert Bolding Sr. and Avalyn Turner Bolding.
Tim loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He also loved the Dallas Cowboys and going fishing.
Left to...
Robert Joseph Witzberger Sr.
Sep 25, 2020
Robert Joseph Witzberger Sr., 51, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born March 10, 1969, in Summit County, OH, son of the late Sam Joseph Perrone and Robin Lynn Witzberger Bishop.
Robert was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed life. Robert...
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