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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

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....

Winona Owenby

Winona Owenby

Sep 2, 2020

Winona Owenby, 92, of Gastonia, NC, passed away September 2, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born August 16, 1929 in Cherokee County, NC to the late Burl Leo Brown and Lela Simonds Brown.

In addition to her parents, Winona was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Arthur Owenby; daughter, Lisa...

"Granny Lee" Letha Ray Shehan

"Granny Lee" Letha Ray Shehan

Sep 2, 2020

" Granny Lee" Letha Ray Shehan , 84, of  Dallas, passed away on September 2, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born April 21, 1936, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Rev. Johnny Philbeck and Cora Lou Philbeck

"Granny Lee" loved tending to her garden and canning.

She was...

Geraldine "Gerry" Conway Shultz

Geraldine "Gerry" Conway Shultz

Sep 2, 2020

Geraldine "Gerry" Conway Shultz, 87, of Gastonia, passed away, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her residence.

She was born, September 5, 1932 in Kinston, NC, to the late Daniel Clayton Conway and Rosa Fleming Conway. She was the youngest child of 9; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. They have all preceded her in death.

After...

Adam Lee Hannah

Adam Lee Hannah

Sep 1, 2020

Adam Lee Hannah,28, of Gastonia, passed away September 1, 2020, at his home.

He was born September 28, 1991, in Gaston County.

Adam was a loving son, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed by everyone that knew and loved him.  He was a sports fanatic.

A funeral service will be held...

Debora Lynn Phillips

Debora Lynn Phillips

Sep 1, 2020

Debora Lynn Phillips, 51, of Gastonia, passed away September 1, 2020 at Atrium Health-Main in Charlotte, NC.

She was born January 23, 1969 in Gaston County, NC to Etoulia "Tody" Davidson Rollins and the late Ebbie Lee Christenbury.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Terry Phillips; son,...

Austin James Lyle

Austin James Lyle

Aug 31, 2020

Austin James Lyle, 26, passed away August 31, 2020 at home.

Austin was born December 3, 1993 to Laura and James Lyle in Houlton, Maine, then later moved to Gastonia, NC in 1997.

Austin was a lover of all things music. He started with the drums and guitar in middle school, but would master just...

Charles "Buster" Fox

Charles "Buster" Fox

Aug 30, 2020

Charles "Buster" Fox, 82, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2020, surrounded by his wife and children.

He was born March 31, 1938, in Rock Hill SC, and was a proud member of the Catawba Indian Nation.

"Buster" accepted Jesus Christ into his life October 31, 1968. Since that time,...

Glenn Marshell Walker

Glenn Marshell Walker

Aug 30, 2020

Glenn Marshell Walker, 80, of White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC went home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2020.  He was a native of Rutherford County, NC and a member of Charity Independent Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC.  Glenn retired from Firestone Mill after 41 years of service.

Glenn was a beloved father...

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