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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Thomas Tyler

Thomas Tyler

Jul 13, 2020

Thomas Tyler, 60, formerly of Bessemer City, NC, passed away July 13, 2020 at the Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.

A native of Gaston County, NC, he was born December 21, 1959, to the late Willie Tyler and Estelle Williams Bradshaw.

Thomas was a faithful employee of Suburban Acres and prior to...

Michael "Danny" Mangan

Michael "Danny" Mangan

Jul 12, 2020

Michael "Danny" Mangan, 51, of Charlotte, NC, passed away July 12, 2020 in Charlotte, NC.

He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on November 30, 1968 to Marilyn Lachman Stroup and the late Michael William Mangan.

In addition to his father, Michael was preceded in death by his stepmother, Brenda Grant Mangan and stepbrother, Lowell...

Clarence Fred Harris Jr.

Clarence Fred Harris Jr.

Jul 11, 2020

Clarence Fred Harris, Jr., 74, of Gastonia, NC, passed away July 11, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born in Gaston County, NC on April 11, 1946 to the late Clarence Fred Harris, Sr. and Christine Gathins Harris.

Mr. Harris was a member of Upper Room Tabernacle, Gastonia, where he was a...

Ralph Lamar Humphrey

Ralph Lamar Humphrey

Jul 10, 2020

Ralph Lamar Humphrey, 91, passed away July 10, 2020 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.

He was born in Dallas, NC on August 22, 1928 to the late Zed Humphrey, Sr. and Bertie Stroupe Humphrey.

CPL. Humphrey proudly served our country in the US Army in the Korean War and received the Korean...

Daniel "Danny" Ertzberger

Daniel "Danny" Ertzberger

Jul 8, 2020

Daniel Lee "Danny" Ertzberger, 74, of Gastonia, passed away on July 8, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born on June 2, 1946 to the late Walker and Willie Ertzberger.

Danny was a current member of Dallas Church of God.  He was formerly a member of East Gastonia Church of God...

Jamie Gail Jones

Jamie Gail Jones

Jul 7, 2020

Jamie Gail Jones, 40, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her residence.

She was born June 8, 1980 in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Wanda Fite Bradley and the late James Caughron.

She was a mail carrier for the US Post Office, Gastonia. Jamie loved music, family and her children. She...

Michael Steven Leophard

Michael Steven Leophard

Jul 7, 2020

Michael Steven Leophard, 70, of Gastonia, passed away, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born January 24, 1950 in Waynesville, NC, son of the late James Henry Leophard and Maleta Hampton Leophard.

Michael honorably served as a Marine Sgt. during the Viet Nam War.

In addition to...

Jimmy Lee Watson

Jimmy Lee Watson

Jul 6, 2020

Jimmy Lee Watson, 71, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Monday, July 6, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born March 9, 1949 in Gaston Co, NC, the son of the late James Watson and Bertha Stewart Gibby.

Jimmy proudly served our country in the United States Army.  He worked with his second...

Earlene Cable Wiggins

Earlene Cable Wiggins

Jul 6, 2020

Earlene Lurah Cable Wiggins, 86, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away at home on July 6, 2020.

She was born September 21, 1933 in Graham County, NC to the late Earlie and Carrie Taylor Cable.

Earlene was a member of Independent Full Gospel Church of Gastonia, NC.  She loved the Lord and her family and was...

George Bennett Stowe

George Bennett Stowe

Jul 5, 2020

George Bennett Stowe passed away peacefully July 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born December 12, 1931 in Cramerton, NC, son of Hoyle B. Stowe and Elizabeth Faries Stowe. He attended Cramerton schools through fifth grade then Belmont schools through graduation.  He graduated from University of Detroit, attended Duke University Graduate school, and...

Tho Phaolo Vinh Tran

Tho Phaolo Vinh Tran

Jul 4, 2020

Tho Phaolo Vinh Tran, 69 year of age of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

Tho was born August 9, 1950 in Saigon South Viet Nam. He was enlisting to the Viet Nam Navy in 1970 and was sent to Illinois for the Navy training. He came back...

Gary Edward Doster

Gary Edward Doster

Jul 4, 2020

Gary Edward Doster, 66, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Courtland Terrace, Gastonia.

He was born December 13, 1953 in Los Angeles, CA, son of the late Raymond Doster Jr. and Eula Simonds.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Donald Doster.

Gary...

Harold Dwight Burgess

Harold Dwight Burgess

Jul 3, 2020

Harold Dwight Burgess, 92, of Gastonia, passed away July 3, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

He was born October 19, 1927, in Cliffside, NC to the late Howard Freeman and Bessie McCraw Burgess.

Harold served with the Army and Navy. He retired as supervisor from Firestone and Crowder's Mountain Golf Course.

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Samuel Eric Brewer

Samuel Eric Brewer

Jul 3, 2020

Samuel "Sam" Eric Brewer, 29, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born May 16, 1991, in Mecklenburg County.

Sam was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He was a member of New Buffalo Baptist Church, Grover and employed by KSM Castings, Shelby.

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Lenora Altha Harris Webb

Lenora Altha Harris Webb

Jul 2, 2020

Lenora Altha Harris Webb, 79, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Alexandria Place, Gastonia.

She was born September 15, 1940 in Madison Co, GA, daughter of the late John Harris and Lillian Smith Harris.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death husband, Donald Ray Webb Jr.; sisters, Levenia...

Jackie Procter Hughes

Jackie Procter Hughes

Jul 1, 2020

Jackie Procter Hughes, 51, of Gastonia, NC passed away July 1, 2020 at home.

He was born in Gaston County, NC on October 6, 1968 to the late Donald Roland Hughes and Della Peak Hovis.

Jackie enjoyed playing video games and listening to music.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Hughes; brother,...

Tim Price

Tim Price

Jun 30, 2020

Tim Price, 52, of Kings Mountain, passed away on June 30, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born December 8, 1967, in Cleveland County, son of the late Gail Price Metcalf.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Frank, and Marie Price.

Tim enjoyed working...

Steven Michael Setzer

Steven Michael Setzer

Jun 30, 2020

Steven Michael Setzer, 55, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 30, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born January 7, 1965, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, son of Bobby Ray Setzer Sr. and the late Elizabeth Burlett Setzer.

Steven loved his family and enjoyed cooking. He loved to play his guitar,...

Josh Wilson

Josh Wilson

Jun 29, 2020

Josh Wilson, 29, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 29, 2020, at Atrium Health Main, Charlotte.

He was born September 8, 1990, in Gaston County, NC.

Josh never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone out.

He loved to ride motorcycles and enjoyed a competitive game of corn hole....

Charles Brian Kistler

Charles Brian Kistler

Jun 27, 2020

Charles Brian Kistler was born September 25, 1979 in Gastonia, NC and went to his heavenly home on June 27, 2020 at the age of 40.

He is survived by his beautiful daughter and love of his life, Charley Emelia Kistler; his parents, Charles and Vickie Kistler; brother, Barry Kistler, all from Gastonia, NC; his maternal grandmother,...

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