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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

William "Will" Paul Moretz

William "Will" Paul Moretz

May 13, 2020

BESSEMER CITY, NC - William "Will" Paul Moretz passed away while at home on May 13, 2020.  He was 78 years of age.  Will was welcomed into this world by his parents Paul P. Moretz and Mary "Sue" Best along with his older sister, Sara Moretz (Ratchford) on their family farm just outside of Bessemer City in March of...

Alice Bell Huskey

Alice Bell Huskey

May 13, 2020

Alice Bell Huskey, 51, of Bessemer City, peacefully left this world to be with our God in heaven on May 13, 2020.

She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

She was born May 17, 1968, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Buford and Vernice Bell.

Alice was extremely...

Angie Morton

Angie Morton

May 12, 2020

Angie Morton, 47, of Gastonia, passed away on May 12, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born December 1, 1972, in Catawba County, daughter of Kenneth Bridges and Dianne Bridges.

She was a member of Charity Independent Baptist Church in Gastonia.

Angie loved her family and enjoyed spending time with...

Billy Lee Lytton

Billy Lee Lytton

May 11, 2020

Billy Lee Lytton, 89, of Gastonia, passed away May 11, 2020 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation in Lincolnton, NC.

He was born in Lincoln County, NC on January 21, 1931 to the late William Lee and Georgia Reinhardt Lytton.

Mr. Lytton served his country during the Korean War while serving in the United States Army.  He was...

Jose Luis Ortiz

Jose Luis Ortiz

May 9, 2020

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Jose Luis Ortiz died on May 9, 2020 in Caromont Hospital in Gastonia, North Carolina. He was 71 years old.

He was born on May 30, 1948 in Guatemala City, Guatemala, the second-born child of Albertina Castaneda and Isidro Ernesto Ortiz. He was a brother to Ana Maria Ortiz, Moises Ortiz...

Brenda Joyce Cavender

Brenda Joyce Cavender

May 8, 2020

B renda Joyce Cavender, 78, of Gastonia, passed away on May 8, 2020, at her home.

She was born August 18, 1941, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth Breedlove.

Brenda was a hard-working lady who took good care of her family and loved them deeply. She loved going to the flea...

Rebecca Ann Dailey

Rebecca Ann Dailey

May 8, 2020

Rebecca "Becky" Dailey, 44, of Gastonia, passed away at home on May 6, 2020.

She was born in Gaston County, NC on November 1, 1975 to Doyle K. and Bobbie Long Dailey.

Becky was a very loving and giving soul.  She always wanted to help others.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Graham Haywood Paige

Graham Haywood Paige

May 6, 2020

Graham Haywood Paige, 76, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born June 5, 1943, a native of Cleveland Co, NC, son of the late Lemuel Daniel Paige and Loma Lynn Dees Paige.

Graham was a member of the VFW, Absher Flowers Post No. 9337....

Annie Mae Spivey Hogue

Annie Mae Spivey Hogue

May 4, 2020

Annie Mae Spivey Hogue, 82, of Gastonia, passed away at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC on May 4, 2020.

A native of Gaston County, NC, she was born May 16, 1937 to the late William and Lena Spivey.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Harley Arnold...

Lawrence Rome Brady, Jr.

Lawrence Rome Brady, Jr.

May 4, 2020

Lawrence "Junior" Brady, Jr., 78, of Bessemer City, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born December 9, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Lawrence Rome Brady, Sr., and Emma Sue Brady.

Lawrence was a member of Revival Tabernacle in Stanley.  He once enjoyed playing...

Billy "Bill" Ray Hudson

Billy "Bill" Ray Hudson

May 4, 2020

Billy "Bill" Ray Hudson, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Monday, May 4, 2020 at his residence.

He was born October 11, 1935 in Rutherford Co, NC, son of the late John Hudson and Letha Bannard Hudson.

Bill retired from town of Ranlo after over 32 years of service, he also retired from Rex Mills...

Blanche Gunter Dockery

Blanche Gunter Dockery

May 4, 2020

Blanche Gunter Dockery, 87, of Lowell, NC, passed away May 4, 2020 at Somerset Court in Cherryville, NC.

She was born August 15, 1932 in Graham County to the late Fred and Zennie Green Gunter.

Blanche was a loving and cherished mother and grandmother.  She loved her fur babies.

In addition to her...

Dwayne Fitzgerald "Gerald" Littlejohn

Dwayne Fitzgerald "Gerald" Littlejohn

May 3, 2020

Dwayne Fitzgerald "Gerald" Littlejohn, 52, passed away into Glory at his home in Grover, NC, on Sunday, May 3, 2020.  He was born March 1,1968, to the late Charles and Thelma McConnell Littlejohn. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 30 years, April DuBre - Littlejohn, and their children, Lance, Alyssa and Ryan, grandson Joziah, sister,...

Tracey Dawn Wells

Tracey Dawn Wells

May 3, 2020

"Her mansion was ready, and she moved from her earthly address to her Heavenly address today."

Tracey Dawn Wells, age 53, went to be with her Heavenly Father and her new home on Sunday, May 3, 2020 from her residence in Bessemer City, North Carolina.

She was born May 25, 1966, daughter of William and...

Teresa Louann Early

Teresa Louann Early

May 2, 2020

Teresa Louann Early, 65, of Dallas, passed away at her home on May 2, 2020.

A native of Gaston County, she was born January 20, 1955 to the late Lou and Mattie Coleman Johnson.

Teresa was a Christian lady who loved singing, gospel music, and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

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Helen Ramsey

Helen Ramsey

May 1, 2020

Helen Lois Christenbury Ramsey, 89, of Gastonia, passed away at home on Friday, May 1, 2020.

She was born February 14, 1931, in York Co., SC, daughter of the late Eddie Lee Christenbury and Lois Robinson Crump.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Ramsey; brothers, Bobby...

Carl Wayne Mills

Carl Wayne Mills

Apr 30, 2020

Carl Wayne Mills, 65, of Cramerton, passed away at home on April 30, 2020.

He was born May 10, 1954 in Gaston County to the late William Jessie and Johnnie Mae Cathleen Morris Mills.

Carl attended First Assembly of God in Gastonia.  He loved to play horse shoes, fish, and spend time with family and...

Dorothy Dunlap May

Dorothy Dunlap May

Apr 29, 2020

Dorothy May, 72, of Gastonia, passed away at home on April 29, 2020.

She was born in Moore County, NC to the late Joe and Ivy Gardener Dunlap.

Dorothy was a member of Stanley Pentecostal Church in Stanley, NC.  She was also involved for many years with the March of Dimes.

In addition...

Eugene Nelson Faris

Eugene Nelson Faris

Apr 29, 2020

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Mr. Eugene (Gene) Nelson Faris, 66, of Belmont, North Carolina.

A Gaston County native, Mr. Faris was born on April 7, 1954, and passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He worked at Norwesco Plastics for over thirty years in a variety of different capacities....

Elva Guffey Whiteside

Elva Guffey Whiteside

Apr 27, 2020

Elva Guffey Whiteside, 95, of Bessemer City, passed away on April 27, 2020, at her home.

She was born August 29, 1924, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Howard Alexander Guffey and Lena Bullard Guffey.

She was a member of Long Creek Presbyterian Church in Kings Mountain where she was involved in her church...

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