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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

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,...

Billy Lee Lytton Jr.

Billy Lee Lytton Jr.

Jun 27, 2020

Billy Lee Lytton, Jr., Police Chief of Gaston College, and resident of Cherryville, passed away on June 27, 2020.

Born to Billy and Virginia Lytton on October 3, 1952. Lee attended Hunter Huss High School, and married his high school sweetheart Teresa Evans on July 18, 1972. Lee served 4 years in the United States Airforce. Lee...

Shirley Morrison Hager

Shirley Morrison Hager

Jun 25, 2020

Shirley Morrison Hager, 91, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away June 25, 2020 at Atrium Health – Lincolnton.

She was born July 16, 1928 in Cleveland County, NC to the late James Albert and Martha Nasmi Hamilton Morrison.

Shirley was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Bessemer City, NC.

In addition to...

Felix "Quinn" Alexander Jr.

Felix "Quinn" Alexander Jr.

Jun 24, 2020

Felix "Quinn" Alexander Jr., 70, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born April 22, 1950 in Iredell Co, NC, son of the late Felix Quentin Alexander Sr. and Ardell Sue Alexander.

Quinn was a beloved husband and dad. He loved to play golf and...

Belinda Ann Bumgardner

Belinda Ann Bumgardner

Jun 23, 2020

Belinda Ann Bumgardner, 62, of Stanley, NC, passed away, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born April 2, 1958 in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of the late Jack Wilbur Parris and Peggy Blount Parris.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Jodean Parris;...

Ruby Hullett Tanner

Ruby Hullett Tanner

Jun 23, 2020

Gastonia, NC. Ruby Hullett Tanner passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 under Hospice Care at Alexandria Place.

She was born August 11, 1936, daughter of the late James Robert Hullett and Lura Hodge Hullett.

Ruby was an amazing homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and was loved deeply by all who knew her. Among her...

Michael Keith Perry

Michael Keith Perry

Jun 23, 2020

Michael Keith Perry, 54, of Dallas, NC, passed away at home on June 23, 2020.

A native of Gaston County, NC, he was born May 30, 1966 to Billie Kelly White and the late Jimmy Virgil Perry.

Michael was a member of Long Creek Baptist Church and was a former member of the Dallas Fire...

Billy "Bill" Andy Wyatt

Billy "Bill" Andy Wyatt

Jun 22, 2020

Mr.  Billy Andy "Bill" Wyatt went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 22, 2020.  His former wife, Gail Wyatt, daughters, Valarie and Mechelle Wyatt, and granddaughter, Abigail Rose Wyatt, dearly loved him.  Born November 24, 1945 in Waynesville, NC, Bill was the son of the late Sallie Gunter Wyatt and Andy Sanford...

Pamela Renay Cloninger

Pamela Renay Cloninger

Jun 22, 2020

Pamela Renay Pennington Cloninger, 69, of Dallas, NC passed away June 22, 2020 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC.

A native of Gaston County, NC, she was born November 21, 1950 to the late James "Pete" Marvin and Connie Sue Briggs Pennington.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Laura Jean Caldwell

Laura Jean Caldwell

Jun 22, 2020

Laura Jean Caldwell, 95, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Monday, June 22, 2020 at Novant Health Forysth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC.

She was born May 12, 1925 in Guilford Co, NC, daughter of the late Wade Fite and Margaret Ballard Fite.

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

Andrew Jackson Evans

Andrew Jackson Evans

Jun 21, 2020

Andrew Jackson Evans, 78, of Clover, SC, passed away on June 21, 2020 at his sister's home in Gastonia, NC.

He was born February 22, 1942 in Claremore, OK to the late Sheridan and Woodie Johnson Evans.

In addition to his parents, Andrew is preceded in death by his brothers, Sam Evans, Dean Evans, James...

Furman Louis Sprouse Sr.

Furman Louis Sprouse Sr.

Jun 21, 2020

Furman Louis Sprouse, 89, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away at home on June 21, 2020.

He was born June 6, 1931 in Cherokee County, SC to the late Horace and Dora Mae Wyatt Sprouse.

Furman was retired from Parkdale Mills after many years of service.

In addition to his parents, he is...

Shirley Yonvonne Fleming

Shirley Yonvonne Fleming

Jun 21, 2020

Shirley Fleming, 75, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

A native of Caswell County, NC, she was born August 23, 1944 to the late Clarence Monroe and Rose Huffman.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda McCumbee.

All services are private.

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Doris May Preston

Doris May Preston

Jun 20, 2020

Doris May Preston, 84, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her residence.

She was born June 9, 1936 in Fayette Co, KY, daughter of the late Arvid Grayson and Alma Newby Grayson.

Doris was loving wife, mother, servant of Christ and played the piano at church most of...

Joseph "Joe" Tomberlin

Joseph "Joe" Tomberlin

Jun 19, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Tomberlin, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away June 19, 2020 at Atrium Health-Cleveland, in Shelby, NC.

A native of Gaston County, he was born November 6, 1941 to the late William and Marie Tomberlin.

Joe was a member of First Assembly of God, Gastonia, NC, and former owner of Carolina Movers and...

Oscar "Bull" Griffin

Oscar "Bull" Griffin

Jun 19, 2020

Oscar "Bull" Griffin, 77, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at his home.

He was born November 24, 1942, in Gaston County, son of the late Oscar Griffin Sr. and Lucille Hill Griffin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Pendleton Griffin and granddaughter, Andrea Black....

Jeffrey "Jeff" Gilbow

Jeffrey "Jeff" Gilbow

Jun 19, 2020

Jeffrey "Jeff" Gilbow, 55, of Charlotte, passed away on June 19, 2020, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.

He was born May 9, 1965, in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Kenneth Clifford Gilbow Sr. and Catherine Fore Gilbow.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Greene Funeral Service,...

James Alan Phillips

James Alan Phillips

Jun 14, 2020

James Phillips, 60, went to be with the Lord June 14, 2020.

He was a loving husband to Terri Phillips for 38 years. He was a wonderful dad to Kristina and Amanda Phillips.  He was a very hard worker for his family and worked for Concrete Supply Co for 34 years. James was a member of the...

Grady Keith Ledford

Grady Keith Ledford

Jun 14, 2020

Grady Keith Ledford, 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, June 14, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born, March 30, 1948, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Darrell Ledford and the late Roy Grady Ledford.

In addition to his mother, Grady is survived by his wife, Wanda Ledford;...

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