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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Robert Gordon Falls

Robert Gordon Falls

May 25, 2020

Robert Gordon Falls, 84, of Gastonia, passed away, Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home.

Bob was born March 17, 1936, son of the late John W. and Ila H. Falls.

Bob was a member of Pisgah ARP Church, where he held several positions. He was a veteran of the Air Force with 24 years...

Bob South

Bob South

May 25, 2020

Bob South, 76, of Dallas, NC passed peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2020 at his residence.

He was an avid golfer and pool player.  Bob was the former owner of On The Hill Billiards of Dallas for over 30 years.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Candy South; two brothers, Dean South, and...

Vivian Ann Elgin Vaughn

Vivian Ann Elgin Vaughn

May 24, 2020

Vivian Ann Elgin Vaughn

Ann, 77, passed away quietly on Sunday May 24, 2020 in Hospice Care.  Vivian Ann Elgin was born on September 25, 1942 to Luther Addison and Oris Ophelia Simpson Elgin, both deceased.  She was also preceded in death by her two brothers Jim and Lonnie Elgin. Surviving is her "little sister" Maxine Elgin. ...

Arnold "Sam" Whisnant Sr.

Arnold "Sam" Whisnant Sr.

May 23, 2020

Arnold "Sam" Whisnant Sr., 89, of Gastonia, passed away, Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Alexandria Place, Gastonia, NC.

He was born, February 26, 1931 in Cleveland Co, NC, son of the late Thomas Whisnant and Alphia Holder Whisnant.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Smith Whisnant; son,...

Larry William Moore

Larry William Moore

May 22, 2020

Larry William Moore, 79, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born February 17, 1941, in Gaston County, son of the late William Elias Moore and Annie Mae Falls Moore.

Larry was a member of Flint Groves Baptist Church, and he loved golfing and sports.

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Betty Beavers Froneberger

Betty Beavers Froneberger

May 22, 2020

Betty Beavers Froneberger, 78, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2020, at Testa Hospice House, Kings Mountain.

She was born February 22, 1942, in Murphy, daughter of the late Harvey E. Beavers and Marcene Thomas Beavers.

Betty was a member of Morganton Freedom Church of God. She...

David Lee Hoyle

David Lee Hoyle

May 22, 2020

David Lee Hoyle, 56, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born June 9, 1963, in Gaston County, son of Ginger Splawn Hoyle and the late Thomas Ervin Hoyle.

David loved baseball, bulldozers, and dirt track racing.

In addition to his mother, left...

Daniel "Danny" Freeman Lloyd

Daniel "Danny" Freeman Lloyd

May 21, 2020

Daniel "Danny" Freeman Lloyd, 69, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his residence.

He was born September 2, 1950 in Spartanburg Co, SC, son of the late Betty Sawyer Lloyd.

Danny was a former employee of Milliken & Company, Wales Fabrics and Paktec Inc. He enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle and...

Kelly High Smith

Kelly High Smith

May 21, 2020

Kelly High Smith, 60, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.

She was born November 10, 1959 in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of the late Kirby Lee High and Faye Howie Setzer.

Kelly was a member of South Point Baptist Church, Belmont. She was employed at the Dental...

Bobby Gene Biggers

Bobby Gene Biggers

May 20, 2020

Bobby Gene Biggers, 83, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

Bobby was born December 1, 1936 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Cletus James and Retta Bell Burris Biggers.

He was a member of South Gastonia Church of God where he was a church elder.  Bobby...

Julie Ann Sisk

Julie Ann Sisk

May 18, 2020

Julie Ann Sisk, 59, of Gastonia, passed away May 18, 2020 at Atrium Health Main, Charlotte, NC.

A native of Gaston County, NC, she was born January 9, 1961 to the late Bobby and Carolyn Hughes Sisk.

Julie is survived by her son Kenneth Rogers; two brothers, Johnny Sisk and Jimmy Sisk; one sister, Jena...

Miguel Angel Rivera

Miguel Angel Rivera

May 17, 2020

Miguel Angel Rivera, 87, of Gastonia, passed away at home on May 17, 2020.

He was born October 8, 1932 in Cidra, Puerto Rico, to the late Pedro and Carmen Santos Rivera.

Mr. Rivera was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He also owned his own television repair shop.  Mike was an active member of...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Haynes

Patricia "Pat" Ann Haynes

May 17, 2020

Patricia "Pat" Haynes, 73, of Clover, SC, passed away, Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her residence.

She was born, October 3, 1946 in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Craig Miller and Addie Mae Barrett Miller.

Pat worked at Crossroads Animal Hospital, Dallas, NC, for over 30 years.

In addition to her parents,...

Wanda Sue Hawkins

Wanda Sue Hawkins

May 14, 2020

Early Thursday May 14, 2020, Wanda Sue Hawkins, 69, of Kings Mountain, went to heaven where her faith became sight and her joy is everlasting.

She was born January 15, 1951, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late David and Betty Houser.

She was a member of Grover Church of God.

Wanda was...

Lowell Floyd Henry Sr

Lowell Floyd Henry Sr

May 13, 2020

Lowell Floyd Henry, Sr., 81, of Gaffney, SC, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Magnolias of Gaffney.

He was born in Dyersburg, TN to the late John Robert and Ruth Olivia Reynolds Henry on February 21, 1939.

Mr. Henry was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  He loved to travel and visit...

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...

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