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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

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...

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...

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