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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Linda J. Hastings
Jan 15, 2020
Linda J. Hastings, of Eclectic, Alabama passed away at the age of 72 at the Bethany House on January 15, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Lee Hastings; mother, Velva Haskins; father, Lloyd Haskins and brother, Dodie Haskins. She is survived by her...
Debbie Joan Ballard
Jan 14, 2020
Debbie Joan Ballard, 66, of Gastonia, passed away, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born January 13, 1954 in Wake County, NC, daughter of the late Benjamin Downey and Majorie Parrish. Debbie is survived by her loving husband, of over 35 years, Richard Ballard; daughter, Amanda Ballard; and all the family fur babies....
Ruth Lovelace Guiton
Jan 13, 2020
Ruth Lovelace Guiton, 86, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 13, 2020, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. She was born August 3, 1933, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late David and Minnie Lovelace. Mrs. Guiton was a member of Love Valley Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. She was a song writer and she loved to...
Patsy Lavonne Potts Taylor
Jan 13, 2020
York, SC - Patsy LaVonne Potts Taylor, 68, passed away January 13, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born on May 8, 1951 in Gaston County the daughter of the late Donald Potts and Ruby Moore Potts. Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband, Gibson Taylor; stepchildren, Daniel and Monica Taylor; three step-grandchildren;...
Edith Mae Conner Grice
Jan 13, 2020
Edith Mae Conner Grice, 85, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 13th at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Born July 19, 1934, in Caroleen, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Judy Belle Radford Conner. A Celebration of Life service will be held 5 pm on Friday, January 24 at...
Jerry Tomberlin
Jan 11, 2020
Jerry Erskine Tomberlin, 78, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. He was born May 11, 1941, in Gaston County, son of the late Erskine and Christine Johnson Tomberlin. Jerry was involved with Senior TLC. He loved to play video games, watch sports, and draw. A special thanks to Tim Cunningham...
Tommy Lee Glover
Jan 10, 2020
Tommy Lee Glover, 78, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born April 2, 1941, in Gaston County, son of the late John Pressley Glover and Ethel Beaty Glover. Left to cherish his memories are his children and their spouses, Julie Hay and husband Scott, Kelley Meeks and husband Jamey,...
Bryant Lee Hall
Jan 9, 2020
Bryant Lee Hall, 56, of Lincolnton, passed away January 9, 2020 at Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born on September 11, 1963, a native of Gaston County, the son of John Hall Sr. and Kay Correll Hall. Bryant was in the Army National Guard and a member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia. In addition to...
Gail Lee Rice
Jan 9, 2020
Gail Lee Rice, 72, of Dallas, passed away on January 9, 2020, at her home. She was born August 1, 1947, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Linwood and Mary Huffstetler. Mrs. Rice was a faithful member of Midview Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. She served and loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a wonderful...
William "Ray" Mccormick
Jan 9, 2020
William "Ray" McCormick, 78, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 9, 2020, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born March 11, 1941, in McDowell County, son of the late Clifton and Della Mae McCormick. Ray was a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church in Bessemer City. He was a gun collector and loved going...
Maria Delourdes Vega
Jan 8, 2020
Maria Delourdes Vega, 57, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 8, 2020, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. She was born November 16, 1962, in New York, New York, daughter of the late Fernando Vega and Milagros Sanchez. All services will be private.
Jeffrey Lance Weathers
Jan 7, 2020
Jeffrey Lance Weathers, 65, of Dallas, NC, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at The Robin Johnson House. He was born September 13, 1954 in Sacramento County, CA, son of the late Robert Amber Weathers and Elouise Walker Weathers. Jeffrey was a loving husband and father. He loved fly fishing, camping and gardening, but most...
Michael "Mike" Duane Dye
Jan 6, 2020
Michael "Mike" Duane Dye, of Oak Island NC, found peace and blessed assurance at last with our Lord, January 6, 2020 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Mike was born August 25, 1952 in Gastonia, NC and was a 1970 graduate of Frank L. Ashely High School. After graduation, he attended Gaston College. Mike joined the family business...
Ronald Gary Beaver
Jan 5, 2020
Ronald Gary Beaver, 79, of Mt. Holly, passed away, Sunday, January 5, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born September 19, 1940 a native of Gaston County, NC, son of the late Luther Columbus Beaver Sr. and Vernie Izetta Gibson Beaver. Ronald is survived by his brother, Luther Beaver Jr. and wife Drue; niece, Margie Meadows...
Marie Stafford Cook
Jan 5, 2020
Marie Stafford Cook, 74, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, January 5, 2020 at her residence. She was born, October 16, 1945 in Mitchell County, NC, daughter of the late Orville Stafford and Pearl Burleson Stafford. Marie is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jack Cook; daughters, Lisa Buchanan (Steve) and Tracy Peeler (Mark); sister, Betty Burleson (Frank);...
Richard Arthur Manson
Jan 5, 2020
Richard Arthur Manson, 64, of Cherryville, passed away on January 5, 2020, at his home. He was born August 6, 1953, in Jackson County, Michigan, son of the late Russel and Adelia Manson. All services are private.
Harry Messer
Jan 4, 2020
Harry Messer, 68, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born December 21, 1951, in Gaston County, son of the late Odell Messer and Louise Lane Messer.
Harry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His life was his family and friends. He retired...
Kenneth Webb Ballard
Jan 4, 2020
Kenneth Webb Ballard, 74, of Crouse, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at his home.
He was born December 5, 1945, in Gaston County, son of the late Beeler Ballard and Pauline Turner Ballard.
Kenneth retired from the Gaston County Sheriff's Office after 15 years of service. He was a native of Gaston County and...
Rebeckah Lynn Aughtry
Jan 3, 2020
Rebeckah "Becky" Lynn Aughtry, 64, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.
She was born September 2, 1955, in Austell, GA, daughter of the late James Price Aughtry, Jr. and Kathryn Juanita Millen Aughtry.
Rebeckah was a member of Dallas Baptist Church. She had an associate degree in...
Jean Beck Barrett
Jan 1, 2020
Jean Beck Barrett, 60, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away January 1, 2020. She was born on October 12, 1959 in Laurens County, SC, the daughter of the late Bobby Joe Beck and Elenora Ruth Medlin. Jean was a great mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and loved her fur babies, Hercules, Odie, Harley and...
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