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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Margaret Louise Moses Parker

Margaret Louise Moses Parker

Sep 22, 2019

Gastonia, NC - Margaret Louise Moses Parker, 90, passed away September 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born on September 28, 1928 in Clover, SC, the daughter of the late Frank Moses and Irene Norton Moses. Mrs. Parker was devoted to her family, loved everyone and was a hard worker. Left to cherish her memories are her children,...

Rita Lundy

Rita Lundy

Sep 21, 2019

Rita Dale Gragg Lundy, 64, of Kings Mountain, passed away September 21, 2019, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1954, in Gaston County, daughter of the late John and Mary Jane Teague Gragg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Parks Stiles, David Gragg, Johnny Gragg, and Robin Bolch....

Ruth "Jennie" Penley Stamey

Ruth "Jennie" Penley Stamey

Sep 19, 2019

Ruth "Jennie" Penley Stamey, 64, of Belmont, passed away, Thursday, September 19, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born, April 5, 1955 a native of Gaston County, daughter of Patricia Ann Bagwell Hudspeth and the late Richard Penley. Jennie loved her family and will be greatly missed and loved. She loved planting flowers, laying by the...

Alicia "Lisa" Lyman

Alicia "Lisa" Lyman

Sep 18, 2019

Mt. Holly, NC - Alicia "Lisa" Lyman, 55, passed away September 18, 2019 at her residence. She was born on November 21, 1963, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late William Harrill Jr. and Billie Ann Britt Harrill. Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband, Mark Lyman; former spouse, Mike Worley; daughters, Melissa Pope...

Barbara Moseley Cloniger

Barbara Moseley Cloniger

Sep 17, 2019

Gastonia, NC – Barbara Moseley Cloniger, 86, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born on April 25, 1933 in Winnsboro, SC, the daughter of the late Spencer "James" Moseley and Lottie Shaw Moseley. Barbara was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She is survived by her...

Linda Workman Sprott

Linda Workman Sprott

Sep 15, 2019

Linda Goble Workman Sprott, 65, went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2019 at her daughter's residence.

She was born June 27, 1954 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late, Luther Arthur Workman and Maxine Holman Workman.

Survivors include her son, Rob Sprott and wife Jill; daughter, Alicia Miller and fiance'...

Susie Atkins Ogle

Susie Atkins Ogle

Sep 14, 2019

Susie Atkins Ogle, 82, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family, on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

She was born December 2, 1936, in Culpeper County, VA, daughter of the late Oakley Atkins and Lena Mae Atkins.

Susie was a member of Zion Baptist Church...

James "Jim" Phillip Hope

James "Jim" Phillip Hope

Sep 11, 2019

James "Jim" Phillip Hope, 61, of Gastonia passed peacefully in his home on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 after a prolonged illness. He was born on July 30, 1958 in Cleveland County. Jim worked at Flatrock Woodshop. He loved woodworking, enjoyed the outdoors, music and time spent with family. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline (Jackie) Hope of...

Jerry Dean Moore

Jerry Dean Moore

Sep 10, 2019

Jerry Dean Moore, 69, of Gastonia, passed away, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC. He was born, May 16, 1950 in Mecklenburg County, NC, son of the late James Glenn Moore and Ruby Crisp Moore. Jerry loved to joke, but mostly he grieved the passing of his wife, Cathy Moore. He was a plumber...

Marie Verdie Farner

Marie Verdie Farner

Sep 9, 2019

Marie Verdie Farner, 90, of Smyrna, SC, passed away, Monday, September 9, 2019 at White Oak Manor, York, SC. She was born, June 2, 1929 in Polk County, TN, daughter of the late John Pearlie Croft and Verdie Pickelsimer Croft. Marie enjoyed crocheting and she loved her doll collection. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Benjamin Bramblett

Benjamin Bramblett

Sep 9, 2019

Mr. Benjamin W. Bramblett, 82, of Clover, SC, formerly of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at CaroMont Health in Gastonia surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Bramblett was born July 6, 1937 in Gwinnett County to the late Elvin W. and Johnnie Grace Bramblett. He was preceded in death by his baby daughter Jennifer Kay; sisters...

Frank Leverne Mullins

Frank Leverne Mullins

Sep 8, 2019

Frank Leverne Mullins 06/21/1937 – 09/08/2019 Frank Leverne Mullins, 82, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away, Sunday, September 8, 2019 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain, NC. He was born, June 21, 1937 in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Frank Edmond Mullins and Florine McLemore Mullins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Donald Ray Heavener

Donald Ray Heavener

Sep 7, 2019

Donald Ray Heavener, 76, of Bessemer City passed away on September 7, 2019 at Carolina Caring Hospice. He was born on April 7, 1943, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Robert Paul Heavener and Helen Wilson Heavener and was predeceased by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Donald was a United States Army Veteran. He was...

Nannie "Nana" Gathings

Nannie "Nana" Gathings

Sep 7, 2019

Charlotte, NC - Nannie "Nana" Gathings, 80, passed away on September 7, 2019 at Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia. She was born on September 21, 1938 in Pageland, SC, the daughter of the late Ross Keith Gathings and Willie Mae Witmore Gathings. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, LaVera Rushing and husband Mike, and Stefanie Black;...

Vickie Mccullough

Vickie Mccullough

Sep 7, 2019

Vickie McCullough, 69 of Lincolnton NC, passed into Glory, September 7, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late, Ralph McCullough, of Dallas NC and raised by her Mother Dorothy McCullough Fore and by her "Daddy" the late, Walter R. Fore Jr, of Dallas NC. Vickie was a 1968 graduate of Dallas High School....

Floyd David Dockery

Floyd David Dockery

Sep 7, 2019

Floyd David Dockery, 87, of McAdenville, passed away, Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Hickory Village, Hickory, NC. Floyd was born December 4, 1931, in Sevier County, TN, son of the late Burnie Francis Dockery and Mae James Dockery. He was a member of Second Baptist Church, Mt. Holly. He was a simple, hardworking and fun loving man who loved...

Peggy Benfield Parker

Peggy Benfield Parker

Sep 5, 2019

York, SC -

Peggy Benfield Parker, 65, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2019 at Piedmont Medical Center.  She was born on March 12, 1954, a native of York County, the daughter of the late Lewis Heyward Benfield and Pearl Virginia Robinson Benfield.  Peggy was a member of Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church....

Louise Barrett Wright

Louise Barrett Wright

Sep 5, 2019

Mt. Holly, NC - Louise Barrett Wright, 91, passed away on September 5, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 19, 1927, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Arby Barrett and Dolly Johnson. Julia was an ordained interdenominational minister. Left to cherish her memories are her son, David Wright (Deborah); daughter,...

Margie Funderburk Simonds

Margie Funderburk Simonds

Sep 5, 2019

Margie Funderburk Simonds, 85, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Peak Resources. She was born on January 7, 1934, a native of Gaston County. Survivors include her sons, Darrell and Margaret Simonds, Jeff and Marlene Simonds; daughters, Lori and Reagen Garrison and Sandy and Ronnie Thomas; 4 brothers, 4 sisters; 6 grandchildren; and a number...

Chanel Elizabeth Plisko

Chanel Elizabeth Plisko

Sep 1, 2019

Clover, SC - Chanel Elizabeth Plisko, 19, tragically passed away on September 1, 2019. She was born on February 23, 2000 in Killeen "Fort Hood", Texas, the daughter of John Edward Plisko Jr. and Susan Ferrara Plisko. Left to cherish her memories along with her parents, are her maternal grandparents, Anthony and Dolores Ferrara; paternal grandfather, John Plisko Sr.;...

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