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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Nova Jean Frye

Nova Jean Frye

Jul 19, 2019

Gastonia, NC -

Nova Jean Frye, 69, passed away July 19, 2019 at her home.  She was born November 18, 1949, in Marion, the daughter of the late Lonnie Biddix and Novella Cable Biddix.

She graduated from Ashley H.S. and worked many years at Armtex, Wales Fabrics, and Quickway Cleaners.

Nova is survived...

Joyce Y. Nagel

Joyce Y. Nagel

Jul 17, 2019

Joyce Y. Nagel, 91, of Gastonia, passed away, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born March 16, 1928 in Dodge County, MN, daughter of the late Mervin Burger and Edith Bartell Burger. Mrs. Nagel was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Spencer Nagel; son, Jeff...

Carol Auten Goins

Carol Auten Goins

Jul 17, 2019

Carol Auten Goins June 9, 1950 – July 17, 2019 - Carol A. Goins, 69, of Gastonia, known by many names and who wore many hats, departed for the sweet Holy land Wednesday morning. She was the true definition of love, kindness, and for those who knew her, resilience and stubbornness. She had a far-reaching family beyond just blood;...

Juanita "Nita" Jean Mcbride Garland

Juanita "Nita" Jean Mcbride Garland

Jul 16, 2019

Juanita Jean McBride Garland went home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Nita, as most of you know her, was born in Middleton, TN on August 15, 1925, the daughter of the late Leslie and Lizzie McBride. She moved to Memphis, TN at 17 and worked for Sears and...

Jimmy Brown

Jimmy Brown

Jul 14, 2019

Jimmy Fredrick Brown, 73, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday July 14, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas NC. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family members. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Lila Brown and George Brown. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Ruth (Robinson) Brown; sons, Bryan...

Mary Carolyn Costner

Mary Carolyn Costner

Jul 11, 2019

Mary Carolyn Costner, 84, of Gastonia, passed away July 11, 2019 at Alexandria Place. A Gaston County native, she was born November 14, 1934, daughter of the late Thomas and Ella Mae Rudisill Cloninger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Costner; son, Bruce Costner; and daughter, Carol Ann Costner. Carolyn...

Frances Queen Dover

Frances Queen Dover

Jul 10, 2019

Gastonia, NC - Frances Queen Dover, 92, passed away July 10, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born on January 10, 1927 in Laurens, SC, the daughter of the late James and Mary Banks. Frances previously attended S. Marietta Street Baptist Church. She was an avid reader and loved to sing old hymns. She loved...

Dean Mabry

Dean Mabry

Jul 10, 2019

Gastonia, NC – A. Dean Mabry, 78, passed away July 10, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 21, 1940 in Gaffney, SC, the son of the late J.J. Mabry and Octavia Henderson Mabry. Dean was a long-time member of Unity Baptist Church where he was a deacon, Sunday school teacher, audio director, and youth...

Dorothy Maquita Price

Dorothy Maquita Price

Jul 9, 2019

Dorothy Maquita Price, 84, of Dallas, passed away July 9, 2019 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born June 26, 1935, the daughter of the late Avery and Bessie Davis. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Ken and Thomas Price; daughters, Jackie Johnson and Audrey Price; brothers, Mickey and David Davis; sister, Margaret Raxter; five grandchildren; and eight...

Sallie Herron

Sallie Herron

Jul 8, 2019

Sallie Noblett Herron, 81, of Gastonia, passed away, Monday, July 8, 2019 at Accordius Health, Gastonia. She was born September 5, 1937 in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Foster Asbury Noblett and Pearl Florence Bradley. Sallie loved to cook, her family and the holidays. She was a native of Gaston County. In addition to her parents, she...

Patricia Anne Jenkins Hale

Patricia Anne Jenkins Hale

Jul 8, 2019

Patricia Anne Jenkins Hale, 73, of Dallas passed away July 8, 2019 at her residence. She was born August 24, 1945, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Henry and Lou Teshia Jenkins. Patricia was a member of Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She enjoyed family game night every Thursday. Left to cherish her...

Marietta Joyce Clinton

Marietta Joyce Clinton

Jul 8, 2019

Marietta Joyce Shuler Clinton, 87, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away, Monday, July 8, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born November 22, 1931 in Waynesville, NC, daughter of the late George and Merle Shuler. Marietta's life centered around her family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Joyce...

Robert Wilfred Jordan

Robert Wilfred Jordan

Jul 7, 2019

Robert Wilfred Jordan, 83, of Belmont, passed away, Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Novant Health (Harris Hospice Unit), Charlotte. He was born June 12, 1936 in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Smiley Jordan and Angie Duncan Jordan. Robert lived most of his life in Belmont. He was the owner of Amusements Only Videos. He loved to take...

Janie Sue Rogers

Janie Sue Rogers

Jul 6, 2019

Janie Sue Rogers, 64, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2019, at her home.

She was born April 21, 1955, in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Marion Rogers and Faye Sue Stewart Rogers.

Janie loved her grandchildren. She also loved to sing and play the guitar.

In addition to her...

Wilma Perry Moore

Wilma Perry Moore

Jul 6, 2019

Wilma Perry Moore, 87, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

She was born September 1, 1931, in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late James Alexander Perry and Clemmie Connel Perry.

Wilma retired from the Gaston County School Systems as a Cafeteria Manager after 20 years of service....

Gladys Yeaton

Gladys Yeaton

Jul 6, 2019

Hayesville, N. Carolina - Gladys Yeaton passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 in a North Carolina hospital.

She was born April 6, 1923 in Vassalboro, Maine, the daughter of the late William and Myrtle Gove.

She graduated from Cony High School in Augusta, Maine and married Raymond L, Yeaton in 1944. Gladys was a lifelong...

Robert Paul Plantier

Robert Paul Plantier

Jul 3, 2019

Robert Paul Plantier, 71, of Gastonia, passed away, July 3, 2019 at Accordius Health, Gastonia. He was born, April 4, 1948 in Nashua,NH, son of the late Paul Gerard Plantier and Kay Knights Plantier. Robert is survived by his former wife, Virginia Plantier; son, John Plantier and wife Faith Plantier: brother, Peter Plantier; sisters, Barbara Mason and Paule Toon;...

Joan Roberts Bumgardner

Joan Roberts Bumgardner

Jul 3, 2019

Joan Roberts Bumgardner, 82, of Gastonia, passed away on July 3, 2019.

She was born in Lowell, N.C. to the late John and Azalee Roberts.

She retired from Gaston County Schools as a Teacher's Assistant at Lowell Elementary School. Joan enjoyed reading, spending time at Holden Beach, and watching the Carolina Panthers.

In...

Bobby Dean Mcdonald

Bobby Dean Mcdonald

Jul 2, 2019

Bobby Dean McDonald, 57, of Kings Mountain, passed away, July 2, 2019 at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain. He was born February 7, 1962 in Mecklenburg County, NC, son of the late Bobby Dean McDonald Sr. and Iva Dean Ballard McDonald. Bobby is survived by his daughters, Teresa Lecroy and Heather Hamm; son, Bobby McDonald; and 7 grandchildren....

Susan Haynes Firrantello

Susan Haynes Firrantello

Jul 2, 2019

Susan Haynes Firrantello, 51, of Kings Mountain, passed away on July 2, 2019, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. She was born July 28, 1967, in Wayne County, Michigan, daughter of the late William and Hazel Haynes. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

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