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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Michael Taylor Van Dyke

Michael Taylor Van Dyke

Aug 8, 2019

Michael Taylor Van Dyke, 70, of Gastonia passed away August 8, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House. He was born on April 30, 2019 the son of the late Marian and Ethel Van Dyke. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Janice "Chris" Van Dyke; daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Van Dyke; nephews, Reginald and Kevin Stephens, and Jonathan Call; and...

Leslie Carol Gulledge

Leslie Carol Gulledge

Aug 8, 2019

Leslie Carol Gulledge, 51, of Belmont went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born May 29, 1968 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late Howard Franklin Gulledge and Emma Doris Hester Gulledge. Leslie loved beach trips, spending time with family and friends and music. She...

Ruth Haynes Haney

Ruth Haynes Haney

Aug 4, 2019

Ruth Haynes Haney, 85, of Gastonia, passed away on August 4, 2019, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born June 8, 1934, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Oscar and Elizabeth Haynes. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Gastonia. Ruth loved her family and never had a harsh word to say about anyone. She...

Ronald "Goob" Coxey

Ronald "Goob" Coxey

Aug 3, 2019

Ronald "Goob" Coxey, 66 of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at his home. He was born May 11, 1953, in Gaston County, son of the late Ray Jones Coxey and Viola Lanford Coxey. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 19 years, Betty Coxey; son, Quinton McCord Bell and wife, Ashley; and brother, Roy "Butch"...

James Carmel Ashe

James Carmel Ashe

Aug 2, 2019

James Carmel Ashe Passed in peace on Friday August 2, 2019 at the age of 84. No one who met James forgot his infectious passion for the things he loved most; our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, his loving family and friends, and any outdoor activity. James served as deacon at Crowder's Mountain Baptist Church for 10 years. Left...

Mary Mobley Pulliam

Mary Mobley Pulliam

Aug 2, 2019

Mary Mobley Pulliam, 75, of Gastonia NC, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Mary was born April 16, 1944 in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Mattie Belle Mobley. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Harold Pulliam; son, Brian Pulliam and wife Tamila; daughter, Ingrid Pulliam; grandchildren, Mary, Marina...

Jerry R. Sigmon

Jerry R. Sigmon

Jul 30, 2019

Jerry R. Sigmon, 73, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 9, 1946 in Gaston County, NC, son of the late, Russell Forest Sigmon and Pearl Stewart Sigmon. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, Forest Reed Sigmon and Miles Sigmon; and sisters,...

Mary Huffstickler Brady

Mary Huffstickler Brady

Jul 29, 2019

Mary Huffstickler Brady, 76, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 29, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 24, 1942, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Oscar and Lucille Huffstickler. She was a member of Revival Tabernacle in Stanley. Mary enjoyed gardening and she loved to sing. A funeral service will...

Timmy D. Hooper

Timmy D. Hooper

Jul 28, 2019

Bessemer City, NC - Timmy D. Hooper, 51, passed away July 28, 2019 at Atrium Health – Lincoln. He was born a native of Gaston County on September 5, 1967. Timmy is survived by his loving wife of over 29 years, Pat Hooper; son, Mitchell Hooper; step-daughter, Amanda Ray and husband Joey Hughes; mother and step-father, Carolyn and Ray...

Eileen Marie Archer Pacolay

Eileen Marie Archer Pacolay

Jul 28, 2019

Gastonia, NC - Eileen Archer Pacolay, 74, passed away July 28, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 14, 1945 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late, Joseph John Archer and Mary Chanyi Archer. Eileen was a beautiful, sweet lady who was loved by many. She always listened to everyone and was there to...

Stephen Lindsey Holland

Stephen Lindsey Holland

Jul 23, 2019

Stephen Lindsey Holland, 57, of Gastonia passed away July 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 16, 1962, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Robert "Rob" and Maria Holland. Survivors include daughter, Lindsey Flinn and husband Kyle; granddaughters, Isabella and Scarlett; and special friend, Laural Collins and husband Harry. Services will be held...

Edith Franks Flowers

Edith Franks Flowers

Jul 22, 2019

Edith Franks Flowers, 87, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2019,  surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born February 17, 1932, in Oconee County, SC, daughter of the late Robert Clyde and Roselene Franks. She was a member of Westview Baptist Church, Gastonia, where she loved working at the...

Rachel Mcgill

Rachel Mcgill

Jul 21, 2019

Rachel McGill, 89, of Gastonia, passed away, Sunday, July 21, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born in 1930, in Cherokee County, SC, daughter of the late, Jonathan Boyce McGill and Mabel Griffith McGill. Rachel is survived by her niece, Cynthia Lineberger and husband Mike; nephews, Thomas Scott McGill Jr. and wife Gwenna, and Roby Jonathan...

James "Clay" Fowler

James "Clay" Fowler

Jul 21, 2019

James "Clay" Fowler, 22, of Clover, SC, passed away, Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was born, June 15, 1997 in Gaston County, NC, son of Greg Fowler and Tracy Adams and husband Beren Longstreet. Clay was an avid sportsman. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Patricia Fowler and James Adams. In...

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...

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