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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Patricia "Pat" Cheathman

Patricia "Pat" Cheathman

May 18, 2019

Patricia "Pat" Cheatham, 71, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Brookdale, Senior Living. She was born October 10, 1947 daughter of the late Samuel Page and Betty Waters Page. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, James Albert; husband, James Albert Sr. Pat is survived by her daughter, Allison McGill;...

Michael Willams Sr.

Michael Willams Sr.

May 18, 2019

Michael Dale Williams Sr., 68, of Bessemer City, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born September 30, 1950, in Buncombe County, son of the late Herbert and Mildred Williams. Michael was a loving father. He loved fishing and camping and was a kind and caring person with a big smile and heart. In addition to his parents,...

Patricia Simpson Ammons

Patricia Simpson Ammons

May 18, 2019

Patricia Simpson Ammons, 86, of Gastonia, passed away at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, May 18, 2019. She was born on May 5, 1933 in Craven County to the late Gerald Alfred Simpson and Bethania Bateman Simpson. Patricia was a member of The Salvation Army Church in Gastonia. She was formerly employed with Homelite in Gastonia. Mrs. Ammons loved...

James Welch Sr.

James Welch Sr.

May 17, 2019

James "Cookie" Larry Welch Sr., 73, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born on December 6, 1945 in Lincoln County, NC. A graveside service officiated by Rev. Mike Wilson and Rev. James Welch Jr., will be held 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Whitlock Dream Cemetery – 2189 Otis Dellinger...

Thomas Boyd Jones Jr.

Thomas Boyd Jones Jr.

May 17, 2019

Thomas Boyd Jones Jr., 75, of Gastonia, passed away May 17, 2019, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, with his loving family by his side. He was born June 3, 1943, in Gaston County. He  was raised in the Baptist Children's Home from the age of 3 to age 16. He graduated from Holbrook High School in Lowell in...

Bob Lee Goodman

Bob Lee Goodman

May 16, 2019

Bob Lee Goodman, 82, of Clover, SC passed away May 16, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born October 30, 1936 to the late Roy and Edna Goodman. Bob is survived by his wife, Elaine H. Goodman; son, Tim Goodman; daughters, Debbie Neal and Melaney Brakefield; brother, Jay Goodman; and sisters, Marget Hall and Joan Crowell. In...

Roy "Bud" William Rayfield Jr.

Roy "Bud" William Rayfield Jr.

May 16, 2019

Roy William "Bud" Rayfield Jr., 81, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born March 15, 1938, in Gaston County, son of the late Roy Rayfield Sr. and Glennie Plemmons Rayfield. Bud was a kind, loving, devoted and caring father,...

Patricia Ann Chapman

Patricia Ann Chapman

May 16, 2019

Patricia Ann Chapman, 73, of Gastonia, passed away on May 16, 2019, at her home. She was born March 25, 1946, in Lancaster County, SC, daughter of the late William and Corine Kendall Bigham. Patricia loved spending time with her family and enjoyed playing bingo. A graveside service will be held 4:30pm Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Bessemer City...

Anna Lee Gibson

Anna Lee Gibson

May 16, 2019

Anna Lee Gibson, 71, of Lowell, NC passed away May 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born on January 30, 1948 to the late Gaylord and Edna Goodman. Anna was a member of Anchor Baptist Church of Gastonia. She loved to support many organizations outside the church, such as Paralyzed Veterans of America, St. Jude's Children's Research, etc....

Junior Caldwell

Junior Caldwell

May 15, 2019

Junior Caldwell, 66, of Kings Mountain, passed away on May 15, 2019, at Caromont Regional Medical, Gastonia. He was born February 9, 1953, in Gaston County, son of Laura Jean Fite Caldwell and the late Forney Junior Caldwell I. A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Independent Baptist Tabernacle Church Cemetery, 2128 Dallas-Cherryville...

Brenda Champion Marlowe

Brenda Champion Marlowe

May 14, 2019

Brenda Champion Marlowe, 76, of Gastonia passed away May 14, 2019 at the Brian Center. She was born August 24, 1942 in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Edgar Champion and Lela Wright Champion. Brenda is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Quita and Kelly Putman; sons and daughter-in-law, Gene Marlowe, Scott and Mona Marlowe; grandchildren, Kym and Matt...

Joann Cook White

Joann Cook White

May 14, 2019

JoAnn Cook White, 79, of Gastonia, passed away May 14, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born October 10, 1939, daughter of the late John Morgan Cook and Cleo Pritchard Cook. JoAnn was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church of Gastonia. She is survived by her twin sister, Joan Stamey and husband Don of...

Addie Jones Williams

Addie Jones Williams

May 14, 2019

Addie Jones Williams, 90, of Lowell, NC passed away May 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 28, 1929 in Graham County, the daughter of the late Manuel A. Jones and Mary Farr Jones. Addie was a charter member for 46 years of Independent Baptist Tabernacle of Dallas. Addie loved to sing at her church and loved...

Cecelia Mae Sigmon

Cecelia Mae Sigmon

May 11, 2019

Cecelia Mae Sigmon, 62 of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, at her home. She was born July 22, 1956, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles Franklin Sr and Teresa Fowler Pennington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Miles Russell. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Ben...

Bobbie "Bob" Bradley Thornburg

Bobbie "Bob" Bradley Thornburg

May 10, 2019

Bobbie "Bob" Bradley Thornburg, 83, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

She was born June 27, 1935, in Cherokee County, daughter of the late Verlin Bradley and Bessie Wilson Bradley.

Bobbie attended First Assembly of...

Teresa Ann Childers

Teresa Ann Childers

May 9, 2019

September 1, 1962 – May 9, 2019 Teresa Ann Childers, 56, passed away at home. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Letha Terry and Miles Davis. Survivors include her loving sister, Vivian; brother, Miles; daughters, Ann, Liz, Bridget, 9 grandkids, and 1 great-grandbaby. She was preceded in death by Clint,...

Oscar Bernard Lampley Jr.

Oscar Bernard Lampley Jr.

May 8, 2019

Oscar Bernard Lampley Jr., 66, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2019, at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton, NC. He was born July 22, 1952 in Richmond County, NC. Oscar was a US Air Force Veteran. A celebration of Oscar's life will be held 4:00 pm Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Christ...

Randy "Champ" Champion

Randy "Champ" Champion

May 8, 2019

Dallas, NC - Randy "Champ" Champion, 54, passed away May 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1964 in Cleveland County the son of the late Alton Randy Champion and Vickie Patterson Champion. Randy is survived by his loving wife of 16years, Sandee Champion; daughters, Alex and Chelsea Champion; brothers, Eddie, Mark and Bradley Champion; three...

Charlie Patterson

Charlie Patterson

May 8, 2019

Charlie Patterson, 86, of Gastonia, passed away May 8, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. A native of Gaston County, he was born on February 2, 1933, to the late Aldon D. Patterson and Mae W. Patterson. Charlie was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was founder and president of Patterson Machine Service, Inc. and worked...

Robert Grayson Phillips

Robert Grayson Phillips

May 8, 2019

Robert Grayson Phillips, 84, Gastonia passed away May 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 23, 1934, a native of Gaston County, son to the late, Eal and Effie Mayne Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Katie Phillips. He is survived by sisters, Patricia and Keith Gates of Lowell...

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