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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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