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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Carolyn Howard Clemmer

Carolyn Howard Clemmer

Apr 22, 2019

Carolyn Howard Clemmer of Gastonia passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at age 66. Born November 19, 1952 in Shelby, NC, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Mildred Cogdell Howard and John William Howard. Carolyn grew up in Kings Mountain, NC and graduated with honors from Kings Mountain High School in 1972. She received her degree in...

Robert Brent Cuddy

Robert Brent Cuddy

Apr 20, 2019

Robert Brent Cuddy, 62, of Cramerton, passed away April 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 1, 1956 in Mt. Morris, IL, son of Pearl Kendel Cuddy and the late Lynn Cuddy. Robert was a current employee of CaroMont Regional Medical Center, with 11 years of employment. He loved to go on cruises. He was a Chicago...

Richard Lawrence Johnson Iii

Richard Lawrence Johnson Iii

Apr 18, 2019

Richard Lawrence Johnson III, 36, of Lexington, SC passed away April 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 13, 1982 in Gaston County, the son of Richard Lawrence Johnson II and the late Anita Dees Johnson. Richard was of the Church of God faith. He loved meeting people and playing video games. He was especially fond of...

Donald Spencer Poteat Sr.

Donald Spencer Poteat Sr.

Apr 18, 2019

Donald Spencer Poteat Sr., 69, of Bessemer City passed away on April 18, 2019, at his home. He was born December 10, 1949, in Gaston County, son of the late Joe and Agnes "Boots" Hord Poteat. A celebration of Donald's life will be held 4:00pm Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd....

Doris Bennett Medford

Doris Bennett Medford

Apr 18, 2019

Doris Bennett Medford, 88, of Appleton, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born June 12, 1930 in Gaston County, daughter of the late King David Wilson and Cordie Osborne Wilson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her 1st husband, William Forrest Bennett; 2nd husband, Bobbie Eugene Medford; son, William...

Mary Ann Skidmore

Mary Ann Skidmore

Apr 17, 2019

Mary Ann Skidmore, 69, of Gastonia, passed away April 17, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 30, 1949, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Odis Levi Todd and Myra Louise Whitesides Todd. Mary Ann was formerly employed with A&E East Gaston Plant for over 20 years. She is survived by her...

Richard Lamar Butler

Richard Lamar Butler

Apr 17, 2019

Richard Lamar Butler, 58, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at his home. He was born May 25, 1960, in Ouachita County, LA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Marie Anderson Butler and brother, Terry Eugene Butler. Left to cherish his memories are his father, Terry Butler and wife, Midge. The family will receive...

Alissa "Boo" Lynn Revels

Alissa "Boo" Lynn Revels

Apr 15, 2019

Alissa "Boo" Lynn Revels, 18, gained her wings Monday, April 15, 2019 at Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte. She was born February 16, 2001 in Gaston County to Jamie and Randy Revels. Left to cherish her memories in addition to her parents are brothers, Carson, Tyler, Bradley Revels; sisters, Jaydyn & Emory Revels; great-grandmother, Anna Foxx Pruitt; grandparents, Jack...

Mike Alvis

Mike Alvis

Apr 15, 2019

Mike Alvis, 66, of Dallas, passed away on April 15, 2019, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born August 11, 1952, in Mecklenburg County, son of the late George and Freida Alvis. Mike loved his family and was deeply devoted to them. He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles and spoiling his dog Romeo. He was a US Army veteran...

Kathleen Hudspeth

Kathleen Hudspeth

Apr 14, 2019

Kathleen Elizabeth Hudspeth, 92, of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Gastonia. She was born February 11, 1927, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Raymond Floyd Bumgardner Sr. and Lillie Mae Caldwell Bumgardner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred B. Hudspeth; brothers, Raymond and Harold Bumgardner; sisters,...

Ronald Hooper

Ronald Hooper

Apr 14, 2019

Ronald "Ronnie" David Hooper, 67, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at CRMC, Gastonia. Born September 9, 1951, in Jackson County, son of the late Frank and Britta Hooper.

Ronnie was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Ronnie was...

Ruth High

Ruth High

Apr 13, 2019

Ruth Dellinger High, 79, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 13, 2019 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born, March 28, 1940, daughter of the late Clyde Dellinger and Florence Watts Dellinger. Ruth was a member at the 1St Wesleyan Church of Bessemer City for 36 years and worked in the...

Joseph Lamont Knowles

Joseph Lamont Knowles

Apr 12, 2019

Joseph Lamont Knowles, 94, of Gastonia, passed away, Friday, April 12, 2019 at his residence.

He was born, January 1, 1925 in Wayne County, son of the late Oliver Henry Knowles and Eva English Knowles.

Joseph was an active member of First ARP Church, Gastonia, for 66 years. He served as a deacon, elder and...

Gail Elizabeth Bradshaw Henson

Gail Elizabeth Bradshaw Henson

Apr 12, 2019

Gail Elizabeth Bradshaw Henson, 66, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2019. Daughter of the late Hazel G and Virginia Barrett Bradshaw. Gail was strong and sensitive, friendly, creative, smart and funny. She had a great love for music, dance, NASCAR and sports but most of all she loved her children and her family. Gail...

Kenneth "Ken" Nicholson

Kenneth "Ken" Nicholson

Apr 11, 2019

Kenneth "Ken" Nicholson, 49, of Clover, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born February 23, 1970 in Gaston County, son of Alvin Eugene Nicholson and Brenda Austin Nicholson.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Vickers of the home; son ,...

William Miller

William Miller

Apr 11, 2019

William David Miller, 70, of Dallas, passed away, Thursday, April 11, 2019 at The Robin Johnson House. Dave was born December 31, 1948, in Gaston County, son of William Monroe Miller and the late Betty Procter Miller. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and a member of the Gaston County Honor Guard. Dave had a two...

Jerry Hargett

Jerry Hargett

Apr 9, 2019

Jerry Reid Hargett, 80, of Kings Mountain, passed away April 9, 2019 at Country Time Assisted Living. He was born March 10, 1939 in Gaston County, son of the late Everett Presley and Elsie Braswell Hargett. A funeral service officiated by Rev. Jack Ford, will be held 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the South Chapel of...

Judy Irene Kee

Judy Irene Kee

Apr 7, 2019

Judy Irene Kee, 71, of Clover, SC, passed away April 7, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born April 24, 1947 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Jesse Drye and Clara Lee Coble Drye. Mrs. Kee was a devoted and loving wife, mother and friend. She was a great cook and loved her family very...

Kenneth James Braswell

Kenneth James Braswell

Apr 6, 2019

Kenneth James Braswell, 69, of Gastonia passed away April 6, 2019 at Atrium Health in Lincolnton. He was born June 29, 1949 in Gaston County, the son of the late William Raymond Braswell and Hazel Rayfield Braswell. Kenneth was a United States Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. He was also a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Gastonia....

Doris Ann Lee

Doris Ann Lee

Apr 5, 2019

Doris Ann Lee, 71, a beloved wife and mother, passed away April 5, 2019 at CaroMont Regional, surrounded by family and friends. Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 38 years, Gregory Allen Lee; son, Matt Russell and wife Cathe; daughter, Kimberly Black and family; brother, Dale Hendron; sister, Jeannie Holbrook; nine grandchildren, including granddaughters, Brittney Russell,...

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