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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

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,...

Blanche Bridges

Blanche Bridges

Apr 5, 2019

Blanche Mae Bridges, 86, of Kings Mountain, passed away April 5, 2019 at Testa Hospice in Kings Mountain. She was born March 28, 1933 in Caldwell County, daughter of the late Charlie and Elsie Price Dellinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Bridges; brother, Andrew J. Dellinger; and sister, Minnie...

David Samuel Shaw

David Samuel Shaw

Apr 4, 2019

David Samuel Shaw, 59, of Gastonia, passed away April 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1959 in Gaston County, son of John Vann Shaw and Verna Southard Shaw. David was a loving son, father, brother, and grandfather. His greatest joy was his family and his music. He also was the lead singer for the rock...

Hazel Gibby Crunkleton

Hazel Gibby Crunkleton

Apr 4, 2019

Hazel Gibby Crunkleton, 95, of Dallas passed away April 4, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born June 27, 1923 in Cherokee County, the daughter of the late Harrison and Molly Gibby. Hazel was a member of Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She loved to minister to others about the Lord. She...

Sandra "Joann" Moody

Sandra "Joann" Moody

Apr 3, 2019

Sandra "Joann" Moody, 70, of Gastonia passed away April 3, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 11, 1949 the daughter of the late Charles McKinley Haney and Ida Pressley Haney. She is survived by her sisters Robin Belinda McKnight and Margie Kathleen Haney; and nieces Micki Bailey, Jesica Bailey and Mika Jelina Keeth. In addition to her...

Helen Ledbetter Russell

Helen Ledbetter Russell

Apr 1, 2019

Helen Ledbetter Russell, 91, of Mt. Holly, passed away April 1, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born July 21, 1927 in Stanly County, the daughter of the late Neil and Esther Ledbetter. Helen was a founding member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 1625. She loved to dance and bake sweet treats. She had a...

Charles Alfred Black

Charles Alfred Black

Apr 1, 2019

Gastonia, NC -

Charles Alfred Black, age 70, passed away April 1, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 10, 1948, the son of the late Charlie Black and Virginia Bradley Black. Charles attended Cidar Grove Baptist Church and he loved sports. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Gail...

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