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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Paul "Pj" Wentz Jr.

Paul "Pj" Wentz Jr.

Jan 6, 2019

Paul "PJ" Wentz Jr. 59, of Gastonia, passed away January 6, 2019 at Somerset Court of Cherryville. He was born September 8, 1959, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Paul Edgar Wentz Sr. and Letha Ann Farmer Wentz. PJ is survived by his son, Paul Edgar Wentz III; daughter, Cayla Long and husband Lucas; sisters,...

Garry Wayne Knoblauch

Garry Wayne Knoblauch

Jan 6, 2019

Garry Wayne Knoblauch, of Momence, Illinois, born on December 6, 1956 in Kankakee, Illinois, passed away at age 62 on January 6, 2019 in Clover, South Carolina. He attended Momence High School. He was in the Recycling Animal By-products industry, as a Transportation Manager at Valley Proteins, Carolina By-products, for over 30 years. Garry was the beloved...

Randall "Scott" Rhyne

Randall "Scott" Rhyne

Jan 2, 2019

Randall "Scott" Rhyne, 65, of Oak Island passed away January 2, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. He was born in Gaston County on June 21, 1953 the son of the late Robert Ray Rhyne and Madelyn Johnson Rhyne. Scott was an avid car enthusiast. He loved going to car shows, fishing, golf and loved the...

Ronnie Bullock

Ronnie Bullock

Jan 1, 2019

Ronnie Bullock, 71, of Lowell, passed away January 1, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born November 18, 1947 in Coffee County, Georgia, the son of the late Herbert Bullock Sr. and Nell Ruth Browning Bullock. Ronnie enjoyed working as a machinist and owner operator of Bullock Racing. He is survived by his sisters, Dennie Lowe and...

Amber "Rusty" Russell Faile Jr.

Amber "Rusty" Russell Faile Jr.

Dec 30, 2018

Amber Russell "Rusty" Faile Jr., 47, of Gastonia, passed away December 30, 2018. He was born January 5, 1971, a native of Gaston County, the son of Gail Lewis Faile and the late Amber Russell Faile Sr. Rusty loved to play football and basketball and enjoyed weightlifting. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sons, Brandon...

Brenda Cline Rayfield

Brenda Cline Rayfield

Dec 30, 2018

Mrs. Brenda Cline Rayfield, 70, of Bessemer City, entered into eternal rest on December 30, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 28, 1948, in Amherstdale, WV, the daughter of the late Sampson and Bertha Cline. Brenda was a devoted mother and wife. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Bessemer City. Mrs....

Gretchen Angela Huff Manus

Gretchen Angela Huff Manus

Dec 27, 2018

Gretchen Huff Manus, 52, of Gastonia, passed away December 27, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 27, 1966 in Buncombe County the daughter of Walt Huff and Jan Ray Huff of Asheville. Gretchen was a member of Flint Groves Baptist Church in Gastonia. She was employed with Peak Resources as a Speech Pathologist. She enjoyed...

Dale Shuemaker

Dale Shuemaker

Dec 26, 2018

Dale Shuemaker, 63, of Gastonia, passed away December 26, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born January 5, 1955 in Mooresville, the son of the late Johnny Doy Shuemaker and Hazel Perkins Shuemaker. Dale was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was well respected...

Margaret "Frankie" James

Margaret "Frankie" James

Dec 25, 2018

Margaret "Frankie" James, 78, of Concord, passed away December 25, 2018 at Atrium North East Medical Center. She was born April 19, 1940 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late David McKinnish and Helen Crisp McKinnish. Frankie loved children and took care of many through the years. She loved all of her family and will be greatly missed....

Gene Howell White

Gene Howell White

Dec 23, 2018

Gene Howell White, 88, of Clover, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born December 8, 1930 in Cleveland County, NC son of the late Jackson John White and Sallie Corilla Howell. Gene was a member of Crowders Creek ARP Church. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in...

Dixie Barr

Dixie Barr

Dec 21, 2018

Dixie Sisk Barr, 72 of Lincolnton, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018, at Carolina's Medical Center, Charlotte.

She was born May 8, 1946, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Guy Burgin Sisk and Ruby Inez Sisk.

Dixie was a strong Christian who took pleasure in making others happy.

In addition to her...

Janet "Jan" Berrier Robinson

Janet "Jan" Berrier Robinson

Dec 21, 2018

Janet "Jan" Berrier Robinson, 57, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at Presbyterian Novant Charlotte. Jan was born January 11, 1961, in Winston Salem, NC, daughter of Catherine VonCannon Duffy and the late Calvin Berrier. She was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church and an active member of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority. Left to cherish her...

Carolyn Fredell Shuford

Carolyn Fredell Shuford

Dec 20, 2018

Carolyn Fredell Shuford, 67, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born May 20, 1951, daughter of the late Edgar and Mae Fredell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Garland Richard Shuford.

Left to...

Rufus James Wood

Rufus James Wood

Dec 20, 2018

Rufus James Wood, 59, of Clover, SC, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC.

He was born November 27, 1959, in York County, SC, son of Elizabeth Rebecca Wood and the late William Virgil Wood, Sr.

Left to cherish his memories, along with his mother, are his brothers, JR...

Claudette L. Pearson

Claudette L. Pearson

Dec 19, 2018

Claudette L. Pearson, 75, of Gastonia, passed away on December 19, 2018 at Carillon Assisted Living in Cramerton. She was born June 29, 1943, In York, SC, daughter of the late Marshall and Louise Lynn. Mrs. Pearson was a member of Pisgah ARP Church in Gastonia for over 55 years. The family would like to give special thanks to...

Emil Novak Whitesides

Emil Novak Whitesides

Dec 19, 2018

Novak Whitesides, 81, of Kings Mountain, passed away, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on March 10, 1937, son of the late Ira Whitesides and Muriel Cloninger Whitesides. Novak was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Gastonia. He retired from Kerns Trucking, enjoyed riding his motorcycle and watching Western Movies. He...

Claudia Elizabeth Medlin

Claudia Elizabeth Medlin

Dec 18, 2018

Claudia Elizabeth Medlin, 66, of Kings Mountain, passed away on December 18, 2018, at her home. She was born May 27, 1952, in Buncombe County, daughter of the late Claude Searcy and Mary Gasperson. A funeral service will be held 1:00pm Friday, December 21, 2018, at Revival Tabernacle 212 South Hwy. 27, Stanley, officiated by Pastor John Mayberry. The...

Madison Riggan

Madison Riggan

Dec 17, 2018

Madison Riggan, 70, of Gastonia, passed away December 17, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1948 in Oxford, NC, the son of the late Oscar Madison Riggan Sr. and Lillian Parham Riggan. Madison was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Gastonia. He retired from Employment Security Commission in the year 2000 after...

Michael Leon Masters

Michael Leon Masters

Dec 16, 2018

Michael Leon Masters, 37, of Bessemer City, passed away December 16, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 10, 1981, in Gaston County. Michael was a loving and caring son, grandson, cousin and friend, whose upbeat personality would always put a smile on everyone's face. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone...

Edward W Mcdonald

Edward W Mcdonald

Dec 15, 2018

Edward W McDonald Sr., 77, of Clover, S.C., passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born December 30, 1940, son of the late, Frank W McDonald and Pearl Bell. Edward loved his family, fishing, and never met a stranger. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers,...

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