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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
William David Foreman
Jan 31, 2017
William David Foreman, 29, of York, SC, passed away January 31, 2017.
He was born March 15, 1987 in Costa Rica the son of Randy and Ginger McSwain.
Left to cherish his memories along with his parents are his fiancée Tina GoForth; son Cain Juan DeDios; daughters Carmen Juan DeDios and Aliyah Roldan; sister T.J....
Ida Jewel Zurn
Jan 31, 2017
Clover, SC -
Ida Jewel Zurn, 78, passed away January 31, 2017 at her residence.
She was born February 18, 1938 in Connersville, IN, the daughter of the late Clyde Ray and Ethyl Ray.
A memorial service will be held 1 pm Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at The Will of God Ministries, 203...
Nadine Moore Barrett
Jan 30, 2017
Nadine Moore Barrett, 64, of Gastonia, passed away January 30, 2017 at home.
She was born a native of Gaston County on January 19, 1953, the daughter of James Mitchell Moore, Sr. and the late Audrey Jean Chitwood Moore.
Nadine was a tumbler for Ashley High School before being employed with Threads Inc. - Ti-Caro...
Will Ervin Absher Jr.
Jan 29, 2017
Will Ervin Absher, Jr. 68, of Kings Mountain, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain.
He was born February 6, 1948 in Gaston County, to the late Will Absher, Sr. and Bonnie Absher.
Will was member of Long Creek Presbyterian Church...
Minnie Louise Canipe
Jan 29, 2017
Minnie Louise Starnes Canipe, 81, of Kings Mountain, passed away January 29, 2017 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.
A Gaston County native, she was born January 27, 1936, daughter of the late Joe and Mary Starnes.
Mrs. Canipe was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.
In addition to...
Nancy Cameron Earnhardt
Jan 27, 2017
Nancy Cameron Earnhardt, 75, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, January, 27, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
A Gaston County native, she was born September 22, 1941, daughter of the late James "Otto" and Helen Cameron.
Ms. Earnhardt was a loving and supportive mother and grandmother.
Left to cherish her memories are her...
Thomas "Uncle Tom" Sliney
Jan 27, 2017
Thomas "Uncle Tom" Sliney, 49, of Gastonia, passed away January 27, 2017, at Wake Forest Medical Center.
He was born December 21, 1967 in Providence, RI, the son of the late George Sliney and Alice Behney Branigan.
Left to cherish his memories are his brothers Duke Sliney and George Behney; sisters April Branigan, Joy Branigan,...
Amber Jenkins
Jan 26, 2017
Amber Lynn Jenkins, 28, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gaston County, she was born August 26, 1988, the daughter of Barbara Lynn Jones and the late David Eugene McGill.
Left to cherish her memories, along with her mother, are her son, Jason Ray Jenkins;...
Larry Ray Ghorley
Jan 25, 2017
Larry Ray Ghorley, 69, of Gastonia, passed away January 25, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 23, 1947, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Cecil and Catherine Ghorley.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of eleven years, Linda England Ghorley; son Allen Thompson and...
Mary Ann Harrison Hall
Jan 25, 2017
Mary Ann Harrison Hall, 81, of Lincolnton, passed away January 25, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
She was born December 1, 1935 in Polk County, TN, the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Harrison and Elsie Paulene Hawkins Harrison.
Left to cherish her memories are her sons Raymond and Carl; sister Bunzie; 8...
Jeremy Paul Rimmer
Jan 25, 2017
Jeremy Paul Rimmer, 37, of Gastonia, passed away January 25, 2017 at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.
He was born June 3, 1979 a native of Gaston County.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife Gina and children Logan, Landon, Carmen, Triston, Oliver.
A memorial service will be held 3...
Mabel Wallace
Jan 24, 2017
Mabel Wallace, 95, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 24, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System Kings Mountain.
She was born December 30, 1921, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Thomas Ray Todd and Addie Short Todd.
A graveside service will be...
Tyler Curtis Johnson
Jan 24, 2017
Tyler Curtis Johnson, 13, of Lawndale, NC passed away January 24, 2017 at Levine's Children's Hospital in Charlotte.
He was born January 9, 2004 in Moore County, the son of Mike Johnson residing in Lawndale and Tammy Thompson residing in Rockingham.
Left to cherish his memories along with his parents are his brother Garrett Johnson...
Barry Eugene Rosser
Jan 23, 2017
Barry Eugene Rosser, 71, of Shelby, passed away January 23, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center – Main.
He was born August 10, 1945 in Cherokee County, SC, the son of the late William Maine Rosser and Laura Mayhue Rosser.
Left to cherish his memories are his sons Hyle Eugene Rosser and wife Janet of Shelby...
Jo Ann Ross Hackler
Jan 23, 2017
Jo Ann Ross Hackler, 79, of Gastonia, passed away January 23, 2017 at Alexandria Place.
She was born August 12, 1937 in Cherokee County, the daughter of the late Virgil and Grace Ross.
All services are private.
Velma "Red" Burnett
Jan 23, 2017
Velma "Red" Burnett,90, of Bessemer City, went to be with her precious Lord and Savior on January 23, 2017, at her home.
She was born June 6, 1926, in Spartanburg County, SC, daughter of the late Conley and Esther Taylor.
"Red" was a...
Rannie P. Whisnant
Jan 22, 2017
Rannie P. Whisnant, 74, of Lincolnton, passed away January 22, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born January 15, 1943, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Pinkney Paul Whisnant and Mae Bridges Whisnant.
Rannie was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Victory Life Assembly...
Charles "Jerry" Franks
Jan 22, 2017
Charles "Jerry" Franks, 61, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born October 17, 1955, native of Gaston County, son of the late Charles and Sally Franks.
A gathering of friends and family will be held 6 - 8pm Wednesday at...
Rachel Dugan Stuman
Jan 22, 2017
Rachel Dugan Stuman, 94, of Gastonia, passed away January 22, 2017 at Alexandria Place.
She was born December 8, 1922 in Jefferson, Georgia, the daughter of the late Clarence Sosebee and Monteen Wilbanks Sosebee.
A funeral service, officiated by Doctor David A. Irish and Roger Overton, will be held 1 pm Thursday, January 26, 2017...
Carole Haulk Honeycutt
Jan 21, 2017
Carole Haulk Honeycutt, 73, of Dallas, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born November 1, 1943, in Rutherford County, daughter of the late Ken Haulk and Vearl Bridges Haulk .
Carole was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Dallas. She...
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