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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Utah Burger Jr.

Utah Burger Jr.

Sep 1, 2017

Kings Mountain, NC - Utah Burger Jr., 64, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 at his residence.  He was born March 23, 1953 in Fort Stockton, TX and was the son of Dorothea Foster Burger and the late Utah Burger Sr.  A Memorial Service will be held 3 pm Friday, September 8, at the West Gastonia Kingdom Hall of...

Timothy James Gibson

Timothy James Gibson

Aug 31, 2017

Timothy James Gibson, 52, of Dallas, passed away August 31, 2017 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1965, a native of Gaston County, the son of Geraldine Ritch Gibson and the late James Crawford Gibson. Everyone he met, he treated like family.  He loved being among them.  He was willing to help out anytime you called...

Patricia Diane Long

Patricia Diane Long

Aug 30, 2017

Patricia Diane Long, 61, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at her daughter's home.

She was born September 7, 1955, daughter of Wilsie Mae Ernandez and the late John Hudson.

A funeral service officiated by Pastor Jerry Millwood will be...

Louis David Riggs

Louis David Riggs

Aug 30, 2017

Louis David Riggs, 59, of Lincolnton passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his home. He was born January 18, 1958 in Charleston, SC, son of the late David Hugh Riggs and Jewell Claire (Goldfinch) Riggs. Louis had a NC State Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering.  He was also an avid motorcyclist. Left to cherish his memories are is son...

Kamdon Scot Stevens

Kamdon Scot Stevens

Aug 28, 2017

Kamdon Scot Stevens 05/04/2002 ~ 08/28/2017 Kamdon Scot Stevens, 15, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away August 28, 2017 at Levine Children's Hospital. He was born May 4, 2002, the son of Brandon Scot Stevens and Krystal Elizabeth Brown. Kamdon loved sports and won many medals in the Special Olympics. He was a student of Nations Ford High School in...

Bobby Eugene Clack

Bobby Eugene Clack

Aug 27, 2017

Bobby Eugene Clack, Jr, 48, of Kings Mountain, passed away Sunday August 27, 2017 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby.

He was born June 28, 1969 to the late Bobby Eugene Clack, Sr. and Sharone Shytle Lende.

Bobby was a loving and hardworking man. He...

Linda Dickerson

Linda Dickerson

Aug 26, 2017

Linda Jo Dickerson, 70, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2017 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She is survived by her children, James Parker and family, Scott Parker and family, and Elizabeth Lee and family. Survivors also include brothers, David Dickerson and family, and Phillip Dickerson and family. A celebration of life will be held from 6 until 8 pm...

Kathy Guy

Kathy Guy

Aug 26, 2017

Kathy "Katie" Guy, 62, of Kings Mountain passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain.

She was born June 29, 1955 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Clyde and Beatrice Cable.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dennis, Bill, Grady,...

Gary Somerset

Gary Somerset

Aug 25, 2017

Gary Somerset, 27, of Lincolnton, passed away August 25, 2017.

He was born May 17, 1990, in Gaston County, son of Kimberly Ingram.

Gary was beautiful inside and out and was known for his smile and blue eyes. He always protected his family. If anyone ever needed anything, Gary would say, "just come pick me...

Greg Wideman

Greg Wideman

Aug 25, 2017

Greg Wideman, 54, of Bessemer City, passed away August 25, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 2, 1963, in Cleveland County, the son of the late Moses Lee Wideman and Creoler Little Wideman. Greg was a great father, brother and uncle.  He loved fishing, hunting and gardening.  He was an all-around great person and will be...

Larry Dean Moody

Larry Dean Moody

Aug 24, 2017

Larry Dean Moody, 73, Gastonia, passed away August 24, 2017 at his residence.

He was born July 13, 1944, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late William Luther Moody and Geneva Johnson Moody.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Zion Baptist Church, 2437 Propst Street,...

Beulah "Boots" Mae Richardson

Beulah "Boots" Mae Richardson

Aug 23, 2017

Beulah "Boots" Mae Richardson, 87, of Gastonia passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Peak Resources, Gastonia. She was born April 25, 1930 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Earl Johnson and Oma Lee (Bolick) Johnson. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Robert Dean Richardson; daughter, Frances Whitworth and husband, Joe; son, Richard Brandon and wife, Linda;...

Fred Dennis Gilbert

Fred Dennis Gilbert

Aug 23, 2017

Fred Dennis Gilbert, 70, of High Shoals, where he was born and raised, passed away August 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born October 6, 1946, son of the late, Fred Daniel Gilbert and Frances Elizabeth Brock Gilbert. Fred was a member of First Baptist Church in High Shoals and very active in his community. Left to cherish his...

Reginald Wayne Cunningham

Reginald Wayne Cunningham

Aug 23, 2017

Reginald Wayne Cunningham, 72, of Gastonia, passed away August 23, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 12, 1945, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Walter Cunningham and Louise Helms Cunningham.

A celebration of life service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2017 at True Gospel...

William "Bill" Joseph Brewer

William "Bill" Joseph Brewer

Aug 23, 2017

William "Bill" Joseph Brewer, 76, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 25, 1941 in Orange County, New York, the son of the late John Brewer and Frances Robinson. Bill loved his family and the mountains.  He will be greatly missed. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife,...

David Edward Miller

David Edward Miller

Aug 22, 2017

Gastonia, NC – David Edward Miller, 50, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Born in Ohio, David was the son of Robert & Linda Miller, currently of Gastonia. David is survived by his parents Robert & Linda Miller, Gastonia, his son Robert (Robbie) David Miller, TX, his daughter Jessica Sue Miller, MI, his sister Lori Tadlock,...

Rufus Wilson Barnett, Jr.

Rufus Wilson Barnett, Jr.

Aug 21, 2017

Rufus Wilson Barnett, Jr., 91, of Gastonia, passed away August 21, 2017 at CHS – Kings Mountain.  He was born September 14, 1925, in York County, SC, the son of the late Rufus Wilson Barnett Sr. and Emily Delle Bigger Barnett. Wilson was a long-time member of Union Presbyterian Church in Gastonia, where he served many years as secretary, treasurer...

Mort "Butch" Badger

Mort "Butch" Badger

Aug 20, 2017

Mort "Butch" Badger, 75, of Gastonia, passed away August 20, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1942, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late William Badger and Estelle McGaha. Left to cherish his memories are his children, Pamela Badger and family, Ursula Jenkins and family, Martie Badger and Family; step-children, Michelle Raborn...

Kirby Jean Raines

Kirby Jean Raines

Aug 20, 2017

Kirby Jean Raines, 70, of Stanley passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born April 23, 1947, daughter of the late Ernest Lee Robinson and Ethel Evelyn (Dellinger) Robinson. Kirby was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.  She was a wonderful wife, loving mother and Nana. Left to cherish her memories are her husband...

Bobby Edward Maddox

Bobby Edward Maddox

Aug 19, 2017

Bobby Edward Maddox, 81, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at. the Robin Johnson House.

He was born March 19, 1936, native of Gaston County, son of the late George Franklin Maddox and Flossie Stowe Maddox.  He was a retired US Navy veteran.

A memorial service will be held 5:30 pm Monday at...

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