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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

William David Foreman

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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