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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Margaret Lafoy Kelso

Margaret Lafoy Kelso

Sep 7, 2016

Margaret LaFoy Kelso, 57, of Gastonia, passed away September 7, 2016 at her residence.  She was born November 28, 1958 in Iredell County, the daughter of Linda Robinson and the late Donald LaFoy.

Margaret was a member of Trinity Assembly of Bessemer City.

Left to cherish her memories along with her mother are her loving...

Billy Allen Clippard

Billy Allen Clippard

Sep 7, 2016

Billy Allen Clippard, 65, of Gastonia, passed away September 7, 2016 at his residence.

He was born August 12, 1951 in Lincoln County, the son of the late TP Clippard and Martha Tallent.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife Janis Garrison Clippard; sons Billy A. Clippard Jr. and Joseph W. Clippard of...

Judy Ann Ellison

Judy Ann Ellison

Sep 6, 2016

Judy Ann Ellison, 54, of Gastonia, passed away September 6, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 12, 1961 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late Nick and Mary Howard.

A funeral service will be held 3 pm Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Belmont Congregational Holiness Church, 4018 Pine Street, Gastonia....

Roxanna Fuson Boardwine

Roxanna Fuson Boardwine

Sep 5, 2016

Roxanna Fuson Boardwine, 65, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016, at her home.

She was born March 21, 1951, in Hammond, IN, daughter of the late Richard Tippett and June Rigsny Tippett.

Roxanna was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, and friend.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 30...

James Curtis Hampton

James Curtis Hampton

Sep 5, 2016

James Curtis Hampton, 60, of Cramerton, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016, at his home.

He was born March 28, 1956, in Gaston County, son of James LeRoy Hampton and the late Barbara Barrett Hampton.

Along with his father, left to cherish his memories are his wife of 40 years, Janice Hampton; son, Ashley Hampton...

Judy Kay Odom

Judy Kay Odom

Sep 3, 2016

Judy Kay Odom, 64, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Carolinas Medical Center, Lincolnton.

She was born September 4, 1951, in Wilkes County, daughter of the late Maxie David Hewell and Annie Lou Martin Hewell.

A gathering of family and friends will be held 3-5 pm on Saturday at the South Chapel...

Bella Lorraine Williams Whitcraft

Bella Lorraine Williams Whitcraft

Sep 1, 2016

Bella Lorraine Williams Whitcraft, 60, of Gastonia, passed away September 1, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born March 21, 1956, in Camden County, NJ, the daughter of the late John Williams and Lois Hartzel.

The family will receive friends from 9am-7pm at her home on Friday.

Margie Ashe Buchanan

Margie Ashe Buchanan

Aug 31, 2016

Margie Ashe Buchanan, 83, of Gastonia, passed away August 31, 2016.  She was born January 9, 1933 in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Lester Ashe and Sarah Ashe Jones.  A m emorial service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Lakeview Baptist Church, 143 Church Street, McAdenville, NC 28101.

Howard "Alex" Linker Jr.

Howard "Alex" Linker Jr.

Aug 29, 2016

Howard "Alex" Linker, Jr., 67, of Charlotte, passed away August 29, 2016 at his residence.

He was born October 8, 1948, a native of Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Howard Alexander Linker, Sr., and Alma Culp Linker.

Alex was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.  He retired from the Mecklenburg County ABC...

James "Pete" Lyles

James "Pete" Lyles

Aug 29, 2016

James "Pete" Lyles, 86, of Gastonia, passed away August 29, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 29, 1930 in Oconee County, SC, the son of the late Walter Edmond Lyles and Ula Marie Garrett Lyles.

Pete retired from Dixie Yarns in Gastonia.

Left to cherish his memories are his...

Tina Dennis

Tina Dennis

Aug 28, 2016

Bessemer City, NC -

Tina Dennis, 58, of Bessemer City, passed away August 28, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 8, 1957 in Montgomery County, the daughter of Euldean Moore Miller and the late John Lafoy Bishop.

Tina was of the Baptist faith.  She worked in the office of...

Betty Faye Johnson

Betty Faye Johnson

Aug 27, 2016

Betty Faye Johnson, 63, of Gastonia, went home to be with Jesus and her mother on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at CMC, Charlotte.

She was born May 5, 1953, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Washington Leno Johnson and Betty Crothers Johnson.

Minnie Mae Lovette

Minnie Mae Lovette

Aug 25, 2016

Minnie Mae Lovette, 70, of Lincolnton, passed away on August 25, 2016, at Carolinas Medical Center, Lincolnton.

She was born December 19, 1945, in Tennessee, daughter of the late Sarah Campbell.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2016,...

Linda T. Edwards

Linda T. Edwards

Aug 23, 2016

Linda T. Edwards, 68, of Lowell, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 1, 1948 in Gaston Co, daughter of the late John T. Teague and Leona Faye Teague.

Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She enjoyed her dog Nikki and...

Bill Kiser

Bill Kiser

Aug 23, 2016

Bill Kiser, 94, passed away August 23, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House.  He was born April 11, 1922 in Gaston County and was the son of the late Roy Kiser and the late Bessie Jackson Kiser.  Bill was a US WWII Navy Veteran and a member of the WWII Last Man Standing organization.  He...

Rev. Charles W. Kinley

Rev. Charles W. Kinley

Aug 23, 2016

Rev. Charles W. Kinley, 74, passed away August 23, 2016 at his residence.  He was born July 21, 1942 in Cleveland County NC and was the son of the late Hubert Walter Kinley and the late Essie Sisk Kinley.  Rev. Kinley was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He loved his family dearly and will...

Carol Eades Davis

Carol Eades Davis

Aug 22, 2016

Carol Eades Davis, 52, of Gastonia, passed away on August 22, 2016, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas.

She was born May 15, 1964, in York County, SC, daughter of Raymond Nelson Eades and Shirley White Eades.

Carol was a loving and...

James Clarenence Patterson

James Clarenence Patterson

Aug 22, 2016

James Clarence Patterson, 74, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016.

He was born February 27, 1942 in Gaston County, and was the son of the late Clarence Patterson and Willie Lunsford Patterson.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Brenda H. Patterson; stepson, Gerard "Chickie" Rancourt.

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Nannie Bell Patrick Plemmons

Nannie Bell Patrick Plemmons

Aug 22, 2016

Nannie Bell Patrick Plemmons, 88, of Gastonia, passed away on August 22, 2016, at her home.

She was born January 4, 1928, in Kingsport TN. daughter of the late Harvey Patrick and Monnie Pucket.

Mrs. Plemmons was a member of Beech Avenue Baptist...

Ruby Lee Huffstetler

Ruby Lee Huffstetler

Aug 21, 2016

Ruby Lee Huffstetler, 81, of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born May 2, 1935, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Rolandas and Cora Ford Scism.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Huffstetler.

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