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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Nancy Ellen Price

Nancy Ellen Price

Nov 9, 2024

Nancy Ellen Price, 82, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born August 19, 1942, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Marshall and Sarah Thomas.

Nancy retired from Firestone. She loved her family, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Nancy loved cats,...

Tracy "Red Ryder" Reed

Tracy "Red Ryder" Reed

Nov 9, 2024

Tracy "Red Ryder" Reed, 59, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Levine Dickson Hospice House, Charlotte, NC.

Son of the late Jerry Lynn Reed Sr. and Patricia Ann Reed, Tracy was born January 3, 1965.

Tracy was a Gaston County native and worked as a...

Robert Cecil King

Robert Cecil King

Nov 8, 2024

Beloved by all who knew him, Robert Cecil King, a Navy veteran and skilled CNC Machinist from Belmont, NC, passed away on November 8, 2024. Born on January 18, 1962, Robert was known for his kind soul and love for adventure, always on the move and exploring new places.

He was preceded in death by his father,...

Sarah Barnes Hendricks

Sarah Barnes Hendricks

Nov 8, 2024

Sarah Barnes Hendricks, 90, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC.

She was born June 27, 1934, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Carilee and Frances Barnes.

Sarah was an amazing wife, mom, maw maw, and GG but the most important thing in Sarah's...

Charles David Barton

Charles David Barton

Nov 7, 2024

Charles David Barton, known to his loved ones as Kojack, passed away on November 7, 2024, at the age of 52. Born on March 5, 1972, in Gastonia, NC, Kojack was a beloved member of the community in Lowell, NC. His caring nature and kind heart were evident to all who knew him.

Kojack had a knack...

John David Scarbrough

John David Scarbrough

Nov 5, 2024

John David Scarbrough, 71, of Dallas, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born June 7, 1953, in Anderson Co, TN, son of the late William and Helen Scarbrough.

John loved his grandbabies and great grandbabies more than anything, a close second would be his Atlanta Braves....

Douglas Charles Carver

Douglas Charles Carver

Nov 4, 2024

Doug Carver, 57, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on September 29, 1967, in Richmond, Virginia, to Janelle Lewis Carver and the late Arnold Paul Carver.

Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing with his granddaughter, watching racing and sports, grilling and scratch offs. Doug was a lifelong...

Charles Vinson Cates

Charles Vinson Cates

Nov 4, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Vinson Cates, a beloved husband, father, and brother. Born on July 3, 1941, in Tennessee and passed away at Caromont Regional Medical center on November 5, 2024

Charles was a hardworking man, dedicating many years to his career as a truck driver for 62 years...

Roger Dale Anderson

Roger Dale Anderson

Nov 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Roger Dale Anderson, a beloved NASCAR fan and BBQ enthusiast. Born on November 30, 1952, in Vallejo, California, Roger sadly left us on November 3, 2024, at the age of 71.

Roger pursued a career as a long-haul truck driver, showcasing a strong work ethic throughout his...

Gregory A Long

Gregory A Long

Nov 2, 2024

Gregory A. Long, 66, of Lake Wylie, SC, came to rest, peacefully, on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Hospice and Community Care, Rock Hill, SC.

Born November 27, 1957.

Greg will fondly be remembered for his love of life. He preferred being outdoors, enjoyed working on projects with his friend, Dwight, and cooking out and...

Mary Katheryn Ledford

Mary Katheryn Ledford

Nov 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Katheryn Ledford, a beloved teacher who dedicated 15 years of her life to shaping young minds in the education industry. Mary was born on June 25, 1973, in Lakenheath, England.

Mary's passion for teaching went beyond the classroom, as she was known to be a...

Linda Burrell Crawford

Linda Burrell Crawford

Oct 31, 2024

Linda Burrell Crawford 1947-2024

Mrs. Linda Burrell Crawford, 77, of Kings Mountain, entered her heavenly home on October 31, 2024. She was born in Gastonia, NC on May 13, 1947 to the late Kelly Robert Burrell and Faye Bryson Burrell. She is a graduate of Sacred Heart College and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Linda...

Molly "Ma" Lydia Rumfelt

Molly "Ma" Lydia Rumfelt

Oct 31, 2024

Molly Lydia "Ma" Rumfelt of Dallas, NC, passed away on October 31, 2024, at the age of 70. She was born on December 23, 1953, in Gaston County, NC.

Molly was a skilled spinner in the textile industry and met the love of her life there. She loved cooking and was known for her delicious buttermilk biscuits....

Charles "Chuck" Trost

Charles "Chuck" Trost

Oct 30, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Trost, 64, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on August 26, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Frank & Yeonne Trost.

Chuck served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed fishing and working on antique cars.

He is survived by his...

Alfred Behney

Alfred Behney

Oct 29, 2024

Alfred Behney, 83, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away October 29, 2024, at his home.

He was born May 29, 1941, son of the late Bertrum Behney and Aurora Raymond Strunk.

He was a native of Reading Pennsylvania and had grown up in Rhode Island. He moved to Connecticut and lived their several years before moving...

Pearl Jeanette Lunsford

Pearl Jeanette Lunsford

Oct 29, 2024

Pearl Jeanette Herms Lunsford, 95, of Dallas, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

A native of Gaston County, she was born July 22, 1929, to the late William and Molly Cloninger Herms.

Pearl was a faithful member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Dallas, NC. She worked in...

Betty Louise Drennan

Betty Louise Drennan

Oct 27, 2024

Betty Louise Grindstaff Bates Drennan

Mrs. Betty Louise Drennan, 93, of Gastonia entered her heavenly home on Sunday, October 27, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family at the home of Joe and Regina Bates. She was born in Gastonia, NC, on July 15, 1931, to the late Robert Lee Grindstaff and Daisy McClellan Grindstaff.

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Shirley Ann Burlingame

Shirley Ann Burlingame

Oct 25, 2024

Shirley Ann Burlingame, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2024, in Dallas, NC. She was born on August 9, 1938, in Ithaca, New York, and spent her life dedicated to caring for her family and spreading love and kindness to all those around her.

Early in Shirley's...

Doris Bumgarner Lester

Doris Bumgarner Lester

Oct 24, 2024

Doris Bumgarner Lester, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on October 24, 2024, at TerraBella Cramer Mountain Assisted Living.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Wannie Lester; parents, Iris (Dugan) Bumgarner, and Ada Bumgarner; siblings, Faye Fortenberry, Eleene Powers, Paul Bumgarner; and nephew, Gary Fortenberry.

She is survived by her son, David Wayne...

Shelia Marilyn Hamacher

Shelia Marilyn Hamacher

Oct 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shelia Marilyn Hamacher, born on September 10, 1946, in North Carolina. Shelia peacefully departed from this earthly life on October 23, 2024, at The Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas She was the beloved wife of 59 years to Mitchell Hamacher and the devoted mother of Michael Hamacher...

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