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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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...
Dr. James Keith Lynch
Oct 21, 2024
Dr. James Kieth Lynch, 71, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at his residence.
He was born September 12, 1953, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late James and Betty Lynch.
James was a hospital administrator.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Sinjin "Ninja" Mccullough
Oct 21, 2024
Sinjin "Ninja" McCullough, 30, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away October 21, 2024, at his home.
He was born May 23, 1994, in Aiken, South Carolina, he was the son of Chanteil McCullough and James "Punk" Rippy.
Whether he was in a creek, playing Frisbee with his daughter or watching his garden grow, he loved being...
Linda Jean Nash
Oct 21, 2024
Linda Jean Nash, 75, of Maryville, TN passed away on October 21, 2024. Visitation will be Tuesday October 29th, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at Greene Funeral Service 1503 South York Rd Gastonia, NC.
Linda was born in Asheboro, NC to the late Paul Theodore and Elizabeth Frye Cooper. She was a professional secretary for over 25 years,...
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