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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Brandy Ann Wells Davis
Jun 5, 2024
Brandy Ann Wells Davis, 45, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gaston County, she was born on October 1, 1978, to Gary Wells and the late Teresa Sigmon Wells.
Brandy was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Iron Station. Brandy was a loving...
Ronnie Lee Houser
Jun 4, 2024
Ronnie Lee Houser, 59, of Ranlo, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Lincoln County on May 10, 1965, to the late Robert and Paulette Houser.
Ronnie loved to do things for family and friends, especially working on small engines and lawnmowers. He loved to go...
Barbara Ann Gibson
Jun 3, 2024
Barbara Ann Gibson, 83, of Gastonia, NC passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at her son's residence.
She was born in York, SC, on September 15, 1940, to the late Cannie & Martha Barker.
Barbara was a member of West 5th Free Will Baptist Church in Gastonia. She loved her family and her church family....
Wayne Humphries
Jun 3, 2024
Wayne Humphries, 62, of Kings Mountain, passed away June 3, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born February 6, 1962, in Cleveland County, son of the late Edward Humphries and Margaret Clary Barker.
Wayne was a kind man who enjoyed working with his hands.
In addition to his parents,...
James "Eddie" Dunn
Jun 1, 2024
James "Eddie" Dunn, 69, of Ranlo, NC, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.
A native of Gaston County, he was born on August 12, 1954, to the late Johnny and Maggie Dunn.
Eddie was a member of Faith and Praise Assembly in Ranlo. He loved his family. He...
Vickie Pate
May 31, 2024
Vickie Pate, 77, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at her residence.
She was born in Gaston County on December 24, 1946, to the late Albert and Addie Parham.
Vickie was a member of Ridge Baptist Church. She loved her family and her cat. She enjoyed watching television and shopping.
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Lanny R. Davis
May 30, 2024
Lanny R. Davis, 76, of Vale, passed away May 30, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem.
He was born January 13, 1948, in Gaston County, son of the late Rufus Davis and Ethel Gibson Davis.
Lanny attended St. Michaels Catholic Church in Gastonia.
He was a Vietnam Veteran...
Vivian Marie Gillispie
May 30, 2024
Vivian Marie Gillispie, 94, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her residence.
She was born February 10, 1930, in Graham Co, NC, daughter of the late Brutice Hice and Ivalee Hice.
Vivian was one of ten Children born and raised in Robbinsville, NC. Vivian was a kindhearted hard-working lady. She loved...
Anthony "Tony" "Blue" Overman
May 28, 2024
Anthony "Tony" "Blue" Overman, 76, of Lowell, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born November 20, 1947, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of the late Dock and Frances Overman.
Tony was a US Army Veteran. He retired after over 35 years – Clariant Corp, Mt. Holly....
William "Bill" Arthur Wall
May 28, 2024
William "Bill" Arthur Wall, 74, of Dallas, NC, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 19, 1950, a native of Gaston Co, son of the late Carl Horace Wall and Jewel Parker Wall.
Bill was...
Raymond Charles Mcmahan
May 28, 2024
Raymond Charles McMahan, 87, of Stanley, passed away at his home on May 28, 2024.
He was born September 29, 1936, in Buncombe County, NC, to the late JB McMahan and Elsie Kirby.
In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by a brother, Sherrill McMahan.
Raymond was a member of...
Zana Holland Stephens
May 26, 2024
Zana Holland Stephens, 45, of Gastonia, passed away May 26, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born August 17, 1978, in Gaston County, daughter of Shelia Jones Holland and the late Milous Holland.
Zana always had a beautiful smile on her face: even through her battle she never stopped smiling. She...
Barbara Ann Bradshaw Gibson
May 24, 2024
Barbara Ann Bradshaw Gibson, 71, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at her residence.
She was born October 31, 1952, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Mary Smith Bradshaw, and the late Johnnie Marshall Bradshaw.
Barbara was a secretary for more than 40 years at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia....
Charles Earl Pasour
May 24, 2024
Charles Earl Pasour, 84, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, at Stanley Total Living Center in Gaston County. He was born April 1, 1940, in Dallas, NC, son of the late Earl Deaton Pasour and Maria Maness Pasour. He attended NC State College, a 1963 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, and a 1974 graduate of Appalachian State University.
...Josh Jones
May 24, 2024
Josh Jones, 38, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born July 4, 1985, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Charlie Jones, and the late Lisa Barnes Jones.
Josh loved his family and friends, he also enjoyed fishing.
In addition to...
Wanida Kakassy
May 22, 2024
Wanida Kakassy, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Thailand and was born on April 1, 1943, to the late Jumius and Tean Chamram.
Wanida work as a seamstress for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was also...
Shane Johnson
May 21, 2024
Shane Johnson, 61, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born in Gaston County, on January 5, 1963, to the late Henry and Kathleen Johnson.
Shane loved his family and friends. He loved to listen to old classic rock music.
In...
Jeremy Woodard
May 20, 2024
Jeremy Woodard, 35, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at his residence.
He was born March 29, 1989, in Gaston Co, NC, son of Freddie and Robin Woodard.
Jeremy attended Trinity Baptist Church, Bessemer City, NC. He liked to fish and shoot, and was a rock for his momma.
He...
Katherine Marie Mitchell
May 19, 2024
Katherine Marie Mitchell, 76, of York SC, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at her residence.
She was born November 17, 1947, daughter of the late James Loran Harris and Hazel Monroe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Mitchell.
Katherine is survived by her son,...
Paul Jennings Carawan
May 19, 2024
Paul Jennings Carawan, 77, of Gastonia, NC, Passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Pamlico County, NC, on December 16, 1946, to the late Charles and Mae Bell Carawan.
Paul was a US Navy Vietnam War veteran. He also had an engineering degree and was employed for...
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