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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Angela Kay Smarr
Apr 30, 2024
Angela Kay Smarr, 44, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Atrium Health – Union.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on June 28, 1979, to the late William Williams and Tina Sapp.
Angela was a member of West Franklin Spirit of Life Church in Gastonia.
In addition to...
Zachary Lee Hilton
Apr 29, 2024
Zachary Lee Hilton, 32, of Lowell, NC, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Mecklenburg County on November 6, 1991, to Charlie Lee Hilton and Lisa Carrigan.
Zachary was a devoted father to Baleigh Grace.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Terry "Jughead"...
Barbara Jackson Crisp
Apr 28, 2024
Barbara Jackson Crisp, 57, passed away April 28, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born July 14, 1966, raised in Florida, daughter of Carol Jackson and Wesley Jackson.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Faron Crisp, together 32 years before he passed away.
She worked for Food...
Celia Pressley Smith
Apr 27, 2024
Celia Pressley Smith, 62, of York, SC, passed away Saturday, April 27th, 2024.
She was born April 21st, 1962, born in Asheville, NC, to Edmond and Wanda Pressley.
Celia was a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. She always placed the needs of others before her own. Her unconditional love for her family and the...
Doyle Arliss Jordan
Apr 27, 2024
Doyle Arliss Jordan, 64, of Clover, SC, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Pruitt Health Hospice in Rock Hill, SC.
Services are incomplete at this time.
Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, Gastonia.
Kaye Jefferies Self
Apr 25, 2024
Kaye Jefferies Self, born on January 23, 1952, in Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away on April 25, 2024, in Gastonia at the age of 72. She was lovingly surrounded by her family as she went to be with Jesus.
Kaye, as she was affectionately known, was a woman of deep faith and devoted her life to her...
Patricia Hunnicutt Graham
Apr 25, 2024
Patricia Hunnicutt Graham, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born August 21, 1940, in Towns Co, GA, daughter of the late Felder and Frances Nicholson Hunnicutt.
Patricia was a charter member of United Baptist Church. She was also one of the original owners...
Jerry Willis Strickland, Sr.
Apr 25, 2024
Jerry Willis Strickland, Sr., 83 of Lowell, NC, passed away suddenly April 25, 2024. He was born to the late Braxton and Aretta Arnette Strickland of Brevard, NC. Â He was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife of 48 years, Polly Fore Strickland, sons Earl and Tim, and grandson, John Earl Strickland Jr., his brother and...
Doris Joanne Miles Maltba
Apr 24, 2024
Doris Joanne Miles Maltba, 85, of Gastonia, passed away April 24, 2024, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.
She was born June 8, 1938, in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Edward Miles and Grace Williams Miles.
Doris was a member of 8th Street Church of God in Bessemer City where she was...
Pattie Day Hall
Apr 23, 2024
Pattie Day Hall, 91, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley, NC.
Born in Seneca on January 30,1933, she was the daughter of Leo and Eva Lee Day. She was preceded in death by David H. Hall, Jr., her husband of...
Dennis W. Bradley
Apr 22, 2024
Dennis W. Bradley, 86, of Dallas, NC, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Chester County, South Carolina on February 7, 1938, to the late Jess and Annie Bradley.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Faye Bradley; sons, Jeffery F....
Ronnie "Cotton" Keller
Apr 22, 2024
Ronnie "Cotton" Keller, 72, of Dallas, NC, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Gaston County, on March 22, 1952, to the late Hubert and Joyce Keller.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Joan Johnson.
Cotton was...
Wanda Gail Walker Hanley
Apr 21, 2024
Wanda Gail Walker Hanley, 77, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her residence.
She was born November 18, 1946, in Union Co, NC, daughter of the late Bunyan Price Sr., and Virginia Carter Price.
Wanda was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Starlene Gibbie Wease
Apr 21, 2024
Starlene Gibbie Wease, 66, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her residence.
She was born November 16, 1957, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Maxine Mitchelle Gibbie and the late Howard James Gibbie.
Starlene was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle, Dallas, NC. She enjoyed...
Kathaleen Roseberry Howell
Apr 21, 2024
Kathaleen Roseberry Howell                                                                 Gastonia, North Carolina
She was a native of Gaston County, the wife of the late James Gene Howell Sr., the daughter of the late Richard and Verna Ruth Roseberry.
She was born January 11, 1935, in Gaston County. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church.
She retired from textiles....
Rodney Ray Stewart, Jr.
Apr 21, 2024
Rodney Ray Stewart, Jr., 100, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his residence.
He was born August 13, 1923, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Rodney Ray Stewart, Sr., and Esther Glover Stewart.
Ray was dedicated to God, Country and Family. He enjoyed sports and particularly baseball...
David Lee Wilson
Apr 20, 2024
David "Dave" Lee Wilson, 70, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Milwaukee, WI, on October 24, 1953, to the late Alfred and Patricia Wilson.
Dave enjoyed collecting hats and building things. He liked photography. He loved being outdoors, but most of all he...
Nathan Lane Saunders
Apr 20, 2024
Nathan Lane Saunders, 65, of Lowell, NC passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his residence.
A native of Gaston County, he was born October 31, 1958, to Myrtle Faye Hulcey.
Nathan was a member of McAdenville Baptist Church. He was all about his family and friends. He dearly loved his family and spending time...
James Christopher Stogner
Apr 19, 2024
James Christipher Stogner, 70, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at Atrium Cleveland.
He was born in Mecklenburg County on October 27, 1953, to the late William and Doris Stogner.
James was a veteran of the US Army National Guard, where he served as commander.
In addition to his parents,...
Norman "Scott" Buckner
Apr 19, 2024
Norman "Scott" Buckner, 60, of Mt. Holly, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Newport Tennessee on July 1, 1963, to Norman Drew Buckner and the late, Barbara Buckner.
Scott owned Piedmont Pump and Valve in Gastonia for more than 25 years. He also owned Big Foot...
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