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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

William "Bill" Arthur Wall

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

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

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

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

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.

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Josh Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Christopher Tyler Patterson

Christopher Tyler Patterson

May 19, 2024

Christopher Tyler Patterson, 35, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Gaston County, he was born on February 21, 1989, to Chris and Ginger Patterson.

Tyler loved his family and friends. He was a graduate from East Carolina with a Bachelor of Science degree....

Carolyn Fay Messer Mcfalls

Carolyn Fay Messer Mcfalls

May 18, 2024

Carolyn Fay Messer McFalls, 53, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at her residence.

A native of Gaston County, she was born June 14, 1970, to the late Franklin and Betty Messer.

Carolyn enjoyed cooking and singing Karaoke.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded by her...

Juanita Bertha Guffey Buchanan

Juanita Bertha Guffey Buchanan

May 13, 2024

Juanita Bertha Guffey Buchanan, 88, of Kings Mountain, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 13, 2024.

She was born September 8, 1935, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Alvoyd Guffey and Addie Mae Owens Guffey.

She had been a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle for over 41 years....

Linda Gipson Owens

Linda Gipson Owens

May 12, 2024

Linda Gipson Owens, 72, of Gastonia, NC, went home to see her Lord on May 12, 2024, at her home with her family.

She was born in Gaston County, NC on July 22, 1951, to the late Charlie T. and Rosie Modine Gipson.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her...

Betty Liles Green

Betty Liles Green

May 12, 2024

Betty Liles Green, age 84, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, May 12, 2024.

She was born March 11, 1940, in Lynchburg, Va, daughter of the late Ollie Lee Liles and Elress Clark Liles.

Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She found her grace, strength, and peace in her faith...

Rosemary Cabe

Rosemary Cabe

May 10, 2024

Rosemary Cabe, 91, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away May 10, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on August 19, 1932, in Hanging Dog, NC, close to Murphy, to the late Mont and Madge Beaver.

Rosemary was a founding member of Evangel Assembly of God in Gastonia, NC, where she taught children's church for many...

Clarice "Nanny" King

Clarice "Nanny" King

May 10, 2024

Clarice "Nanny" King, 92, of Gastonia, passed away May 10, 2024, at her home.

She was born April 7, 1932, in Lincoln County, NC, to the late Paul and Hattie Stamey Brown.

Clarice was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Gastonia.  At Grace, she was a member of the Seniors Group and served on...

Kenneth R. Jones

Kenneth R. Jones

May 10, 2024

Kenneth R. Jones, 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, with his caregiver and friend.

He was born in Monroe County, Florida on September 24, 1951, to the late Leroy and Dorothy Jones.

Kenneth was a proud Vietnam veteran, and proudly served in the United...

Rebecca "Becky" Johnson Wright

Rebecca "Becky" Johnson Wright

May 9, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Johnson Wright, 86, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully May 9, 2024, at The Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.

She was born January 17, 1938, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late JL Johnson and Ethel Owens Johnson.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, May 13, 2024, at Greene...

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