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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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,...
Victor Maurice Dimeo
Oct 19, 2024
We gather here today to remember and honor the life of Victor Maurice Dimeo, a man who was born on April 18, 1962, in Charlotte, NC, and who sadly passed away on October 19, 2024, in Kings Mountain, NC. Victor, known to many as Vic, was a true lover of cars and all animals, finding joy in working on...
Danny Kay Lunsford
Oct 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Danny Kay Lunsford, a beloved member of the Gastonia community. Danny was born in Gaston County, NC on December 18, 1954, and sadly left us on October 19, 2024.
A proud Army veteran, Danny served his country honorably and was discharged on May 24, 1977. After...
Wanda Darlene Van Dyke
Oct 18, 2024
In the gentle embrace of Gastonia, NC, born on a winter day in 1955, our beloved Wanda Darlene Van Dyke emerged into the world, a ray of light to those around her. With grace and kindness she lived, with love and warmth she touched the hearts of many.
Wanda, a beacon of love and creativity, dedicated herself...
Linda Camp
Oct 15, 2024
Linda Camp, 77, of Dallas, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at her residence.
She was born June 20, 1947, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Jack and Betty Jenkins.
Linda loved fishing, gardening, and being outdoors.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister,...
Ronald Claude Patterson
Oct 14, 2024
Ronald Claude Patterson Jr., fondly known as Ronnie, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on October 14, 2024, at the age of 70. He was born on September 1, 1954, in Gatson County, NC. Ronnie was a hardworking machinist in the parts manufacturing industry.
Ronald was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Patterson; parents, Ronald and Beatrice...
Crystal Gosnell
Oct 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Crystal Gosnell, a beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, and friend. Crystal was born on December 27, 1969, in Gastonia, NC, and she peacefully passed away on October 14, 2024, at her home in Belmont, NC.
Crystal was a hardworking woman who dedicated her life to helping others...
Stephen Mckinley Johnson
Oct 14, 2024
Stephen McKinley Johnson passed away on October 14, 2024, at the age of 72 surrounded by his family after a two-year battle with various cancers.
Stephen was from Spartanburg, South Carolina but resided in Clover, South Carolina with his niece, Telly Yelton and her husband Randy for the past 10 years. Stephen worked as a security guard...
Darleen Starcher
Oct 12, 2024
Darleen Brewster Starcher, 70, of Gastonia, NC, passed away October 12, 2024, at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, NC.
She was born September 2, 1954, in New York, NY, to the late John Brewster and JoAnn Kirby.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Robert Kirby; daughter, Misty Starcher; siblings,...
Shirley Ethel Sipe
Oct 12, 2024
Shirley Ethel Sipe, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Born December 16, 1938, in Kings Mountain, NC, she was the daughter of the late John W Foster and Stella Ethel Foster.
Shirley is survived by her son, William "JR" Wood (wife, Teresa); daughter, Brenda House (husband, Robert); grandson, Joshua Wood;...
Mary Elizabeth Reep
Oct 11, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Reep, beloved grandmother, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born on October 24, 1943, in Catoosa, Georgia, she was the daughter of John and Mildred Campbell and grew up surrounded by love, laughter and a devotion to Christ.
Mary was known for her quick wit and fiery...
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