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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Steve Anderson Braswell

Steve Anderson Braswell

Dec 16, 2023

Steve Anderson Braswell, 72, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his residence.

A native of Gaston County, he was born on July 15, 1951, to the late Donald Braswell and Nadine Griffin Goss.

Steve was an active member of Crowders Mountain Baptist Church. He loved his family and his church...

Yolanda "Yolie" Roman

Yolanda "Yolie" Roman

Dec 16, 2023

Yolanda "Yolie" Roman, 65, Lived in Gastonia, NC. Passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Woodlawn Haven Rest Home, Mt. Holly, NC.

She was born June 16, 1958, in Valdosta, GA. Daughter of the late Paula Offe and John A. Roman.

Yolanda was a beloved daughter, sister and aunt. Her loving family will miss her...

Mary Frances Soper

Mary Frances Soper

Dec 15, 2023

Mary Frances Soper (nee Janney), 83, of Centerport, New York, passed away on December 15, 2023.

Mary was born on February 24, 1940, in West Virginia, to the late Joseph Janney and Thelma Gandee.

The youngest of five surviving children, Mary set her sights on a life in New York and at the age of...

Barbara Jean Calder

Barbara Jean Calder

Dec 15, 2023

Barbara Jean Calder, 64, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at Lincoln Rehab.

She was born in Lebon, France on March 16, 1959, to the late James and Vera Calder.

Barbara has traveled all around the world. She loved horses and entered many horse shows. Winning numerous trophies. Barbara was an avid...

Carolyn Callahan Kuykendall

Carolyn Callahan Kuykendall

Dec 15, 2023

Carolyn Callahan Kuykendall, 88, of Grover, NC, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, NC.

She was born in Cleveland County on December 2, 1935, to the late Ralph and Vera Callahan.

Carolyn attended Midview Baptist Church after many years of being a member at Bread of Life Baptist Church. She...

Melva Fulbright Aldridge

Melva Fulbright Aldridge

Dec 14, 2023

Melva Fulbright Aldridge, 74, of Dallas, NC, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

A native of Gaston County, she was born on August 19, 1949, to the late James and Virginia Fulbright.

Melva loved to travel, go to concerts, work puzzles, and visit with friends.

In...

Pauline Reep Guess

Pauline Reep Guess

Dec 14, 2023

Pauline Reep Guess, 91, of Dallas, NC, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in Lincoln County on June 12, 1932, to the late Cleatus and Lona Lackey.

Pauline was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Dallas. She served as a Cub Scout Den Mother and was an...

Edith Faye Baker

Edith Faye Baker

Dec 13, 2023

Edith Faye Baker, 86, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Gaston Health and Rehab.

She was born in West Virginia on January 11, 1937, to the late Alex and Dellie Hale.

Edith retired from textiles and loved to do anything dealing with crafts. She enjoyed gardening and raising fruits and vegetables....

Lena Moore Long

Lena Moore Long

Dec 12, 2023

Lena Moore Long was born on April 22, 1927 in Ellijay, NC. She was surrounded by loved ones during her passing, after a long life well lived on December 12, 2023, in Brevard, NC.

Lena is survived by her son, Brian and his wife Melanie Long, her daughter, Kim and her husband Jerry Bertram, her sister, Hester...

Clarence "C.J." James Hutchins, Sr.

Clarence "C.J." James Hutchins, Sr.

Dec 12, 2023

Clarence James Hutchins Sr., known to his loved ones as C.J., Jimmy, Daddy, Pop, and Pop Pop; passed away on December 12, 2023, at the age of 75 in Gastonia, NC.

He was born on June 28, 1948, in Gastonia, NC and grew up on Hayes Street in the Arlington Mill Village.

C.J. was a...

Robert Marion Keisler

Robert Marion Keisler

Dec 12, 2023

Robert (Bubba) Keisler 54, of Dallas, NC, went with the Lord Tuesday, December,12,2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia NC.

He was born June 11th,1969. A Native Gaston Co, NC. Son of Suzanna Wooten, and the late Jerry Dean Keisler.

He is survived by his wife, Danielle Keisler, along with his sister and brother-in-law,...

Barbara "Barb" Jean Hannah Parker

Barbara "Barb" Jean Hannah Parker

Dec 12, 2023

Barbara "Barb" Jean Hannah Parker, 78, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 18, 1945, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of the late Dick and Maude Hannah.

Barb was devoted to, and loved her family dearly.

In addition to her parents, she...

James Ronald "Jimmy" White

James Ronald "Jimmy" White

Dec 11, 2023

James Ronald "Jimmy" White, 67, of Sunset Beach, NC, formerly of Bessemer City, NC, died peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with lung cancer.

James was born March 12, 1956, in Ridgeway, Virginia to Roy Lance and Mary Ida White.

Jimmy attended Drewry Mason High School in Ridgeway and worked as a painter...

David Robert Brown

David Robert Brown

Dec 9, 2023

David Robert Brown, 61, passed away Saturday, December 09, 2023, at his residence in Gastonia, North Carolina.

He was born July 30, 1962, in Indiana.

David was preceded in death by his father, David Brown, who was an Indiana police officer who died in the line of duty.

David loved his family and...

Sandra Kay Huffman Gregory

Sandra Kay Huffman Gregory

Dec 8, 2023

Sandra Kay Huffman Gregory, 64, of Gastonia, passed away December 8, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born March 10, 1959, in Gaston County, to the late Leon and Ethel Huffman.

In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Huffman.

Sandra loved to...

Dennis Proctor Kinlaw

Dennis Proctor Kinlaw

Dec 8, 2023

Dennis P. Kinlaw, 88, of Gastonia, entered into Heaven on December 8th, 2023, at Caromont Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.

Dennis was a firecracker, coming into the world on July 4th, 1935, in Lumberton, NC. He was the son of the late Alton Taft and Plummie Brisson Kinlaw.

Dennis is survived by his wife...

William Steve Cloninger

William Steve Cloninger

Dec 7, 2023

William Steve Cloninger, 81, of Gastonia, passed away December 7, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born October 16, 1942, in Gaston County, son of the late Thomas L. Cloninger and Ellene Thomas Cloninger.

He was a member of West Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in Gastonia.

Steve was a...

Rebecca L. Heffner

Rebecca L. Heffner

Dec 7, 2023

Rebecca L. Heffner, 82, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in Lincoln County on August 29, 1941, to the late Charles and Marie Ledbetter.

Rebecca was a pastor's wife for 32 years with her late husband, Terry Heffner, at Maranatha Baptist Church in Dallas, NC. She...

Finley Grace Pogorzelski

Finley Grace Pogorzelski

Dec 6, 2023

Finley Grace Pogorzelski, just shy of becoming four months old, passed away in her sleep December 6, 2023.

Finley enjoyed indulging on her beloved pacifier throughout the day and night.  She insisted on being held where she could stand up no matter how tired your arms were getting.  She thoroughly enjoyed smiling at her father's annoying noises...

Gale Paisley Mcmorris

Gale Paisley Mcmorris

Dec 6, 2023

Gale Paisley McMorris, 87, of Gastonia, passed away December 6, 2023, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.

She was born June 30, 1936, in Campbell County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Harold Paisley and Captola Hopper Paisley.

She was a faithful member of the Pisgah ARP Church in Gastonia and was a member...

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