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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Jerry Champion

Jerry Champion

Sep 19, 2023

Jerry Champion, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his residence.

A native of Gaston County, he was born on May 26, 1948, to the late Forest & Geneva Champion.

Jerry was a member of Crowders Mountain Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. He had worked at Cinderella Knitting and Armtech. Jerry...

Linda Wilson Rogers

Linda Wilson Rogers

Sep 18, 2023

Linda Wilson Rogers, wife of the late Robert Warren Rogers of Gastonia, NC passed away on September 18, 2023, after a long illness.

Linda was born March 29, 1946, in Burlington, NC, daughter of the late Major Leroy Wilson and Alice Louise Neal.

She is survived by her son, Major L. Rogers (Julienne Bowermaster); grandson,...

Jennis Denney

Jennis Denney

Sep 18, 2023

Jennis Denney, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at Lincolnton Rehab in Lincolnton, NC.

A native of Gaston County, she was born July 24, 1939, to the late Grady and Annie Lee Stanford.

Jennis always worked and was a hard worker. She loved her job in Personnel with the Navy, after...

Willie Hill Dameron

Willie Hill Dameron

Sep 18, 2023

Willie Hill Dameron, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born September 15, 1950, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late William and Betty Hill.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Hill.

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David Allen Griffis

David Allen Griffis

Sep 17, 2023

David Allen Griffis, 51, of Bessemer City, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Universal Healthcare in Ramseur, NC. He was born in Cleveland County on August 23, 1972, to the late William and Veronia Locklear Griffis. He is also preceded in death by his brother Darrell Griffis.

David was a member of Good News Tabernacle in...

Betty Mcleymore

Betty Mcleymore

Sep 16, 2023

Betty McLeymore, 74, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at her home.

She was born July 2, 1949, in Gaston County, North Carolina, to the late Lloyd and Mary Wiggins.

Betty was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in...

Eileen Scanlon Woolsey

Eileen Scanlon Woolsey

Sep 14, 2023

Eileen Scanlon Woosley, 89, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

She was born January 22, 1934, in Hudson CO, NJ, daughter of the late Father John Scanlon and Mother Mary Dudick Scanlon.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ben...

James Douglas Grigartis

James Douglas Grigartis

Sep 12, 2023

James Douglas Grigartis, 63, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born June 7, 1960, in Michigan, son of the late Harvey and Ethel Allman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leonard Grigartis.

James is survived...

Angela "Piggy" Flowers

Angela "Piggy" Flowers

Sep 11, 2023

Angela "Piggy" Flowers, 51, of Dallas, NC, went to be with the Lord, Monday, September 11, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born October 5, 1971, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late John Woodrow Flowers and Margaret "Maggie" Gail Hibberts.

Angela loved many people, and many people loved...

Bobby Ray Walker

Bobby Ray Walker

Sep 11, 2023

Bobby Ray Walker, 76, of Gastonia, NC, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, September 11, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 31, 1946, in Garner, Wake County, NC to Henry Ford Walker and Annie Bell Parish Walker.

Bob graduated from Garner High School in Garner, NC in 1965. Bob...

Dennis Vernon Conner

Dennis Vernon Conner

Sep 11, 2023

Dennis Vernon Conner, 59, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023, at Glenwood Health & Rehab in Mooresville.

A native of Gastonia, he was born June 10, 1964, to the late James Conner and the late Dorothy Lawing.

Dennis was a "Harley" man. He loved riding motorcycles.

Dennis is survived by...

Sue Turner Harvey

Sue Turner Harvey

Sep 10, 2023

Sue Turner Harvey entered into heaven peacefully Sunday, September 10, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born January 1943, she was the daughter of the late Herman Lonzo Turner, Sr., and Johnnie Shultz Turner.

Sue was a member of First Baptist Church of Gastonia for 39 years and a former charter member of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church where...

Rick Moose

Rick Moose

Sep 9, 2023

Rick Moose, 74, of Gastonia, passed away September 9, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born October 1, 1948, in Gaston County, son of the late Hubert Boyce Moose and Lillie Sosebee Moose.

Rick was a US Army veteran who proudly served his country.

He loved to dance and...

Walter Curtis Boyter

Walter Curtis Boyter

Sep 9, 2023

Walter Curtis Boyter, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Covenant Village in Gastonia.

A lifetime resident of Gaston County, he was born March 29, 1940, to the late Walter and Viola Boyter.

Curtis was founder and president of Caro-Polymer Inc. He loved his family and the holidays.

In...

Juanita Harrell Grigg

Juanita Harrell Grigg

Sep 7, 2023

Juanita Harrell Grigg, 77, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville

She is preceded in death by her husband, Sonny Grigg, a son, Jeffery Grigg, her parents, Earl & Daisy Harrell and a sister, Margie Wilson.

Memorial Service: Saturday, September 9, 2023, starting at 2:00 PM and visitation one hour...

Jacob Haney

Jacob Haney

Sep 6, 2023

Jacob Haney, 29, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Belmont, NC.

He was born October 14, 1993, in Buncombe Co, NC, son of Tina Watson Haney and the late Michael S. Haney.

Jacob was a great son, grandson, father, and brother. He loved his children; his family was everything to him....

Johnny Wayne Howard

Johnny Wayne Howard

Sep 5, 2023

Johnny Wayne Howard, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his residence.

He was born April 22, 1950, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Oscar and Oma Howard.

Johnny was a very hard worker. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, and he always looked...

Nancy Carolyn Norris

Nancy Carolyn Norris

Sep 4, 2023

Nancy Carolyn Norris, 83, of McAdenville, NC, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Stanley TLC.

She was born May 19, 1940, in Cocke Co, TN, daughter of the late Charlie and Elizabeth Pate.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Vick Norris; and sisters, Peggy Flack, and Betty...

Barbara Newton Hughes

Barbara Newton Hughes

Sep 3, 2023

Barbara Newton Hughes, 80, of Clover, SC, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

A Gaston County native, she was born February 19, 1943, daughter of the late William and Blanche Newton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, David and Homer Newton;...

Janet Brady

Janet Brady

Sep 1, 2023

Janet Brady, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.

She was born August 25, 1942, in Wise Co, VA, daughter of the late Bill and Fannie Castle.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Martha Virginia Fleenor.

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