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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Kandy Hullett-Walker

Kandy Hullett-Walker

Aug 14, 2023

Kandy Hullett-Walker, a devoted mother, sister, wife, and friend to many passed away on August 14 2023. She was an incredible woman who showered her two adult sons, Will Walker and Randy Walker, with abundant love. Her devotion to her children knew no bounds, and her love for them was immeasurable. She is also survived by her wonderful grandson...

Ethel Gilreath Coleman

Ethel Gilreath Coleman

Aug 11, 2023

Ethel Gilreath Coleman, 85, went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 11, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a loving, caring, God fearing, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

Ethel was born to Marie and Walter Gilreath on January 7, 1938. Ethel was a very bright, loving, and beautiful woman. She met and married the...

Jeffery "Jeff" Dee Melton

Jeffery "Jeff" Dee Melton

Aug 11, 2023

Jeffery "Jeff" Dee Melton, 60, of Kings Mountain, passed away August 11, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born May 29,1963, in Cleveland County, son of Shirley Moss Melton and the late David Willis Melton.

Jeff was so dedicated to the bus ministry at Love Valley Baptist Church for many years....

David Folsom Webb

David Folsom Webb

Aug 11, 2023

David Folsom Webb, 80, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Kershaw County, SC on September 10, 1942, to the late Andrew and Victoria Webb.

David was a lover of music, and an avid collector of a variety of albums. He worked for Bridgestone/Firestone in the I.E....

Shirley Ann Tilley

Shirley Ann Tilley

Aug 10, 2023

Shirley Ann Tilley, 72, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.

She was born December 20, 1950, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Robert and Ruby Stennett.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Robbie...

Jo Rita "Maw" Mckee

Jo Rita "Maw" Mckee

Aug 9, 2023

J o Rita "Maw" McKee, 77, of Supply, NC, passed away August 9, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

She was born December 20, 1945, in Gaston County, daughter of the late William and Ruth Savage.

She was a member of Dallas Baptist Church in Dallas, NC.

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Betty Huffstetler Waters

Betty Huffstetler Waters

Aug 8, 2023

Betty Huffstetler Waters, 81, of Kings Mountain, passed away August 8, 2023, at The Greens at Gastonia.

She was born January 20, 1942, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Stanley Huffstetler and Odell Tomas Huffstetler.

Betty was a member of Springwood Free Will Baptist Church in Gastonia.

A funeral service will be...

Russell Lewis Sr.

Russell Lewis Sr.

Aug 8, 2023

Russell Allen Lewis Sr., 53 of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at his residence.

He was born October 12, 1969, in Lenawee County, Michigan to Ramona Lewis and the late Luther Lewis.

Russell was true to himself. He was very firm in his beliefs. He was a witty man who loved to...

Betty Ward

Betty Ward

Aug 8, 2023

Betty Ward, 85, of Belmont, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Peak Resources in Gastonia, NC.

She was born in Rockingham, NC on July 20, 1938, to the late Bud and Chellie Hughes.

Betty was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Betty loved putting together puzzles, she enjoyed sewing, reading, and watching...

George Randy Hamilton

George Randy Hamilton

Aug 8, 2023

George Randy Hamilton, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Levine Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC.

He was born February 28, 1948, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Ralph and Ruby Hamilton.

George liked old hotrod cars, golfing, and shooting pool. He also was a retired firefighter for the...

Mary Yvonne Bradley

Mary Yvonne Bradley

Aug 7, 2023

Mary Yvonne Bradley, 76, of Gastonia, passed away August 7, 2023, at her home.

She was born September 20, 1946, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Zed Bradley and Carrie Wooten Bradley.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Friday, August 11, 2023, at Westview Gardens 1123 Edgewood Road Bessemer City.

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Gloria Whitley Leonard

Gloria Whitley Leonard

Aug 7, 2023

Gloria Whitley Leonard, 70, of Loris, SC passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at her residence.

She was born February 8, 1953, in Loris to the late Wade Whitley and Helen Cox Rector.

In addition to her parents, Gloria was also preceded in death by her husband, William Leonard; daughter, Wendi Leonard; brother, Billy Wade...

Charles "Toddy Hood" Williams

Charles "Toddy Hood" Williams

Aug 6, 2023

Charles "Toddy Hood" Williams, 68, of Gastonia, passed away on August 6, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born November 4, 1954, in Gaston County, son of the late Ed and Mary Faye Hood.

Toddy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He retired from Herman Reeves after over...

Eddie Mack Harrison, Sr.

Eddie Mack Harrison, Sr.

Aug 3, 2023

Eddie M. Harrison, Sr., 66, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, in Gastonia.

He was born September 30, 1956, in Geneva County, Alabama, to the late Royce Harrison and Jean Harrison Wolfe.

Eddie loved the Lord.  He was faithful to attend church and serve the Lord with his...

David Willis Melton

David Willis Melton

Aug 2, 2023

David Willis Melton, 79, of Kings Mountain, passed away August 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born January 29, 1944, in Cleveland County, son of George Willis Melton and the late Mary VanDyke Melton.

He was a US Air Force veteran.

David was a member of ANew Beginnings...

Gary Wayne Reeves

Gary Wayne Reeves

Aug 2, 2023

Gary Wayne Reeves, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away August 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born May 11, 1946, in Knox County, Tennessee, son of the late Milton Fred Reeves and Illa Smith Reeves.

Gary was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who deeply loved his...

Dave Deal

Dave Deal

Jul 30, 2023

Dave Deal, 78, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born May 26, 1945, in Gaston County, to the late Ray and Inez Deal.

Dave was a member of Moose Lodge #2059, Oak Island. He loved fishing, hunting and his fur baby, Benji.

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Charles "Doodle" Rhyne

Charles "Doodle" Rhyne

Jul 29, 2023

Charles Ray Rhyne, also known as Doodle, 64, of Gastonia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 29, 2023, at Caromont Healthcare in Gastonia, NC.

He was born May 7, 1959, in Gaston County, NC to the late Charles Monroe Rhyne and Edna Francis Rhyne.

Doodle retired from Danaher after working there...

Barbara Davis Brackett

Barbara Davis Brackett

Jul 28, 2023

Barbara Davis Brackett, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in Gaston County on October 6, 1937, to the late Bates Davis and Mary Hardin Bell.

Barbara was a member of First Wesleyan Church in Gastonia for more than 60 years. Barbara worked for Bell South...

Betty Green Summitt

Betty Green Summitt

Jul 28, 2023

Betty Green Summitt, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

She was born in Alabama on September 26, 1949, to the late Clarence and Myrtle Green.

Betty was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Gastonia which she loved being a part of....

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