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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

William Hobert Blakley

William Hobert Blakley

Jul 25, 2023

William Hobert Blakley, 68, of Gastonia, passed away July 25, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born May 28, 1955, in McDowell County, West Virginia, son of the late David McKinley Blakley and Rosie Woody Blakley.

William had been an avid CB radio operator for many years and his call sign...

Brenda "Susie" Starrette

Brenda "Susie" Starrette

Jul 25, 2023

Brenda "Susie" Starrette, 63, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Dallas, NC.

She was born September 13, 1959, in Mecklenburg County to the late Billy Ray & Betty Ann Baker.

Susie was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. She adored her fur babies, Glendale and Little Bit. She was a caring...

Randy Dean Bryant

Randy Dean Bryant

Jul 24, 2023

Randy Dean Bryant, 63, of Bessemer City, passed away July 24, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born January 11, 1960, in Gaston County, son of Brenda Helms and the late George Bryant.

He was a US Air Force veteran where he worked as Telecommunications Operations Specialist.  He served in Desert...

Nancy Palmer Lynch

Nancy Palmer Lynch

Jul 24, 2023

Nancy Palmer Lynch, 83, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born on August 11, 1939, in Gaston County, to the late Foster "Red" Palmer and Alice Sargent Palmer.

She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Lowell.

In addition to her parents...

Flavio Sabucco

Flavio Sabucco

Jul 24, 2023

In Loving Memory of Flaviano "Flavio" Galdino Sabucco

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Flaviano "Flavio" Galdino Sabucco, who departed this world on July 24, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Flavio was a devoted husband, caring father, cherished grandfather, and a dear friend to many. He leaves behind a...

Bobbie Bradley

Bobbie Bradley

Jul 20, 2023

Bobbie Bradley, 66, of Ranlo, NC, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at her residence.

She was born April 3, 1957, in Kitchgen, Germany, to the late Sarge Bill and Barbara Bradley Brooks.

Bobbie was a member of Independent Full Gospel Church in Dallas. She loved music, reading, bible studies, puzzles and sewing quilts.

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Harold "Harry" Sauerwein

Harold "Harry" Sauerwein

Jul 19, 2023

Harold "Harry" Sauerwein, 91, of Gastonia passed away July 19, 2023, at his home.

He was born February 5, 1932, in Buffalo, New York, son of the late Raymond Fredrick Sauerwein and Dorothy Frank Sauerwein.

Harry was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. He prided himself on being a...

Robert Boyce Oakley

Robert Boyce Oakley

Jul 18, 2023

Robert Boyce Oakley, 89, of Gastonia passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 18, 2023

He was born October 2, 1933, in Gaston County to the late Herbert & Etta Oakley. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brothers James, Gordon, and Harry; sister Mary Emily Threlkeld.

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Derrian "Dae-Dae" Cooper

Derrian "Dae-Dae" Cooper

Jul 16, 2023

Derrian "Dae-Dae" Cooper, 25, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 22, 1997, a native of Gaston Co, NC.

Dae-Dae attended Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, Gastonia. He was an avid motorcycle rider and loved his family and friends.

He was preceded in...

Wilma Tanner

Wilma Tanner

Jul 16, 2023

Wilma Tanner, 93, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in Murphy, NC on August 29, 1929, to the late Harve & Marcinia Beavers.

Wilma married her sweetheart, Clifford Tanner on September 2, 1946, who preceded her in death on May 4,...

Rubie "Richard" Moore

Rubie "Richard" Moore

Jul 15, 2023

Rubie "Richard" Moore, 77, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 1, 1946, in Cocke County, TN, to the late Elbert and Millie Moore.

In addition to his parents, Rubie was preceded in death by his siblings, Helen Garner and G.B. Moore.

Rubie is survived...

Julie Eve "Lazenby" Lowder

Julie Eve "Lazenby" Lowder

Jul 14, 2023

Julie Eve Lowder, 63, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at her residence.

She was born November 6, 1959, in Gaston County to the late Larry and Allie Faye Lazenby.

Julie attended Evangel Assembly of God in Gastonia. Julie loved plants and gardening, she also loved fashion and shopping. Her favorite place to...

Latasha "Tasha" Lala Renee Lee

Latasha "Tasha" Lala Renee Lee

Jul 14, 2023

Latasha "Tasha LaLa" Renee Lee, 38, of Bessemer City, passed away July 14,2023.

She was born November 27, 1984, in Coffee County, Alabama.

Tasha LaLa had a big heart. She was a good person and was always willing to help anyone.

A celebration of Tasha LaLa's life will be held 1:00 pm Monday,...

Brenda Joyce Barrett

Brenda Joyce Barrett

Jul 14, 2023

Brenda Joyce Barrett, 75, of Stanley, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

She was born November 12, 1947, in Mecklenburg County to the late James & Mildred Dickerson.

Brenda, also known by her handle "Southern Star" was a truck driver for many years. Her and her husband...

Elizabeth Cheyenne Asbury

Elizabeth Cheyenne Asbury

Jul 12, 2023

Elizabeth Cheyenne Asbury, 24, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away July 12, 2023.

She was born July 19, 1998, in Gaston County, NC, to Roger and April Tarbush Asbury.

Elizabeth was working on her college degree online prior to the car accident.  She enjoyed trips to the mountains and the beach with her son, Henry....

Robert Douglas Jenkins

Robert Douglas Jenkins

Jul 11, 2023

Robert "Doug" Douglas Jenkins, 69, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 11, 2023, at his home.

He was born September 11, 1953, in Gaston County, son of the late Robert Blair Jenkins and Mary Crigger Jenkins.

Doug was a very unique and talented guy. He never met a musical instrument he couldn't learn to...

Frances Whitesides Lionello

Frances Whitesides Lionello

Jul 11, 2023

Frances Whitesides Lionello, 88, of Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born January 18, 1935, in Gaston County, NC, to the late William Henry and Lula Mae Lee Ballard.

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard...

Steve "Don" Meredith

Steve "Don" Meredith

Jul 11, 2023

Steve Knox Meredith, known to all as Don, passed away peacefully at his home on July 11, 2023. We have a great peace knowing that he has reached Heaven to see his Savior and beautiful wife.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Kenneth and Brent Meredith, Barbara King, Gregory Melton, Latosha Haney, Jamie Meredith and...

Tracey Lee Holmes

Tracey Lee Holmes

Jul 10, 2023

Tracey Lee Holmes, 59, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Richard Joseph Holmes, Sr., and Nancy Jane Scott Holmes.

Tracey was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC, where she loved serving the church and her church family. Tracey loved to...

James "Deacon" Hayes

James "Deacon" Hayes

Jul 10, 2023

James "Deacon" Hayes, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born May 15, 1942, in Spartanburg, SC to the late James and Janie Hayes.

James was a member of Garver Memorial Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC. He was also a member of the...

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