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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

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....

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,...

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