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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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
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
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.
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. Â He was faithful to attend church and serve the Lord with his...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Â He served in Desert...
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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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