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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Tollie Clyde Crouse Sr.
Dec 3, 2023
Tollie Clyde Crouse Sr. of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born in Gaston County on August 9, 1942, to the late Thad and Clara Crouse.
Tollie was a veteran of the United States Army.
In addition to his parents, he...
Barbara Maxine Wooten
Dec 2, 2023
Barbara Maxine Wooten, 73, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born March 7, 1950, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Newell and Sue Hardin.
Barbara was a member of Crowders Mountain Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, and grandmother. She...
Jewell Annette Peeler
Dec 1, 2023
Jewell Annette Peeler, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gaston County, she was born on November 8, 1938, to the late Franklin and Rosella Messer.
Jewell was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family.
In addition to her parents,...
Timothy R. Vincent Sr.
Dec 1, 2023
Timothy R. Vincent Sr., 77, of Cramerton NC, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
A native of Gaston County, he was born on August 26, 1946, to the late Rufus and Evelyn Vincent.
Timothy was a member of West Cramerton Baptist Church. Â He was a veteran of the...
Charles Edward Roper
Nov 30, 2023
Charles Edward Roper, 84, of Kings Mountain, passed away November 30, 2023, at his home.
He was born on October 25, 1939, in Swain County, NC. He was the son of the late Lawrence Roper and Bonnie Chastain Roper.
Charles was a loving, caring and wonderful husband and father who will be greatly missed by...
David Azriel Parrazal-Altunar
Nov 30, 2023
David Azriel Parrazal-Altunar passed away on November 30, 2023. Â He was born on November 30, 2023, to Jennifer Altunar-Escamilla and David Parrazal-Cruz.
He is survived by his grandparents, Juventino Parrazal, Maria Cruz, Manecio Altunar, Eloisa Escamilla.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 2:00 PM, at Westview Gardens.
In lieu...
Grant "Shakey" Conner
Nov 30, 2023
Grant "Shakey" Conner, 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born in Caldwell County on September 30, 1951, to the late James Conner and Mama Mary Conner.
Grant was a member of Catawba Heights Baptist Church in Belmont. He served in the US...
Andrew Love Freeman
Nov 30, 2023
Andrew Love Freeman (affectionately called Drew, Drew Baby, Brudda, Bubba, and other dear and fond names) was born February 23, 1999, in Gastonia, NC. He was the son of Tobbin Freeman and Amanda Plemmons.
Andrew was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, JoaAnn Freeman; and maternal grandparents, Randy Plemmons and Merlie Plemmons.
Andrew attended...
Addie Elizabeth Greene
Nov 29, 2023
Addie Elizabeth Farmer Greene, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at her residence.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Ervin Greene, Sr.; 4 sisters; 5 brothers; son, Mitchell Ervin Greene, Jr.; and grandchild, Amber Greene.
Addie is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Mosley...
Bryan Stokes
Nov 29, 2023
Bryan Stokes, 64, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC.
He was born June 6, 1959, in Macomb Co, MI, son of the late Roy and Lois Stokes.
Bryan was kind and kindhearted, and a dear friend to many. He was very generous and would help anyone...
Doris Elaine Bradley
Nov 28, 2023
Doris Elaine Bradley, 67, of Shelby, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Lincoln County on October 15, 1956, to the late Perry and Mabel Cole.
Doris was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Kings Mountain....
Thomas "Tommy" Spiker, Sr.
Nov 27, 2023
Thomas "Tommy" Spiker, Sr., 58, of Clover, SC, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at Atrium in Charlotte.
He was born in Mecklenburg County on May 8, 1965, to the late James and Brenda Spiker.
Tommy was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was devoted to his family and loved them very much.
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Kim Beth Steele
Nov 27, 2023
Kimberly Beth (Sellers) Steele, 64, of Bessemer City, passed away November 27, 2023, at her home.
She was born February 25, 1959, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Earl Thomas Sellers and Frances "Doodle" Bridges Sellers
Kim retired from Gaston County Court House where she was a Judicial Admin Assistant, then transferred to Neece...
Junnie Edward "Eddie" Whitley
Nov 25, 2023
Junnie "Eddie" Whitley, 61, of Iron Station, NC, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at his residence.
He was born in Cleveland County on August 4, 1962, to the late Junnie Monroe and Willie Lee Whitley.
Eddie was a member of Real Life Church in Lucia, NC. He was also a member of Inter. Brotherhood...
Judy Ann Stennett
Nov 24, 2023
Judy Ann Stennett, 66, of Kings Mountain, passed away November 24, 2023, at Atrium Health in Charlotte.
Judy was a Gaston County native.
Judy was born December 8, 1956, daughter of the late Robert and Ruby Keever Stennett.
In addition to her parents, Miss Stennett was preceded in death by numerous brothers and...
Ashton Blake Taylor
Nov 22, 2023
Ashton Blake Taylor, 26, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, SC.
She was born November 2. 1997, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of Randall and Anne Marie Cannon Taylor.
Ashton loved being a mother to her two children. She also loved to hang out with...
Roger Keith Tench
Nov 21, 2023
Roger Keith Tench, 73, of Gastonia, Nc, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Wickshire of Steele Creek Assisted Living, Charlote, NC.
He was born March 20, 1950, a native of Clarkesville, GA, son of the late Robert Lee Tench and Blanche McAllister Tench.
In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by...
William Lee Mccraw
Nov 21, 2023
William Lee Monroe McCraw, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on June 18, 1939, to the late Pete and Eunice McCraw.
William loved the Lord and his family.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Rosa...
R.L. Campbell, Sr.
Nov 20, 2023
R.L. Campbell, Sr., 86, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at Atrium Health, Kings Mountain, NC.
He was born June 27, 1937, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Byrd and Letha Campbell.
R.L. retired from textiles, he then worked at Walmart for many years. He loved to golf...
Jesse William Lowder
Nov 18, 2023
Jesse Lowder of Gastonia, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 18th.
Jesse was born on January 22, 1954, to Frank and Clara Lowder of Rock Hill, SC.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching Clemson football games. His smile would light up the room and he loved to make...
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