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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Barbara Ann Buckner

Barbara Ann Buckner

Apr 27, 2023

Barbara Ann Buckner, 78, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at her home on April 27, 2023.

She was born November 1, 1944, in Haywood County, daughter of the late Paul Hoglen and Connie Surrett Hoglen.

Barbara deeply loved her family and was devoted to all of them. She enjoyed cooking for them...

Martha "Mama Jo" Carswell Penner

Martha "Mama Jo" Carswell Penner

Apr 26, 2023

Martha "Mama Jo" Carswell Penner, 89, of Gastonia, passed away April 26,2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Samuel Everette Morrison and Eula Amanda Spencer Morrison.

Mama Jo was a member of Charity Independent Baptist Church, Gastonia.

She...

Jack Eugene Reynolds Jr.

Jack Eugene Reynolds Jr.

Apr 25, 2023

Jack Eugene Reynolds Jr., 69, of Bessemer City, passed away April 25, 2023, at his home.

He was born July 27, 1953, in Gaston County, son of the late Jack Reynolds and Evelyn Blackwood Reynolds.

Jack was a very selfless man who loved helping and caring for everyone.

He...

Jo Ann Woody

Jo Ann Woody

Apr 25, 2023

Jo Ann Woody, 78, of Gastonia, passed away April 25, 2023, at Gastonia Health and Rehab Center in Gastonia, NC.

She was born July 2, 1944, in York County, SC to the late Lewis and Lois Mace Ogle.

Jo Ann was the owner of Woody's Used Cars and Tires for many years....

Reginald "R.C." Wilson

Reginald "R.C." Wilson

Apr 25, 2023

Reginald "R.C." Wilson, 74, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born in Gaston County on October 13, 1948, to the late Joe Columbus and Mildred Weaver Wilson.

R.C. attended Davis Memorial Baptist Church in Gastonia. He graduated from Hunter Huss High...

Lewis Franklin Watson

Lewis Franklin Watson

Apr 25, 2023

Lewis Franklin Watson, 80, of Bessemer City, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born in Sylva, NC on March 31, 1943, to the late Lewis Victor and Mary Franklin Watson.

Lewis is a veteran of the US Army. He worked for C.R. Industries...

Jc White

Jc White

Apr 23, 2023

JC White, 92, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born August 3, 1930, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Dee White, Sr. and Lonia Phillips.

JC loved his family, and he loved sending cards out on special...

James "Jim" Henry Goforth

James "Jim" Henry Goforth

Apr 23, 2023

James "Jim" Henry Goforth, 86, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at The Greens, formerly known as the Brian Center, in Gastonia.

He was born on April 19, 1937, in York County South Carolina to the late Henry and Lillie Goforth.

Jim enjoyed his time reading his bible and spending...

Raymond Joseph Stowers

Raymond Joseph Stowers

Apr 22, 2023

Raymond Joseph Stowers, 65, of Dallas, NC passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born in Anchorage, Alaska on August 16, 1957, to the late Andrew and Virginia Stowers.

Raymond served in the US Army and US Navy for twelve years. In previous years...

Pat Mcgee

Pat Mcgee

Apr 22, 2023

Pat McGee, 54, of Bessemer City passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her residence.

She was born June 9, 1968, to the late Claude and Margie Hardin McGee.

In addition to her parents Pat was preceded in death by her son, Chad Ingle; brother, Pete McGee; sisters, Josie Jordan, Barbara Robinson,...

Ray Rubon Treadway, Sr.

Ray Rubon Treadway, Sr.

Apr 20, 2023

Ray Rubon Treadway, Sr., 76, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at his residence.

He was born July 23, 1946, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of the late Gentry and Edgle Treadway.

Ray was a hard-working construction worker, and business owner. He loved cars, fishing, and most importantly being...

Sandra Lee Goodacre

Sandra Lee Goodacre

Apr 19, 2023

Sandra Lee Goodacre was born on February 19, 1946. She passed away at Peak nursing home, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. She is survived by F. Dean Goodacre (Ex-Husband), Diane Maire Barnes (Daughter), James Milo Barnes (Son in Law), James Nelson Barnes (Grand Son), Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Grand Daughter), and Jazmyne Marie Barnes (Grand...

Karen Boshamer Colton

Karen Boshamer Colton

Apr 17, 2023

Karen Boshamer Colton lived a full and vibrant life that ended peacefully on Monday, April 17th, 2023, surrounded by her family. She repeatedly conquered impossible odds all the way up to the moment of her passing. Her sense of humor and adventure was renowned and undeniable. She was loved deeply by her...

Brian Powell

Brian Powell

Apr 17, 2023

Brian Powell, 66, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Mercy Medical Plaza, Charlotte.

He was born July 10, 1956, in Fulton Co, GA, son of the late Robert Lawrence Powell and Kathryn Mary Ayers Powell.

Brian was from the Atlanta area and went to MD Collins high school....

Bonnie Earline Marlowe

Bonnie Earline Marlowe

Apr 16, 2023

Bonnie Earline Wease Marlowe, 82, of Gastonia passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at The Greens, formerly The Brian Center in Gastonia.

She was born in Cleveland County to the late Earl Cloust and Laura Jane Wease on June 5, 1940.

Bonnie was a beloved mom, sister, Mawmaw and friend. She was...

Tara Martin

Tara Martin

Apr 16, 2023

Tara Martin, 29, of Kings Mountain, passed away April 16, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born April 22, 1993, in Gaston County, daughter of Phillip Martin and Monica Black Casanave.

Tara loved her children, parents and grandparents. She was a very generous and kindhearted person.

A gathering of...

Rodney Thomas Boheler

Rodney Thomas Boheler

Apr 15, 2023

Rodney Thomas Boheler, 54 Of Clover, SC passed away Saturday, April 15 at 1:42 pm at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.

He was preceded in death by his parents David Steven Boheler of Casar, NC, Mary Terry Stroupe of Clover, SC, and niece Kimberly Dawn Whitworth of Shelby, NC.

Rodney is survived by...

Robert "Robbie" Hill

Robert "Robbie" Hill

Apr 15, 2023

Robert "Robbie" Hill, 55, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 12, 1967, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Cindy Hill, and the late Ralph Douglas Hill.

Robbie loved to read and loved history. He was definitely a book...

Chrystene Bullington

Chrystene Bullington

Apr 14, 2023

Chrystene Shults Bullington, 91, of Gastonia, NC, passed away at her home on April 14, 2023.

She was born in Spartanburg, SC, on June 11, 1931, to the late Harley G. Shults, Sr., and Pauline Lankford Shults.

In addition to her parents, Chrystene was preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Eddie; and brother,...

Marsha Chaney Goble

Marsha Chaney Goble

Apr 13, 2023

Marsha Chaney Goble, 70, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Somerset Court, Cherryville.

She was born May 9, 1952, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of the late Pete and Inez Hicks Chaney.

Marsha loved the mountains and the beach, but most importantly she loved her family.

In addition to...

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