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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Maude Ingrid Pilkington

Maude Ingrid Pilkington

Feb 22, 2023

Maude Ingrid Pilkington, 94, of Gastonia, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

She was born in Whitesburg, Kentucky, on October 13, 1928, to the late Linville and Genoravelle Roark Cornett.

In addition to her parents, Maude was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Pilkington; brothers, Monroe Cornett and Kinerd Cornett;...

Tina Bolynn

Tina Bolynn

Feb 22, 2023

Tina Bolynn, 58, of Gastonia, NC, met with the Lord the night of Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born August 26, 1964, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Steve and Joan Bynum.

Tina had a strong faith in the Lord, which brought her peace...

Kriston Dannelle Arnold

Kriston Dannelle Arnold

Feb 21, 2023

Kriston Dannelle Arnold, 33, of Stanley, NC passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born on March 10, 1989, in Mecklenburg County to Jeffery Arnold and Angie Knox.

Kriston loved anything to do with the outdoors. She loved reading the Bible and was an amazing cook. And...

Mark Randall Beavers

Mark Randall Beavers

Feb 20, 2023

Mark Randall Beavers, 55, met Jesus face to face on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born June 3, 1967, in Gaston Co, NC.

Mark served the Lord passionately through his music for many years, with multiple Christian groups, as well as serving on the praise team faithfully at...

Scott Dwayne Waddell

Scott Dwayne Waddell

Feb 20, 2023

Scott Dwayne Waddell, 60, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 26, 1962 in Gaston

County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Louise Waddell, sister Dana Waddell, and brothers, Randy and Steve Waddell.

Scott was always ready for mischief and adventure but...

Marie Barber Becerra

Marie Barber Becerra

Feb 20, 2023

Estelle Marie Barber Becerra, 51, of Mount Holly, NC, sadly passed away on February 20, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She had suffered many years with multiple illnesses, so it is of great comfort knowing she is up in Heaven now at peace.

She was born in Eden, North Carolina, on March...

Carol Bridges

Carol Bridges

Feb 20, 2023

Carol Crawford Bridges, 73, of Shelby, went peacefully to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born June 6, 1949, to the late A.C. Crawford Jr. and Shirley Glenn Crawford.

She was loved dearly by her late stepmother, Ruth Kiser Crawford. She was preceded...

Brenda Hamby

Brenda Hamby

Feb 20, 2023

Brenda Hamby, 74, of Gastonia, passed away February 20, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was born July 18, 1948, in Roane County, Tennessee.

She attended Holland Memorial Baptist Church and loved her Lord dearly.

She loved people and never met a stranger....

Dave Norris

Dave Norris

Feb 19, 2023

Dave Norris, 59, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his residence.

He was born November 19, 1963, in Kings Co, NY, son of Hermie Jean Sparks Ellison and the late David L. Norris, Sr.

Dave was a beloved son. He was a hard man to love; harder to forget. He...

Armand Lee Earney

Armand Lee Earney

Feb 16, 2023

Armand Lee Earney, 71, of York, SC, passed away at 12:03 am on Thursday, February 16, 2023, peacefully, at Rock Hill Post-Acute Care in Rock Hill, SC.

He has suffered many years with Parkinson's Disease, so it is of great comfort knowing he is up in Heaven now at peace.

Armand was a member of...

Sam Hall

Sam Hall

Feb 15, 2023

Sam Hall, 88, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Sylva, NC to the late Ralph and Della Hall.

Sam was a member of Ranlo Freewill Baptist Church. He was kind, compassionate, laid back and easy going. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He...

Elizabeth Diane Thomas

Elizabeth Diane Thomas

Feb 15, 2023

Elizabeth Diane Thomas, 66 passed away peacefully on February 15, 2023 at her home. She was born in Gaston County on June 10, 1956. While her loved ones grieve her loss, we celebrate her life and what she meant to so many. She was preceded in death by her father Edward Haney and brothers Billy and Ricky Haney. She is...

Linda Joanne Shook Fincher

Linda Joanne Shook Fincher

Feb 13, 2023

Linda Joanne Shook Fincher, 78, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at her residence.

She was born September 2, 1944, in Macon Co, NC, daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Shook.

Linda was a member of Flint Groves Baptist Church, Gastonia, and a former member of Rankin Lake Baptist Church, where...

Michael "Brad" Bradley Splawn

Michael "Brad" Bradley Splawn

Feb 11, 2023

Brad Splawn, 43, of Bessemer City, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born July 20, 1979, in Gastonia to the late, Glenn and Linda Carpenter Splawn.

Brad enjoyed music, fishing, and especially his family.

He is survived by his wife of over seventeen years,...

Carl James Bynum

Carl James Bynum

Feb 11, 2023

Carl James Bynum, 72, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

He is a native of Gaston County, born on November 20, 1950, to the late Mary Reno Bynum.

Carl was a veteran of the US Army. He was employed by Gaston Co Tree Service for...

Christopher Michael Jones

Christopher Michael Jones

Feb 11, 2023

Christopher Michael Jones, 56, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at his residence.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Jean Lang Jones; son, Alex Tremblay; daughters, Kate Tandukar (Shivy), and Lauryn "Ryn" Jones; stepdaughter, Brooke Grigg; and brother, Daryl Jones (Kathryn).

Chris was born in Dudley...

Amy Darlene Childers

Amy Darlene Childers

Feb 10, 2023

Amy Darlene Childers, 56, of Kings Mountain, passed away February 10, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

She was born August 13, 1966, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Buck Lyles and Libby Bigham Lyles.

Amy was a member of South Gastonia Church of God.

A funeral service will...

Helen J. Lewis

Helen J. Lewis

Feb 9, 2023

Helen Juanita Brooks Lewis, 76, born in Franklin NC, Passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Hattie Brooks; Sisters Pauline Jones, Eula Mae Passmore, Brothers George Brooks and Jesse Brooks.

Mrs. Helen Lewis is survived by her husband of 58 years, Earl Lewis of Gastonia,...

Jo Ann Solesbee

Jo Ann Solesbee

Feb 9, 2023

Jo Ann Solesbee, 80, formerly of Charlotte, NC, was called to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 9, 2023, at her residence.

She was born February 20, 1942, daughter of the late Jack and Mamie Crump.

Jo Ann was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Gastonia. She spent many years working for Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools....

Robert Keith Dunn

Robert Keith Dunn

Feb 8, 2023

Robert "Keith" Dunn, 56, of Gastonia passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on March 27, 1966, in Rock Hill, South Carolina to the late Donald and Wanda Dunn.

Keith loved movies and music. He will be missed.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in...

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