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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Shelley Arliss Lecher
Jun 15, 2023
Shelley Arliss Lecher, 65, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at her home of 35 years, just a few feet away from one of her favorite places to spend time with the people she loved to laugh with the most (the carport, her own version of her mother's damn porch.
She was born February...
Randall (Randy) Louis Hampton
Jun 13, 2023
Randall Louis Hampton (Randy), 54 of Gastonia passed away June 13,2023 at his home.
He was born June 16, 1968, in Gaston County, son of the late Calvin Hampton and
Virginia Hampton.
He was a loving brother and uncle. He loved his family.
Randy is preceded in death by his dad,...
Emogene Mckillop Bell
Jun 13, 2023
Emogene McKillop Bell (Cricket, Granny Bell) of Gastonia passed away peacefully at her home on June 13, 2023, at the age of 90. Emogene was the daughter of the late Thomas Grayson McKillop and Callie Collins Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clemmer Bell, son Randy Bell, brothers Ted McKillop and...
Danny Todd Mayo Sr.
Jun 13, 2023
Danny Todd Mayo Sr., 58, of Vale, NC, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born in Lincoln County, NC to Leonard Mayo and the late Jeanette Hedgepath Mayo on   February 28, 1965.
Danny attended the New Testament Church of the First Born in Gastonia. He...
Terry Miller
Jun 11, 2023
Terry Miller, 66, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Atrium Health Main, Charlotte.
He was born February 27, 1957, in Pensacola, FL, son of the late Bert and Pat Miller.
He began his ministry as a children's and youth pastor in Florida. He traveled through the Southeast for many years as...
Debbie England
Jun 10, 2023
Debbie England, 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away June 10, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born in Davidson County, NC on April 2, 1951, to the late John Lyman and Jennie Hudson.
Debbie was a loving mother and sister. Â She was a sweet lady who will be missed.
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Lisa Lynnette Warner
Jun 10, 2023
Lisa Lynnette Warner, 56, of Bessemer City, passed away June 10, 2023, at her home.
She was born August 20, 1966, in Gaston County, daughter of Douglas Edward Cobb and Frances Hamrick Thornburg.
Lisa loved spending time with her family, especially her precious grandchildren.
She had retired from the Gaston County Sheriff's Office...
Sandra K. Phillips
Jun 9, 2023
Sandra K. Phillips, 65, of Gastonia, passed away June 9, 2003, at her home.
She was born August 28, 1957, in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Frank Smith and Hazel Bonsal.
Sandra was of Baptist faith.
She graduated from Newton-Conover High School and she also graduated from Gaston College with a degree...
India Deanna Nicholson
Jun 9, 2023
India DeAnna Nicholson, 30, of Dallas, NC, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born October 9, 1992, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Bobby Edward and Mildred Setzer Nicholson.
India loved to spend time with her children and she loved to cook.
In...
Kim Price Jones
Jun 8, 2023
Kim Price Jones, 59, of Lincolnton, passed away June 8, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born October 14, 1963, in Gaston County, daughter of the late David Price and Edna Parker Price.
She loved her family and cherished every moment with them and her fur babies Guido and Sassy. She...
Talmadge "Catfish" "Bug" Benge
Jun 7, 2023
Talmadge "Catfish" "Bug" Benge, 77, of Gastonia, NC, passed away at his home on June 7, 2023.
He was born February 17, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late John and Ada Benge.
Talmadge was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Lowell, NC. Â He loved his family, country, fishing, and wrestling. Â He loved his...
Carol Nicholson Johnson
Jun 6, 2023
Carol Nicholson Johnson, 76, of Gastonia, passed away June 6, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born April 14, 1947, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late James Nicholson and Catherine G. Nicholson.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 6-8pm Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Greene Funeral...
Dale Killman
Jun 6, 2023
Dale Killman, 60, of Iron Station, NC, passed away June 6, 2023, at Atrium Health in Lincolnton, NC.
He was born September 1, 1962, to the late Noah and Barbara Killman.
Dale was a service manager for Belhaven Tire for almost 30 years. Â He loved his family, God, hunting, fishing, racing, and camping. Â He enjoyed...
James "Neel" Calhoun
Jun 5, 2023
James "Neel" Calhoun, 63, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at his residence.
He was born November 2, 1959, in Massachusetts to the late James & Donna Calhoun.
Neel earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master's Degree from Clemson University. He retired from Lubrizol in Gastonia, where he was...
Matthew "Matt" Mcdonald
Jun 5, 2023
Matt McDonald, 40, of Clover, SC, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at his residence.
He was born June 10, 1982, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of Glenda McDonald and the late Ed McDonald.
Matt enjoyed fishing, working on cars, the outdoors, and he loved his family.
In addition to his father, he...
James Cole
Jun 5, 2023
James Cole, 92, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born January 22, 1931, in Cherokee County, NC to the late Clyde and Annie Mae Henderson.
James was a US Marine Corp veteran. He served in the Korean War. He worked at Eaton Corp. and operated his...
Mary Harris Lambeth
Jun 5, 2023
Mary Harris Lambeth, 74, of Cherryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2023.
She was born July 29, 1948, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Paskell Sanders and Kate Adams Sanders.
Mary was a member of Strong Tower Ministries in Dallas. She was a former charter member of Praise...
William Douglas Dunn
Jun 4, 2023
Specialist William Douglas Dunn, 35, of Gastonia, NC, a proud veteran of the United States Army passed away on June 4,2023 at his residence.
He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on June 4, 1988, the son of Anita Shipman.
William was a graduate of Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia. At the age of...
Jeffery Brance Hamby
Jun 4, 2023
Jeffery Brance Hamby, 61, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his residence.
He was born January 4, 1962, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Grady Brance and Melva Cope Hamby.
Jeffery was a member of the NRA and North American Fishing Club. He was a big donor of the...
Brenda Kapowitz
Jun 4, 2023
Brenda Marie Kapowitz, 60, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at her residence.
She was born March 12, 1963, in Elmore County Idaho to the late Herbert and Catherine Kapowitz.
Brenda proudly served in the United States Army as an E-4 Weapons Specialist. Brenda was a truck driver and a hair stylist. She loved to...
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