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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Roger Dale Stalcup

Roger Dale Stalcup

Apr 12, 2023

Roger Dale Stalcup, 72, of Bessemer City, passed away April 12, 2023, at Atrium Health Lincoln Hospital in Lincolnton.

He was born June 20, 1950, in Gaston County, son of the late Glenn Stalcup and Ella Mae Barrett Stalcup.

Roger was a member of The Brothers of the Third Wheel, where they enjoyed traveling on...

Angelica Gonzalez

Angelica Gonzalez

Apr 12, 2023

Angelica Gonzalez Laboy, 89, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at her residence.

She was born February 2, 1934, in Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Francisco Gonzalez and Julia Laboy.

Angelica was a strong-willed lady who was very independent. She loved to dance and having her nails painted by her granddaughter....

James Moore

James Moore

Apr 8, 2023

James Moore, 42, of Grover, passed away April 8, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born June 25, 1980, in Cleveland County, to Angela and the late David Moore.

James touched the hearts of all he met and his loving smile will never be forgotten.  He loved his children with all...

Barry Wilson

Barry Wilson

Apr 7, 2023

Barry Wilson, 35, of Grover, NC, passed away April 7, 2023, at Upstate Medical Center in Gaffney, SC.

He was born October 8, 1987, in Gaston County, son of the late James Kenneth Carpenter and Nancy Owens Carpenter.

A gathering of family and friends 6-8 pm Friday, April 14, 2023, at Greene Funeral Service, West...

Randy Joe Rush, Sr.

Randy Joe Rush, Sr.

Apr 7, 2023

Randy Joe Rush Sr. (Joe) 71, of Stanley NC, passed away Friday April 7, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia NC. He was born March 09, 1952 in Gaston County. Joe was one of three sons to the late James and Pauline Rush. He was a sign maker by trade, a Vietnam Veteran, and family man above all....

Billie Williams Moten

Billie Williams Moten

Apr 6, 2023

Billie Williams Moten was restored to God's perfection on Thursday, April 6 at 5 pm.

She passed at Gaston Memorial Hospital where she began her career as a nurse many years earlier.  She had been sick with rheumatoid arthritis for over 25 years, but never let it deter her faith in God or determination to live her...

Infant Liam Jacob Foster

Infant Liam Jacob Foster

Apr 6, 2023

Infant Liam Jacob Foster, of Belmont, NC, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Charlotte.

He was born May 9, 2021, in Gaston Co, NC.

Liam was a very special child who had battled sickness since birth. He loved to laugh, to smile, rocking in his special chair, and he...

Ted Daniel Mauney

Ted Daniel Mauney

Apr 6, 2023

Ted Daniel Mauney Sr., 77, of Shelby, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023.

He was born in Cleveland County on December 29, 1945, to the late General Marion and Bertha Capps Mauney.

He had an infectious laugh and a warm, welcoming smile. He always left everyone feeling positive and happy. He was always giving and...

Steve Hamacher

Steve Hamacher

Apr 4, 2023

Steve Hamacher, 54, of Belmont, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at his residence.

He was born July 23, 1968, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Mitchell and Shelia Hamacher.

Steve was a religious, and spiritual man. He was an avid UNC Tarheel Fan and was all around a good guy. He...

Yolanda Besmonte-Rodriguez

Yolanda Besmonte-Rodriguez

Apr 4, 2023

Yolanda Besmonte-Rodriguez, 83, of Stanley, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in Malinao, Albay, Philippines on January 28, 1940, to the late Lucio and Florentina Besmonte.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bienvinido Rodriguez.

Yolanda is survived by her son,...

Robert Monroe Johnson Jr.

Robert Monroe Johnson Jr.

Apr 4, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of Robert Monroe Johnson Jr., known better by family and friends as "Dusty" at age 55.

Dusty was born June 6 th , 1967, to Robert Johnson and Toni Johnson Messer. He graduated from Bessemer City High School in June of 1986. He went on to...

Donna Queen Clark

Donna Queen Clark

Apr 2, 2023

Donna Queen Clark, 64 of Gastonia passed away Sunday April 2nd. She was born November 3, 1958, in Wilmington NC to late Eugene Queen and Barbara Queen Chavis.

Donna was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved Jesus, water, and the outdoors.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Michelle Allen....

Mary Joan Lundquist

Mary Joan Lundquist

Apr 1, 2023

Mary Joan Lundquist, 85, of Cramerton, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living in Gastonia.

She was born May 2, 1937, in Cleveland County, NC.

Mary was a very active member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Gastonia where she taught Sunday School and made costumes for church plays.

She...

Joshua Taylor Ross Moore

Joshua Taylor Ross Moore

Mar 31, 2023

Joshua Taylor Ross Moore was called home on March 31, 2023.

He was born October 18, 1994, to Henry Paul "Mohawk" Moore and Raina Cordell Moore in Gaston County.

He was generous, kind, and hardworking. He never met a stranger and spending time with the ones he loved most made him the happiest. He will...

Woody Lunsford

Woody Lunsford

Mar 30, 2023

Woody Lunsford, 66, of Gastonia, passed away March 30, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 18, 1956, in Fairfax County, Virginia to Emily Martin Lunsford and the late Paul Cecil Lunsford.

Woody was a member of Linden ARP Church.  He was a loving son, father, grandfather, and brother.  He...

Bobby Gene Bridges

Bobby Gene Bridges

Mar 30, 2023

Bobby Gene Bridges, 86, of Kings Mountain, former owner and operator of The Printin' Press, Inc., went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2023, surrounded by his wife and four daughters.

Bobby was born April 11, 1936, in Kings Mountain, son of the late Jake Hord Bridges and Ethel Mullinax...

Dustan Hinson

Dustan Hinson

Mar 29, 2023

Dustan Evona Hinson, 39, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

A native of Gaston County, he was born February 3, 1984, to Brian Hinson and Nancy Gardner Bradley.

Dustan is survived by his father, Brian Hinson; his mother, Nancy Bradley and husband James; the mother of his children, Alicia Hinson; girlfriend, Brittany...

Ted Hodge

Ted Hodge

Mar 26, 2023

Ted Hodge, 53, of Cramerton, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his residence.

He was born April 1, 1969, in Gaston County to the late Jack Hodge and Betty Sue Bradley.

Ted loved the outdoors and loved to meet people.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...

Ellie Garms

Ellie Garms

Mar 25, 2023

Ellie Garms, 83, of Lake Wylie, SC, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Atrium in Lincolnton.

She was born in Dodge County Wisconsin to the late Leonard and Viola Peichekoske.

Ellie was the owner of the Top Hat Supper Club in Fond du Lac, WI. For 10 years. She sold the Supper Club and...

Angela Gail Little Mcneely

Angela Gail Little Mcneely

Mar 24, 2023

Angela Gail Little McNeely, 68 of Gastonia, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born on October 3, 1954, in Iredell County to the late Burl Franklin Little and Ollie Sue Summers Little.

Angela loved her husband and her children, she was always there to support all...

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