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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Gerald Dwight Bridges
Apr 29, 2023
Gerald Dwight Bridges, 77, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Carolina Care, Cherryville.
He was born August 11, 1945, in Troup, GA, son of the late Lester "High" and Amogene Bridges.
Gerald attended Grace Baptist Church, Gastonia. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed watching them...
Wesley Lance Shirley
Apr 28, 2023
Wesley Lance Shirley, 36, of Gastonia, passed away at his home April 28, 2023.
He was born September 26, 1986, in Gaston County, the son of Mary Champion Shirley and the late Billy Shirley.
Wesley loved his mother dearly.
He was a fun-loving person who had a great sense...
Juan QuiñOnes, Sr.
Apr 28, 2023
Juan Quin ̃ ones, Sr., 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born May 22, 1949, in Puerto Rico, son of the late Iginio Quiñones and Clotilde Torres.
Juan loved cars, baseball, and the New York Mets. He was devoted to...
Adona Lynn Harris Blackwell
Apr 28, 2023
Adona Lynn Harris Blackwell, 69, of Dallas, passed away at home on April 28, 2023.
She was born November 4, 1953, in Gaston County to Barbara Ella Hance Spencer and the late Virgil Harris.
Adona was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Harris, and sister,...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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