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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

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...

Amanda Dawn Grigg

Amanda Dawn Grigg

Feb 8, 2023

Amanda Dawn Grigg, 37, of Dallas, passed away February 8, 2023.

She was born November 13, 1985, in York County, SC, daughter of Diane Grigg Brooks and the late Robin Griffin.

Amanda loved playing soccer, softball and also cheerleading. As a youngster she loved helping Daddy Gene work on cars. She was loved by her...

Lib Lassiter

Lib Lassiter

Feb 7, 2023

L ib Lassiter, 77, of Kings Mountain, passed away February 7, 2023, at her home.

She was born April 16, 1945, in Edgecombe County, NC, daughter of the late Eugene Whitaker Gray and Margaret Martin Gray.

She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Bessemer City.

Lib was a great mother...

Bruce Bertsie Morrow

Bruce Bertsie Morrow

Feb 6, 2023

Bruce Bertsie Morrow, 87, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born November 16, 1935, in Rutherford Co, NC, son of the late L.A. and Mattie Morrow.

Bruce was a US Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. He was the oldest and the...

Claude Taylor Jr.

Claude Taylor Jr.

Feb 6, 2023

Mr. Claude Taylor Jr. of York, South Carolina went home to be with the Lord, February 6, 2023. He was born in Sharon, South Carolina on August 27, 1941.

Claude retired the first time from Rutland Plastics in Pineville, NC and then became a dump truck driver where he retired from the job he enjoyed the most...

Richard Arthur Mcmillan

Richard Arthur Mcmillan

Feb 6, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the homegoing of Richard Arthur McMillan, son of the late John A. and Lassie McMillan.

Richard was born January 31, 1942, in Gastonia. He retired from Firestone.

Richard was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. He loved fishing and his dog Wilson. The best part of his...

Elsie Zirkle Ruff

Elsie Zirkle Ruff

Feb 5, 2023

Elsie Zirkle Ruff, 85, of Cramerton, NC went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Terra Bella in Cramerton.

She was born in York County South Carolina to the late Will and Bertha Zirkle.

Elsie loved God, her family, and her country.

The family would like to give a special...

Cathy Ann Ford

Cathy Ann Ford

Feb 4, 2023

Cathy Ann Ford, 67, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at her residence.

She was born October 13, 1955, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Coy Lee and Ruby Hoyle Ford.

Cathy was a member of Holland Memorial Baptist Church, Gastonia. She was a very loving mother, and her grandchildren...

Charles Edward Willis, Sr.

Charles Edward Willis, Sr.

Feb 4, 2023

Charles Edward Willis, Sr., born June 17, 1957, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He lived a good life, was a great father, and wonderful friend to many!

He was preceded in death by his mother, Verdi Delinger; his sister, Betty Conley; and his son, Michael...

Robert "Bob" Arthur Charpentier Jr.

Robert "Bob" Arthur Charpentier Jr.

Feb 2, 2023

Robert Arthur Charpentier Jr. "Bob" 63, of Lawndale, passed away Tuesday February 2,2023.

He was a loving father of three.

He was proceeded in death by his Parents Robert Charpentier Sr. and Julia "Judy" Queen Charpentier.

Left to cherish his memories are his children, son, Adam Charpentier; and two daughters, Amanda Nicholson, and...

Hadriel Aurore Munanga Masengo

Hadriel Aurore Munanga Masengo

Feb 1, 2023

Hadriel Aurore Munanga Masengo, 6, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Levine Children's Hospital, Charlotte.

He was born April 29, 2016, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of Guylain and Nostalgie Masengo.

Hadriel Aurore was a loving boy. He loved going to school and spending time with his sister and parents.

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