Danny Blair Crowe
Jan 19, 2023
Danny Blair Crowe, 80, of Bessemer City, NC, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 19, 2023, surrounded by his family.
He was born April 4, 1942, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Russell W. and Nellie Crowe.
Danny was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle, Dallas, and was an...
Nelson Ferguson
Jan 19, 2023
Nelson Ferguson, 78, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at his residence.
He was a native of Gaston County, born April 13, 1944, to the late Carl Ferguson Sr and Lillie Ferguson Beveridge.
Nelson was a member of Crowder Creek ARP Church in Gastonia. He was a veteran of the US Army.
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Bunn "Doug" Douglas Hambright
Jan 18, 2023
Bunn (Doug) Douglas Hambright, 79, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
He was born May 21, 1943, in York, South Carolina, the son of the late Jack Cline and Faye Howell.
Doug was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved to sing and...
Claude "Ray" Crane
Jan 18, 2023
Claude "Ray" Racine Crane, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born October 27, 1939, in Gaston County and was the son of the late Fletcher and Ila Penner Crane.
He was a lifelong member of Epic Church, formerly Linwood Church of God, Gastonia, where...
Bryon Lee Miller
Jan 18, 2023
Bryon Lee Miller, 49, of Gastonia, passed away January 18, 2023, in Charlotte, NC.
He was born April 8, 1973, in Summit County, Ohio, to Robert and Linda Shippy Miller.
Bryon loved his family, music, sports, and cooking.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Vickers Miller and brother, David Miller....
Michael "Mike" A. Curry
Jan 18, 2023
Michael "Mike" Alexander Curry, 40, of Lowell, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born October 26, 1982, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Angela Markeither Curry and the late Nathan George Johnson.
Mike was employed by 3 Fish, Inc, for 15 years. He was...
Alfred "Big Al" Foster
Jan 16, 2023
Alfred "Big Al" Foster, 73, of Bessemer City, passed away January 16, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born September 30, 1949, in Cleveland County, son of the late Jerry Foster Sr. and Verleen Slayton Foster.
He owned Al's Garage in Bessemer City for 45 years.
Al was a...
John "Johnny" William Haley, Sr.
Jan 16, 2023
John "Johnny" William Haley, Sr. 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at The Addison of Lincoln County, NC.
He was born November 19, 1941, in Abingdon, VA, son of the late James Edward Haley and Lillie Mae Haley.
Johnny was a Veteran of the US Navy. He was self-motivated and self-taught....
Fred "Mike" Hope
Jan 14, 2023
Fred "Mike" Michael Hope, 63, of Lowell, NC, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born February 21, 1959, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Nelson Hope and the late Selma Seay Hope.
Mike was employed with Carolina Alarm Company, which was owned by the Hope...
Kenneth "Kenny B" Sensing
Jan 13, 2023
Kenneth "Kenny B" Blake Sensing, 65, passed away on January 13, 2023.
He was born March 8, 1957, to Delores Herrick Sensing and the late Eugene Storey Sensing.
Kenny was loved by many and will forever be remembered by all who met him.
In addition to his mother, Kenny is survived by his...
Evan James Padgett
Jan 12, 2023
Evan James Padgett, 22, of Lowell, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at his residence.
He was born February 15, 2000, in Gaston County to Scott and Karen Padgett.
Evan was a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill with a major in Biology, and minors in Chemistry and Neuroscience. He was a huge inspiration to all of...
Brenda "Sharky" Keeter Willard
Jan 12, 2023
Brenda Keeter Willard, 52, passed away January 12, 2023. Born in Gastonia, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late George Keeter and Ora Wooten Drennan. Brenda, aka Sharky, loved to laugh and cut up. She was a bright and beautiful soul who loved Jesus and she loved her family more than anything. Especially her kids and grandchildren....
Freida Harvey
Jan 11, 2023
Freida Harvey, 80, of Bowling Green, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
A native of Gaston County, Freida was born April 12, 1942, to the late Phillip and Peggy Sawyer.
Freida was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Martin Dale Cross, Jeffery Scott...
Doris Rae Long
Jan 10, 2023
Doris Rae Long, 86 of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Belaire in Gastonia.
She was born in Gaston County, to the late Pink Ray Long and Ruth Morrow Long on December 7, 1936.
Doris was the owner and operator of A Child's World Daycare. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother.
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Doris Mcdonald Hill
Jan 10, 2023
Doris McDonald Hill, 87, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Gaston County to the late Arthur and Nellie McDonald on July 13, 1935.
Doris was a member of Ridge Baptist Church in Gastonia where she was a former Sunday School Teacher and served as...
Clint "Cj" Dennis Herd, Jr.
Jan 10, 2023
Clint "CJ" Dennis Herd Jr., 17, of Lincolnton, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born in Gaston County, June 13, 2005, to Clint Dennis Herd Sr. and Lindsay Graham Herd.
CJ loved his family. He was a member of the AMA. He loved to race go-carts...
Helen Gertrude Maccaffray
Jan 9, 2023
Helen MacCaffray went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2023.
She was born November 14, 1918, in Boston Massachusetts, to the late Alexander and Bessie Chapski.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Stuart A. MacCaffray; and son, Stuart, Jr.
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Maxine Elliott White
Jan 8, 2023
Maxine Elliott White, 89, of Gastonia, passed away January 8, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born December 19, 1933, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Hardy Plato Beal and Verna Rhyne Beal.
Maxine was a former longtime member of West Avenue Presbyterian Church in Gastonia. She retired after working many...
Boyd A. Mullenax
Jan 7, 2023
Boyd Aldin Mullenax, 88, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Gastonia Health and Rehab. A Gaston County resident, he was born January 6, 1935, son of the late Willard and Iowa Mullenax of Rutherford County.
In addition to his parents, Boyd was preceded in death by his brother, Boyce Mullenax; and two sisters Joyce...
Robert Lee Absher Iii
Jan 5, 2023
Robert Lee Absher III, 56, of Hickory, passed away January 5, 2023, at Atrium Medical Center in Charlotte.
A Gaston County native, he was born August 31, 1966, son of the late Robert Lee Absher Jr. and Mary Ann Witherspoon Absher Cagle of Cherryville.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife...
