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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Billy Davis Parker

Billy Davis Parker

Nov 17, 2022

Billy Davis Parker, 81, of Lincolnton, passed away November 17, 2022, at Peak Resources in Gastonia.

He was born in Cherokee County, NC on February 2, 1941, to the late Vernon and Velma Morrison Parker.

Billy was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the United States Army.  He was a member of the Gastonia Moose Family...

Jewel Sawyer Beavers

Jewel Sawyer Beavers

Nov 16, 2022

Jewel Sawyer Beavers, 91, of Gastonia, was welcomed into heaven Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

She was born October 21, 1931, to the late Willis and Cassie Irene Sawyer.

Jewel was a wonderful wife. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Gastonia. She...

Steven Clinton Michaels, Sr.

Steven Clinton Michaels, Sr.

Nov 16, 2022

Steven Clinton Michaels, Sr., 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

He was born March 1, 1950, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Miles and Jean Michaels.

His Police Service:  He served over 40 years in Law Enforcement serving the Gaston County community starting...

Bobbie Brafford Baldwin

Bobbie Brafford Baldwin

Nov 16, 2022

Bobbie Brafford Baldwin, 91, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Woodlawn Haven, Mt. Holly, NC.

She was born December 7, 1930, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Ernest Ray and Betty Beal Brafford.

Bobbie was a member of Puett United Methodist Church of Dallas.

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Robert "Bob" Lee Absher Jr.

Robert "Bob" Lee Absher Jr.

Nov 15, 2022

Robert "Bob" Lee Absher Jr., 78, of Grover, NC, passed away November 15, 2022, Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

He was born October 24, 1944, in Gaston County, son of the late Robert Lee Absher Sr. and Gladys Wilson Absher.

Bob attended Harvest Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. He carried a burden for people...

Hannah Wilson Brooking

Hannah Wilson Brooking

Nov 14, 2022

Hannah Wilson Brooking, 70, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at her residence.

She was born May 14, 1952, in Yancey County, NC daughter to the late Carl and Hazel Wilson.

Hannah was a member of Mallard Creek Baptist Church in Charlotte. She was a God fearing woman who loved her church. She...

Emily (Granny) Floyd Summitt

Emily (Granny) Floyd Summitt

Nov 13, 2022

Emily "Granny" Floyd Summitt, 92, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

She was born June 4, 1930, in Cherokee County, NC to the late Charlie and Dora Clark Floyd.

Emily was a member of Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church in Dallas, NC.

In addition to...

Billy Pickens

Billy Pickens

Nov 11, 2022

I am heartbroken to announce the death of my father, Billy Harold Pickens. He left this world on November 11, 2022, at the age of 64.

Born to Harold Delmer Pickens and Peggy Joseph Wilhelm on April 16th, 1958, in Reading, Ohio. One of three children, Billy has two siblings he adored: Rose Mary Rayner and Russell...

Johnny Bradley

Johnny Bradley

Nov 10, 2022

Johnny Bradley, 60, of Mount Holly, NC, passed away November 10, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born in Gaston County, NC on March 10, 1962, to Dennis Bradley and the late Nancy Bradley.

Johnny was God loving, a responsible, thoughtful, and caring man.  He was the owner/operator of Turd Busters...

Johnny Carl Kale

Johnny Carl Kale

Nov 10, 2022

Johnny Carl Kale, U.S. Army Veteran and life-long Gastonian, died in his sleep on the morning of November 10, 2022, at the age of 81 in his home.

Johnny is survived by his wife, Patsy Nichols Kale; his daughter, Kandy Lineberger Myers; his grandchildren, Johnathon Kale Blanton and Lillian Dean Myers; his brother, Charlie Lee Kale; his...

Lindy Tidwell

Lindy Tidwell

Nov 10, 2022

Lindy Tidwell, 94, of Belmont, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 10, 2022, at his residence.

He was born July 12, 1928, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to the late Cleveland and Lula Tidwell.

Lindy was a member of Mountain Rest Baptist Church in Mountain Rest, South Carolina, where he was a...

James "Jim' Edward Boyd

James "Jim' Edward Boyd

Nov 7, 2022

James "Jim" Edward Boyd, 91, of Gastonia, passed away November 7, 2022, at Northlake House in Charlotte.

He was born August 2, 1931, in Gaston County, son of the late Ralph Robert Boyd and Bessie Pearson Boyd.

James was a member of Pisgah ARP Church in Gastonia, where he served as a deacon. He loved...

Debbie Paysour

Debbie Paysour

Nov 7, 2022

Debbie Paysour, 67, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at her residence.

She was born July 24, 1955, to the late Sam and Betty Paysour.

Debbie passed away peacefully at home. She loved her grandsons with all her heart. Debbie was a dear friend to all she knew. She had a...

George Harold Burkholder, Jr.

George Harold Burkholder, Jr.

Nov 6, 2022

George Harold Burkholder, Jr., 83, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Myrtle Burkholder Sr; and brother, Jerry Burkholder.

George was a member of Hope Community Church. He retired from Harris Teeter after 32 years.

George, a quiet and gentle...

Donnie Donaldson

Donnie Donaldson

Nov 5, 2022

Donnie Donaldson, 51, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.

He was born October 14, 1971, to John and Virginia Donaldson in Cleveland County, NC.

Donnie loved to work on old cars and trucks, he was very mechanically inclined. He loved his family.

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Corey Kenneth Black

Corey Kenneth Black

Nov 5, 2022

Corey Kenneth Black, 60, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born June 28, 1962, in Riverside, CA. to the late Grady and Bonnie Black.

Corey loved his grandchildren and enjoyed going to all their activities. He enjoyed photography, reading, drawing and woodworking. He was a...

Marty Bridges

Marty Bridges

Nov 5, 2022

Marty Bridges, 56, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with The Lord, on November 5, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born October 14, 1966, in Cleveland County, son of the late James Martin Bridges Sr. and Betty Tate Bridges.

Marty loved his family with all his heart. He loved...

Doris Wall Burgess

Doris Wall Burgess

Nov 5, 2022

Doris Manis Wall Burgess, born on May 15, 1930, to Floyd and Daisy Manis in Mecklenburg County, passed away on November 5 th after a long battle with dementia.

She was a member of First Assembly of God and also retired from Firestone after 40 years of service. She worked hard in her earlier years taking care...

Donald Joe Rector

Donald Joe Rector

Nov 4, 2022

Donald Joe Rector, 60, of Iron Station, North Carolina, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, in Gastonia, NC.

He was born June 15, 1962, in Gaston County to the late Robert and Faye Rector.

Donald was a veteran of the US Army. He loved motorcycles. He was a member of CBA in Charlotte; he had...

Cathy Anderson Short

Cathy Anderson Short

Nov 4, 2022

Cathy Anderson Short, 57, of Shelby, passed away November 4, 2022, at Atrium Health Carolinas medical Center in Charlotte.

She was born July 21, 1965, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Kirby Lee Anderson and Lottie Murray Anderson.

Cathy loved her family and was deeply devoted to all of them.

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