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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Talmadge "Catfish" "Bug" Benge
Jun 7, 2023
Talmadge "Catfish" "Bug" Benge, 77, of Gastonia, NC, passed away at his home on June 7, 2023.
He was born February 17, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late John and Ada Benge.
Talmadge was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Lowell, NC. Â He loved his family, country, fishing, and wrestling. Â He loved his...
Carol Nicholson Johnson
Jun 6, 2023
Carol Nicholson Johnson, 76, of Gastonia, passed away June 6, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born April 14, 1947, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late James Nicholson and Catherine G. Nicholson.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 6-8pm Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Greene Funeral...
Dale Killman
Jun 6, 2023
Dale Killman, 60, of Iron Station, NC, passed away June 6, 2023, at Atrium Health in Lincolnton, NC.
He was born September 1, 1962, to the late Noah and Barbara Killman.
Dale was a service manager for Belhaven Tire for almost 30 years. Â He loved his family, God, hunting, fishing, racing, and camping. Â He enjoyed...
James "Neel" Calhoun
Jun 5, 2023
James "Neel" Calhoun, 63, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at his residence.
He was born November 2, 1959, in Massachusetts to the late James & Donna Calhoun.
Neel earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master's Degree from Clemson University. He retired from Lubrizol in Gastonia, where he was...
Matthew "Matt" Mcdonald
Jun 5, 2023
Matt McDonald, 40, of Clover, SC, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at his residence.
He was born June 10, 1982, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of Glenda McDonald and the late Ed McDonald.
Matt enjoyed fishing, working on cars, the outdoors, and he loved his family.
In addition to his father, he...
James Cole
Jun 5, 2023
James Cole, 92, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born January 22, 1931, in Cherokee County, NC to the late Clyde and Annie Mae Henderson.
James was a US Marine Corp veteran. He served in the Korean War. He worked at Eaton Corp. and operated his...
Mary Harris Lambeth
Jun 5, 2023
Mary Harris Lambeth, 74, of Cherryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2023.
She was born July 29, 1948, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Paskell Sanders and Kate Adams Sanders.
Mary was a member of Strong Tower Ministries in Dallas. She was a former charter member of Praise...
William Douglas Dunn
Jun 4, 2023
Specialist William Douglas Dunn, 35, of Gastonia, NC, a proud veteran of the United States Army passed away on June 4,2023 at his residence.
He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on June 4, 1988, the son of Anita Shipman.
William was a graduate of Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia. At the age of...
Jeffery Brance Hamby
Jun 4, 2023
Jeffery Brance Hamby, 61, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his residence.
He was born January 4, 1962, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Grady Brance and Melva Cope Hamby.
Jeffery was a member of the NRA and North American Fishing Club. He was a big donor of the...
Brenda Kapowitz
Jun 4, 2023
Brenda Marie Kapowitz, 60, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at her residence.
She was born March 12, 1963, in Elmore County Idaho to the late Herbert and Catherine Kapowitz.
Brenda proudly served in the United States Army as an E-4 Weapons Specialist. Brenda was a truck driver and a hair stylist. She loved to...
Linda Kay Caldwell
Jun 3, 2023
Linda Kay Caldwell, 76, passed away at her residence, Saturday, June 3, 2023.
She was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on December 23, 1946, to the late Angeline McGinnis Butler.
Linda loved her family and she loved to travel. She loved her fur babies, BJ and Hoss.
In addition to her mother...
Kathy Mulenex Prince
Jun 2, 2023
Kathy Mulenex Prince, 68, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born January 10, 1955, in Marion, NC to the late Jack and Elizabeth Mulenex.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her son, Mitchell Burdette; three brothers and one sister....
Margaret "Margie" Becker
Jun 2, 2023
Margaret "Margie" Becker, 70, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully Friday, June 2, 2023, with her sister, Patricia Wideman and her niece, Kerri Hutsell by her side after battling kidney disease.
She was born January 24, 1953, in Cook Co, IL, daughter of the late Stanley and Lula Becker.
In addition to her parents, Margie...
Edna Inez Hodge
Jun 2, 2023
Inez Hodge, 96, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Greens of Gastonia.
She was born September 17, 1926, in Gaston County to the late Ralph and Edna Robinson Pressley.
Inez attended Bright Light Baptist Church in Bessemer City, NC. Â She loved the Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Panthers. Above all she...
Odie Cape
Jun 1, 2023
Odie Cape, 66, of Gastonia passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Peak Resource Center in Gastonia.
He was born November 1, 1956, in Gaston County to the late Harlan and Lula Newton Cape.
Odie loved music and played the drums. He loved horses and motorcycles.
In addition to his parents, he is...
John Thomas Wheeler, Jr.
May 31, 2023
John Thomas Wheeler, Jr., 68, of Clover, SC, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born April 29, 1955, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of the late John Wheeler, Sr. and Alda Wheeler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Lois Wheeler;...
Lloyd "Alan" Flemings
May 30, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lloyd "Alan" Flemings, who left this world on May 30, 2023, at the age of 36.
He was born on September 1, 1986, a native of Gaston Co, NC.
Alan was a bright light in the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of...
Angie Hinkle
May 30, 2023
Angie Hinkle, 70, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born July 16, 1952, in Harrisonburg Co, VA, daughter of the late Harry James Robertson, Sr. and Dorothy Link Robertson.
Angie loved working with children, gardening, and her dogs. She also owned and operated...
Jimmy Reid Moore
May 30, 2023
Jimmy Reid Moore, 87, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, May 30, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.
He was born October 10, 1935, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Arnold and Maggie Moore.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Jamie, and Debbie...
Joyce "Mae" Lingerfelt
May 30, 2023
Joyce Mae Walters Lingerfelt, 79, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
Joyce, well known as Mae was born to Newell and Johnnie Walters, Sr., on February 7, 1944.
Joyce was a textiles worker her whole life until she retired. Joyce has a kind soul and a...
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