Crawford "Popcorn" Ray Jordan
Nov 4, 2022
Crawford Ray "Popcorn" Jordan, 78, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at his residence.
A lifelong resident of Gaston County, he was born June 10, 1944, to the late David and Ruby Rhodes.
Crawford was a member of Fraley Memorial Baptist Church. He retired from Piedmont Processing in Belmont. Crawford loved...
John "Henry" Tallent
Nov 3, 2022
John "Henry" Tallent, 46, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at his residence.
He was born March 23, 1976, in Copperhill Co, TN, son of the late Brenda Williams Tallent.
Henry was employed through Ben Morrow Properties. He enjoyed being around children, horses and loved his cat and dog. Henry had a...
Eugene Kurt Hartz
Nov 3, 2022
Eugene Kurt Hartz, 66, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born January 12, 1956, in Queens, New York to the late Weldon and Myrtle Hartz.
Eugene was a Fireman and an EMT. He is a former member of the Bantam Connecticut Fire Company, past president...
Jean Derreberry
Nov 1, 2022
On Tuesday November 1st, Jean Truelove Derreberry went to be with the Lord at the age of 73, in the care of Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC.
Jean loved the Lord, her family, and friends very much. Jean worked in engineered plastic sales for over 40 years.
She was preceded in death by...
Martha Ann Barker
Nov 1, 2022
Martha Ann Barker, 72, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at her residence.
She was born February 21, 1950, to the late Jack and Elaine Beheler.
Martha is survived by her husband, R.L. "Slim" Barker; daughter, Lisa Lawing and fiancé Bryant Alexander; grandchildren, Kelly Jenkins and husband Jason, Craig Lewis and...
Isabel Richards Huffstetler
Nov 1, 2022
Isabel Richards Huffstetler, 90, of Dallas, NC died at her residence fondly known as "Huffstetler House" on November 1, 2022. She was born on February 10, 1932, in Cleveland County, NC to the late Mr. James Edley Richards and Mrs. Zula Etta Cook Richards. Â She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pervie R. Huffstetler and Daughter, Rosetta...
Nettie Lorraine Herdman
Oct 31, 2022
On Monday, October 31st, Nettie Lorraine Herdman, a beloved Mother, went to be with the Lord at the age of 83, surrounded by her family in her home that she dearly loved.
Nettie lived her life to serve the Lord and her family. Her heart's desire was to raise her children knowing the love of Christ. As...
James "Buddy" Davis
Oct 27, 2022
James "Buddy" Davis, 79, of Gastonia, North Carolina passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Carolina Caring in Newton, NC.
He was born June 3, 1943, in Tennessee to the late Horace Butler and Mary Hardin Bell.
James loved fishing, gardening, and traveling.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in...
Rachel Faith Jordan Kester
Oct 26, 2022
Rachel Faith Jordan Kester, 21, a girl with a beautiful heart, left this earth destined for Paradise on October 26, 2022.
Rachel was sweet, hilarious, crazy and was always down for a good time. Â She was gullible to a fault, bringing many days of laughter at just how sweet and innocent her mind really was. Â Rachel was...
Darlene Hardin
Oct 24, 2022
Darlene Hardin,57, of Kings Mountain, passed away October 24, 2022.
She was born September 11, 1965, in Gaston County, daughter of George William Hardin and Dorothy Padgett Hardin.
Darlene was very creative and enjoyed crafting. She loved to cook, but most of all she loved her family.
All services will be private.
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John "John Boy" Jackson
Oct 24, 2022
John "John-Boy" Jackson, 37, of Clover, SC, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, at Atrium Health Cleveland, Shelby, NC.
He was born November 4, 1984, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of Rodney Jackson and "step-monster", Michelle Jackson, and the late Vickie Bulla Jackson.
John-Boy loved his family, and to build knives.
In addition...
David James Bright
Oct 24, 2022
David James Bright, 34, of Kings Mountain, passed away October 24, 2022.
He was born June 21, 1988, in Gaston County, son of James Bright and the late Darlene Hardin.
David liked to collect knives and doing small engine repair. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, grilling and spending time with family.
All services...
Willie (Billy) Howard Sapp
Oct 24, 2022
Willie (Billy) Howard Sapp, 88, passed away October 24, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC surrounded by his family.
He was born October 12, 1934, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Leonard Sapp and Addie Lee Mullis Sapp.
Willie loved his family, he retired from Burlington Industries as a long-distance truck driver with...
Benjamin Simmons
Oct 24, 2022
Benjamin Barrett Simmons, 65, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022.
He was born June 3, 1957, in Horry County, SC, to the late Love and Louise Simmons.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Owensby, and a brother, William "Yonkie" Simmons.
Benjamin is...
Danny Bryson Pruitt
Oct 23, 2022
Danny Bryson Pruitt, 76, of Gastonia, NC, passed away October 23, 2022, at Atrium-Lincolnton in Lincolnton, NC.
He was born September 30, 1946, in Gaston County, NC to the late Bryson and Willie Bell Pruitt.
Danny enjoyed music, hunting, hiking Crowders Mountain, and animals (especially his cat, Tripod). He was an avid reader.
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Margie Bradshaw
Oct 22, 2022
Margie Bradshaw, 89, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022.
She was born January 19, 1933, in Macon Co, NC, daughter of the late Poppy and Allie Guffy.
Margie was a member of New Hope Church of God, Gastonia, NC.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Mary Sue Connor
Oct 22, 2022
Mary Sue Conner, 90, of Gastonia, North Carolina passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Brookdale Senior Living.
She was born May 2, 1932, in Gaston Co. to the late Oscar and Ollie Crook.
Sue was a lifetime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Sue enjoyed "Little Debbie cakes" and playing bingo at Brookdale. They also...
Brenda Lois Thomas
Oct 21, 2022
Brenda Lois Thomas, 79, of Camden, South Carolina, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022.
She was born July 12, 1943, in Bryson City, North Carolina to the late Will and Juanita Ball.
Brenda was a member of Crowders Mountain Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Dan Lee
Oct 18, 2022
Dan Lee, 80, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born October 2, 1942, in Ontario, Canada to the late William Lee and the late Violet McDonald Wise.
Dan retired from Ford Motor Company in Michigan after 30 years of service. He has worked for...
Gail Jackson Black
Oct 18, 2022
Gail Jackson Black, 71, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away, Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born July 7, 1951, in Gaston County to the late Jack and Dorothy Hall Jackson. Gail was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Gastonia. She loved her family. She enjoyed shopping and doing crafts. In addition...
