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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Nathan "Keith" Garland

Nathan "Keith" Garland

Nov 23, 2022

Nathan "Keith" Garland, 58 years old, passed away November 23, 2022, at his home in his wife's arms and surrounded by the love of his family.

He was welcomed to his eternal home by his mother Jackie Dowell Garland, his little sister Laura Michelle Garland and his favorite grandparents, Nathan and Ada Garland as well as many aunts,...

Elaine "Lucy" Wood

Elaine "Lucy" Wood

Nov 23, 2022

Elaine "Lucy" Wood, 70, of Clover, SC, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at her residence.

She was born February 17, 1952, in York Co, SC, daughter of the late Sam and Mae Wood.

Lucy loved her family and animals.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Sheila Jane Davis

Sheila Jane Davis

Nov 22, 2022

Sheila Jane Davis, 67, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born January 12, 1955, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Connie Lee and Margie Kale Gunter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sweet baby boy, Walker;...

Hari Puranik

Hari Puranik

Nov 22, 2022

Hari Puranik of Gastonia, NC and previously of Johnson City, TN, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2022.

Hari was born in the village of Aundh, Satara District, India in 1928 when the country was still under British colonial rule. Aundh was a self-governing princely state and he often recalled his childhood there as being...

Jeremiah Mccall

Jeremiah Mccall

Nov 22, 2022

Jeremiah Evans McCall, 42, of Alexis, NC, went to be with the Lord November 22, 2022, at his residence.

He was born August 8, 1980, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of the late Jr McCall and Barbara McCall.

Jeremiah was one of a kind. He would help anyone that he could. He was a jokester....

Bobbie Dailey

Bobbie Dailey

Nov 21, 2022

Bobbie Dailey, 78, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 3, 1944, in Gaston County to the late Howard and Cecelia Long.

Bobbie was of the Pentecostal faith and had a strong faith in the Lord. She was an excellent cook. She was...

Shelley Bell

Shelley Bell

Nov 20, 2022

Shelly Bell, 46, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the Carolina Foothills Hospice House.

Shelly was born September 4, 1976, in Canton, Ohio, daughter of the late Ronnie and Joyce Riley.

Shelly was a homemaker, loved crafting, singing and riding horses. She loved her native heritage.

In addition to...

Patricia Ann Patel

Patricia Ann Patel

Nov 20, 2022

Patricia Ann Patel, 76, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents; George and Betty Davis of Reader, WV., a brother; William Davis, a sister; Jan Davis.

Patricia was a practicing LPN for over 20 years and a talented seamstress. She greatly loved her home...

Brian Jason Threatt

Brian Jason Threatt

Nov 19, 2022

Brian Jason Threatt, 39, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, a t Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born August 10, 1983, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of Debbie Bradshaw Threatt and the late Tim Threatt.

Brian loved music and to DJ.

In addition to his mother, he is...

Hannah Lee Tillman

Hannah Lee Tillman

Nov 18, 2022

Hannah Lee Tillman, 40, of Stanley, North Carolina, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at her residence.

She was born in Gaston County on December 27, 1981, to Bobby Tillman and the late Cindy Tillman.

Hannah was a homemaker and loved to listen to music.

In addition to her father, she is also...

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...

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