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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Ron Herring

Ron Herring

Jun 20, 2022

Ron Herring, 60, of Dallas, NC, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at his residence.

He was born August 28, 1961, in Chester Co, SC, son of Stella Hutchens and the late James "Chicken Bird" Herring.

Ron was a member of Praise Temple, Dallas, NC. He was a faithful husband, father, and son. He loved...

Justin Wayne Maney

Justin Wayne Maney

Jun 20, 2022

Justin Wayne Maney, 32, of Gastonia, NC, passed away June 20, 2022, at Atrium-Main in Charlotte, NC.

He was born in Gaston County, NC, on June 4, 1990, to Jada Maney McCumbee and the late Gary Dean Stiles.

Justin was employed with Hoopaugh Grading in Charlotte, as a surveyor and senior crew chief.  He enjoyed...

Beverly Daphine Smith

Beverly Daphine Smith

Jun 18, 2022

Beverly Daphine Smith, 58, of Lincolnton, passed away June 18, 2022, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte.

She was born January 29, 1964, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jimmy Smith and Mildred Black Kinesis.

Beverly enjoyed knitting and cross stitching.

All services will be private.

Beverly...

Erin Helen Kirkman

Erin Helen Kirkman

Jun 18, 2022

Erin Helen Kirkman, 45, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Gastonia, NC.

She was born November 29, 1976, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of Michael Douglas Kirkman and Marsha Wright Kirkman.

Erin loved to play softball and basketball. She had an outgoing personality and loved arts of all types.

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Gil Scheringer

Gil Scheringer

Jun 18, 2022

Gil Scheringer, 80, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Levine Dickson Hospice, Huntersville, NC.  He was born October 31, 1941, in Mount Vernon, NY, and was the son of the late Gilbert Scheringer Sr. and Neta Davey Scheringer.

Gil retired from the U.S. Navy after twenty years of service.

In addition...

Pastor Willie Harry Minger, Sr.

Pastor Willie Harry Minger, Sr.

Jun 16, 2022

Pastor Willie Harry Minger, Sr. 73, of Ridgeway, S.C. transitioned out of his early body on June 16, 2022 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Aldersgate in Charlotte, NC.

He was born on February 10, 1949. Pastor Willie Minger was affectionately known by many as Brother Minger or Mr. Minger. He was the son of Elizabeth Robertson...

Evelyn Brown Ewing

Evelyn Brown Ewing

Jun 15, 2022

Evelyn Brown Ewing, 81, of Clover, passed away June 15 th , 2022, at her residence.

She was born on March 15, 1941, in Charlotte, NC, daughter of the late Jack Young Brown, Sr. and Faye Stuckey Brown.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Michael Ewing.

Left to cherish her memories are...

Barbara Kay Cantrell

Barbara Kay Cantrell

Jun 15, 2022

Barbara "Kay" Cantrell, 80, of Cramerton, passed away June 15, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

She was born May 12, 1942, in Andrews, NC to the late Grady and Mary McClelland Stiles.

Kay loved the Lord.  She formerly attended West Cramerton Baptist Church.  She touched the lives of everyone she met. ...

Pepper Dixon

Pepper Dixon

Jun 14, 2022

Pepper Dixon, 63, of Lowell, NC, passed away June 14, 2022, at Accordius Health in Gastonia, NC.

She was born December 11, 1958, to the late Jack and Martha Robertson Dixon.

In addition to her parents, Pepper was preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Dixon.

Pepper is survived by her children, Allen...

Terry Lee Heath

Terry Lee Heath

Jun 12, 2022

Ronald Terry Lee Heath, 41, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his residence.

He was born April 12, 1981, a native of Gaston Co., son of Linda Weaver Pearson and the late George Ronald Heath.

Terry was a loving father, son, brother, nephew, uncle, and cousin to many. He attended...

Za'Myah "Boo Boo" Judge

Za'Myah "Boo Boo" Judge

Jun 12, 2022

Za'myah "Boo Boo" Judge, 6, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Gastonia, NC.

She was born November 16, 2015, daughter of Ricky Lamar Judge and Christian Michelle Cash.

Boo Boo was funny, she could make anyone laugh, she was nonjudgmental and loved everyone. She just graduated kindergarten at Pleasant Ridge Elementary...

Debra Ann Braswell

Debra Ann Braswell

Jun 11, 2022

Debra Ann Braswell, 66, of Vale, passed away June 11, 2022, at her residence.

A Gaston County native, she was born February 18, 1956, daughter of the late Calvin Mills and Jeanette Page.

Debbie was a member of Dallas Church of God.

She was a hard-working wife.

She was an animal...

Kim Denton

Kim Denton

Jun 10, 2022

Kim Denton, 57, of Gastonia, NC, passed away June 10, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

She was born October 30, 1964, in Gaston County, NC, to Jane Bush Vernon.

Kim was a graduate of Hunter Huss High School.  She was a great wife, mother, sister, and daughter.  Kim was a strong,...

Mildred T. Fraley

Mildred T. Fraley

Jun 10, 2022

Mildred T. Fraley, 89, of Dallas, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at her daughter's residence.

She was born August 6, 1932, in Habersham County, Georgia, daughter of the late Herman and Ida Thomas.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dewey Thomas; grandchild, Eugene Jr.; and 2 husbands,...

Clarence Dempsey Collins Jr.

Clarence Dempsey Collins Jr.

Jun 9, 2022

Clarence Dempsey Collins Jr., 81, of Belmont, NC, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at his residence.

He was born December 13, 1940, in Durham Co., Raleigh, NC, to the late Clarence Collins Sr., and Lucille Gibbs Davis.

Clarence was a Catawba River keeper, in 2002 he joined, organizing river sweep. He was a boat...

Rita Chapman Icard

Rita Chapman Icard

Jun 8, 2022

Rita Chapman Icard, 59, of Newton, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Lincolnton, NC.

She was born April 30, 1963, in Cleveland Co, NC, daughter of Claude Jose Chapman and the late Helen Lounnette Shalp.

Rita loved to travel and doing activities.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in...

Evangeline (Van) Mcgugan Davenport

Evangeline (Van) Mcgugan Davenport

Jun 7, 2022

Evangeline (Van) McGugan Davenport, 76, of Gastonia passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

Born June 3, 1946, to the late Anglish McGugan and Madeline Payne McGugan. Van graduated from Ashley High School in 1964. She owned and operated Van's Tone and Trim, Bessemer City and attended Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, Gastonia. In addition to her parents,...

Rebecca "Becky" Brewer

Rebecca "Becky" Brewer

Jun 7, 2022

Rebecca "Becky" Brewer, 81, a native of Gaston Co, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at her residence.

She was born April 14, 1941, daughter of the late Everitt Pressly and Elsie Braswell Hargett.

Rebecca was the sweetest lady you ever met and was a hard worker. She loved God, her family, singing, trips...

Bobbie Townsend Evans

Bobbie Townsend Evans

Jun 7, 2022

Bobbie Townsend Evans, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 7, 1946, a native of Gaston Co., to the late William Townsend, Sr., and Mary Neil Butler Townsend.

Bobbie loved her family and enjoyed crocheting.

In addition to her parents, Bobbie...

Imogene Garrett Sexton

Imogene Garrett Sexton

Jun 6, 2022

Imogene Garrett Sexton, 82, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 29, 1939, in Cherokee Co., NC, daughter of the late Charlie and Beulah Tabor Franks.

Imogene loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She faithfully read her Bible daily. She never met a stranger;...

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