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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Nettie Lorraine Herdman

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

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

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.  She was gullible to a fault, bringing many days of laughter at just how sweet and innocent her mind really was.  Rachel was...

Darlene Hardin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Carolyn Ledford Teague

Carolyn Ledford Teague

Oct 17, 2022

Carolyn Ledford Teague, 74, of Dallas, passed away October 17, 2022, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical center, Charlotte.

She was born November 24, 1947, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Lonnie Grady Ledford and Betty Crisp Ledford.

Carolyn loved the Lord, her family and her fur-babies.

She retired form Wix Filters after...

David Monroe Watts

David Monroe Watts

Oct 16, 2022

David Monroe Watts, age 72, born September 26, 1950, went to be home with the Lord peacefully on October 16, 2022.

He was a native of Horry County, South Carolina and the youngest son of the late Wilma Crowe and Lester Watts and preceded in death by brother Wayne Watts.

David loved going to the...

Barbara "Mama Chris" Abbott

Barbara "Mama Chris" Abbott

Oct 16, 2022

Barbara "Mama Chris" Christine Abbott, 85, of Bessemer City, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at The Ivy in Gastonia.

A Gaston County native, she was born June 17, 1937, daughter of the late William and Edna Moss.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Bobby William Lymon.

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Danny Gene Rogers

Danny Gene Rogers

Oct 16, 2022

Danny Gene Rogers, 80, of Dallas, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Peak in Gastonia.

He was born July 6, 1942, in Gaston County to the late Robert and Jeannie Rogers.

Danny worked as an office manager for a printing company for many years. He attended Flint Groves Baptist Church and Fraley...

Edward Michael Setzer

Edward Michael Setzer

Oct 15, 2022

Edward Michael Setzer, 65, of Mount Holly, NC, passed away October 15, 2022 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.

He was born July 17, 1957, in Gaston County, NC, to Bobby Ray Setzer, Sr., and the late Elizabeth Ann Bishop.

Edward was a welder at Red Valve for many years.  He enjoyed riding...

Kenneth Talley

Kenneth Talley

Oct 10, 2022

Kenneth Talley, 76, of Gastonia, NC passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 4, 1946, in Henderson, Kentucky to the late James and Mildred Harris Talley.

Kenneth was a Vietnam Navy veteran. He loved to play golf and play cards, he loved to socialize with his friends....

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