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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Debbie Paysour

Debbie Paysour

Nov 7, 2022

Debbie Paysour, 67, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at her residence.

She was born July 24, 1955, to the late Sam and Betty Paysour.

Debbie passed away peacefully at home. She loved her grandsons with all her heart. Debbie was a dear friend to all she knew. She had a...

George Harold Burkholder, Jr.

George Harold Burkholder, Jr.

Nov 6, 2022

George Harold Burkholder, Jr., 83, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Myrtle Burkholder Sr; and brother, Jerry Burkholder.

George was a member of Hope Community Church. He retired from Harris Teeter after 32 years.

George, a quiet and gentle...

Donnie Donaldson

Donnie Donaldson

Nov 5, 2022

Donnie Donaldson, 51, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.

He was born October 14, 1971, to John and Virginia Donaldson in Cleveland County, NC.

Donnie loved to work on old cars and trucks, he was very mechanically inclined. He loved his family.

In addition to...

Corey Kenneth Black

Corey Kenneth Black

Nov 5, 2022

Corey Kenneth Black, 60, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born June 28, 1962, in Riverside, CA. to the late Grady and Bonnie Black.

Corey loved his grandchildren and enjoyed going to all their activities. He enjoyed photography, reading, drawing and woodworking. He was a...

Marty Bridges

Marty Bridges

Nov 5, 2022

Marty Bridges, 56, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with The Lord, on November 5, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born October 14, 1966, in Cleveland County, son of the late James Martin Bridges Sr. and Betty Tate Bridges.

Marty loved his family with all his heart. He loved...

Doris Wall Burgess

Doris Wall Burgess

Nov 5, 2022

Doris Manis Wall Burgess, born on May 15, 1930, to Floyd and Daisy Manis in Mecklenburg County, passed away on November 5 th after a long battle with dementia.

She was a member of First Assembly of God and also retired from Firestone after 40 years of service. She worked hard in her earlier years taking care...

Donald Joe Rector

Donald Joe Rector

Nov 4, 2022

Donald Joe Rector, 60, of Iron Station, North Carolina, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, in Gastonia, NC.

He was born June 15, 1962, in Gaston County to the late Robert and Faye Rector.

Donald was a veteran of the US Army. He loved motorcycles. He was a member of CBA in Charlotte; he had...

Cathy Anderson Short

Cathy Anderson Short

Nov 4, 2022

Cathy Anderson Short, 57, of Shelby, passed away November 4, 2022, at Atrium Health Carolinas medical Center in Charlotte.

She was born July 21, 1965, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Kirby Lee Anderson and Lottie Murray Anderson.

Cathy loved her family and was deeply devoted to all of them.

Drinking coffee...

Crawford "Popcorn" Ray Jordan

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

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

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

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

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

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.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pervie R. Huffstetler and Daughter, Rosetta...

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...

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