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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
Charles Vernon Benton
Jun 4, 2022
Charles Vernon Benton, 77, of Gastonia, passed away June 4, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born May 21, 1945, in Cleveland County, son of the late Ferguson V. Benton and Sally Mae Butler Hinson.
Charles was a loving husband and father.
He was a prolific gardener, animal lover,...
Janette Carson Pastula
Jun 4, 2022
Janette Carson Pastula, 71, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 4, 2022, at her residence.
She was born September 21, 1950, in Waynesville, NC, daughter of the late Paul Edgar and Eva Irene Cope Carson.
Janette was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church, Clover, SC. She loved her...
David Norman Breidinger
Jun 4, 2022
David Norman Breidinger, 68, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster, Charlotte, NC.
He was born February 27, 1954, in Greenville, SC, son of the late Norman David and Betty Evelyn Salyer Breidinger.
David is survived by his brothers, Rev. Dale Breidinger (Becky), and Rev....
Chester Forrest Hope
Jun 4, 2022
Chester Forrest Hope, 54, of Grover, passed away June 4, 2022, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.
He was born June 15, 1967, in Cleveland County, son of the late George Buster Hope Sr. and Glenda Kay Keeton.
Chester was a very laid back and easy-going person.
One of his favorite pastimes was...
Nena Olivia Gonzalez
Jun 4, 2022
Nena Olivia Gonzalez, 64, of Dallas, NC, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at her daughter's residence in Bessemer City, NC.
She was born February 7, 1958, daughter of Ruth Olivia Grant Creasman and the late Fred Hamrick.
Nena enjoyed reading in her spare time. She was knowledgeable of history and loved her grandchildren.
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Patricia Johnson Sutton
Jun 4, 2022
Patricia Johnson Sutton, 76 of Gastonia, N.C., departed this life on June 4, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, N.C.
She was born on October 1, 1945, in Wigan, Lancashire County, England, to the late John Garland Johnson & Agnes Gallagher Johnson.
She attended Marion Franklin High School in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated...
Dustin Frank Hiland
Jun 3, 2022
Dustin Frank Hiland, 27, of York Co, SC, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, at his residence.
He was born September 16, 1994, in Gaston Co, NC, son of Tracy Beck Hiland and the late Julius "Squeaky" Frank Hiland, III.
Dustin enjoyed fishing and hunting.
In addition to his father, he was preceded...
