Benjamin Fields
Dec 4, 2022
Benjamin 'Benny' Byers Fields, 74, passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2022. He was born September 24, 1948, to the late John Wesley Fields and Arlene Jenkins Beaty.
There's not a way to put into words who Benny was. He was funny, loving, fearless, and stubborn. Benny served his country in the United States Army,...
Nancy M. Rumfelt
Dec 3, 2022
Nancy Sue McAbee Rumfelt, age 85, of 121 South Glenn Drive, Shelby, N.C. died Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was the daughter of William Henry McAbee and Letitia (Essie) Petty McAbee of the Spencer Mountain Community of Gaston County.
Nancy attended Ranlo Elementary School, graduated from Lowell High School, and earned an Associate of Divinity Degree from...
John Edward Whitley
Dec 3, 2022
John Edward Whitley, better known as Bubba to friends and family, 33 of Gastonia, North Carolina on December 3rd, 2022 left this Earth.
Father of Hannah and Madison Whitley. Brother to Matthew Whitley. Bubba will be remembered by his family and friends as an amazing father, wild friend, a creative inspiration, and a guy who loved all...
Bobbie Evans Leagon
Dec 2, 2022
Bobbie Evans Leagon, 89, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia, NC.
She was born January 17, 1933, in Gaston County to the late Ernest and Viola Goble.
Bobbie was a member of Union Presbyterian Church. Bobbie loved to cook for her boys, and she enjoyed her times at...
Richard Clarence Waters
Dec 1, 2022
Richard Clarence Waters of Mooresville, NC.
Formally of Gastonia, NC.
Born June 8th, 1928.
Deceased December 1st, 2022.
Richard was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Perry Waters and great-grandson, David Gabriel VanWassenhove.
He is survived by his second wife, Nancy Crosby Waters, daughter, Libby Waters McCraw,...
Vanessa Summey Payne
Dec 1, 2022
Vanessa Summey Payne, 69, of Bessemer City, passed away December 1, 2022, at her home.
She was born June 10, 1953, in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Luther Buchanan and Fannie Mae Parker Buchanan.
She was a member of Westview Baptist Church in Gastonia and was a Christian lady who loved the Lord...
Jamie Lee Gilfillan
Nov 30, 2022
Jamie Lee Gilfillan, 37, of Sharon, SC, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
He was born July 12, 1985, son of Sharon Gilfillan and the late Jimmie Gilfillan.
Jamie was a member of Sharon United Methodist Church, Sharon, SC. He was a loving son, brother, and father. He had a big heart and was loved...
Bobbie Jane Snipes
Nov 30, 2022
Bobbie Jane Snipes, 82, of Mt. Holly, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born on August 27, 1940, in Greenville County, South Carolina to the late Henry and Dora Thurston.
Bobbie was a member of Community Pentecostal Center Church in Stanley, where she was a former...
Terry Lee Harvey
Nov 30, 2022
Terry Lee Harvey 73 went home to be with Our Lord at 6:15am. on November 30th, 2022.
Born in Gastonia, NC, on April 25th, 1949, son of the late Arthur and Ruby Harvey.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Dean Harvey and Richard Harvey, and one sister, Shelia...
Ernest Farmer
Nov 30, 2022
Ernest Farmer, 66, of Morganton, passed away Wednesday, November 30,2022 at the Iverson Riddle Facility.
He was born October 26, 1956, in Bishopville, South Carolina to the late Robert and Ruby Farmer.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Farmer and Freddie Farmer, one sister, Mary Farmer....
Karen Elizabeth Phillips
Nov 29, 2022
Karen Elizabeth Phillips (72), of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away in her sleep on November 29, 2022.
She was born in Wolfeboro, NH on August 3, 1950, the eldest child of William Locke and Dorothy Falls Locke.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Lloyd Locke, and lost her husband of 16...
Charlie Dwight Burgess
Nov 28, 2022
Charlie Dwight Burgess, 71, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at his residence.
He was born October 4, 1951, in Gaston County North Carolina to the late Harold Dwight Burgess and Clara Lazenby Painter.
Charlie enjoyed coaching baseball, cars, trucks, sports, and shooting pool.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Cody Ryan Santelli
Nov 28, 2022
Cody R. Santelli, 28, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at his residence.
He was born March 15, 1994, in Gaston County, NC, to Michael Brent Santelli and Lynka Edwards Beck.
Cody loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He loved his family. He loved cooking with Nanuck and his momma....
Dale Pence
Nov 25, 2022
Dale Pence, 53, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born September 3, 1969, in Trumbull County, Ohio.
Dale was a member of Freedom Christian Center in Gastonia and was a US Navy veteran.
He was a loving husband, father, son, stepfather, and brother.
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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
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
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
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
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
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...
