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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Patricia Ann Ryan

Patricia Ann Ryan

May 11, 2022

Patricia Ann Ryan, 78, of Cleveland Co., passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at White Oak Manor, Shelby, NC.

She was born August 20, 1943, of Kenton Co., KY, to the late George Edward Ryan and Margaret Mary (Farrell).

Patricia enjoyed visiting casinos, listening to music, and watching old movies.

In addition to...

David Harrill Rhom

David Harrill Rhom

May 11, 2022

David H. Rhom, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his residence.

He was born January 12, 1947, in Rutherford Co, NC, son of the late Clarence Wylie and Minnie Medford Rhom.

David was a loving husband and dad, but most importantly he loved the Lord. He graduated from Ashley Highschool,...

Janet Sue Kemp

Janet Sue Kemp

May 11, 2022

Janet "Six Pack" Sue Kemp, 62, Stanley, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 11, 1960, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Ralph Lamar and Deedie Terry Woody.

Janet attended Soul's Harbor Tabernacle, Gastonia, NC. She also...

Melissa Cauthen Hillard

Melissa Cauthen Hillard

May 10, 2022

Melissa Cauthen Hillard, 42, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at her residence.

She was born June 14, 1979, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Richard Walter Cauthen and the late Cheryl Rhyne.

In addition to her father, Melissa is survived by her sons, Jeremiah Hilliard, and Christian Hilliard;...

Kyla Michelle Cobbs

Kyla Michelle Cobbs

May 8, 2022

Kyla Michelle Cobbs, 34, Gastonia, passed away May 8, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

She was born May 13, 1987, in Gaston County.

She attended Evangelical Assembly of God in Gastonia.

She enjoyed going to the beach, swimming and bowling.

She loved her family deeply, especially her precious daughter....

William "Bill" Wilson Jr.

William "Bill" Wilson Jr.

May 8, 2022

William "Bill" Wilson Jr., 65, Bessemer City, NC, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born on November 19, 1956, a native of Gaston Co., NC, to the late William Nelson Wilson Sr., and Frances Lee (Bridges) Wilson.

Bill loved to smoke barbeque, he also enjoyed fishing, hunting, fast...

Kelvin Ray Mccarthy

Kelvin Ray Mccarthy

May 6, 2022

Kelvin Ray McCarthy, 65, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.  He was born July 9, 1956 in Gaston County NC, and was the son of Edward McCarthy and Rachel Presley Orendorff.

Kelvin was employed by Freightliner for more than thirty years.

In addition to his...

Hazel Johnson Ewing

Hazel Johnson Ewing

May 6, 2022

Hazel Johnson Ewing, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away May 5, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born September 4, 1936, in Rock Castle Co., KY, and was the daughter of the late Stanley Johnson and Ida Abney Johnson.

Hazel loved God, her family, talking, gardening, and her fur babies.  She was known for saying,...

Mary "Lettie" Cable Laye

Mary "Lettie" Cable Laye

May 6, 2022

Mary "Lettie" Cable Laye, 88, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.

She was born February 21, 1934, in Graham Co, NC, daughter of the late Oliver Clyde Cable and Paralee Mandy Holder Cable.

Lettie was a member of West Fifth Avenue Free Will Baptist Church,...

Charlotte Shuford Isbill

Charlotte Shuford Isbill

May 5, 2022

Charlotte Shuford Isbill, 80, formerly of Lowell, NC, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, at County Time Inn, Gastonia.

She was born November 30, 1941, in Lincoln Co, NC, daughter of the late John Oscar Shuford, Jr. and Ellen Holland Shuford.

Charlotte graduated from Lincolnton High. She taught high school English in both Lincoln and...

Felix Andrew Pruitt

Felix Andrew Pruitt

May 4, 2022

Felix Andrew Pruitt, 75, Bessemer City, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 27, 1947, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Carl L. Pruitt and Irene Holland McCarter.

Felix was a church member at the Beech Ave Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC. His family was...

Ralph "Tommy" Stevens

Ralph "Tommy" Stevens

May 3, 2022

Ralph "Tommy" Stevens, 79, Cramerton, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Jackson Co., NC, on April 23, 1943, to the late J.D. and Eva Holden Stevens.

Tommy was a church member at the Gospel Light Holiness Church, Gastonia, NC. He also was a loving husband,...

John Edward Mcnamara Jr.

John Edward Mcnamara Jr.

May 2, 2022

John Edward McNamara Jr., 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Mt. Holly, NC, John was born October 23, 1949, to the late John E. McNamara Sr., and Alice Ballard McNamara.

John worked as a Gaston County Police Officer.  He also worked at various...

Youlanda Lightner Galloway

Youlanda Lightner Galloway

Apr 29, 2022

Youlanda Lightner Galloway, 67, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 18, 1955, a native of Gaston Co., daughter of the late Peter Woods and Anna Mae Lightner.

Youlanda enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, and movies. She enjoyed activities with Trilogy Car Club.

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Scott Hedgepath

Scott Hedgepath

Apr 29, 2022

Scott Hedgepath, 59, of Dallas, passed away, April 29, 2022, at Carolina Caring in Newton. A Gaston County native, he was born August 20, 1962, son of the late Dean and Mary Hedgepath. Scott was a US Army veteran. He loved his family and was a very caring husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was...

Grant Franklin Kester

Grant Franklin Kester

Apr 28, 2022

Grant Franklin Kester, 79, passed away April 28, 2022, at Atrium Health – Main in Charlotte, NC.

He was born September 11, 1942, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Frank Hunter and Florence Rayfield Kester.

Grant loved the outdoors – hunting, fishing, building, and restoring cars. He loved bluegrass music – especially playing...

Daniel Adams

Daniel Adams

Apr 27, 2022

Daniel Benjamin Adams, 31, of Gastonia, passed away on April 27, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born February 6, 1991, in Gaston County.

Daniel in the past couple of years has struggled with his health, but he always made time for his children. He enjoyed playing outdoors and video gaming with...

Joshua Phillip Ramsey

Joshua Phillip Ramsey

Apr 24, 2022

Joshua Phillip Ramsey Sr, 59, of Gastonia, NC passed away, April 24, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 25, 1962, a native of Gaston Co., to the late Heaired Franklin Ramsey and Zellie Daeszenes Cook.

In addition to his parents, Joshua was preceded in death by his brothers, Franklin Ramsey and...

Richard Paul Laitinen

Richard Paul Laitinen

Apr 23, 2022

Richard Laitinen, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away April 23, 2022, at Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.  Richard was born July 15, 1946, in Worcester County, MA and was the son of the late Armas and Elna Erickson Laitinen. Richard loved his family and he enjoyed fishing and playing horseshoes. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

In...

Jerry Herron

Jerry Herron

Apr 23, 2022

Jerry Herron, 89, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born July 2, 1932, in Gaston County, NC, and was the daughter of the late Doctor Frank McGuire and Monda Ellen Wilson McGuire.  Jerry was a member of more than thirty years at Yorkwood Church of...

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