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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Deedie Terry Woody

Deedie Terry Woody

Feb 14, 2022

Deedie Terry Woody, 81, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born April 14, 1940, in Greenville Co, SC, daughter of the late Hustell Terry and Bessie Lee Terry.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L....

Judy Haney Mcfalls

Judy Haney Mcfalls

Feb 12, 2022

Judy Haney McFalls, 77, of Gastonia, passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia on February 12, 2022.

She was born March 25, 1944 in Gaston County, NC to the late Daniel and Mary Lou Lane Haney.

In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by a daughter, Pam Dula; two brothers,...

Janice Proctor Payne

Janice Proctor Payne

Feb 12, 2022

Janice Proctor Payne, 71, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born November 8, 1950, in Cleveland Co, NC, daughter of the late Summie Proctor and Levirtis  White.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Payne; sister, Phyllis;...

Hardy Owens

Hardy Owens

Feb 12, 2022

Hardy Dean Owens, 55, of Dallas, passed away February 12, 2022, at his home.

He was born September 24, 1966, in York County SC, son of the late Glynerd Owens and Leatha Philbeck Shehan.

Hardy loved his family and loved spending with them.

He enjoyed fishing and going to concerts.

A...

Clara Elease Peeler

Clara Elease Peeler

Feb 11, 2022

Clara Elease Peeler, 89, born November 8, 1932, departed to Heaven, February 11, 2022, daughter to the late A.C. "Pete" Peeler and Lona Tucker Peeler.

Clara was hard working and a free spirit, who was fiercely independent. She was a very caring and giving person. She retired from AB Carter Inc., but worked also has worked as...

Tracy Lecates Petry

Tracy Lecates Petry

Feb 11, 2022

Tracy LeCates Petry was Born on April 03, 1967. She passed away peacefully at her home in Shelby North Carolina, surrounded by loved ones on February 11, 2022, after her courageous 2-year battle with cancer.

A celebration of Tracy's life will be held 11:00 am Friday, March 18, 2022, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie...

Evelyn Ramsey Norman

Evelyn Ramsey Norman

Feb 11, 2022

Evelyn Ramsey Norman, 76, of Gastonia, NC, was rescued by Jesus from the hard-fought battle with Alzheimer's Disease on Friday, February 11, 2022 from Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She is suffering no more.   She was born May 4, 1945, in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Albert and Mildred Williams Garrison.  In addition to her...

Jeaneen Snipes

Jeaneen Snipes

Feb 11, 2022

Jeaneen Snipes, 61, of Maiden, NC, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Atrium Health, Lincolnton, NC.

She was born May 30, 1960, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, daughter of the late Jack B. Jones and Georgianna Kruse Gaddis.

Jeaneen loved her children; but she especially loved her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents,...

Richard Alvine Bingham

Richard Alvine Bingham

Feb 10, 2022

Richard Alvine Bingham, 54, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Carolinas Continue Care Hospital at Pineville, Charlotte, NC.

He was born March 28, 1967, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Lewis Alvin Bingham and Eleanor Faye McKinney Spurrier.

Richard was many things and wore many hats: father, grandfather, brother,...

Monica Dianne Neelands

Monica Dianne Neelands

Feb 10, 2022

Monica Dianne Neelands, 58, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away February 10, 2022 at her home.

Resident of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Ella Mae Waldt and the late Richard Berryhill. Monica was the life of the party, always making everyone around her laugh. She was humble and had a heart of gold. She enjoyed...

Linda Kay Ballard

Linda Kay Ballard

Feb 10, 2022

Linda Kay Ballard, 72, of Clover, passed away at her home on February 10, 2022.

She was born in Gaston County, NC on April 4. 1949 to the late Will R. and Edna Jane Wiggins Howard.

Linda loved to go camping when she was able.  She also loved to travel across the state.

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Lewis Edward Mcallister

Lewis Edward Mcallister

Feb 10, 2022

Lewis Edward McAllister, 60, of Bessemer City, passed away February 10, 2022, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

He was born August 21, 1961, in Mecklenburg County, NC, son of the late David Filmore McAllister and Rachael Pugh McAllister.

Lewis is survived by numerous family members and friends.

All services will be private....

Errol Eugene Mcdonald

Errol Eugene Mcdonald

Feb 9, 2022

Errol Eugene McDonald, 82, of Belmont, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.  He was born November 20, 1939 in York County, SC and was the son of the late Clayton and Ellie McDonald. Mr. McDonald attended East Belmont Baptist Church.  He was a U. S. Army veteran and a member of the...

Cheryl Anne Herring

Cheryl Anne Herring

Feb 9, 2022

Cheryl Anne Herring, 40, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at her residence.

She was born February 13, 1981, in Cleveland Co, NC, daughter of Shirley Cash and the late Donald Christopher Herring.

In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her sister, Donna Herring.

In addition...

Joseph "Joe" Tanner

Joseph "Joe" Tanner

Feb 9, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Tanner, 46, of Gastonia, passed away February 9, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

He was born June 6, 1975, in Gaston County, NC to Sandra Lyles Tanner and the late John NatIon Tanner.

Joe was a loyal person who was close to his friends.

In addition to...

Michael Lee Willis - Mccall

Michael Lee Willis - Mccall

Feb 7, 2022

Michael Lee Willis - McCall, 35, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022.

He was born February 23, 1986, in Gaston Co, NC.

Michael is preceded in death by his brother, Brandon McCall.

He is survived by his father, Bryan McCall (Sherry); mother, Mechelle Willis; children, Myla Willis, Alba Willis, Maxton Willis; brothers, Brandon...

Charles "Chuck" Belk

Charles "Chuck" Belk

Feb 7, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Belk, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

He was born January 4, 1937, in Union Co, NC, son of the late J.V. Belk and Frankie Helms Belk.

Chuck was the owner for over 20 years of Chuck's Electric Service, Gastonia, NC. He loved...

Lisa D. Lanford

Lisa D. Lanford

Feb 7, 2022

Jesus and the Father received another angel at the Gates of Heaven this past Monday, February 7th, 2022. Lisa D. Lanford, loving mother and grandmother, has unexpectedly passed away at 56 years of age.

Lisa was born to Linda D. Lanford and the late Lester K. Lanford in Gaston County on May 9th, 1965.

Lisa...

Frances Lee Cowart

Frances Lee Cowart

Feb 6, 2022

Frances Lee Cowart, 87, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at her residence.

She was born October 8, 1934, in SC, daughter of the late Allen Michael Brown and Eleanor Brown.

Frances was a member of Zion Baptist Church, Gastonia. She loved her fur babies, spending time with her family, and planting...

Edward Priest

Edward Priest

Feb 5, 2022

Edward C. Priest, Sr., 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, in Albuquerque , NM.

He was born June 2, 1940, in Rockingham, NC, son of the late Thomas Priest and Corrina Priest.

Edward was a minister of the gospel, and former pastor of several churches....

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