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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Jimmy Lee Hamrick

Jimmy Lee Hamrick

Mar 25, 2022

Jimmy Lee Hamrick, 51, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.  Jimmy was born May 13, 1970, in Gaston County and was the son of Diane Hamrick Dameron and the late Jimmy Lee David.

Jimmy loved his family, friends and coworkers, he always had a smile and loved to...

Phyllis Ashley O'Dell

Phyllis Ashley O'Dell

Mar 24, 2022

Phyllis Ashley O'Dell, 30, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Friday, March 24, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born September 24, 1991, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Joseph Edward Robbins and the late Angela O'Dell.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her stepmother, Netha Robbins; brother, Joseph...

Kenneth Wayne Davis

Kenneth Wayne Davis

Mar 23, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Davis, 55, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at his residence.

He was born September 10, 1966, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of the late Paul Edward Davis and Millie Turner Davis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Ollis, and Mary Davis;...

Andre Haven Hicks

Andre Haven Hicks

Mar 23, 2022

André Haven Hicks, 60, left this world unexpectedly on March 23, 2022, at Carolinas Medical Center – Main.

He was born on August 28, 1961, at Châteauroux Air Force Base in France.

André was preceded in death by his sister, Lydia Clippard.

Left to cherish his memories are his beloved parents, Archie and...

Robert N. Woods

Robert N. Woods

Mar 23, 2022

Robert N. Woods, 68, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born June 21, 1953, in Lee Co, NC, son of Kathleen Elizabeth Register Woods and the late Robert D. Woods.

Robert was a veteran of the US Air Force. He was proud to have...

Ronald "Ronnie" Webb

Ronald "Ronnie" Webb

Mar 22, 2022

Ronald "Ronnie" Webb, 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his residence.

He was born September 9, 1949, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Alton Webb and Viola Plemmons Webb.

Ronnie was an US Army Veteran. He was a former Gastonia City Police Officer for 10 years.

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William Dale Waters

William Dale Waters

Mar 21, 2022

William Dale Waters, 59, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022.

Beloved son of William Warren and Frances C. Waters. Born December 21, 1962, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Winterville, NC, after a short illness.

Dale is survived by his wife Diane Sokol Waters of the home; daughters, Samantha Englehart and husband Matthew, Courtney...

Nellie Mae Mcmillen

Nellie Mae Mcmillen

Mar 21, 2022

Nellie Mae McMillen, 84, of Dallas, passed away at her home on March 21, 2022.

She was born August 7, 1937, in Burke County, NC to the late William Melvin and Nell Lawson White.

In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Olen McMillen; daughters, Debi Quinn and Tammy Beavers;...

Melissa Lynn Leininger Daley

Melissa Lynn Leininger Daley

Mar 20, 2022

Melissa Lynn Leininger Daley, 50, of Shelby, passed away March 20, 2022, at her home.

She was born July 1, 1971, in Madison County, NC.

Melissa was a loving daughter, wife and mother who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She never met a stranger and was always...

Mildred Martin Melton

Mildred Martin Melton

Mar 18, 2022

Mildred "Dute" Martin Melton, 89, of Gastonia, passed away, Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

A Cleveland County native, she was born April 26, 1932, daughter of the late John Martin and Mabel Eskew.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Boyd Melton; daughter,...

Bobby Hunter, Jr.

Bobby Hunter, Jr.

Mar 18, 2022

Bobby Hunter, Jr., age 65, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Hunter was born October 18, 1956, in Richland County, SC, son of the late Bobby and Betty Jo Hunter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Hunter.

Left to...

Ciara Willow Alfred

Ciara Willow Alfred

Mar 16, 2022

Ciara Willow Alfred, infant, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at her residence.

She was born October 31, 2021, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Jessica Catherine Alfred and Charles Washington Taylor.

Ciara was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, John Furman Parker.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her...

Alfred Benoy Bradshaw

Alfred Benoy Bradshaw

Mar 16, 2022

Alfred Benoy Bradshaw, 91, of Kings Mountain, passed away March 16, 2022, at the Life Enrichment Center of Kings Mountain.

He was born March 22, 1930, in Gaston County, son of the late Henry Alfred Bradshaw and Carrie Benoy Bradshaw.

He was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Bessemer City.

He was...

Margaret Elizabeth Shumate King

Margaret Elizabeth Shumate King

Mar 16, 2022

Margaret Elizabeth Shumate King, 90, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born January 30, 1932, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Jacob Elijah Shumate and Hattie Marie Harris Shumate.

Margaret was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Gastonia. She loved her...

Debi Mcmillen Quinn

Debi Mcmillen Quinn

Mar 16, 2022

Debi McMillen Quinn, 62, of Clover, SC, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC.

She was born November 6, 1959, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Nellie Mae White McMillen and the late Olen Francis McMillen.

Debi loved her furbaby, Shayla.

In addition to her father, she...

Steven Walter Oliver

Steven Walter Oliver

Mar 16, 2022

Steven Walter Oliver, 70, of Kings Mountain, passed away on March 16, 2022.

Steve was born December 30, 1951, in Knoxville, Tennessee, son of the late TD Oliver and Dorothy Buhl Oliver.

Steve loved his family and friends dearly and will be greatly missed by everyone.

He was an avid fisherman, Tennessee Volunteers'...

Charles "Ed" Edward Thornburg

Charles "Ed" Edward Thornburg

Mar 16, 2022

Charles "Ed" Edward Thornburg, 88, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born February 10, 1934, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Charles Zeb Thornburg and Viola McCall Thornburg.

Ed was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Gastonia, and was a Veteran of...

Johnny Harold Shannon

Johnny Harold Shannon

Mar 15, 2022

Johnny Harold Shannon, 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born July 23, 1948, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Earl Holland Shannon and Ida Mainus Shannon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Shannon;...

Johnnie "Bo" Dunn

Johnnie "Bo" Dunn

Mar 14, 2022

Johnnie "Bo" Dunn, 63, of Nakina, NC, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at Shoreland Health & Retirement.  He was born in Gaston County, NC on December 29, 1958 and was the son of the late Johnny Earl Dunn Sr. and Maggie Gibson Dunn.  Johnnie was a loving husband, father, pawpaw and brother.  Everyone that knew Johnnie loved him....

Henry Paul Moore, Sr.

Henry Paul Moore, Sr.

Mar 14, 2022

Henry Paul Moore, Sr., 90, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at his residence.

He was born February 26, 1932, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Barney Sylvester Moore and Ida Marie Wise Moore.

Henry was a member of South Gastonia Church of God, Gastonia.

In addition to...

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