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Terry Gene Derreberry, Sr.
Mar 2, 2023
Gastonia - Terry Gene Derreberry, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Robin Johnson Hospice House with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County on November 10, 1935 and was the son of the late David A. Derreberry and Lassie Postell Derreberry. In addition to his parents, he was also...
Frances High Cauthen
Mar 2, 2023
Mount Holly - Frances High Cauthen, 89, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023.
Frances was born in Dallas, North Carolina on March 16, 1933 to the late Hubert Samuel and Lula Payseur High. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years George McQuilla Cauthen, Sr; brothers, Fred High,...
Shirley Jean Stegall
Feb 26, 2023
Mount Holly – Shirley Jean Stegall, 76, passed away on February 26, 2023.
Shirley was born in Mecklenburg County on October 4, 1946 to the late David Archie Merritt, Sr. and Ida Mae Merritt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Patric Martin and her son-in-law, Lee McKee.
Shirley loved to dance...
Floyd Lee Cabe
Feb 24, 2023
Gastonia – Floyd Lee Cabe. 92, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County on December 15, 1930 to the late Lester and Drucilla Ayers Cabe. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters,...
Scottie James Beavers
Feb 22, 2023
Gastonia – Scottie James Beavers, 65, passed away on February 22, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.
He was born in Lincoln County on March 11, 1957 to Janet Rash Beavers. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Earl and Ara Rash.
Scottie loved to go fishing...
Max Edgar Huggins
Feb 22, 2023
Dallas – Max Edgar Huggins, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Gaston County on April 25, 1940 to the late Edgar Hoke Huggins and Marguerite White Huggins and was also preceded in death by his siblings, Charles, Gehrig, Graham, Reid and Mary.
Max was a member...
Buford Bobby Smith
Feb 21, 2023
Gastonia – Buford Bobby Smith, 80, passed away February 21, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Cocke County on May 18, 1942 to the late Dallas Smith and Gertie Valentine Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Edith Nolan; brother, Dan Smith;...
Walker McGinnis Hayes
Feb 20, 2023
Dallas- Walker McGinnis Hayes, 17, passed away on February 20, 2023.
He was born in Gaston County, on March 30, 2005 to Tim and Monica Jenkins Hayes. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Reginald “Reggie” Kelly Hayes.
Walker was a people person, he loved people of all ages. He was a member of First...
Juanita Wilkins Meares
Feb 16, 2023
Juanita Wilkins Meares, 86, passed away on February 16, 2023 at Covenant Village in Gastonia. She was born on November 1, 1936 in Robeson County, North Carolina, daughter of the late Rwood and Mildred Parnell Wilkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Wilkins, and her devoted husband, Charles “Charlie” Alvin Meares.
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Stacey Scott Patterson
Feb 16, 2023
Denver – Stacey Scott Patterson, 42, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Mecklenburg County on December 23, 1980 to Patricia Benton Patterson and the late Eric Gordon Patterson.
Stacey was a loving and devoted father who liked to go fishing and...
Matthew Randall James
Feb 15, 2023
Gastonia – Matthew Randall James died unexpectedly while riding his four-wheeler on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. As his loved ones and many friends grieve his loss, they celebrate his life, where it was headed and what he meant to so many. Matt was 30 years old. He had faced his share of challenges – who hasn’t? – and come through...
Rev. James Matthew Alexander
Feb 14, 2023
Dallas – Rev. James Matthew Alexander, 63, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 14, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He was born in Whitewright, Texas on May 24, 1959 to the late M. H. Alexander and Lola Samples Alexander. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...
Danny Ray Davis
Feb 13, 2023
Gastonia – Danny Ray Davis, 66 , passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023 at his residence with his loving wife by his side.
He was born in Gaston County, on September 14, 1956 to the late Boyce Benny Davis and Jane Smith Davis.
Danny retired in 2021 from Harris Teeter with over 30 years...
Brenda Ferguson Lunsford
Feb 6, 2023
Gastonia – Brenda Carol Ferguson Lunsford, 70, entered into heaven on February 6, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
Brenda was born in Gaston County on February 13, 1952 to the late Bobbie and Jackie Crane Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Ferguson.
She was a retired textile worker with over 35 years of...
Deeree Watson
Jan 30, 2023
Shelby – Deeree Watson, 67, passed away January 30, 2023 with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Gaston County on March 28, 1955 to the late Joseph Daniel Watson, Sr. and Thelma Galloway Watson.
Deeree was an awesome caregiver who loved her family more than anything else and was everyone’s nana. She was very...
Dorothy Hyatt Robbins
Jan 29, 2023
Dallas – Dorothy “Candy” Hyatt Robbins, 74, passed away January 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at her residence.
She was born in Gaston County on August 14, 1948 to the late Jesse and Jeanetter Hyatt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Patsy Moore.
Dorothy was a dedicated...
Trudy Clubb Bates
Jan 28, 2023
Dallas – Trudy Elizabeth Clubb Bates, 71, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023 at Robin Johnson House surrounded by her loving family.
Trudy was born on October 8, 1951 to the Shirley Oates Moose and the late John W. Clubb, Sr.
Trudy was a very active member of First Presbyterian Church; she was a member of the...
Nellie Sue Evatt Rose
Jan 27, 2023
Nellie Sue Rose, 92, of Maiden passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Carolina Caring of Newton. She was born in Pickens County, SC on December 12, 1930 to Della Roper and Noah Bascombe Evatt. She and her two sisters and two brothers grew up in Laurens, SC where she loved playing basketball in school there. In Laurens,...
Martha Gordon Hills
Jan 27, 2023
Charlotte - Martha G. Hills, 83, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023 in Gastonia surrounded by her family.
Born July 11, 1939, in Flomaton, Alabama, Marty was the daughter of the late Adala G. Brown and James Clifford “Cliff” Gordon. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her beloved husband Earle...
Peggy Lewis Willis
Jan 27, 2023
Dallas – Peggy Ann Lewis Willis, 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2023 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Gaston County on October 5, 1950 to Graziella Pratellesi Lewis and the late Raymond Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Danny Lewis.
Peggy...
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