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Patricia Diane Champion Allred
Nov 21, 2022
Patricia Diane Champion Allred, 75, passed away at her home on November 21, 2022. Patricia was born in Charlotte on June 22, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Boyette Eli Champion and Annie Bell Johnson Champion.
Patricia attended East Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte. She was a very loving daughter and sister. She loved animals and...
Jimmy Lee Hagans
Nov 18, 2022
Gastonia – Jimmy Lee Hagans, 72, went home to be with his Lord on November 18, 2022 at his home.
Jimmy was born in Mecklenburg County on January 7, 1950 to the late John and Eva Griffin Hagans. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sons, Bobby and Tony Hagans; and his brothers,...
Joshua Gavin Taylor
Nov 16, 2022
High Shoals - Joshua Gavin “Josh” Taylor, 35, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on November 10, 1987 and is the son of the late Fermon Taylor, Jr and Donna Scomillio Taylor, and was also preceded in death by his son, Joshua Gavin Taylor, Jr.
Josh is survived by his...
Charles Timothy Conley
Nov 14, 2022
Gastonia – Charles Timothy Conley, 50, passed away at his residence on November 14, 2022.
Charles was born in Gaston County on November 26, 1971 to Stephen and Linda Conley. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joe and Minnie Conley; his maternal grandfather, J.C. Worley; and his uncle J.C. “Rusty” Worley, Jr.
Charles proudly...
Gregory A. Whisenant
Nov 14, 2022
Gregory Alton Whisenant, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022 with his loving wife by his side.
He was born in Maiden, North Carolina on December 24, 1949 and was the son of the late Charles Banks Whisenant and Lottie McRee Whisenant. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his...
Joe Felix Black, Jr.
Nov 13, 2022
Gastonia – Joe Felix Black, Jr., 82, passed away November 13, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side.
Joe was born in Gaston County on November 29, 1939 to the late Joe Felix Black and Carrie Arrowood Black. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Joey Black; and his...
Carolyn Gee Covington
Nov 11, 2022
Carolyn Gee Covington, 83, passed away on Friday, November, 11, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Carolyn was the daughter of the late Will Vincent Gee and Bertha Jane Funderburke Gee. She was born in Forest City December 14, 1938 and was a Graduate of Cool Springs High School Class of 1957. Carolyn was retired from Eastern Airlines and Carolina...
Walter Lee Norville
Nov 10, 2022
Gastonia – Walter Lee Norville, 91, passed away November 10, 2022 at Accordius Health in Gastonia with his loving family by his side.
Walter was born in Lincoln County on August 8, 1931 to the late Grover and Lilly Norville. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Crouse and Rosie Tolbert....
Jimmy Michael Queen
Nov 10, 2022
Gastonia-James Michael “Jimmy” Queen, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Gaston County, on October 7, 1950 to the late James Henderson Queen and Laura Faye Henderson queen. He was also preceded in death by his nieces, Regina Hoffman Ramsey and Lisa Hoffman Bennett;...
Leona Keever McAbee
Nov 9, 2022
Gastonia – Leona Keever McAbee, 101, passed away November 9, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Leona was born in Lincoln County on March 15, 1921 to the late Ernest and Susan Keever. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl Vernon McAbee, Sr.; her son, Robert David McAbee; and her brothers...
Leslie Darlene Kennedy
Nov 8, 2022
Leslie Kennedy, 54, loving daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away suddenly on November 8th at her home.
She was born in Gaston County on October 29, 1968 to Carolyn Kennedy Bowerman and the late Ted Kennedy.
Leslie was a graduate of East Gaston High School. She loved the Dallas Cowboys and anything Mickey Mouse. She was...
Sonja Deleigh Burgess
Nov 8, 2022
Dallas – Sonja Deleigh Burgess, 54, passed away on November 8, 2022 at her residence.
Sonja was born in Gaston County on October 10, 1968 to the late Darrell Burgess, Sr. and Doris Wooten.
Sonja enjoyed reading, singing, and fishing with her son Joshua. She was also a good cook and loved to spend time with her...
Frances Hovis Beard
Nov 8, 2022
Gastonia – Frances Carolyn Hovis Beard, 90, entered into heaven on November 8, 2022. She passed peacefully at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
Frances was born October 22, 1932 in Gaston County, to the late Paul Hovis and Eunice Davis Hovis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Hovis. She was...
Dollie Shives Jenkins
Nov 5, 2022
Gastonia- Dollie Shives Jenkins, 95 went to be with her Lord and Savior November 5, 2022 at Stanley Total Living with her family by her side.
She was born in Gaston County on April 4, 1927 to the late Jesse Mason Shives and Parvell Abernathy Shives. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...
Jim Michael Decker
Nov 4, 2022
Belmont – Jim Michael Decker, 60, passed away on November 4, 2022.
He was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina on July 8, 1962 to the late Carl and Mary Decker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Bob Decker and Lee Decker; and his sister, Martha Decker.
Jim was a...
Laura Edison Crook
Nov 3, 2022
Dallas – Laura Mae Edison Crook, 71, passed peacefully on November 3, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.
Laura was born in Gaston County on March 1, 1951 to the late Nelson and Frankie Perry Edison. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Bud” Crook, her son, Nelson Moore and a brother,...
Sandra Lee Franklin Norton
Oct 30, 2022
Sandra Lee Franklin Norton, 75, entered into heaven on October 30, 2022 at Atrium Health, Main.
Sandra was born January 13, 1947 to the late Ralph Benjamin Franklin and Marie Breedlove Franklin. She was also preceded in death by her son, Paul James Norton and a granddaughter, Heather Marie. She was a retired teacher’s assistant with special need children....
Helen Roberts Boyd
Oct 28, 2022
Gastonia – Helen Roberts Boyd, 89, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2022 with her family by her side.
Helen was born in Glen Alan, Mississippi, on September 28, 1933 to the late Nobbie and Isola Roberts. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 34 years, Ray Boyd, her son Tom...
William "Bill" Junior Black, Jr.
Oct 27, 2022
William “Bill” Junior Black, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Belaire Health Care Center with his loving family by his side. Bill was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina and was the son of the late William Junior Black, Sr. and Elizabeth Coffey Black and was preceded in death by his wife of 63...
Terry Dwayne Byrd
Oct 27, 2022
Terry Dwayne Byrd, 28, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Terry was born in Gaston County on December 2, 1993 and is the son of David Byrd and Rita Whisnant Byrd.
Terry was a graduate of North Gaston High School. He grew up in the outdoors and helped his Dad cutting trees and...
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