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Margaret Moffitt
Jun 3, 2022
Margaret Inman Moffitt, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee on May 21, 1926 and is the daughter of the late Eddie Frank Inman and Edith Webb Inman. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Joseph Moffitt,...
Coyt Wendell Matthews
May 28, 2022
Gastonia - Coyt Wendell Matthews, 89, passed away on May 28, 2022 in Kings Mountain, NC.
He was born on March 31, 1933 in Gastonia to Charlie and Rosetta Moore Matthews. He is predeceased by his parents and his brother, Bobby Matthews and his son, Donald Matthews.
Coyt spent 4 years in the US Air Force as a Firefighter and...
Roxie Slate Turner
May 27, 2022
Gastonia - Roxie Irene Slate Turner, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Westfield, North Carolina on January 12, 1933 and is the daughter of the late Roy McKinley Slate and Laudie Rogers Slate. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58...
Jerry Jerome Herman Leigh, Sr.
May 25, 2022
Jerry Leigh, Sr.
1937-2022
Gastonia – Jerome “Jerry” Herman Leigh, Sr., 85, passed away May 25, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cleveland County on January 27, 1937, to the late Theodore Joseph Leigh and Willard Bridges. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby,...
James "Jim" Cleveland Thornburg
May 21, 2022
James “Jim” Cleveland Thornburg died peacefully in his sleep on May 21, 2022, at Robin Johnson Hospice House.
He was born in Gaston County to the late Delbert Thornburg and Connie Azelea Duncan Thornburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Keith Thornburg and his loving wife of 64 years, Frances Estelle Hedgepath Thornburg.
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Jean Justus Sosebee
May 21, 2022
Bessemer City - Jean Justus Sosebee, 83 , passed away on May 21, 2022.
Jean was a resident of Gaston County, she was born November 8, 1938 to the late Ralston and Edith Young Justus. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Wayne R. Sosebee.
Jean was a loving mother and...
James "Jim" Everette Ford, Jr
May 20, 2022
Gastonia- James “Jim” Everett Ford, Jr., 64, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Gastonia, NC on April 17, 1958 to the late Betty Ford Senetta and James Everett Ford, Sr.
Jim graduated from Ashbrook High School and earned an Associates Degree in Computer Science from Gaston College. He attended Winthrop College. Jim...
Michael Gordon Smith
May 19, 2022
Gastonia – Michael Gordon Smith, 72, passed away May 19, 2022, at Courtland Terrace surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gaston County on July 2, 1949 to the late Howard and Helen Smith. Michael was an avid sportsman that not only enjoyed watching sports but also going hunting and fishing. He spent his career as an OSHA...
Timothy Mark Rhyne
May 19, 2022
Gastonia – Timothy Mark Rhyne, 59, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his sisters and family.He was born in Gaston County on January 19, 1963 to the late Jerry Stewart Rhyne and Judy Ann Clark Rhyne; In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by grandparents, Lloyd and Grace Lewis Clark.Survivors include...
I. Warner Doles
May 17, 2022
Gastonia – Dr. Iverson Warner Doles III, 81, ran into the arms of his Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior on May 17, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on September 16, 1940 to the late Iverson Warner Doles, Jr and Sarah Daniels Doles. In addition to his...
Sidney Eugene Hamilton
May 16, 2022
Bessemer City – Sidney Eugene Hamilton, 78, passed away suddenly on May 16, 2022, at his residence.He was born in Rockingham, (Richmond) North Carolina on April 10, 1944 to the late Worth Alexander Hamilton, Sr. and Grace Collins Hamilton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Hamilton.Sidney was a graduate of Ashley High...
Dwain Hinkle
May 15, 2022
Dwain Hinkle1941 - 2022Gastonia – Michael "Dwain" Hinkle, 80 passed away from this earthly life on Sunday, May 15, 2022, with his loving family at his bedside. He was born in Gastonia, NC on September 7, 1941, to the late Paul and Pauline Beaty Hinkle. Dwain's career was in the freight business for many years. He retired from Consolidated Freightways...
Annie Sue Mauney Phillips
May 15, 2022
Cramerton - Annie Sue Mauney Phillips, 81, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Atrium Health-Main surrounded by her family. Annie was born in Gaston County on January 3, 1941 and was the daughter of the late James Mauney and Lula Pace Mauney. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded...
Angela Fay Ibarra
May 14, 2022
Dallas – Angela Fay Ibarra, 48, passed away on May 14, 2022, at her residence. Angela was born in Lakeland, Florida, to Jerry Jason and the late Wanda Kirby. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, J.B. and Pauline Kirby, and Wayne and Vera Jason. Angela was a loving mother and enjoyed spending her...
Gail Hambright-Marlow
May 14, 2022
Gastonia-Gail Hambright-Marlow, 50, passed away on May 14, 2022, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Gail was born on August 13, 1971 to Larry Bess and the late Glenda Costner.Gail enjoyed fishing with Steve in their pond at home, she enjoyed painting, vacationing at the beach, and loved all animals, her own, and even the strays....
Jay Parke
May 12, 2022
Jay Parke, 55, passed away May 12, 2022, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Prescott, Arizona on June 14, 1966.Jay was a Chef for many years. He was a great artist and loved Rock N' Roll. Jay was very proud to be the front man of a heavy metal band.Left to cherish Jay's memories are his parents, Robin...
Allen Thompson
May 11, 2022
Allen Thompson1955-2022Dallas – Johnny Allen Thompson, 66, passed away May 11, 2022, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County on July 28, 1955, to the late John William Thompson and Jessie Wright Thompson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Doug Thompson.Allen was a member of Venture Church. He was a...
John David Pendleton
May 7, 2022
John David Pendleton1941-2022Dallas- John David Pendleton, 80, passed away May 7, 2022, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Clover, South Carolina on September 19, 1941, to the late William Carl Pendleton and Helen Brackett Pendleton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, John David "Sonny" Pendleton, II, and a brother, Larry Earle...
Lillian Loretta Roberts
May 7, 2022
Lillian Roberts1930 - 2022Belmont – Lillian Loretta Roberts, 91, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2022 at her residence with her loving family by her side.She was born in Washington D.C. on July 4, 1930 to the late William F. and Susie Speiden Zimmerman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 5 siblings, Francis Zimmerman,...
James "Jim" Michael Hudspeth
May 5, 2022
James "Jim" Hudspeth1958-2022Cherryville – James "Jim" Michael Hudspeth, 63, passed away May 5, 2022, at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on July 6, 1958, to the late Leonard and Mellie Anderson Hudspeth. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Phillip, Bobby, and Fred.Jim enjoyed fishing and was a fan of #3, Dale...
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