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Julius "Squeaky" Frank Hiland
Nov 6, 2021
Julius "Squeaky" Hiland1970 - 2021York, SC Julius Frank "Squeaky" Hiland, III, 51 - passed away on November 6, 2021, after suffering injuries resulting from an automobile accident.He was born on October 11, 1970, to Judy Philbeck Hiland and the late Ricky Hiland. Everyone knew Julius by his nickname "Squeaky" and he enjoyed being outdoors fishing and hunting. He was a...
Jennifer "Jenny" Machelle Trantham
Nov 5, 2021
Dallas – Jennifer "Jenny" Machelle Trantham, 55, passed away on November 5, 2021 at the Robin Johnson House.Jennifer was a native of Gaston County, born on July 13, 1966, to Jean Wilson Trantham and the late Carl Curtis Trantham. She is also preceded in death by her great-niece, Riley Blake Adams.Jenny was a wonderful loving daughter, sister, and aunt. She...
Neal Richard
Nov 4, 2021
Neal Richard1964- 2021Kings Mountain – Lloyd Neal Richard, 57, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021 at his residence with his loving sister by his side.He was born in Sanford, North Carolina on March 8, 1964, to the late William Neal and Mary Elizabeth Guthrie Richard.Neal is survived by his loving sister, Cheryl Richard and her wife Martha; his beloved...
Frances "Fran" Reagan
Nov 4, 2021
Frances "Fran" Freeman Reagan, 84, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on November 4th. She is walking the streets of gold with her husband James "Buddy" Reagan and son-in-law Jimmy Painter. During her 84 years she preached and sang about her savior to help win lost souls. Besides being a devout Christian, she considered her family...
Joshua Allen-Davis Rose
Nov 3, 2021
Joshua Allen-Davis Rose1981 -2021Joshua Allen-Davis Rose - 40, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, North Carolina. He was born in Gastonia on April 30, 1981, and is the son of Karen Davis and Robert Rose.Joshua was a loving son, brother, and friend to everyone. He was a gifted artist, loved working outdoors, fishing,...
Judy Lineberger Buff
Nov 3, 2021
Maiden – Judy Lineberger Buff, 79, formerly of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gaston County on November 8, 1941 to the late Charles and Novella Mauney Lineberger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Brent Addington.She was a loving kind...
Harold L. Cloninger
Nov 1, 2021
Harold Cloninger1935- 2021Dallas – Harold Louie Cloninger, 86, passed away on November 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County on April 24, 1935, to the late Wilbert and May Cloninger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Thelma Kinley. Harold was a very involved and active member of Antioch...
Shianne Powell
Oct 31, 2021
Shianne T. Powell1978 - 2021Gastonia - Shianne Tymika Powell (nee Smith), 43, passed away on October 31, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Paget, Bermuda on June 22, 1978 to Robert Reginald Smith and the late Sonya Maria Fevriere (nee Smith, nee Scraders),In addition to her mom, she was preceded in death by stepfather, John Fevriere...
Annette Lineberger Myers-Braden
Oct 31, 2021
Annette Myers Braden1965 - 2021Dallas- Annette Lineberger Myers Braden, 55, passed away on October 31, 2021. She was born on August 20, 1965, in Gaston County to the late Dianne and David Lineberger. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., Friday, December 10, 2021, at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Road,...
Lloyd Harlon Durham
Oct 29, 2021
Lloyd Harlon Durham, Jr.1975 - 2021Grover - Lloyd Harlon "Smiley" Durham, Jr., 46 passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2021, at his home. He was born in Gaston County on April 4, 1975.He was a beloved husband, son, father, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, riding motorcycles with her. Smiley was loving and caring and a funny...
Laura Gibbs Brice
Oct 28, 2021
Laura Gibbs Brice1933 - 2021Maiden – Laura Ethel Gibbs Brice was born on August 19, 1933, in Lincolnton, NC to the late John Crawford and Bertha Finger Gibbs. Laura was received at the gates of Heaven on Thursday, October, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.Laura was educated in the Catawba County School System and graduated from Catawba...
Howell Eugene "Gene" Jones
Oct 28, 2021
Gene Jones1937-2021Dallas – Howell Eugene "Gene" Jones, 84 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 28, 2021, at Atrium Health-Charlotte after suffering a stroke on Tuesday.He was born in Gaston County on February 22, 1937, to the late Ernest and Lilly Mae Rabb Jones. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...
Jenna Michelle Melton
Oct 27, 2021
Jenna Michelle Melton1994 - 2021Gastonia Jenna Michelle Melton, 27, passed away suddenly on October 27, 2021.She was born in Gaston County on June 8, 1994. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Anna Tadych, and her father, Travis Melton, and grandfather, Jim Willard.She was a loving, kind, and beautiful daughter, mother, sister, and friend to many. Jenna loved music,...
Rayford Shelton Taylor
Oct 27, 2021
Gastonia - Rayford Shelton Taylor, 69, passed away on October 27, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County on October 5, 1952 to the late Earl B. Taylor and Dorothy Glasby Taylor.In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Earl B. Taylor, Jr.Rayford retired from Firestone Fibers and Textiles. He...
Crystal Marie Minton Little
Oct 24, 2021
Crystal Minton Little1971 - 2021Gastonia – Crystal Marie Minton Little, 50, passed away on October 24, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County on October 21, 1971 to the late Ted Carter and Judy Minton.Crystal loved singing and had the most beautiful voice. Those who heard her sing still can. She was a loving, kindhearted daughter,...
Gerald Franklin Davis
Oct 22, 2021
Gastonia- Gerald Franklin Davis, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Gerald was born in Gaston County on December 11, 1934, and is the son of the late John P. Davis and Lydia Payne Davis and was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Frances Killian Davis: step-sons, Steven and...
Patsy Underdown Holler
Oct 22, 2021
Patsy Kay Underdown Holler, 79, passed away peacefully at The Wellington House Assisted Living on Friday, October 22, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Patsy was born in Gaston County on March 22, 1942 and is the daughter of the late Clarence and Lucille Young Underdown.Patsy was a member of the Congregational Holiness Church. She loved to fish,...
Starr J. Brown
Oct 19, 2021
Starr J. Brown, 52, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gastonia on August 21, 1969 and is the daughter of Paula Parnell Jones Lineberger.Starr was a loving daughter, wife, mother to her loving family. She will truly be missed by so many.Starr is survived by her husband of 33 years,...
JoAnn Holcombe Johnson
Oct 17, 2021
JoAnn Holcombe Johnson1935-2021Belmont – Nancy JoAnn Holcombe Johnson, 85, passed away on October 17, 2021, at Stanley Total Living Center. JoAnn was born in Cramerton, North Carolina on November 23, 1935, to the late L.R. and Sallie Inman Holcombe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Lou Dillard, Sue McCollum, and Bobbie Taylor....
Anthony Glenn Bryant
Oct 14, 2021
Anthony Glenn Bryant1982-2021Gastonia – Anthony Glenn Bryant, 39 went home to be with his Lord on October 14, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County on August 4, 1982, to Lorrie Rhyne Bryant and the late Tony Van Bryant. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his grandfather, Marvin Van Bryant.Anthony...
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