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Janis "Jan" Burt Klapakis
Sep 18, 2021
Jan Burt Klapakis1952 - 2021Lompoc, CA – Janis Sue Burt Klapakis, 69 passed away suddenly on September 18, 2021, at Carolina Medical Center-Main, Charlotte, North Carolina while visiting friends.She was born in Germany on September 13, 1952, to the late William Burt and Lieselottie Lulay Burt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her father-in-law,...
Mike McAlister
Sep 17, 2021
Mike McAlister1956- 2021Michael Wayne (Mike) McAlister was called home to Jesus on September 17, 2021, where he was greeted with open arms by his Mom and Dad. Mike was born in Dallas, NC to the late Betty Frye McAlister and Raymond Lee (Bill) McAlister. He graduated from Florence High School in 1974 and, following in the footsteps of his father,...
Maureen Mosier Pauley
Sep 14, 2021
Maureen Pauley1956 - 2021Stanley – Maureen Anne Mosier Pauley, 64, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2021 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House. She was born in Erie, PA on September 16, 1956 to Barbara H. Moiser and the late Thomas Mosier. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, Eric C. Westendorf.Maureen loved being...
Odis "Ken" Kenneth Strange
Sep 14, 2021
DallasOdis "Ken" Kenneth Strange, 82, went to be in the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Spartanburg County, South Carolina on July 22, 1939 and is the son of the late Willie and Effie Harris Strange. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife of...
Vivian Parham Jordan
Sep 14, 2021
Vivian Parham Jordan1939 - 2021Gastonia – Vivian Parham Jordan, 82, passed away September 14, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County on July 21, 1939 to the late Charlie Marshall Parham and Evelyn Hullett Parham. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bud Carngie Jordan, her daughter,...
Glenn Gilbert Ballard
Sep 14, 2021
Glenn G. Ballard1944 - 2021 Dallas – Glenn Gilbert Ballard, 77, transitioned to Heaven on Tuesday, September 14, 2021at the Robin Johnson House with his children by his side.Glenn was born in Gaston County on March 27, 1944, to the late Gilbert A Ballard and Addie Brewer Ballard. He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Glenn loved his...
Paula Lutz Helfer
Sep 13, 2021
Paula Lutz Helfer1944- 2021Morganton – Paula Lutz Helfer, 77, passed away peacefully in Morganton, North Carolina, on September 13, 2021. She was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, on March 14, 1944, to the late Paul and Jean Lutz. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Leo Helfer. Paula was an avid...
Harvey Maford Finney
Sep 11, 2021
Harvey Maford Finney1942- 2021Gastonia – Harvey Maford Finney, 78, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021 at Peak Resources of Gastonia.He was a native of Gaston County, born on October 24, 1942 to the late Eugene and Ruby Carpenter Finney. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Decker Finney.Harvey...
Michael "Paintman" Theodore Stroupe
Sep 8, 2021
Michael Theodore Stroupe, Sr.1949- 2021Gastonia – Michael "Paintman" Theodore Stroupe, Sr., 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior September 8, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was a native of Gaston County, born on April 23, 1949 to the late Grady Eugene Stroupe and Sarah Baucom Stroupe. In addition to his parents he is...
Cathy Dixon Huss
Sep 8, 2021
Cathy Diane Dixon Huss, 65, passed away on Wednesday, September 08, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born in Gastonia on October 19, 1955 and is the daughter of the late Charles and Betty Mauney Dixon.Cathy was a graduate of Ashley High School and attended Gaston College. She retired as a Senior Property Manager. She was a loving...
Betty Moose Houser
Sep 7, 2021
Dallas – Betty Anne Moose Houser, 83, passed away on September 7, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Cherryville, North Carolina on April 2, 1938, to the late Jack Woodrow Moose, Sr., and Lona Mae Lawing Moose. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Evon Blair Houser...
Jane Goad Wiggins
Sep 7, 2021
Jane Wiggins1942-2021McAdenville - Jane Ella Goad Wiggins, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 07, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Galax, Virginia on February 5, 1942, and is the daughter of the late Hurley Elton Goad and Gaye Crigger Goad and was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Alfred Ray Wiggins; her...
Lori Richelle Myers
Sep 6, 2021
Lori Richelle Myers1971 - 2021Gastonia – Lori Richelle Myers, 49, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 6, 2021 due to an automobile accident in Grassy Creek, North Carolina.She was returning from a 3 day canoeing trip with Travis and friends.She was born in Gaston County on November 9, 1971.Lori was a journalist and wonderful writer she enjoyed writing and traveling....
Freddie Lee Jenkins McMickle
Sep 5, 2021
Freddie Jenkins McMickle1947 - 2021Dallas – Freddie Lee Jenkins McMickle, 74, passed away on September 5, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County on February 9, 1947 to the late William Harold Jenkins and Lorretta Elizabeth Hull Jenkins. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Thad McMickle.Freddie was...
Tony "Randy" Randall McGaha
Sep 5, 2021
Randy McGaha1962- 2021Gastonia – Tony Randall "Randy" McGaha, 59 passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was a native of Gaston County, born on January 15, 1962 to the late Walter Lewis McGahaand Dorothy Smith McGaha. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his siblings, Alice Cantrell, Brenda McDowell, David...
Tony "Randy" Randall McGaha
Sep 5, 2021
Randy McGaha1962- 2021Gastonia – Tony Randall "Randy" McGaha, 59 passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was a native of Gaston County, born on January 15, 1962 to the late Walter Lewis McGahaand Dorothy Smith McGaha.Left to cherish his memories is his wonderful family.Arrangements are incomplete at this time Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, if...
Netta Conley Scherich
Sep 3, 2021
Netta Conley Scherich1933 - 2021Gastonia – Waunetta "Netta" Conley Scherich, 88, passed away on September 3, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Wood County, West Virginia on February 24, 1933 to the late Mable and Harley Conley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Dorothy Paterson and by her first husband,...
John "Spanky" Ferguson
Sep 2, 2021
JOHN FERGUSON1949-2021Dallas – John Daniel "Spanky" Ferguson, 72, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and his pastor. He was a native of Gaston County and was the son of the late James Luther Ferguson and Eddie Shell Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
James "Jim" Guffey
Sep 2, 2021
James H. Guffey1935 - 2021Gastonia – James "Jim" Harvey Guffey, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Sept 2, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.Jim was born in Chester County, SC on September 9, 1935, to the late Maude Guffey Peeler. Jim was a 60-year active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a proud veteran of the...
Sheila Hullender Ledford
Sep 1, 2021
Sheila Hullender Ledford1955 - 2021Bessemer City – Sheila Jean Hullender Ledford, 65, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2021. Sheila was a native of Kings Mountain; she was born on November 24, 1955 to the late Carroll Nichols and Virginia Hullender. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a niece,...
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