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Francis "Frank" Brice Baumgardner
Dec 27, 2024
Francis Brice "Frank" Baumgardner, 88, passed away at his residence in Dallas, NC on December 27, 2024.
He was born in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania on August 2, 1936 to the late Franklin Caldwell Baumgardner and Edna Mae Alleman Bondowski. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Adam Brice Baumgardner; his step- children, Cherly Bryson...
Jeffrey Lee Riecken, II
Dec 26, 2024
Jeffrey Lee Riecken, II, 46, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on December 20, 1978 to Jeffrey Lee Riecken, Sr. and Judith Byers Riecken.
Jeffrey was a highly skilled electrician and he was known to be very quick and efficient with his work. He could fix anything he saw that...
Gary "Mike" Jenkins
Dec 23, 2024
Gary Michael “Mike” Jenkins, 72 passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Gaston County, born on October 23, 1952 to the late Betty Blackwell Jenkins and Charles Bost Jenkins. Mike was retired from Duke Power.
Mike enjoyed playing the guitar, racing, gaming and his many trips to the beach, where he...
Donna Kaye Buchanan Nichols
Dec 23, 2024
Donna Buchanan Nichols, age 63 peacefully transitioned on December 23, 2024 surrounded by her family at Caromont Regional Hospital in Gastonia, NC.
She was born October 17, 1961 to Kathleen & James Buchanan. Donna was a graduate of Gaston College and served as an executive assistant at Gaston Memorial Hospital before becoming a wife, mother, and homemaker.
She is preceded in death...
Ricky Maxwell Thomas
Dec 16, 2024
Ricky Maxwell Thomas, 71, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Union County, North Carolina, on November 18, 1953 to the late T.C. Thomas, Jr. and Roxie Helms Thomas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 38 years, Cathy Todd Thomas; and...
Mary Ruth Freeman Fletcher
Dec 14, 2024
Mary Ruth Freeman Fletcher, 101, was born in White County, Georgia, March 22, 1923, passed on December 14, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living, New Hope. The family moved to Gastonia when she was a young girl in 1926 during the roaring 1920’s. The family lived in the Mutual Mill village and attended Temple Baptist Church almost from its inception in...
Carla Dalrymple Queen
Dec 14, 2024
Carla Dalrymple Queen, 75, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, with her daughters by her side.
She was born in Gaston County on February 5, 1949. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wayne Jackson Queen.
Carla was a true caregiver who cared for everyone above herself. She was simple and humble. Carla...
Carolyn Mosteller Hilderbrand
Dec 14, 2024
Carolyn Darlene Mosteller Hilderbrand, 70, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Gaston County on December 12, 1954 to the late Sylvester Mosteller and Gladys Morgan Mosteller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Tommy Mosteller, sisters, Nancy Blalock...
Norma Ruth Hobbs Moore
Dec 13, 2024
Norma Ruth Hobbs Moore, 85, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 in Kernersville, North Carolina with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Guilford County on January 16, 1939 to the late Bernie Edward Hobbs and Alma Mae Markland Hobbs. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Donald Moore; son,...
Donna Lillian Cope
Dec 10, 2024
Donna Lillian Cope, 55, passed away on December 10, 2024 at Novant Hospital in Huntersville with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Gaston County on January 26, 1969 to Lillian Currence Davis and the late Larry Keith Cope. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her step-father, Samuel Davis.
Donna was a member of...
Laurie Lynn Moore-Bell
Dec 5, 2024
Laurie Moore (Bell, Johnson) passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who had a tough outer shell but once broken through had immense warmth and kindness that touched the lives of many. She was born March 6th 1967 in Saginaw MI, to the late Joseph and Judi Moore.
Laurie was a devoted mother...
Brenda Ramsey Black
Dec 5, 2024
Brenda Black, 84, of Gastonia, N.C. went to her heavenly home on December 5, 2024, at 1:45 am. Born on July 25th, 1940. Brenda was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother as well as great-great grandmother, and friend whose sense of humor, love and forgiveness touched the life of all who knew her.
Brenda was a member of Grace Baptist Church...
Molly Beth Costner
Dec 4, 2024
Molly Beth Costner, 52, passed away suddenly on December 4, 2024 at her home. She was born in Gaston County on May 20, 1972 to the late Jay Costner and Ann Norman Costner. Those who paved the way to heaven include her parents, her beloved brother, Anthony “Tony” Monroe, best friend, Manda Howe and her first feline child, Owl Kitty...
Gary Ray Poole
Nov 29, 2024
Gary Ray Poole, 72, passed away suddenly on November 29, 2024.
He was born in Gaston County on October 29, 1952 to the late Wylie Poole and Catherine Trantham Poole. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald Poole Kenneth Poole.
Gary was a graduate of South Point High School. He enjoyed golf, baseball, basketball and...
Benny "Pappy" Carrol Brown
Nov 29, 2024
Benny Carrol "Pappy" Brown, 85, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Benny was born in Belmont and was the son of the late Benjamin "Ben" and Otis Hager Brown.
He was a graduate of Belmont High School and owned and operated Browns Marine Service and Boat Repair. Benny started the Gateway Cowboy Church...
Rosa Looper Smith
Nov 28, 2024
Rosa Looper Smith, 100, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, at her daughters residence with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Double Springs, North Carolina, on April 23, 1924 to the late Charels Henry and Mae Willis Looper. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by beloved husband James Junior Smith; son, Ron...
Steven Patrick Samuels, Sr.
Nov 27, 2024
Gastonia- Steven St Patrick Samuels, Sr., 67, went to be with Christ on November 27, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Kingston, Jamaica on January 19, 1957, to Olive Grant and the late Jehu Sharpe Samuels. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his dear sister, Pamela.
He was a steadfast follower of Christ and...
Charles "Charlie" Albert Neal, Sr.
Nov 26, 2024
Charles Albert :Charlie” Neal, Sr., 59, passed away suddenly on November 26, 2024 his residence with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Gaston County on November 29, 1964 to the late John Baxter Neal, Sr. and Wanda Hazel Ledford Neal. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, John Baxter Neal, Jr.,...
Tericia Huntley Brimbury
Nov 24, 2024
Tericia Huntley Brimbury, 70, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Henderson County, North Carolina on September 17, 1954 to the late J. C. and Fairy Wright Huntley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 37 years,...
Karl Frederick Dickert
Nov 23, 2024
Karl Frederick Dickert, 80, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Buffalo, New York to the late Eugene Arthur Dickert and Rose Bindeman Dickert.
Karl enjoyed sports, playing softball and football for many years. Karl was an avid Buffalo Bills fan! He loved to fish and pan for gold....
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