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Belle McCarter Sanders
Jul 27, 2020
Belle Sanders1918 - 2020Gastonia – Belle McCarter Sanders, 101, joined her Heavenly Father on July 27th at the Robin Johnson House.She was born in York County, SC on October 9, 1918 to the late James and Minnie Watkins McCarter. She was a Presbyterian by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,Tom Sanders and...
Ruth Carroll Ballard
Jul 25, 2020
Ruth Carroll Ballard1943-2020 Dallas - Ruth Carroll Ballard 76 transitioned to Heaven on Saturday, July 25, 2020 with her husband and children by her side.Ruth was born October 7, 1943 to the late Thomas & Myrtle Carroll. Ruth was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Ruth loved her family and they will miss her greatly.Ruth was preceded in death...
Karder Scott Jones
Jul 25, 2020
Karder Scott JonesGastonia – Karder Scott Jones, 6 months was gathered in the arms of the Lord on July 25, 2020.He was born in Gaston County, on January 6, 2020.He is preceded in death by his pawpaw Gary Hensley and his Nana Pamela Kilby. Left to cherish his memories are his loving parents, Brooke Jones and Heather Wilson; brother, Kaden...
Larry Ross Tino
Jul 21, 2020
Larry Tino1942-2020Gastonia – Larry Ross Tino, 78, passed away on July 21st at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County, on March 24, 1942 to the late Swan and Ina Roberts Tino. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Barnes; brothers, Ron and James Tino.Larry was a loving...
Julia Dominy Harbin
Jul 17, 2020
Julia Dominy Harbin1931- 2020 Lowell - Julia Dominy Harbin, 88, passed away on July 17, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House. She was born in Baxley, Georgia on July 26, 1931 to the late Homer and Jessie Mae Reynolds Dominy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Charles E....
Ruth Barnette McGee
Jul 16, 2020
Ruth McGee1932 - 2020Bessemer City – Ruth Barnette McGee, 88, formally of Sharon, SC passed away on July 16th at her residence.She was born June 18, 1932 in Cross Anchor, SC to the late Claude and Docie McAbee Barnette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Thomas Wallace McGee; sons,...
Richard Cooler
Jul 12, 2020
Richard Cooler1980 - 2020Gastonia - Richard Jason Cooler, 40, passed away Sunday, July 12 2020, He was born in Charleston, South Carolina and is the son of Lillie Cattles Gregory and the late Jessie Jarvis Cooler.Richard was an employee of Carolina Foods, Inc. and he loved to play video games.Richard is survived by his mother and step-father, Lillie Cattles Gregory...
Jane Gordon Barlowe
Jul 6, 2020
Jane Barlowe1934 - 2020Gastonia – Jane Gordon Barlowe, 85 passed away peacefully on July 6, 2020 at Courtland Terrace. She was born in Gastonia to the late Garron Gordon and Bessie Lee Gordon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband of 63 years, Walter James "Bill" Barlowe, Jr. and a grandson, Tyler Stramaglia;Jane was a former...
Carl Goodson
Jul 5, 2020
Carl Goodson1943-2020Gastonia – Carl Lee "Buddy" Goodson – 76, passed away on July 5, 2020 at The Brian Center – Gastonia. He was born in Lincoln County to the late J.C. and Lula Mitchem Goodson.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Goodson and sisters, Sarah Rhinehart, Nancy Shepherd and Linda Kiser.Buddy is survived...
Vanessa Postell
Jul 5, 2020
Vanessa Postell1986- 2020Dallas – Vanessa Shay Owens Postell - 34, passed away on July 5, 2020 at Mountain Island Lake.She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend who will be greatly missed. She enjoyed making mask for Covid, jewelry and boating.Vanessa is survived by her daughters, Zeanie and Madison Postell; her mother, Sue Helms (Shawn Michael) Ross; her father,...
Miriam "Susie" Moffitt McSwain
Jul 4, 2020
Susie McSwain1941- 2020Dallas – Miriam "Susie" Moffitt McSwain, 78, passed away on July 4, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House.She was born in Hendersonville, NC to the late Houston and Dovie Williamson Moffitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Douglas McSwain' her sisters, Eva "Pete" Coley and Velvie "Bunk" Jones...
Julia "Julie" Lay
Jul 3, 2020
Julie Lay1962-2020Dallas – Julia "Julie" Ann Lay - 57, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 3, 2020. She was born in Gaston County on September 21, 1962 to Patricia Wiggins Lay and the late Fred Edward Lay, Sr.In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Dean Ouzts.Julie was a graduate of...
SMSgt (Ret) Claude A. Hovis
Jun 30, 2020
SMSgt (Ret) Claude Hovis1931-2020Dallas – SMSgt (Ret) Claude A. Hovis – 89 passed away on June 30, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Lincoln County on June 22, 1931 to the late Claude A. Hovis, Sr. and Eula Garrison Hovis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Hovis. Claude was...
Grant Griggs
Jun 29, 2020
Grant Griggs1941 - 2020Gastonia - Grant Ulyess Griggs, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Atrium Health Pineville with his loving family by his side. He was born in Marble, North Carolina on October 28, 1941 and is the son of the late Grant and Emma Crisp Griggs.Grant was a graduate of Andrews High School, Andrews, North...
Cathy Todd Thomas
Jun 28, 2020
Cathy Thomas1953 - 2020Gastonia – Cathy Todd Thomas, 67, passed away on June 28, 2020 peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family.She was born in Gaston County on June 3, 1953 to the late James and Nancy Tolbert Todd. Cathy loved watching soap operas and working in the garden. She was a loving wife, sister, aunt and friend who...
Dewey Ingram
Jun 27, 2020
Dewey Ingram1935 - 2020Belmont - Dewey Jack Ingram, 84, passed away on June 27, 2020 in Belmont. He was born in King, North Carolina and is the son of the late Vernon and Hessie Lineback Ingram.He was employed as a Master Cabinet Maker and retired from Custom Wood Company. He loved to ride motorcycles and going to the beach, where...
Kenneth Welch
Jun 24, 2020
Kenneth Welch1940 - 2020Gastonia – Kenneth George Welch, 80 passed away on June 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Gaston County, on January 29, 1940 to the late Dachie Elfus and Bervina Jackson Welch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sherry Welch.Left to cherish his memories includes his brother, Larry...
Wayne Harris
Jun 24, 2020
Wayne Harris1951-2020Gastonia- Eric Wayne Harris, 69 passed away suddenly on June 24, 2020 at his residence.He was born in Glen White, West Virginia ( Wyoming County) on May 7, 1951 to the late Clarence and Ozelia Mae Brown Harris.He enjoyed fishing, playing the lottery, antiques and watching the 49ers football. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family...
Nancy Marie Fore Strange
Jun 23, 2020
Nancy Strange1948- 2020Gastonia – Nancy Marie Fore Strange - 72, passed away on June 23, 2020 at her residence.She was born in Gaston County on February 8, 1948 to the late James and Margaret Morgan Fore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Steve Clyde Strange and brothers, Wayne, Gilbert and...
Lori Rogers
Jun 18, 2020
Lori Rogers1969 - 2020Dallas – Lori Mechelle Rogers – 50, passed away on June 18, 2020 at Atrium Mercy Hospital- Charlotte. She was born in Indiana on July 28, 1969 to Rebecca Rogers and the late David E. Rogers.Lori was a graduate of North Gaston High School and attended Belmont Abby College. She worked as a Business Consultant. She was...
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