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Billy Smith
Sep 5, 2018
Billy Smith1949 – 2018Gastonia-Billy Ray Smith, 68 passed away suddenly on September 5, 2018.Billy is survived by his wife of 38 years, Hazel Earley McAbee; his son Emmaus Smith and a daughter Treena Morton and 4 grandchildren; step son, Wayne McAbee; brother, Steve Smith; sisters, Betty Lou and Faye Carver.Graveside services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 8th at Gaston...
Regina Willis
Sep 4, 2018
Regina Willis1923 - 2018Gastonia – Regina Elizabeth Hyde Willis, 95, of 1717 Union Road, formerly of Carmel Drive, Gastonia died September 4, 2018 at Brookdale-Union surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Robbinsville, NC to the late Robert Virgil Hyde and Thelma Hooper Hyde. Regina was retired from JC Penney at Eastridge Mall. She was a member of...
Kay Fowler
Aug 27, 2018
Kay Fowler1949-2018Gastonia – Brenda Kay Richardson Fowler, 69, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Mecklenburg County on July 13, 1949 to the late James Claude and Margaret Catherine Dula Richardson.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Linda Patricia York
Aug 26, 2018
Linda Patricia York1943-2018Charlotte – Linda Patricia York, 75 passed away peacefully on August 26, 2018 at her home.She was born in Griffin, GA on August 10, 1943 to the late Carl Melvin Cardell and Lera Nobles Cardell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Walter Earl York, sons, Anthony Dewayne Loggins, Richard Gregory Loggins...
Patsy Huggins
Aug 25, 2018
Patsy Huggins1935 - 2018Dallas – Patsy Wall Huggins, 83 passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by her family.She was born in Spartanburg, SC on February 6, 1935 to the late Ernest and Azamee Hord Wall. In her addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Everett Greenlee,...
Michael Boyce Redding
Aug 24, 2018
Michael Boyce Redding, 54, of Madison, Alabama passed away Friday August 24, 2018. He was born Aug. 24, 1964 in Gaston County to Boyce Redding and the late Joan Redding.He is preceded in death by his mother Joan Carter Redding (July 9, 2015)He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Redding of Madison, AL.; son, Austin Redding of Huntsville, AL., son...
Barry Carter
Aug 23, 2018
Barry Carter1960-2018 Charlotte - Barry Carter, 57, crossed over the rainbow bridge to see his many furry friends, Thursday, August 23, 2018. He leaves behind many family & friends including his Ex wife Erin, Son Travis, Granddaughter Eryn Elizabeth (Lizzy), Grandson Jamison Russell, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, & cousins, Sister, Tammy Olive (Dave), Nieces Amber & Emily, Great Nephew...
Helen Elizabeth Ramsey Scoggins
Aug 22, 2018
Helen Scoggins1928-2018Dallas – Helen Elizabeth Ramsey Scoggins, 89, joined her Heavenly Father peacefully on August 22, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Macon County, NC on December 9, 1928 to the late James and Pearl Byrd Ramsey.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Scoggins; brother...
Alan Weikko Sippo
Aug 21, 2018
Alan Sippo1956-2018Dallas – Alan Weikko Sippo, 62, passed away on August 21, 2018 at Cleveland County Hospital. He was born on March 2, 1956 in Beirut, Lebanon, to the late Weikko E. and Mariam Lethcoe Sippo. In addition his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Judd. Left to cherish his memories includes his wife, Kristin Poole...
Janice Wooten
Aug 18, 2018
Janice Wooten1947-2018Iron Station – Janice Banks Wooten, 70 passed away peacefully on August 18, 2018 at her residence with her loving husband by her side.She was born in Gaston County on December 26, 1947 to the late John W Banks, Sr. and Lorenia West Banks.She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who will be greatly missed! She...
David Lee Gates
Aug 18, 2018
David Gates1964 - 2018Bessemer City – David Lee Gates, 53 passed away on suddenly on August 18, 2018 at his residence. He was a native of Gaston County, born August 23, 1964 to the late Home Albert Gates and Mary Sue Reece Gates.He is survived by his wife, Gloria Wilkinson Gates, his children, Richard Lee (Laurie) Gates, Elizabeth (Christopher) Cochran,...
Daphne Hardin Byers
Aug 16, 2018
Daphne ByersDaphne Hardin Byers of Belmont, N.C. passed away peacefully in her home, in the presence of her family, August 16, 2018 after fighting a lengthy illness.A native of Belmont she was the eldest daughter of Cicero and Grace Burgin Hardin.She was a long time member of Goshen Presbyterian Church where she served as an officer in the Women of...
Jimmy Yukob
Aug 15, 2018
Jimmy Yukob1976 – 2018 James David "Jimmy" Yukob, 42 passed away suddenly on August 15, 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Joan B Yukob; nephew, Brandon Taylor Yukob and a cousin, Amber Edwards.Jimmy is survived by his daughters, Jayden and Sydney Yukob; his parents, Mark and Pam Yukob; sister, Angela Yukob; grandparents, Reverend Joe and Linda Edwards;...
Kalynn Coffman
Aug 13, 2018
Kalynn Coffman1994 - 2018Gastonia - Kalynn Marie Coffman (Sanders), 24, entered into Heaven on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Duke University Hospital with her loving fiancé, Damon Sanders by her side. Kalynn was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania and is the daughter of Robert Coffman and wife Roberta of West Virginia and Pamela Kandel Jay and husband Robert of Shelby.Kalynn was...
Jimmie Lee Reep
Aug 4, 2018
Jimmie Reep1946-2018 Stanley - Jimmie Lee Reep, 71, entered into Heaven on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lincoln County and was the son of the late Ruby Reep Helms. Jimmie was a retired Plumber and was a former employee of P.C. Godfrey of Charlotte.The family will receive...
Robert Grier Cobb
Aug 1, 2018
Grier Cobb1932-2018 Robert Grier Cobb, 85, entered into Heaven on August 1, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas with his loving family by his side. Grier was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late James Andrew and Mary Stewart Cobb. Grier was a graduate of Lowell High School and was a veteran of the United...
Ray "Bo" Walker
Jul 29, 2018
Ray Walker1935-2018Lincolnton – Ray "Bo" Arnold Walker, 83, formerly of Bessemer City, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center of Lincolnton with his loving family by his side.He was born in Gastonia and was the son of the late Connie and Lottie Burgess Walker. Ray was a graduate of Gastonia High School and attended Miller-Motte Business...
Sandy Whitson
Jul 21, 2018
Sandra "Sandy" Leigh Green Whitson1962-2018Gastonia - Sandra "Sandy" Leigh Green Whitson, 56, entered into Heaven on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born in Columbus, Mississippi and was the daughter of the late David and Mittie Hoyle Green.Sandra was a graduate of Bessemer City High School in 1980 and...
Louie August Abernathy
Jul 20, 2018
Louie Abernathy1926 - 2018Wadesboro – Louie August Abernathy, 91, formerly of Mt. Holly, NC passed away peacefully at home under Hospice care on July 20, 2018 at 10:45 p.m. surrounded by his loving children.Louie was born on the family farm in Alexis on October 10, 1926 to the late August and Ella Sherrill Abernathy. In addition to his parents, he...
Jason Hughes
Jul 17, 2018
Jason Hughes1977-2018Gastonia - Jason James Hughes, 40, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at University of North Carolina Medical Center, Chapel Hill. He was born in Gastonia and is the son of Martha Hughes Stiles of Gastonia and his late step-father, who raised Jason as his son, Charlie Stiles.Jason leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Crystal Swanson Hughes...
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