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Melvin Reid Taylor
Nov 10, 2017
Melvin Taylor1941 - 2017Lowell – Melvin Reid Taylor, 76 passed away peacefully on November 10, 2017 at Robin Johnson House surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County on July 21, 1941 to the late Douglas L. and Bessie Pace Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother R. Douglas Taylor.Melvin was...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Thornburg Buchanan
Nov 8, 2017
Jackie Buchanan1953 - 2017Bessemer City – Jacqueline "Jackie" Thornburg Buchanan, 64 passed away peacefully on November 8, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House with her loving family by her side.She was born in Gaston County on May 10, 1953 to Bobby Loy and Sarah Lytton Thornburg. Jackie was a loving and caring person who always helped people; she always seemed...
Peggy Bridges Dennis
Nov 5, 2017
Peggy Bridges Dennis1944 - 2017Bessemer City – Peggy Jean Bridges Dennis, 72 passed away peacefully on November 5, 2017 at Carolinas Health Care-Cleveland.She was born in York County on December 25, 1944 to the late Theodore and Ada Mickle Bridges. Peggy retired from Talon in Stanley.Left to cherish her memories includes her brother, Bobby Bridges of Wilmington; Nieces and nephew,...
Randy Dellinger
Oct 30, 2017
Randy Dellinger1952-2017Gastonia - Randy Dean Dellinger, 64, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 at the Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain with his loving family by his side. Randy was born in Gaston County and is the son of Willa Beddingfield Dellinger and the late Rodney Dellinger.Randy was a HVAC Technician with Gaston County Schools and was owner of...
Richard "Civitan" Preston Putnam
Oct 27, 2017
Richard P Putnam1948-2017Gastonia – Richard "Civitan" Preston Putnam, 69, passed away on October 27, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born on April 12, 1948 in Gaston County to Faye Loftin Putnam and the late Sam Putnam. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by grandson, Logan PutnamRichard was a loving husband, father and grandfather who...
Susan Cloninger
Oct 27, 2017
Susan Cloninger1974 - 2017Dallas – Susan Michelle Cloninger, 43, passed away suddenly from a heart condition on October 27th at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County on March 6, 1974 to Mike and Cathy McGuire Cloninger.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Lois Cloninger; Dent and Georgia "Nana" McGuire; and uncles, Denny McGuire...
Darlene Lynette Smith
Oct 26, 2017
Darlene Lynette Smith1950-2017Bessemer City – Darlene Lynette Smith, 66 passed away peacefully on October 26, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side.She was born in Union County on November 4, 1950 to the late William D. Smith and Wilma Carter Smith Wade. She retired as a machine operator at Texlon Plastic, Gastonia. Darlene received her associate...
Nick Catterton
Oct 26, 2017
Nick Catterton1960-2017Gastonia – Nicholas Edwin "Nick" Catterton, 57 passed away on October 26, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Los Angeles on July 21, 1960 to the late Frank and Jacqueline Withee Catterton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Heather Catterton and a sister Sherry Fichbach. Nick had the biggest...
James Arnold McDonald
Oct 22, 2017
James Arnold McDonald, 83, formerly of Stanley, passed away at his son's home in Denver on Sunday, October 22, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Grindstone City, Michigan and was the son of the late Bennett and Annie Foster McDonald. Mr. McDonald was a graduate of Detroit Institute of Technology with a BS degree...
Jennie Huffstetler Davidson
Oct 21, 2017
Jennie Huffstetler Davidson1932 - 2017Gastonia –Jennie Maxine Huffstetler Davidson, 85 passed away peacefully on October 21, 2017 at Country Time Inn, Kings Mt., North Carolina.She was born in Gaston County on April 8, 1932 to the late Haskel and Rettie Wilson Huffstetler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Don and Everett Huffstetler.Jennie was...
Parmer Fred Rainwater
Oct 21, 2017
Fred Rainwater1937 - 2017Gastonia - Parmer Fred Rainwater, 80 passed away on October 21, 2017 at Courtland Terrace.He was born in Dandridge, Tennessee on September 8, 1937 to the late Parmer and Alma Smelcer Rainwater. Fred was one of ten children, in addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters and brothers Ola, Ruby, Lee, Martha,...
Jeffrey Lynn Holland
Oct 20, 2017
Jeff Holland1962 -2017Dallas – Jeffrey Lynn Holland, 54, passed away suddenly on October 20, 2017.He was born in Gaston County on November 21, 1962 to the late Frank J. and Kate Brown Holland.Jeff enjoyed traveling to the mountains and beaches, camping, and socializing and spending time with his dog, Bella. He never met a stranger; he was a friendly person...
"Benny" Benjamin Wilson Brown
Oct 16, 2017
Benny W. Brown1934-2017Belmont – Benjamin "Benny" Wilson Brown, 83 peacefully passed away on October 16, 2017 and went to be with his beloved wife of 55 years Gloria Helton Brown.He was born in Belmont, North Carolina on May 7, 1934 to the late Lawrence Andrew Brown and Hattie Hedrick Brown.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by...
Martha Thompson Young
Oct 12, 2017
Martha Thompson Young1921 - 2017Gastonia –Martha Ellen Thompson Young, 96 passed away peacefully on October 12, 2017 at Peak Resources, Gastonia.She was born in Durham County on April 27, 1921 to the late Jacob Thompson and Patty Barbee Thompson King. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her father, Frank King, her husband of 48 years,...
Jerrald Durantt Stone
Oct 8, 2017
Jerry Stone, Jr.1955-2017Belmont - Jerrald "Jerry" Durantt Stone, Jr., 61, of Belmont, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County and is the son of Jerrald Durantt Stone, Sr. and the late Betty Rhinehart Yarborough.Jerry was a General Contractor. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Ashlee Leeper (Trent, Sr.); son,...
Arthur Reid Wall
Oct 7, 2017
Arthur Reid Wall1949 - 2017Gastonia – Arthur Reid Wall, 68 passed away on October 7, 2017 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on March 7, 1949 to the late Fred Bennett Wall and Verlena Bowman Wall. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Wayne Douglas Wall and a sister Barbara McPhearson.He was...
Aleene Frye Stamey
Oct 3, 2017
Aleene Frye Stamey1936 - 2017Belmont – Aleene Frye Stamey, 81 passed away peacefully on October 3, 2017 at Stanley Total Living.She was born in Mitchell County on March 19, 1936 to the late Albert and Adell Buchanan Frye. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Clifford William Stamey and son, Clifford...
Billy Warren
Sep 29, 2017
Billy Warren1947-2017Gastonia - Billy Wandas Warren, 70 passed away on September 29th at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County on January 17, 1947 to the late Algie "Red" and Ruby Cook Warren.After graduating from Frank L. Ashley High School Class of 1965; Billy attended Gaston College. He entered the U.S. Army in 1967 and graduated from Artillery...
Brenda Childers Atkins
Sep 29, 2017
Brenda Childers Atkins1943-2017Gastonia –Brenda Ann Childers Atkins, 74 passed away suddenly on September 29, 2017.She was born in Cherokee County, South Carolina on July 7, 1943 to the late James and Selma Lane Childers.Brenda was a devoted member of East Garrison Baptist Church. She was a member of the JOY Club and enjoyed singing in the choir. Brenda retired from...
Keith Wilkins
Sep 27, 2017
Keith Wilkins1986-2017Bessemer City – Andrew "Keith" Wilkins – 31, passed away in Mecklenburg County.He was born on January 8, 1986 to David Wilkins and Darlene Brown Dempsey.Left to cherish his memories includes his father, David Wilkins and stepmother, Shae Wilkins of Bessemer City; his mother, Darlene Dempsey of Alabama; his daughters, Morgan, McKenzie and Madilyn Wilkins; wife, Alex Sawyer Wilkins;...
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