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Carl Vernon McAbee, Jr
Mar 23, 2024
Carl Vernon McAbee, Jr., born on November 20, 1943, peacefully passed away at his home on March 23, 2024.
He was a devoted husband of 60 years to Carolyn Phillips McAbee and a loving father, grandfather and friend. Carl dedicated 30 years of his life to the Timken Co. in Lincolnton, NC, before retiring.
He was preceded in death by his father,...
Ruby "Dell" Guffey
Mar 18, 2024
Ruby “Dell” Guffey, 88 passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. It was her family’s honor to care for her in her final years. Ruby has left behind a remarkable legacy that will forever be remembered. Born on November 10, 1935 in Conover, North Carolina. Ruby was the daughter of Fred...
Raymond "Bud" Lenier Whitson
Mar 16, 2024
Raymond "Bud" Lenier Whitson, 90, a man of great warmth and strength, passed away at his residence on March 16th, 2024. He was born on August 18th, 1933, in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Harmon C. Whitson and Grace Bryant Whitson. In addition to his parents, he is also predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Ruth...
Thomas "Tom" Alexander Dixon
Mar 14, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Alexander Dixon, a veteran of the U.S. Army who dedicated his life to serving his country and community, passed away on March 14, 2024, at the Robin Johnson House. He was born on January 27, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Charles A. and Hattie Spencer Dixon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...
Linda Storie Scoggins
Mar 12, 2024
Linda Storie Scoggins, a beloved wife, caring mother, sister and friend, passed away on March 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the Robin Johnson House. She was born on November 25, 1966, in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Shelby Chambers Thompson. Linda dedicated her working years to Industrial Glass Tech., where she poured her heart and soul...
Charles Ayden Butler, III
Mar 11, 2024
Ayden Butler, 51, of Hickory, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1972 in Petersburg, VA to Gayle Butler and the late Charles Ayden Butler, Jr. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Morganton. Ayden was granted a full baseball scholarship to East Carolina University and held the...
Sandra Kiser Neal
Mar 10, 2024
Sandra Kiser Neal, aged 74, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 10, 2024.
She was born in Gaston County on February 1, 1950 to the late Roy Marvin Kiser and Edith Wall Kiser. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Carol Garrison and Kimberly Ann Decker; and her nephew...
Betty Aldridge Love
Mar 6, 2024
Betty Aldridge Love, 92, of Belmont, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024 at Robin Johnson Hospice House with her loving family by her side.
She was born Gaston County on May 16, 1931 to the late Floyd and Esther Aldridge. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, John Robert Love.
Those...
Shana Alexis Davidson
Mar 2, 2024
Shana Alexis Davidson, 35, passed away at her residence in Hickory on March 2, 2024.
She was born Gaston County on February 22, 1989 to the late Richard Paul Davidson and Robin Bolch Davidson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Bobby and Brenda Bolch; and her babies, Emily and Shaylynn Davidson.
Shana loved music...
Dorman Geston Figaro
Mar 1, 2024
Dorman Geston Figaro, aged 73, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024 at Robin Johnson Hospice House with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Mecklenburg County on December 21, 1950 to the late Vincent S. Figaro and Shirley Honeycutt Figaro.
Dorman proudly served in the US Army National Guard and enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, going fishing, and was...
Katie Bradley Reed
Feb 28, 2024
Katie Bradley Reed, born on November 2, 1979, in Gaston County, North Carolina, peacefully passed away in Virginia Beach, Virginia on February 28, 2024.
Katie's life will be celebrated in a series of services to honor her memory. The visitation will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home and...
Sandra Kay Ward Black
Feb 28, 2024
Sandra Kay Ward Black, 60, has passed away at the Carolina Caring Hospice Care in Newton, North Carolina. Born on July 16, 1963, Sandra leaves behind a legacy of hard work and kindness. Sandra had dedicated years of her life working at Ward Bonding, where she made a lasting impact with her dedication and work ethic. Beyond her career, Sandra...
Blanchard Earl Flowers, Jr
Feb 26, 2024
Blanchard Earl Flowers, Jr., of Dallas, North Carolina, passed away suddenly on February 26, 2024. He was born on March 14, 1962, in Gaston County, North Carolina to Blanchard Earl Flowers, Sr and the late Katherine Davis Flowers.
Earl was a dedicated hard worker who took great pride in his job at R&R Powder Coating in Dallas for over 20 years....
Doris McGinnis Webb
Feb 26, 2024
Doris McGinnis Webb, beloved by many, passed away at her residence, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories. Doris led a fulfilling life, encompassed by various roles and activities that shaped her into the remarkable individual she was. Born in Gaston County, North Carolina on April 29, 1940, Doris was a beacon of positivity throughout her life. She forged a...
Crystal Dawn Brown
Feb 24, 2024
Gastonia – Crystal Dawn Brown, 55, passed away on February 24, 2024.
She was born in Gaston County, on August 23, 1968.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Rodney Eric Brown, 49, who passed away on October 4, 2022, and her grandparents, Hazel Welch Shuler and Frank Thomas Shuler, Lottie and Ed Brown.
She was a graduate of Hunter Huss High...
Faye Gulledge Whiten
Feb 20, 2024
Faye Gulledge Whiten, a beloved wife, caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and cherished member of the community, passed away suddenly at her residence, leaving a void in the hearts of all who knew her. Born in Gaston County, North Carolina on April 23, 1942 to the late Leroy and Elise Hoffman Gulledge. Faye dedicated many years of her life as...
Barbara Ann Kress Custar
Feb 19, 2024
Barbara Ann Kress Custar, 76, passed away at her residence on February 19, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She was born in Alliance, Ohio on October 3, 1947 to the late Richard A Kress and Irene Brown Kress. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Richard Kress.
Barbara was a dedicated member of Maylo Methodist....
Rev. Eric Thomas Quinn
Feb 18, 2024
Reverend Eric T. Quinn, 64, a beloved member of community, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. Born on October 11, 1960 in Ogden, Utah to the late Grady Albert Quinn and Gladys Faye Lawless Quinn. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Quinn and a sister, Teresa Quinn.
Pastor...
James "Jimmy" Harrison Messick
Feb 17, 2024
James "Jimmy" Harrison Messick, a man who dedicated almost 50 years of his life to service with Amp, Inc. which later became Tyco-Electronics, has peacefully passed away on February 17, 2024, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. His legacy and impact will forever be remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Born on March 27, 1944, in...
Riley Craig
Feb 14, 2024
Riley Craig, 66, passed away on February 14, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on May 18, 1957 to the late Buck Hall and Sue Craig. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40 years, Lori Adams Craig. Riley was a member of Horizon Baptist Church.
Riley...
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