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Jeffrey George Paukovits
Feb 12, 2024
Jeffrey George Paukovits age 63, passed away February 12th. 2024 at his home in Gastonia, North Carolina.
He was born in Patchouge, New York to the late John and Hilda Paukovits. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Diane Sinram.
Jeffery worked for Subtle Impressions Inc. for 15 years as the Shipping Manager. He is survived...
John Charles Brimbury
Feb 10, 2024
John Charles Brimbury, 73, passed away on February 10, 2024. Born on December 6, 1950 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, John was the son of Richard Linton Brimbury and Paulette Kennedy Brimbury. John is also preceded in death by his brother, Keith Brimbury and a sister, Linda Corizine.
John dedicated many years of his life working in the construction work for many years....
Melanie Renee Frye-Hussey
Feb 9, 2024
Melanie Renee Frye-Hussey, 61, passed away at her residence in Gastonia on February 9, 2024.
She was born Gaston County on January 8, 1963 to the late Anthony Hussey and Catherine Braswell Randolph. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Derek Landon Hussey and her good friend, Cathy Livermore.
Renee enjoyed reading her bible,...
Pearl Parris Champion
Feb 6, 2024
Pearl Parris Champion, 88, a beloved wife, caring mother, and cherished member of the community passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024 at Peak Resources. She was born in Clover, South Carolina on December 23, 1935 and is the daughter of the late Ruby Walker Parris Moose.
She was a former employee of Smyre Plant of Carolina Mills, where she was...
Larry James Welch
Feb 4, 2024
Gastonia – Larry James Welch, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
Larry was born in Gaston County on December 31, 1944 and was the son of the late Dathie Elfus and Berbie Jackson Welch. He is also preceded in death by his sister Sherry Eleanor Welch and brothers, Kenneth, Marshall, Jimmy and Ronnie Welch. He was a member...
Gerrel Eugene Patterson
Feb 2, 2024
Gerrel Eugene Patterson, 70, a beloved member of the community, passed away on February 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, North Carolina.
Born on June 8, 1953, in Gaston County, North Carolina, Gerrel was the son of Robert Eugene Patterson and Vergie Bowen Patterson.
Gerrel enjoyed fishing at McAdenville Lake and hanging out at the...
Todd Arthur McHargue
Jan 27, 2024
Todd Arthur McHargue, 62, passed away on January 27, 2024 at his residence in Cramerton.
He was born in Lake County, Indiana on November, 28 1961 to the late Ralph and Phyllis McHargue. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Mark McHargue.
Todd dedicated 24 years to serving his country as a Master Chief in the...
Linda Leclaire Cabaniss
Jan 26, 2024
Linda Leclaire Cabaniss, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 26th, 2024. Born on January 24th, 1955 in West Columbia, South Carolina to Raymond Conrad Leclair and Ruth Sturkie Leclair, Linda's life was a testament to love and devotion.
Linda had a fulfilling career in food services, dedicating many years of her life to this profession. She...
Frances Mary Mazur
Jan 25, 2024
Frances (Franny) Winiarski Mazur, 89, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024 at Covenant Village, Gastonia, NC. She was born in 1934 in Buffalo, NY and resided in Buffalo until 2018.
Franny was married to Walter Mazur for 57 years before his passing in 2015. Franny is preceded in death by her parents, and nine siblings. She is survived by her...
Catherine Mae Medlin Falls
Jan 25, 2024
Catherine Mae Medlin Falls, 71, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024 at her residence in Bessemer City.
She was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on February 16, 1952 to the late Alton Medlin and Ruth Liles Holland. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eddie Falls and her brother, Danny Medlin, Sr....
Miranda Friday Meeks
Jan 22, 2024
Miranda Friday Meeks, is a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter. Miranda's life was filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories that will be forever treasured by those who knew her Miranda was born on September 23, 1959, in Gaston County, North Carolina. From an early age, she exhibited a warm and caring nature that endeared her to everyone she...
Linda Cordelia Rector
Jan 16, 2024
Linda Cordelia Rector, 73, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on August 6, 1950 to the late Clayborn Leroy, Sr. and Lillie Mae Bloomer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Clayborn Bloomer,...
Colleen Woody
Jan 15, 2024
Colleen Woody, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024 at her residence with his family by her side.
She was born in Gaston County on July 8, 1933 and is the daughter of the late Millard and Lila Chambers Woody and was also preceded in death by her siblings, Joe, Jimmy, Ralph Woody, and Maxine...
Roland Van Lanier, Sr.
Jan 14, 2024
Roland Van Lanier, Sr., a devoted patriarch and retired accountant, passed away on January 14, 2024, at Morningside Assisted Living in Gastonia, North Carolina. He was born on September 22, 1925, in Denton, North Carolina, to Dock Van Lanier and Nannie Carrick Lanier, and grew up in the Durham/Morrisville, North Carolina area. In addition to his wife Faye, Roland is...
Dorothy Inez Kirby
Jan 12, 2024
Dorothy Inez Kirby, 84, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, at her residence with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Habersham County, Georgia on May 9, 1939 to the late Fred Englin and Hazel Crunkleton. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, Edward...
Rachel Horton Lewis
Jan 12, 2024
Rachel Horton Lewis, beloved wife, mother, granna, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence in Dallas, North Carolina on January 12, 2024. She was born on May 22, 1942, in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Mark David Horton and Edna Jenkins Horton. In addition to losing her beloved husband Bob before her passing, Rachel was predeceased...
William Harvey Vincent
Jan 11, 2024
William Harvey Vincent, a devoted husband, father, and family man, has passed away on January 11, 2024, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina. He was surrounded by his loved ones during his final moments. Harvey, as he was affectionately known, was born on November 18, 1943, in Norfolk City, Virginia. He was the son of Clarence...
Georgia Friday Mullinax
Jan 9, 2024
Georgia Friday Mullinax, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina. Born on November 8, 1945, in Albany, Georgia to the late Edgar Franklin Friday, Jr and Margaret Barnes Friday. Georgia lived a life filled with love and compassion.She was preceded in death by...
Barbara Ann Sosebee Frady
Jan 8, 2024
Barbara Ann Sosebee Frady, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 8, 2024, in Gastonia, North Carolina. She was born on April 6, 1934, in Oconee County, South Carolina to the late Rube and OraLee Chastain Sosebee. Barbara's life was dedicated to caring for others and bringing joy to those around her.Barbara had a remarkable career...
Mary Ann Watts
Jan 4, 2024
Mary Ann Watts, 73, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born in Mecklenburg County on January 21, 1950 to the late William Carter & Lucy Hodgin Watts. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Evie Mae Carr and her brothers, Ted...
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