Entombment following in Gaston Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054. Condolence messages may be sent online at mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Harris family.Sports coverage for Gastonia, NC, including high school, college and professional, from Gaston Gazette.Plant a tree. Give to a forest in need in their memory. Bruce Bertsie Morrow, 87, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born November 16, 1935, in Rutherford Co, NC, son of the late L.A. and Mattie Morrow. Bruce was a US Army Veteran and served in the Korean War.John Kelly Long Sr. (85) of Gastonia NC passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023. Johnny, the son of the late Marguerite Clark and John Kelly Long, was born December 1, 1938. He attended Gastonia High School and High Point University. From 1961 to 1997, he worked for his father, eventually owning and operating Carolina …Peggy Jean Hill Huffstickler, 81, died with her family by her side in Gastonia, NC on July 6, 2022. Peggy was born on October 1, 1940, in Tryon, NC. She attended R.S. Central HS in Rutherfordton, NC. She continued her education at Mars Hill and Appalachian State in Boone, NC and graduated in 1962 with a degree in Elementary Education.Seven outstanding Gaston students recognized at recent meeting. Chloe Collins. Gaston Gazette. 0:04. 0:45. Gastonia City Council recently recognized seven students with achievement awards. Each student was introduced by their school’s principal or assistant principal who shared a little about them with the crowd.Gastonia to host poverty simulator. The city of Gastonia’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department is hosting a poverty simulation. From 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, May 15, Gaston residents are invited to the Erwin Recreation Center at 913 N. Pryor St. to learn more about the challenges of daily life for those living in poverty ...The Gaston Gazette, Gastonia, North Carolina. 39,858 likes · 953 talking about this. If you missed your paper or have a circulation issue, please call this number: 877-383-7395 1893 Remount RoadGive to a forest in need in their memory. Billie Ann (Atkinson) Saunders, 79, of Gastonia passed peacefully at Peak Resources in Cherryville, surrounded by her loving family, Friday July 21, 2023. Billie …Harper Jeane Grace Chabi Guffey, 7, born on May 25, 2017, in Gaston County, North Carolina, brought immense joy and love into the lives of her family and friends. She passed away on May 26, 2024. Harper's journey began at First Wesleyan School as she embarked on her path of education. Described as a ...0:45. February is Black History Month, and Gastonia's African American Museum of History and Culture is celebrating in a big way. According to the museum's director Dot Guthrie, this year's Black History Month celebrations include partnerships with several other community organizations. The month started strong after the museum partnered ...Here is a daily list of the top performers from Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties during the week of Jan. 22-27, 2024.. Our weekly top performers list and athlete of the week nominees are compiled courtesy of information provided to The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star by coaches, athletic directors or team statisticians through emails, …The Gaston Gazette. Basketball took Kris Lang from Gastonia's Hunter Huss High School to a spot as a four-year starter for the North Carolina Tar Heels. The 6 foot 11 Lang then traveled the world — making stops in Poland, South Korea, Spain, Italy, Ukraine, Turkey, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Argentina and Uruguay, as well as some U.S ...Jan 6, 2024 · Milton LaFon Spencer, 98, of Gastonia passed away January 5, 2024. He was born March 6, 1925 in Gaston County, North Carolina, a son of the late William Milton Spencer and Mary McGuirt Spencer. LaFon worked at Franklin Hardware for over 35 years. He was a lifelong member of Bradley Methodist Church where he was a former member of the Sunshine ...Linda Mae Boyd Hill, 77, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 in Thomasville, NC. She was born and raised in Gastonia, NC and graduated from Ashley High School, class of 1964. Linda Mae graduated from UNCG in 1968 with a degree in business and economics. She worked in accounting in corporate tax and other areas from Burlington Industries to ...Peggy Jean Hill Huffstickler, 81, died with her family by her side in Gastonia, NC on July 6, 2022. Peggy was born on October 1, 1940, in Tryon, NC. She attended R.S. Central HS in Rutherfordton, NC. She continued her education at Mars Hill and Appalachian State in Boone, NC and graduated in 1962 with a degree in Elementary Education.Gastonia, Shelby high school basketball rankings: Shelby boys, South Point girls surging. Here's a look at the high school basketball pecking order for Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties going into play Wednesday, Jan. 17, including teams whose stock is surging and those worth keeping an eye on in the coming days and weeks.Gaston Gazette. After six years of serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from a little shop in Clemmer's Convenience Store, the owners of Groovy Beast say it is time for their restaurant's next phase. The business will be saying hello to an expanded drink menu, new hours and a new staff at its new stand-alone location at 1611 Westover St. in ...Kevin Ellis. The Gaston Gazette. 0:00. 0:56. Gastonia Police have made a second arrest in the shooting death of a 19-year-old Gastonia man. Police arrested Ja’Kelon Duval on Monday, charging him with first-degree murder in the May 16 death of 19-year-old Deionte Sparkman. Duval also faces an attempted first-degree murder charge in the ...Annie Mae's funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at First Assembly, Gastonia. Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park. The family extends a gracious thank you to the staff at Robin Johnson House for their exceptional care, not only for Annie Mae but our entire family.The city sued NC Gas House Gang LLC in November after the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball terminated the Gastonia Honey Hunters' membership due to more than $1 million in unpaid debt. The lawsuit asked that the Honey Hunters vacate the city-owned stadium where they had played. In early December, NC Gas House Gang LLC filed for bankruptcy.Plant a tree. Kathy Lee Green Bell, 68, of Gastonia, NC passed away January 11, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 24, 1954 to the late Leonard and Juanita Green. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Barry M. Bell; brother, Delton Green; sister, Frankie Davis; and stepson ...Changing state laws can be accomplished by speaking with state senators, lawmakers and members of the assembly, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal. The Minnesota State Legislatu...The 5 makeup application tools you need will help you get ready more quickly and easily. Read about the 5 makeup application tools you need to own. Advertisement Women (and, in som...Gaston Gazette obituaries and death notices. Remembering the lives of those we've lost. ... 89, of Gastonia passed away February 13, 2024 at Covenant Village. She was ...Here are the Gastonia and Shelby area's high school basketball players for the week of Jan. 2-6, 2024.. Our weekly top performers list and athlete of the week nominees are compiled from information provided to The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star by coaches, athletic directors or team statisticians through emails, MaxPreps or mentioning @JoeLHughesII in game results and highlights posted to ...Look for your newspaper in your mailbox, not your driveway. Starting Jan. 29, the U.S. Postal Service will be delivering The Gaston Gazette as part of an effort to improve delivery consistency and optimize resources amidst ongoing labor challenges, fluctuating fuel prices, competition for workers from door-to-door delivery services and increasing digital demand.The Gaston Gazette, Gastonia, North Carolina. 39,858 likes · 953 talking about this. If you missed your paper or have a circulation issue, please call this number: 877-383-7395 1893 Remount RoadThe latest tweets from @gastongazetteA grocery store serving a food-scarce area of downtown Gastonia for nine years will close its doors for good next week. Save A Lot, located adjacent to CaroMont Health Park in the reinvigorated FUSE District, will close its store on the 800 block of West Franklin Boulevard at the end of the day Oct. 2. Moran Foods, which lists an Indianapolis ...Plant a tree. Jerry "Tate" Ralph Digh Sr., 90, of Gastonia went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ March 20, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born December 13, 1933 in Gaston County, NC, a son of the late James Jackson Digh Sr. and Wilma McGuire Digh. Tate owned and operated Jo Jo's Tool Grinding Service …The warmest parts of the human body are the head, chest and armpits, according to the Journal Gazette of Fort Wayne, Ind. Conversely, the coldest parts are the feet and toes, which...Mr. Harry Neil "Buck" Glenn, 83, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born May 18, 1940 in Gaston County, a son of the late William Harry and Ella Hoyle Glenn. Buck served honorably in the US Army for 3 years, including 26 months stationed in ...Gaston Gazette. 0:09. 0:45. A firefighter was hospitalized after falling through the floor while fighting a house fire in a south Gastonia neighborhood Saturday night. The fire was reported shortly before 6 p.m. at a house in the 2800 block of Forbes Road in Gastonia. The homeowner was home at the time of the fire and was safely evacuated.Paula H. Saunders, 89, of Dallas passed away November 9, 2023. She was born November 14, 1933 in Albemarle, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Marvin O. Howard and Sudie P. Howard. Paula was a graduate of W. Stanly High School and Gardner Webb College. Over the course of 68 years, Paula served as Choir Director, pianist, and organist at ...This month, Sake Express officially reopened its Franklin Boulevard location. "We're excited to be back open," said owner Lisa Nguyen. In its lifetime serving Japanese cuisine in Gaston County, Sake Express has typically undergone a remodel every 10 years to stay up-to-date in its design, according to Nguyen. When COVID-19 first began ...Here are the Gastonia and Shelby area's top high school football players following Week 1 of the 2023 season. Our weekly top performers list and athlete of the week nominees are compiled from information provided to The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star by coaches, athletic directors or team statisticians through emails, MaxPreps or mentioning @JoeLHughesII in game results and highlights posted ...Jai'Shaun Young, 20, was shot near Galilean Road in York County, South Carolina. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No one had been charged by Monday morning. The York Police Department is investigating. The shooting is York's first homicide since 2022. A Gastonia man was shot and killed in York Saturday evening, according to …THE BOYS OF SUMMER ARE BACK: Gastonia Honey Hunters baseball is back. What you need to know as the 2023 season begins. Action shifts to High Point on Friday, Sept. 22, with games on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 if necessary. High Point holds a 12-9 edge in its season series with Gastonia, which includes it taking three of four games ...Age 77. Floyd Carson Bailey Sr., 77, of Mount Holly passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born June 17, 1946 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, a son of Prentiss... McLean Funeral Directors Belmont.1:17. The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball terminated the Gastonia Honey Hunters' membership earlier this month over more than $1 million dollars in unpaid debt, according to a lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed Friday by the city of Gastonia, alleges that real estate magnate Brandon Bellamy, the president of the company that operates the ...Here are the Gastonia and Shelby area's top high school basketball players for the week of Feb. 12-17, 2024.. Our weekly top performers list and athlete of the week nominees are compiled from information provided to The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star by coaches, athletic directors or team statisticians through emails, MaxPreps or mentioning @JoeLHughesII in game results and highlights posted ...Gaston Gazette High school baseball and softball teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties have reached the final furlong of the 2024 season, with a host of them pursuing postseason berths. In leagues with six or more member schools such as Big South 3A, Western Foothills 3A and Catawba Valley 2A, the league’s top two …This month, Sake Express officially reopened its Franklin Boulevard location. "We're excited to be back open," said owner Lisa Nguyen. In its lifetime serving Japanese cuisine in Gaston County, Sake Express has typically undergone a remodel every 10 years to stay up-to-date in its design, according to Nguyen. When COVID-19 first began ...Don Ready: Welcome to Christian R&B Tour | Charlotte, NC. 6:00PM. Legacy Music. Live Music. Things to do in Gastonia, NC. Find local events, weekend festivals, and free attractions for families, or promote your own event.Give to a forest in need in their memory. Mrs. Linda Jane Brown Addison, 81, of Gastonia, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Robin Johnson House with her husband James and daughter Heather by her side. She was born December 29, 1942 in Gastonia, a daughter of the late James Cecil and Mabel Edith Gardner Brown.Milton LaFon Spencer, 98, of Gastonia passed away January 5, 2024. He was born March 6, 1925 in Gaston County, North Carolina, a son of the late William Milton Spencer and Mary McGuirt Spencer. LaFon worked at Franklin Hardware for over 35 years. He was a lifelong member of Bradley Methodist Church where he was a former member of the Sunshine ...Here is a daily list of the top performers from Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties during the second week of spring sports action, in addition to the NCHSAA high school basketball playoffs. Our weekly top performers list and athlete of the week nominees are compiled courtesy of information provided to The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star …3 days ago · Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com. Posted online on May 30, 2024. Published in Gaston Gazette. Harper Jeane Grace Chabi Guffey, 7, born on May 25, 2017, in Gaston County, North ...Gaston Gazette. Last month, Hindu families across the globe were celebrating Diwali. A couple of weeks after the holiday, a Gastonia-based North Carolina chapter of Uma Shakti Dham came together to bring the Diwali celebration to Gaston County for a single night on Dec. 2 inside the gymnasium at Gaston Day School.Kara Fohner. Gaston Gazette. 0:03. 0:48. A person walking along train tracks in Gastonia was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon, the Gastonia Fire Department said. The person was struck near North Firestone Street and West Main Avenue shortly before 12:40 p.m., said Assistant Chief Matt Young. Nobody else was injured.0:03. 1:17. After many years nestled on the corner of Franklin Boulevard and New Hope Road, O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar has closed. A woman who answered the phone Monday morning at the location verified that the restaurant was closed. The restaurant opened at 1601 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, years ago. A spokesman for the company could ...