The Obituary Section

David Lee Whisnant

Gastonia, North Carolina

1200 S New Hope Rd Gastonia NC 28054

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Bonnie Brooks Featherstone

Gastonia, North Carolina

February 7, 2026

Bonnie Brooks Featherstone, 69, passed away on February 8, 2026 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County on December 3, 1956 . In addition to her paren...

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Harold Eugene Downey

Gastonia, North Carolina

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Harold "Butch" Eugene Downey, who left us on February 12, 2026, at the age of 82. Butch was born on March 11, 1943, in B...

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Earl Lewis

Gastonia, North Carolina

February 9, 2026

Earl Lewis, 83, of Gastonia, passed away on February 10, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born November 19, 1942, and was the son to the late Dock and...

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Chastity Lynn Taylor

Gastonia, North Carolina

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chastity Lynn Taylor, who left us on February 9, 2026, at the age of 51. A native of Gaston County, Chastity was born on...

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Michael Jeff

Gastonia, North Carolina

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Jeff, who left us on February 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on December 13, 1936, in England, Michael made his...

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Shirley Patricia Davis

Gastonia, North Carolina

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Patricia Davis, who left us peacefully on February 11, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on November 16, 1936, in Linc...

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James Taylor Bowman Jr.

Gastonia, North Carolina

James "Taylor" Bowman Jr., 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. A native of Gaston County, he was born on December...

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Mariah Jerido

Gastonia, North Carolina

Mariah Marie Wilson Jerido was born in Florence SC on May 28 1964 to Sylvia Wilson Jerido and the late Alex T. Jerido. She transitioned from her earthly home on Wednesday February 11 2026 at Levine Dickson Hospice House at Southminster Charlotte NC. Funeral on Saturday February 21 2026 at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church Gastonia at 100 with visitation beginning at 12 noon Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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Paul N Bazarnyj

Gastonia, North Carolina

Belmont, North CarolinaPaul N. Bazarnyj, 67, of Belmont, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was born May 22, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Mykola Bazarnyj and Vera Horoszko Bazarnyj. Paul lived a life well lived-rich in family, friendship, music, and simple joys.Paul grew up in the Chicago area with his parents, older sister, and identical twin brother. As the beloved “runt” of the family, he was lovingly spoiled by his mother, a role he carried with pride and humor. Summers spent on the family farm in Wisconsin with siblings and grandparents remained among his most cherished memories.In 1983, Paul married the love of his life, Diane, and together they built a life rooted in devotion and partnership. He became a father in the mid-1980s and was a steady, loving presence-always ready with a helping hand or a warm meal to show his care.Paul…

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