David Floyd
, North Carolina
David Floyd was born in Gaston County on August 27 1958 to William and Margaret McClure Floyd. He transitioned on Wednesday August 19 2026 at Robin Johnson Hospice House Dallas NC. The family will be receiving friends and loved ones on Friday to Sunday from 400 p.m. to 700 p.m. at the home of Allen and Pamela Adams1515 Moore Drive Gastonia NC Service will be at Miracle Tabernacle Ministries120 White Jenkins Road Bessemer City NC on Monday August 24 2026 with quiet hour at 12 noon and service at 1230 p.m. 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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Raymond Smith
, North Carolina
Raymond Harry Smith was born in Gaston County on August 10 1998 Pamela Floyd Stowe and the late Raymond Smith III. He transitioned on Monday August 17 2026. Funeral on Saturday August 29 2026 at the funeral home 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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Vernette Wilkes
, North Carolina
Vernette Delores WilkesHill was born in Gaston County NC on June 7 1955 to the late Sylvania and Earlene Moses Wilks. She transitioned on Monday August 17 2026 at her home. Funeral on Friday August 21 2026 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Gastonia at 12 noon with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. My heart broke when I heard of my dear friends passing. Vernette and I met in 1984 while working at Bali in Gastonia. She became one of my dearest friends. Always greeting me with a big smile. You will be miss my friend. My condolences to the family. Family may your memories live forever within your hearts and bring comfort peace and laughter. Peace and blessings for the days to come. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my dear sweet sister in the Lord. Vernette had such a joyful sweet spirit about herself. I…
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Elizabeth Payne Seay
, North Carolina
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Payne Seay, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, on August 18, 2026.Born in Bryson City, North Carolina, to the late William E. Payne and Dorothy Dixon Payne, Elizabeth spent her formative years in Pickens, South Carolina, where she graduated from Pickens High School. As a proud Drum Major, she discovered a lifelong love of music, marching bands, and the special community that comes with them.Elizabeth’s passion for the marching arts continued throughout her life. She was a devoted supporter and volunteer for the Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, giving generously of her time, energy, and heart to help nurture the next generation of musicians. Band was more than a hobby to Elizabeth-it was something she truly loved and a part of who she was.She had an unmistakable flair for making life beautiful.…
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