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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Timothy Sid Bingham
Jan 19, 2022
Timothy Sid Bingham, 50, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.
He was born July 6, 1971, in Cleveland Co, NC, son of Patricia "Pat" Ann Jenkins and the late Cicero Bingham.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by brother, Kenneth Langley; and...
Anna Lee Scott Cowart
Jan 18, 2022
Anna Lee Scott Cowart, 94, of Stanley, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her residence.
She was born July 5, 1927, in Oklahoma, daughter to the late George Scott and Bessie Bickerstaff Scott.
Anna worked most of her life in the Bowling Alley and was on the Pro Tour in 1950 and 1960....
Sandra Kerr Faile
Jan 18, 2022
Sandra Kerr Faile, 64, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born February 21, 1957, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Paul Kerr, Sr. and Helen McElveen Kerr.
Sandra was a member of Foursquare Church, Lincolnton. She enjoyed cross stix, putting puzzles together,...
John Earl "Pops" Strickland
Jan 17, 2022
On Monday, January 17, 2022, John Earl "Pops" Strickland, loving husband and father of five children, passed away at age 60 at home, surrounded by family.
Earl was born on February 25, 1961 in Gastonia, NC to Jerry Willis Strickland Sr and Polly Loretta Fore Strickland. On June 25, 1983, he married Linda Carol Waters. Earl served...
Linda Hoffman Savage
Jan 17, 2022
Linda Hoffman Savage, 74, passed on January 17, 2022.
She was born in Gastonia, NC, and worked at Howard Knit, QualiTee and The Fox Co.
Linda was a member of Davis Memorial Baptist Church and attended from the age of 11 years old.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jennings and...
Gloria Jean Mills
Jan 17, 2022
Gloria Jean Mills, 66, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Accordius Health, Gastonia, NC.
She was born May 27, 1955, in Richmond Co, NC, daughter of the late Jesse Benjamin Mills and Helen Cash Mills.
She was a graduate of East Gaston High School, Mount Holly, NC; Wingate College (now Wingate...
Clarence Walter Aldridge, Jr.
Jan 15, 2022
Clarence Walter Aldridge, Jr., 77, of Iron Station, NC, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.
He was born December 16, 1944, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of the late Clarence Walter Aldridge, Sr. and Ruth Johnson Aldridge.
He was a US Army Veteran and US Army National Guard Veteran....
Faye Burleson Jones
Jan 15, 2022
Faye Burleson Jones, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2022, following complications from a stroke. She resided at home with her friend, Ruth Brown. Faye was born in Bakersville, NC, to the late Tarp Williams Burleson, Sr. and Hazel Ledford Burleson Monday. Her family moved to Gastonia, where she met the love of...
Wesley Ray Anderson
Jan 15, 2022
Wesley Ray Anderson, 65, of Bessemer City, passed away January 15, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born September 5, 1956, in Gaston County, son of the late Jessie Ray Anderson and Winnie Faye Eller Anderson.
He was a former member of Sparrow Springs Baptist Church.
Wesley loved fishing...
Maryida "Louise" Carringer
Jan 13, 2022
Maryida "Louise" Queen Carringer, 76, of Dallas, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 13, 2022
A native of Gaston County, Louise was the daughter of the late J.T and Evelyn Penley Queen.
Louise was a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church. She loved her family and had a caring heart. In her spare...
Heather Lee Nanney
Jan 12, 2022
Heather Lee Nanney, 42, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Haywood Medical Center in Clyde.
Born on June 6, 1979, in Gaston County, Heather was the daughter of Samuel and Nancy Cochran Nanney.
Heather is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, William Junior and Gwen Nanney; maternal...
Terry Eli Beck
Jan 12, 2022
Terry Eli Beck, 60, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at his residence.
He was born June 23, 1961, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Dewey Eli Beck and Gertrude Lou Rhodes Beck.
Terry was a very caring and giving person. He would give anyone the shirt off his back.
...Ernest Joe Rhinehart, Sr.
Jan 11, 2022
Ernest Joe Rhinehart, Sr 76, of Belmont, NC, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at home.
He was the son of the late Claude Rhinehart and Lula Rhinehart.
He was preceded in death by 10 brothers; 4 sisters; and a son, Frank Moffett.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years...
John Reid Staton, Sr.
Jan 10, 2022
John Reid Staton, Sr., 88, of Iron Station, NC, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at his residence.
He was born January 18, 1933, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Ambrose Reid Staton and Ollie Mae Radford Staton.
John was am US Army Vet, and was a truck driver for several years.
...Bobbie Sowell
Jan 9, 2022
Bobbie Jean Sowell, 82, of Gastonia, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at her residence.
Born on February 21, 1939, in York County, SC, to the late Robert Lamar Drennan and Ninnie Barnette Quinn.
Bobbie was a member of South Marietta Baptist.
In addition to her parents, Bobbie is preceded in death...
Joseph "Joe" Scott Peeler
Jan 9, 2022
Joseph "Joe" Scott Peeler, 74, of Kings Mountain, passed away January 9, 2022, at his home.
He was born July 19, 1947, in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Drace Miller Peeler and Mable Louise Flowe Peeler.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm January 29, 2022, at Central United Methodist Church, 113 South...
Melanie Massagee
Jan 9, 2022
Melanie Robinson Massagee, 57, of Bessemer City, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
Born on June 20, 1964, at an Airforce Base located in Ruislip, England, Melanie was the daughter of Christine Turner Robinson and the late James E. Robinson.
Melanie was the living embodiment of the...
Ann "Annie" Rosetta Davidson
Jan 9, 2022
Ann "Annie" Rosetta Davidson, 81 of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, January 9,2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
Born May 13-1940. In Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Dewey Summitt and Violet Badger Summitt.
Ann loved to play bingo, do word charms and take notes on the news to talk about later. She...
Alice Noreen Martin
Jan 8, 2022
Alice Noreen Martin, 77, of Gastonia, NC, passed away January 8, 2022, at her residence.
She was born February 18, 1944, in Jackson Co, MO, daughter of the late Roy Martin, Sr. and Vivian Saunders Warren.
All services are private.
Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com
Kenneth "Jamie" Gee
Jan 8, 2022
Kenneth "Jamie" Gee, 35, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born October 3, 1986, in Cleveland Co, NC.
Jamie was a US Marine Vet. He worked as a landscaper with several companies, in addition to him being self-employed and working with his father, Mark....
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