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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Heather Lee Nanney

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

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.

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Ernest Joe Rhinehart, Sr.

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.

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.

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Bobbie Sowell

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Donald Mckinley Bingham

Donald Mckinley Bingham

Jan 7, 2022

Donald McKinley Bingham, 71, of Dallas went to be with the Lord, January 7, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 16, 1950, in Dallas, NC, the son of the late Gordon Reynolds Bingham and the late Ruby Wilson.

Don is survived by his wife, Sharon Henderson Bingham; sons, Jody Bingham and...

James "Mitchell" Hilton

James "Mitchell" Hilton

Jan 5, 2022

James "Mitchell" Hilton, 63, of Kings Mountain, passed away January 5, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born September 27, 1958, in York County, South Carolina.

Mitchell is survived by his wife, Stephanie Moore-Byrum Hilton; son, James Anthony Hilton; daughters, Katherine Robinson, Cynthia Decker, Bobbie Jean Weathers;  sisters, Teresa Anderson (Jerry), Shersesa...

Tamra Faith Long

Tamra Faith Long

Jan 5, 2022

Tamra Faith Long, 64, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born December 8, 1957, in Oakland Co, MI, daughter of the Cecil Strother and Norma Jean Hudgins.

Tamra is survived by her husband, Allen Edward Long, II; son, Eddie Long; daughter, Amber...

Melody "Mel" Ann Davidson

Melody "Mel" Ann Davidson

Jan 5, 2022

Melody (Mel) Ann Davidson, 48, of Gastonia Passed Away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Born September 16, 1973, In York County, SC. Mel was the daughter of the late Franklin Delano Davidson and Ann Rosetta Davidson.

Mel was a very caring and loving person she never met a stranger and...

Marshall Claude Stroupe, Jr.

Marshall Claude Stroupe, Jr.

Jan 5, 2022

Marshall Claude Stroupe, Jr. 88, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Preceded in death by his love, Helen; and sons, Marshall and Lynn.

He is survived by his grandsons, Calvin (Sandy), and Matthew; granddaughters, Emilie, and Marie; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Marshall was a US Army Vet, who served during...

Bradford Hope

Bradford Hope

Jan 5, 2022

Bradford Lloyd Hope, 70, of Blacksburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Cherokee Medical Center in Gaffney.

Born on October 17, 1951, in Gaston County, Bradford was the son of the late Lloyd and Joyce Patterson Hope.

A graduate of Hunter Huss Highschool, Bradford would later go on to retire from the US...

Roxie "Rocky" Steven Parker Sr.

Roxie "Rocky" Steven Parker Sr.

Jan 5, 2022

Roxie "Rocky" Steven Parker Sr.,75, of Grover, passed away January 5, 2022, at his home.

He was born October 27, 1946, in Mobile County, Alabama, son of the late Clyde Edward Parker ad Fannie Woodard Parker.

Rocky was a member of Royster Avenue Church of God, Shelby, where he was very involved with the church...

Pamela Reynolds

Pamela Reynolds

Jan 4, 2022

Pamela Gordon Reynolds, 59, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at her residence.

Born in Cherokee County, SC, on September 4, 1962, Pamela was the daughter of the late Alex C. Gordon, Sr., and Myrtis Robbins Gordon.

Pamela loved her children and grandchildren with all of her heart.

In addition...

Barbara Herrin Mason

Barbara Herrin Mason

Jan 4, 2022

Barbara Herrin Mason, 84, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at her residence.

A native of Gaston County, born on October 1, 1937, Barbara was the daughter of the late Marshall Wilson and Estelle Traywick Herrin.

Barbara was a member of Goshen Presbyterian Church in Belmont. She enjoyed traveling with her sister...

Clara Dorsey

Clara Dorsey

Jan 3, 2022

Clara Dorsey, 52, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Ivy Nursing Facility in Gastonia.

A native of Gaston County, born on June 13, 1969, Clara was the daughter of James E. Dorsey and the late Pamela Towery.

Clara's favorite hobbies included reading and doing puzzle books. She loved her fur...

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