June Jackson
Jun 5, 2021
June Ellen Jackson, 71, of Lowell, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born on June 20, 1949, in Gaston County, to the late Vance Parker and Margarette Moses Parker.
Left to cherish June's memories are her brothers, Mike, and Alan Parker; sister, Carolyn McIntyre; 7...
Mary Sexton
Jun 5, 2021
Mary Ann Sexton, 68, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House of Dallas.
She was born on March 16, 1953, in Gaston County, to the late Odell and Mamie Cope Sexton.
Mary enjoyed doing puzzles, playing board games, and watching Disney movies. She loved her family and fur...
Billie Ingram
Jun 4, 2021
Billie Fay Ingram, 87, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
She was born on April 15, 1934, in Gaston County, to the late Henry and Lydia Hatley Willard.
Billie loved getting to fly in the helicopter with her friend Danny. She worked for many years...
Maria Taborda
Jun 4, 2021
Maria Omaira Taborda, 63, of Gastonia, passed away at her nephew's home on June 4, 2021.
A native of Columbia, South America, she was born February 2, 1958 to the late Manuel Salvador and Odeilde Benjumea Taborda.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Misael Taborda.
Maria...
Bryan Russell Edwards
Jun 2, 2021
Bryan Russell Edwards, 62, of Charlotte, NC passed away June 2, 2021 at Atrium Health-Main, in Charlotte, NC.
He was born March 13, 1959, in Essex County, New Jersey to the late Noah and Kim Perry Edwards.
Bryan is survived by his son, Baron Edwards; his daughter, Allyson Edwards; and two bothers, Randy and Donald...
David Cruz
Jun 2, 2021
David Cruz, 40 , of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born on October 15, 1980 , in Dade County, Fl, to Gladys Cruz.
David was a member of Christ Worship Center, Gastonia. He enjoyed playing pool and loved cars. David had a caring  heart and...
Martie Harris
Jun 1, 2021
Martie Freeman Harris, 75, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at her residence.
She was born on April 5, 1946, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Roy and Mae Freeman.
Martie was a hospital chairman for the state of North Carolina. She was a past president and secretary of the...
Alan Dale Johnson
May 31, 2021
The life of Alan Dale Johnson, 37, of Gastonia, was cut short on May 31, 2021.
He is survived by his parents; a son; a daughter; two brothers; and nieces and nephews.
A gathering of friends will be held at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service on Saturday, June 5 at 3:00 pm.
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Glenda Lanford
May 31, 2021
Glenda Lanford, 71, formerly of Bessemer City, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Largo Medical Center in Largo, Florida.
She was born on May 17, 1950, in Gaston County, to the late Charles Lanford, Sr. and Thelma Louise Ellis.
In addition to her parents, Glenda was preceded in death by her son, Richard...
Jim "Red" Brown
May 29, 2021
Jim "Red" Brown, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, May 29, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
He was born April 11, 1936 in Greenville Co, SC, son of the late Ernest Lawrence Brown and Susan Elizabeth Beam.
Red was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents,...
Rev. Robert Rose
May 28, 2021
Rev. Robert Taylor Rose, 78, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, May 28, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on March 7, 1943, in Waynesville, NC, to the late Henry Taylor and Ruby Hannah Rose.
Robert was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church...
Timothy Jones
May 28, 2021
Timothy Martin "Coach" Jones, 61, of Gastonia, passed away May 28, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
A Gaston County native, he was born January 25, 1960, son of the late J.W. and Irene Jones.
Timothy was a member of Clover Liberty Pentecostal Church.
An avid softball player, coach, and sports fan, he...
Christopher "Jason" Painter
May 26, 2021
Christopher "Jason" Painter, 50, of Grover, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born January 9, 1971, in Gaston Co, NC.
Jason enjoyed shooting pool. He was a loving husband, son, father and pawpaw.
He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Kelsey Simmons.
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Thelma Carpenter
May 25, 2021
Thelma Rebecca Carpenter, 78, of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at White Oak Manor North Grove in Spartanburg, SC.
She was born on October 16, 1942, in Gaston County, to the late Robert and Thelma Glover Carpenter.
Thelma was a faithful church member and an extremely hard worker.
In addition...
Tony Lee Gunter
May 22, 2021
Tony Lee Gunter, 44, of Kings Mountain, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2021.
Tony was born May 11, 1977, in Gastonia, to Melanie Johnson and Steve Gunter (Barbara).
He was the father to the late Dalson Gunter and grandson to the late James (Runt) and Sarah Gunter.
Tony was a caring and...
Max William Wolfe Sr.
May 22, 2021
Max William Wolfe, Sr. of Gastonia, passed away on May 22, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey J. Wolfe and Suda Kennedy Wolfe, as well as his sister and her husband, Dorothy W. Lynn and T.A. Lynn Sr.
Max is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mae Beth Whitesides...
Ervin "Bud" Hawkins, Jr
May 22, 2021
Ervin Leroy "Bud" Hawkins,Jr., 69, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 after a lengthy fight against Covid.
He was born on November 10, 1951, in Gaston County, to the late Ervin Hawkins, Sr. And Myrtle Smith Hawkins.
Bud enjoyed the dirt track races and worked for many years at Carolina speedway...
Lucille Moore
May 22, 2021
Lucille Dowell Moore, 78, a native of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her residence.
She was born on July 4, 1942, in Gaston County, to the late Will and Minnie Dowell.
Lucille was a member of South Gastonia Church of God for over 50 years.
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Wade Lunsford
May 21, 2021
Wade McKenneth Lunsford, 85, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at CRMC in Gastonia.
He was born on August 3, 1935, in Cherokee Co, NC, to the late Richard and Annie Moss Lunsford.
Wade worked as a machinist for many years at Dallas Machine.
Left to cherish Wade's memories is...
Jeremy "Jay" Farrow
May 20, 2021
Jeremy "Jay" Joseph Farrow, 32, of Shelby, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Roan Mtn, Tennessee.
He was born on September 7, 1988, in Evanston, IL, to Debra Lynn Farrow.
Jay was a veteran of the US Navy. He was an avid gamer, enjoyed playing chess and loved cars. Jay will live on...
