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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Dennis Fox

Dennis Fox

May 10, 2021

Dennis Fox, 67, of Cramerton, NC, passed away, Monday, May 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was born September 27, 1953 a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Charles Eugene Fox and JoAnne Whitworth.

Dennis was a member of Unity Baptist Church, Gastonia.

He is survived by his son, Adam...

Mary Morrow

Mary Morrow

May 9, 2021

Mary Lee Grant Morrow, 74, of Gastonia, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on December 14, 1946, in Hamilton County, Tn, to the late Harvey Lee and Effie Bernice Hollifield Grant.

Mary loved to talk about the Lord and witness to people she met. She had a deep...

Dorothy Guffie

Dorothy Guffie

May 9, 2021

Dorothy Bradshaw Guffie, 88, of Gastonia, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on February 22, 1933, in Georgia, to the late Cuba and Inas Bradshaw.

Dorothy retired in 1998 from American and Efird, where she had worked for over 40 years. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister,...

Jerry Cantrell

Jerry Cantrell

May 8, 2021

Jerry Newell Cantrell, 81, of Stanley, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Brian Center, Gastonia.

He was born on September 6, 1939, in Cherokee County, NC, to the late Newell James and Edeath Burdell Crawford Cantrell.

Jerry graduated from Belmont Abbey College in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He later...

Jerry Amon Bledsoe

Jerry Amon Bledsoe

May 8, 2021

Jerry Amon Bledsoe, 58, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born January 14, 1963 in Georgia, son of the late William Eschol Bledsoe and Pearl Maude Benton.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, David Bledsoe.

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Pauline P. Stewart

Pauline P. Stewart

May 7, 2021

Pauline P. Stewart, 98, of York, SC, died at White Oak Manor, York, SC, on Friday, May 7, 2021.

A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Bonner Grier and Minnie Oates Pearson.

She was a schoolteacher and after teaching twenty-two enjoyable years, retired from the former South Gastonia Elementary School....

Danny Horne

Danny Horne

May 7, 2021

Danny Keith Horne, 71, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on November 1, 1949, in Gaston County, to the late William Franklin and Clara Mae Lawing Horne.

Danny loved listening to Southern Gospel music and was a big fan of Elvis Pressley.

Left...

Carl "Joe" Huey" Arthurs

Carl "Joe" Huey" Arthurs

May 3, 2021

Carl "Joe" "Huey" Arthurs, 65, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Monday, May 3, 2021 at his residence.

He was born November 26, 1955, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Jasper Columbus Arthurs and Bonnie Louise Carter.

Carl served in USMC from 1972 – 1976 in Parris Island, SC. Operation Frequent Wind...

Thomas Cole

Thomas Cole

May 3, 2021

Thomas Anthony "Tom" Cole, 51, of Belmont, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on August 9, 1969, in Charleston County, SC, to the late Jack Morris, Jr. and Maria Carmen Cole.

Tom, formerly of Cincinnati, lived in Belmont for many years. He was loved by his family and...

Woodrow Kimsey

Woodrow Kimsey

May 2, 2021

Woodrow Eugene "Gene" Kimsey, 61, of Gastonia, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Courtland Terrace, Gastonia.

He was born on June 1, 1959, in Gaston County, to the late Woodrow and Jean Gurney Kimsey.

Gene loved the Carolina Panthers and watching NASCAR.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

Adam P. Varnadore

Adam P. Varnadore

May 2, 2021

Adam  P. Varnadore, 41, of Bessemer City, passed away on May 2, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born March 15, 1980, in Gaston County, son of the late Harold Dean Varnadore and Judy Arrowood Stalcup.

Adam is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Kelly Varnadore; son, Zackary Varnadore; sister,...

Jeffrey Burchfield

Jeffrey Burchfield

May 1, 2021

Jeffrey Scott Burchfield, 58, of Gastonia, passed away May 1, 2021.

A Gaston County native, he was born September 8, 1962, son of Louise Burchfield and the late John Paul Burchfield, Jr.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Burchfield.

He was the patriarch of the...

Carolyn Dixon Carroll

Carolyn Dixon Carroll

May 1, 2021

Carolyn Dixon Carroll, 71, of Bessemer City, passed away on May 1, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born July 2, 1949, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Otis Ray Dixon and Hallie May Dixon.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Monday, May 10, 2021, at Greene Funeral Service,...

Patricia "Diane" Wright

Patricia "Diane" Wright

Apr 30, 2021

Patricia "Diane" Wright, 72, of Gastonia passed away April 30, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, she was born July 3, 1948, daughter of the late Charlie H. and Pearl S. Hawkins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Jim Wright; daughter, Anita Willard;...

Richard "Ricky" Flowers

Richard "Ricky" Flowers

Apr 30, 2021

Richard "Ricky" Flowers, 62, of Kings Mountain passed away April 30, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

A Gaston County native, he was born August 1, 1958, son of Geraldine Moore of Kings Mountain and the late Calvin Flowers from Stockbridge, GA.

Left to cherish his memories, in addition to his mother, are his...

Charles Ellison Parker, Jr.

Charles Ellison Parker, Jr.

Apr 28, 2021

Charles Ellison Parker, Jr., born March 16, 1949, went to play golf with Jesus on April 28, 2021. He's now looking for his first hole-in-one.

He is the son of the late Dorothy and Charles Parker, Sr.

Gone before him are his parents, Dorothy and Charles Parker, Sr.

He is proudly survived by...

Georgia Ruth Mills Greene

Georgia Ruth Mills Greene

Apr 27, 2021

Georgia Ruth Mills Greene, 75, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 27, 2021, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

She was born July 5, 1945, in Haywood County, daughter of the late Elbert Mills and Bertie Webb Mills.

The family would like to thank the staff at Carolina Care, Cherryville and special niece, Tiffany...

Sharon "Sherri" Marie Robinette

Sharon "Sherri" Marie Robinette

Apr 26, 2021

On April 26, 2021 God called a beautiful angel home. Sharon Marie "Sherri" Robinette was always full of life and was a wonderful mother to her wonderful girls. Sherri always lived life to the fullest, but also hardheaded and very loved. All that knew her knew she came with helping hands. Sherri graduated from South Point High School and...

Betty Jean Black

Betty Jean Black

Apr 26, 2021

Betty Jean Black, 85,  of  Cherryville , passed away on April 26, 2021, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

She was born in Gaston County on October 12, 1935, daughter of the late Mason Black and Mable Clark Black.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Herman R....

Sara "Sally" Cloninger

Sara "Sally" Cloninger

Apr 25, 2021

Sara (Sally) Stroup Cloninger passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 with her family beside her. Sally was born in Gastonia NC on March 6, 1947, the youngest child of Robert and Clara Stroup. She was a graduate of Frank L. Ashley High School in Gastonia and Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC, where she was president of her...

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