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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Cathy Belk

Cathy Belk

Mar 30, 2021

Cathy Jane Belk, 49, of Gastonia, passed away on March 30, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on January 10, 1972, to Grace Delores Clark and the late Harry William Belk.

Cathy was a psychology major. She loved Dr. Pepper and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her father, Cathy...

Martha Carson

Martha Carson

Mar 29, 2021

Martha Elizabeth Carson, 36, of Maggie Valley, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 29, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on May 19, 1984, in Cherokee County, SC, to Rev. Keith Henry and Patsy Elizabeth Greene Carson.

Martha was a member of Rock Springs Baptist...

Sue Dillard Carnes

Sue Dillard Carnes

Mar 29, 2021

Sue Dillard Carnes, 65, of Belmont, passed away on March 29, 2021, at her daughter's home in Ellenboro.

She was born October 3, 1955, in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late William Dillard and Catherine Gibson Dillard.

A funeral service will be held  3:00 pm Friday, April 2, 2021, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel,...

Nettie Jean Easter

Nettie Jean Easter

Mar 29, 2021

Nettie Jean Easter, 76, of Stanley, NC, passed away, Monday, March 29, 2021 at her residence.

She was born April 1, 1944 in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Roy A. Lawry and Annie Adams Lawry.

Nettie was a member of Trinity AME Zion Church, Gastonia, where she loved the Lord and served as...

Sandra Green Davis

Sandra Green Davis

Mar 27, 2021

Sandra Darlene Green Davis, 76, of Gastonia, NC passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her home.

She was born March 21, 1945, in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Dee Green and Florence Elizabeth Green Gill.

Sandra attended Calvary Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC and loved her church family and friends. She was retired...

Gail Mcgaha

Gail Mcgaha

Mar 25, 2021

Gail Lavonda Biggerstaff McGaha, 80, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Thursday, March 25, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born January 7, 1941 of Cleveland Co, NC, daughter of the late T.R. Biggerstaff and Grace Zula Geouge Biggerstaff.

Gail was an avid reader and loved animals. She loved spending time with her...

Donnie Wilson

Donnie Wilson

Mar 25, 2021

Donnie Woodrow Wilson, 65, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia after a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 17, 1955, in Gaston County, to the late Walker and Julia Abernathy Wilson.

For many years Donnie worked at Bilo Grocery as...

John Edward Bowen

John Edward Bowen

Mar 24, 2021

John Edward Bowen, 71, of Bessemer City, passed away on March 24, 2021, at his home.

He was born November 8, 1949, in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Johnny Bowen and Naomi Stegall Bowen.

John was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He always put others first.

He was retired...

Debbie Rector

Debbie Rector

Mar 24, 2021

Debbie Lynn Rector, 60, of Mount Holly, NC passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born December 18, 1960, in Mecklenburg County, NC, daughter of the late John "Fred "Johnson and Gladys Phifer Johnson.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Donald Rector; sons, Brett and Johnathon...

Jack Reuben Costner

Jack Reuben Costner

Mar 23, 2021

Jack Reuben Costner, 89, of Bessemer City, went home to be with Jesus on March 23, 2021, at his home.

He was born October 9, 1931, in Gaston County, son of the late William and Susan Mitchem Costner.

Jack was a member of Union Road Church of God in Gastonia. He loved his family and...

Elisa Whitman

Elisa Whitman

Mar 23, 2021

Elisa Whitman, 54, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her residence.

She was born January 12, 1967 in Cleveland Co, NC, daughter of Sarah Lanning Burnett and the late James Phillip Shaw Jr.

Elisa was a loving mother. She loved the spring and animals, including her dogs and cats.

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Brenda L. Hyleman

Brenda L. Hyleman

Mar 22, 2021

Brenda L. Hyleman, 77, of Chester, passed away on March 22, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born May 23, 1943, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Woody Marshall Burchfield and Mary Horton Burchfield.

Brenda was a member of First Assembly in Gastonia.

She was a wonderful, caring, and...

Virginia Marie Putnam

Virginia Marie Putnam

Mar 22, 2021

Virginia Marie Putnam, 96, of Gastonia, passed away on March 22, 2021, at her home.

She was born January 9, 1925, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Yancy Patterson and Cloise Price Patterson.

A funeral service will be held  2:00 pm Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Union Road Baptist Church, 103 Summer Place Gastonia,...

Barbara Jean Garrison

Barbara Jean Garrison

Mar 15, 2021

Barbara Jean Garrison, 77, of Ranlo, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.

She was born on February 18, 1944, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Carl and  Evelyn Floyd Penley.

Barbara was a member of Landmark Baptist Church, where she loved her Pastor and her church family. She and...

Minnie Leila Bullis

Minnie Leila Bullis

Mar 15, 2021

Minnie Leila Bullis, 71, of Lawndale, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC.

She was born on May 16, 1949, in Cleveland County, to the late Gradie Cook, Sr. and Beulah Gantt Cook.

Minnie was a member of North Brook Baptist Church in...

Robert "Buddy" Eldridge Brown

Robert "Buddy" Eldridge Brown

Mar 15, 2021

Robert "Buddy" Eldridge Brown, 73, formerly of Gastonia, passed away on March 15, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA.

Robert was born in Bartow County, GA on April 24, 1947 to the late Robert W. and Earlene Gill Brown.

He loved his family and had a very strong faith. He was a...

Jones "Jr" Whisnant Jr.

Jones "Jr" Whisnant Jr.

Mar 15, 2021

Jones "JR" Whisnant Jr., 72, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Monday, March 15, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born December 4, 1948 a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Jones Roscoe Whisnant Sr. and Catherine Avery Whisnant.

JR was a mechanic and loved drag racing.

In...

Dr.Teresa Worthy

Dr.Teresa Worthy

Mar 13, 2021

Dr. Teresa Worthy, 55, of Dallas, NC passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born December 8, 1965, in Guilford County, NC, daughter of Bunzie Harrison Benge and the late Bobby Benge.

Dr. Worthy attended Bethel Baptist Church. She was a member and past president of IAAP and...

Linda Shubert

Linda Shubert

Mar 11, 2021

Linda Shubert, 71, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born, May 7, 1949 in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Lewis Osment and Eva Poindexter Osment.

Linda attended First Assembly, Gastonia and Southside Baptist, Gastonia.  She was a very successful business owner.

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Ronnie Lee Woody Jr.

Ronnie Lee Woody Jr.

Mar 10, 2021

Ronnie Lee Woody, Jr., 45, of Gastonia, NC passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born December 7, 1975, in Gaston County, NC, son of Ronnie Woody Sr. and Rachel Green.

Ronnie loved his family, especially his son and grandson. He was full of life and had a...

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