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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Max Parker
Apr 25, 2021
Max Baer Parker, 86, of Clover, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at his residence.
He was born on June 15,1934, in Gaston County, to the late George and Ella Hodge Parker.
Max was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed going golfing and fishing as often as he could.
...Reida Mcfalls
Apr 24, 2021
Reida Starnes McFalls, 80, of Clover, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her residence.
She was born on January 22, 1941, in Union County, NC, to the late Earl Clarence Starnes and Nell Mangum Starnes.
Reida was a member of Old Path Holiness Church.
In addition to her parents, Reida is...
Bud Goins
Apr 24, 2021
Bud Goins, 88, of Bessemer City, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on September 4, 1932, in Lincoln County, to the late Roland and Parlee White Goins.
In addition to his parents, Bud is preceded in death by a son, Buddy Fields; daughter, Shirley Towery; brothers, Frank, Bob,...
Edmond Williams, Jr.
Apr 23, 2021
Edmond "Bill" Williams, Jr., 98, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at his residence.
He was born on July 26, 1922, in Richards, TX, to the late Edmond Williams, Sr. and Lorene Cundiff.
Bill, a purple heart recipient, retired from the United States Air Force after 21 years, were he served proudly in WWII...
Bobby Hale
Apr 22, 2021
Bobby Eugene Hale, 32, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. The West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium is assisting the family.
Harvey Spirlin
Apr 22, 2021
Harvey Spirlin, 60, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born on October 1, 1960 in Gaston County, to the late Alvin Spirlin and Margaret Jenkins.
Harvey was a loving, devoted husband to his wife, Donna, for over 38 years. He was a father to...
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