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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Gaynelle Woody

Gaynelle Woody

Sep 7, 2021

Gaynelle Christenbury Woody, 69, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Gaston County, Gaynelle was born on May 10, 1952, to the late Ebbie and Zittie Lois Robinson Christenbury.

In addition to her parents, Gaynelle is preceded in death by her brothers, Bob Christenbury, Bill...

Shannon Patterson

Shannon Patterson

Sep 7, 2021

Shannon Eugene Patterson, 47, of Grover, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.

Born on November 9, 1973, in Gaston County to Wiley Patterson and Barbara Stines.

Left to cherish Shannon's memories are his father, Wiley Patterson; mother, Barbara Estes; sister, Tonya Phillips and husband, Alan; niece, Courtney Phillips;...

Ethel "Marie" Odell

Ethel "Marie" Odell

Sep 6, 2021

Ethel "Marie" Odell, 60, of Belmont, NC, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 2, 1960, in Bryson City, NC, daughter of Velma Herron Reed and the late Jackie Anthony.

Marie is preceded in death by her father, Jackie Anthony; and sister, Maggie Dover.

She...

"Cookie" Frankie Carroll

"Cookie" Frankie Carroll

Sep 5, 2021

Frankie Ruth "Cookie" Wilbanks Carroll of Belmont, NC passed away peacefully in Gastonia on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Daughter of the late Rev. Doc and Lillian Wilbanks of Greenville, SC, she was born October 16, 1947.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Eddie Wilbanks, and sister Betty Wilbanks...

J.D. Green

J.D. Green

Sep 4, 2021

J.D. Green, 71, of Marion, NC, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at his residence.

He was born October 12, 1949, in Graham County, NC, son of the late Thomas and Inez Green.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several siblings.

Left to cherish his memories are his...

Dale Robinson

Dale Robinson

Sep 4, 2021

Dale Lee Robinson, 67, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, he was born January 15, 1954, son of the late Edgar Banks Robinson Jr. and Alma McSwain Robinson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Berrier Robinson;...

Kimberly Turner

Kimberly Turner

Sep 3, 2021

Kimberly B. Turner, 59, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

A native of Gaston County, Kimberly was born on May 17, 1962, daughter of Jack Burger and the late Linda Johnson Gilliland.

Kimberly was raised by her grandmother, Maggie Bates. She enjoyed making crafts, spending time...

Janice Lorraine Jacobs Dye

Janice Lorraine Jacobs Dye

Sep 3, 2021

Janice Lorraine Jacobs Dye, 84, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 3, 2021, at the Wendover Hospice House of Shelby.

Born on May 5, 1937, in Gaston County, NC, Janice is the daughter of the late Oscar Glenn and Eunice Waldrop Jacobs.

Janice was a member of First...

Nancy Mcentyre

Nancy Mcentyre

Sep 3, 2021

Nancy Jane McEntyre, 70, of Dallas, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, she was born May 9, 1951.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Sara Gossett; husband, Jerry McEntyre; son, Benny McEntyre; daughter, Teresa Melton; grandson, Shadoe Degunion; and sisters, Dorinda McGinnnis...

Mark Craig Alexander

Mark Craig Alexander

Sep 3, 2021

Mark Craig Alexander, 66, of Bessemer City, beloved husband, father, grandfather,

great-grandfather, brother, and friend, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 3, 2021.

Mark will be missed beyond belief. Those who knew Mark know that he is doing "fantastic" in

Heaven.

Mark was born on June 5, 1955,...

Ricky Hawkins

Ricky Hawkins

Sep 2, 2021

Ricky Allen Hawkins, 68, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, he was born January 24, 1953, son of the late Ervin and Myrtle Hawkins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bud Hawkins and sister, Barbara Sparks.

...

James Elrod

James Elrod

Aug 30, 2021

James "Greg" Elrod, 60, of Clover, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

All services for Mr. Elrod are private.

The South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service is assisting the family.

Jake Black, Jr.

Jake Black, Jr.

Aug 30, 2021

Jake M. Black, Jr., 83, of Bessemer City, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on March 20, 1938, in Gaston County, to the late Jake Monroe Black, Sr. and Eva Kiser Black.

Jake was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He loved his community and supported...

Mary Jo Smith

Mary Jo Smith

Aug 30, 2021

Mary Jo Smith, 90, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, at Peak Resources of Gastonia.

She was born on October 16, 1930, in Gaston County, to the late John and Blanche Smith Auten.

In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas, Kenneth, and Bill Auten; and...

Linda Passmore

Linda Passmore

Aug 29, 2021

Linda Propst Passmore, 53, of Dallas, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born on October 15, 1967, in Gaston County, NC, to Gary Curtis Prospt and the late Ruby Blanton.

Linda attended North Gaston Church of God in Dallas. She loved to...

Barbara Mccall

Barbara Mccall

Aug 28, 2021

Barbara Jane McCall, 60, of Alexis, passed away August 28, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born on January 18, 1961 , in Mecklenburg County, NC, to Evelyn Mabe Johnson and the late Garfield Johnson.

In addition to her father, Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Evans McCall, Jr.;...

Jerry Mcentyre

Jerry Mcentyre

Aug 28, 2021

Jerry McEntyre, 74, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 12, 1946, in Blairsville, GA, son of the late Commodore and Bertha McEntyre.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Benny McEntyre; daughter, Teresa Melton; grandson, Shadoe Degunion; and...

Katherine Staley

Katherine Staley

Aug 27, 2021

Katherine Staley, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born September 24, 1939, in Cherokee Co, SC, daughter of the late Vester Martin and Martha Viola Peterson Martin.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Barney, Letha, Erskine,...

Bobby Parson

Bobby Parson

Aug 27, 2021

Bobby Dorsey Parson, 77, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on January 24, 1944, in Gaston County to the late Boyce and Rosa Powell Parson.

Bobby retired from Firestone after 48 years of service. He loved automobiles, especially trucks. Bobby enjoyed working outside in his yard....

Linda Correll

Linda Correll

Aug 27, 2021

Linda Correll, 63, of Lake Wylie, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born on December 2, 1957, to Lillian Stepp and the late Rastus Lee.

In addition to her father, Linda is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Correll; son, Michael Correll; brother, Larry Lee;...

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