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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Thomas "Tom" Odell Nelson

Thomas "Tom" Odell Nelson

Apr 7, 2021

Thomas "Tom" Odell Nelson, 58, of Kings Mountain, passed away on  April 7, 2021, at his home.

He was born August 12, 1962, in Montgomery County, Ohio, son of Estel Odell Nelson and the late Wilma Hall Hathaway.

A service will be held at a later date.

In addition to his father, Estel...

Betty Rose Poole Bumgardner

Betty Rose Poole Bumgardner

Apr 6, 2021

Betty Rose Poole Bumgardner, 88, of Lowell, NC, passed away, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her daughters' residence.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Candy Quick

Candy Quick

Apr 6, 2021

Candy Lee Quick, 56, of Lancaster, passed away on April 6, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on November 3, 1964, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Jay and Helen Clippard Roberts.

Candy worked as a CNA at the Kings Mountain Hospital. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Candy...

Dorothy "Dot" Stamey

Dorothy "Dot" Stamey

Apr 6, 2021

Dorothy "Dot" Bates Stamey, 87, of Dallas, went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2021, at Robin Johnson House.

She was born December 9, 1933, in Macon County, NC, daughter of the late Samuel and Lassie Mae Bates.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of...

Jim Dotson

Jim Dotson

Apr 6, 2021

Jim Dotson, 86, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on January 2, 1935, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Willie Alman Dotson and Betty Lou Estes Dotson.

Jim was a member of Union Presbyterian Church of God in Gastonia. He was an Army Veteran who...

Lisa Barnes Jones

Lisa Barnes Jones

Apr 6, 2021

Lisa Ann Barnes Jones, 59, of Gastonia, NC passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at NY Presbyterian Hospital, Queens, New York.

She was born October 17, 1961 in Gaston County, NC to Flora Hudspeth Barnes and the late Richard Lee Barnes.

Lisa was a 1980 graduate of Ashbrook High School, Gastonia, NC and a 1994...

Elizabeth Diane Ledford

Elizabeth Diane Ledford

Apr 5, 2021

Elizabeth Diane Ledford, 69, of Oak Island, passed away on April 5, 2021, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC.

She was born June 7, 1951, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles Rayfield and Helen Hooper Rayfield.

Diane was a member of Bolivia Baptist Church in Bolivia, NC.

A graveside service will...

Pamela Burch Black

Pamela Burch Black

Apr 5, 2021

"Just For Today Thank You Lord"

Pamela Burch Black went home to be with the Lord on 4/5/2021.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Samuel Foxx Jr.; father and mother, John and Shirley Burch; and brother, Scott Burch.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Black; sons, Shane and Brock...

James Burris, Jr.

James Burris, Jr.

Apr 5, 2021

James Clinton Burris, Jr., 80, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born on April 28, 1940, in Gaston County, to the late James Clinton Burris, Sr. and Mabel Benfield Burris.

James was a great husband, father, and friend. He loved fishing, going to...

David M. Hardin

David M. Hardin

Apr 2, 2021

David M. Hardin, 69, of York, SC, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2021 at UNC Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, he was born August 9, 1951, son of the late Bill and Betty Hardin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kim Hardin; brother, Doug Hardin; and grandson,...

James "Mick" Carpenter

James "Mick" Carpenter

Apr 2, 2021

James "Mick" Marshall Carpenter, 88, passed away on April 2, 2021.

He was born in Cramerton, North Carolina on February 8, 1933 to the late Julius "Odell" and Gracie Mae Small Carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers (Howard, Elzie, Joe, Ralph), and his sister, Brenda Carpenter Thompson.

He...

Adalynne Jenkins

Adalynne Jenkins

Apr 2, 2021

Adalynne Rae Jenkins, infant daughter of Justin Jenkins and Courtney Sherbert, passed away April 2, 2021 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.

She was born March 31, 2021 in Gastonia.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Abigail Watson; brothers, Nolan Watson and Ashton Sherbert; grandmothers, Michele Capps and Wanda Snipes; grandfather,...

Anna Lou Hale Reeves

Anna Lou Hale Reeves

Apr 1, 2021

Anna Lou Hale Reeves, 71, of Gastonia, passed away, April 1, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born March 21, 1950 in Kegley, WVA, daughter of Fount William Hale and Lucy May Epperson Hale.

Anna was a member of West Fifth Avenue Free Will Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday...

William "Bill" Jones, Sr.

William "Bill" Jones, Sr.

Mar 31, 2021

William "Bill" Thomas Jones, Sr., 82, of Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on March 13, 1939, in Gaston County, to the late Frank Thomas Jones and Lena Mae Badger Jones.

Bill was a member of Impact Community Church in Iron Station, NC. He loved to go...

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...

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