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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Sherry Ellis Lunsford
Oct 30, 2020
Sherry Ellis Lunsford, 47, of Clover, SC, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at her brother's residence.
A native of Gaston County, she was born April 19, 1973, daughter of the late Thomas Edison Ellis and Elizabeth Minnie Kapps.
She loved her family greatly.
Left to cherish her memories are her son, Zachary...
Mary Ruth Nivens
Oct 29, 2020
Mary Ruth Nivens, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her residence.
She was born April 18, 1936 in Rock Hill, SC, daughter of the late John Norris and Mary Hufstetler Norris.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Nivens; daughter, Patricia Mackins; grandson,...
William Leroy Elliott, Sr.
Oct 28, 2020
William Leroy Elliott, Sr., 85, of Gastonia, passed away at home on October 28, 2020.
He was born September 10, 1935 in Mecklenburg County, NC to the late Zebulon Vance Elliott and Maebelle Silvey Elliott.
William was a veteran of the United States Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Johnny Lewis "Don" Greene
Oct 28, 2020
Johnny Lewis "Don" Greene, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on October 28, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born December 7, 1944 in Haywood County, NC to the late Homer Greene and Bertha Gunter Cunningham.
Johnny was an avid golfer and devoted husband of 57 years. He was retired from...
Hobert Henry Keene
Oct 27, 2020
Hobert Henry Keene, 69, of Mount Holly, NC passed away on October 27, 2020 at Atrium Health of Lincolnton, NC.
He was born June 14, 1951 in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Harvey Junior Keene and Nellie Louise Rose Keene.
Hobert was a member of Dallas Church of God, Dallas, NC. He was...
Keath Don Williams
Oct 26, 2020
Keath Don Williams, 82, of Dallas, NC went home to be with his Lord God on October 26, 2020 surrounded by family.
He was born February 6, 1938. He was the son of Steve Kersey and Margaret Williams.
He served in the US Navy and proudly worked as a Gaston County Deputy and a textile...
George Robert Pender, Jr.
Oct 26, 2020
George Robert Pender, Jr, 65, of Gastonia, passed away at the Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC on October 26, 2020.
He was born on June 18, 1955 in Berlin, Germany, to Dagmar "Omi" Liebsch Pender and the late George Robert "Bobby" Pender, Sr.
George was a member of First Assembly of God, Gastonia. ...
Darrell Lee Owen
Oct 25, 2020
Darrell Lee Owen, 65, of Gastonia, passed away suddenly October 25, 2020, with his loving family and close friends by his side.
He was born October 12, 1955, in Gaston County, son of Genee Owen and the late Aaron Owen.
Darrell was a very proud veteran of the US Navy and welder by trade. He...
Grady Austin Clemmer Sr.
Oct 25, 2020
Grady Austin Clemmer Sr., 94, of Gastonia, passed away on October 25, 2020, at Accordius Health, Gastonia.
He was born December 14, 1925, in Gaston County, son of the late Jasper and Beulah Fisher Clemmer.
Mr. Clemmer was a member of East Garrison Baptist Church, Gastonia.
He served in the US Navy during...
Mildred Hanna Moore
Oct 24, 2020
Mildred Hanna Moore, 86, of Gastonia, passed away on October 24, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born January 24, 1934, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jack and Winnie Kersey Hanna.
Prior to Mildred's stroke, she loved to read, and she enjoyed watching Sunday services on the television. She loved...
Linda Goble Parrott
Oct 24, 2020
Linda Goble Parrott, 68, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.
She was born May 28, 1952, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Robert Goble and Mossie Thompson Goble.
Linda was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Bessemer City.
In...
Eula Mae Davis Jernigan
Oct 22, 2020
Eula Mae Davis Jernigan, 90, of Gastonia, passed away October 22, 2020 at her residence.
She was born December 1, 1929 in St. Pauls, NC, daughter of the late Oscar and Bessie Davis.
She was a member of Dallas Church of God and was retired from Curtain Bed and Bath in Gastonia.
In...
Ruth Rowland Revels
Oct 22, 2020
Ruth Rowland Revels, 84, of Cherryville, passed away October 22, 2020 at her home.
She was born in Cherokee County, NC on December 29, 1935 to the late Andrew Jefferson Rowland and Bertha Bradshaw Rowland.
Ruth enjoyed baking for her friends and family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Barbara June Mantecón Cook
Oct 21, 2020
Barbara June Mantecón Cook, 49, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born June 18, 1971, in Gaston County, daughter of Barbara Sandefur.
Barbara liked the Pittsburgh Steelers and loved dachshunds, especially her fur baby Rocky. She enjoyed gardening and had a green thumb. She loved...
Ola Sue Finley Criswell
Oct 21, 2020
Ola Sue Finley Criswell, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away at home on October 21, 2020.
She was born in Dyer County, Tennessee on July 6, 1936 to the late George Edward Finley and Ruby Dotson Finley.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Belmont, NC.
In addition to her parents,...
Gordon Alexander Small
Oct 21, 2020
Gordon Alexander Small, 55, of Stanley, NC, passed away, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his residence.
He was born January 11, 1965, native of Gaston Co, NC, son of William Franklin Small Sr. and the late Patricia Kane Small.
Gordon loved football, gaming, wrestling, NASCAR and was a Star Wars geek. He was employed with...
Rebecca Ann Crisp Adams
Oct 20, 2020
Rebecca Ann Crisp Adams, 53, of Hiddenite, NC passed away October 20, 2020 at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville, NC.
She was born August 1, 1967 in Gaston County, NC to the late Myra Lee Wiggins.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her son, Chris Adams.
Rebecca...
John "Johnboy" Neal
Oct 19, 2020
John "JohnBoy" Neal, 29, of Clover, SC, passed away October 19, 2020.
He was born in York County, SC on May 15, 1991 to Eddie Dean Neal and Daisy Llewellyn Neal.
John will be greatly missed by those who knew him. He was a hard worker and was well respected by those who knew him. ...
Loudean Eubanks Johnson
Oct 19, 2020
Loudean Eubanks Johnson, 80, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Monday, October 19, 2020 at Stanley Total Living Center, Stanley, NC.
She was born February 10, 1940 in Spartanburg, SC, daughter of the late Toy Eubanks and Ruby Donald Eubanks Young.
Mrs. Johnson was a resident at Stanley Total Living Center for 5 years, during that...
Bobby Neil Meadows
Oct 19, 2020
Bobby Neil Meadows, 82 passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at W. G. (Bill) Hefner V. A. Center - Salisbury, NC.
He retired from the U. S. Army after 26 years of proud service to his country. During his service in the military, he served in Vietnam and received a Bronze Star.
Bobby attended...
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