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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Elva Guffey Whiteside

Elva Guffey Whiteside

Apr 27, 2020

Elva Guffey Whiteside, 95, of Bessemer City, passed away on April 27, 2020, at her home.

She was born August 29, 1924, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Howard Alexander Guffey and Lena Bullard Guffey.

She was a member of Long Creek Presbyterian Church in Kings Mountain where she was involved in her church...

Levita Ward

Levita Ward

Apr 27, 2020

Levita Ward, 69, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, April 26, 2020 at her residence.

She was born, July 3, 1950 in Rutherford Co, NC, daughter of Jeanette Watson Ward and the late Bill Ward.

Levita was a native of Rutherford Co, NC. She retired from Danaher Tool Group with over 20 years of service....

Kate Thompson

Kate Thompson

Apr 26, 2020

Elisa Kate Thompson was born September 30, 1955 in Gastonia, NC to Bueford Davis Bumgardner and Minnie Louise Huffstetler Bumgardner.

Katie attended Hunter Huss in Gastonia, NC she was employed with RL Stowe in Belmont, NC for many years.

Katie was joined in matrimony with Robert Eugene Thompson on February 7, 1994 and married for...

Thomas Philip Humphries Jr.

Thomas Philip Humphries Jr.

Apr 26, 2020

Thomas Philip Humphries Jr., 54, of York, SC, passed away, Sunday, April 26, 2020 at his residence.

He was born, October 4, 1965 in Gaston Co, NC, son of Thomas Philip Humphries Sr. and wife, Linda and Rebecca Jane Westbrook Suggs and husband, Bill.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his lifelong...

Donald Ernest George Ii

Donald Ernest George Ii

Apr 25, 2020

Donald Ernest George II, 58, of Bessemer City, passed away April 25, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born December 18, 1961, in Long Beach, CA, son of the late Donald E. George and Ina Jane Caruthers George.

Services will be held at a later date.

Donald is survived by...

Trevor George Coleman

Trevor George Coleman

Apr 25, 2020

Trevor George Coleman, 19, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 25,2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born February 27, 2001, in Cherokee County SC.

Trevor loved his family and friends deeply and enjoyed spending time with them.

He enjoyed riding dirt bikes.

A private family graveside service...

Larry Keith Cline

Larry Keith Cline

Apr 25, 2020

Larry Keith Cline, 71, of Blacksburg SC, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill.

He was born in Gaston County on March 29, 1949 and was the son of the late Bobbie Lee Cline.

Larry was a US Army veteran and he loved being a pawpaw.

Left to...

Ruby Quinn Burch

Ruby Quinn Burch

Apr 24, 2020

Ruby Quinn Burch, 94, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at her residence.  She was a native of Gaston County and the daughter of the late Stead and Bertha Quinn.  All services will be private.

William "Ray" Owens

William "Ray" Owens

Apr 20, 2020

William "Ray" Owens, 84, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Monday, April 20, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born July 3, 1935 in Clover, SC, son of the late Marshall Lewis Owens Sr. and Sallie Teague Owens.

Ray was employed at Food Lion, Dallas for over 16 years.

In...

Heather Nichole Cullins Greene

Heather Nichole Cullins Greene

Apr 20, 2020

Heather Nichole Cullins Greene, 40, of Clover, SC, passed away, Monday, April 20, 2020 in Charlotte, NC.

She was born June 13, 1979 in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Linda Wiggins Cullins and the late Robert McNeal Cullins.

Heather is survived by her husband of 23 years, William "Billy" Greene; daughters, Katelynn Greene and Alexis...

Jessica Danieal Owens

Jessica Danieal Owens

Apr 19, 2020

Jessica Danieal Owens, 29, of Lexington, NC, passed away, Sunday, April 19, 2020.

She was born December 29, 1990, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Hardy Dean Owens and Tina Michelle Milling Craver.

Jessica had a heart of gold. She could make you laugh and always had to have the last word.

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Joyce Ann Hope

Joyce Ann Hope

Apr 19, 2020

Joyce Ann Hope, 87, formerly of Gastonia, passed away April 19, 2020 at Peachtree Rehabilitation in Gaffney, SC.

Joyce was a former member of Maranatha Baptist Church and Bright Light Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd "Blukie" Hope;  a daughter, Mandy Hope; and a grandson,...

Donna Lynne Gadd Bonham

Donna Lynne Gadd Bonham

Apr 19, 2020

Donna Lynne Gadd Bonham, 59, of Mt Holly, NC, passed away, Sunday, April 19, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born November 13, 1960 in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Wade William Gadd and Connie Leatherwood Gadd.

Mrs. Bonham was employed as an investment broker with Wells Fargo for several...

Ted Robert Williams Jr.

Ted Robert Williams Jr.

Apr 18, 2020

Ted Robert Williams Jr., 48, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Saturday, April 18, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born September 17, 1971 in Eustis Lake, FL, son of Ted Robert Williams and Flora Griffin Cope.

Ted is preceded in death by his stepfather, Leonard Cope.

In addition to his...

Edna Wiggins Bell

Edna Wiggins Bell

Apr 18, 2020

Edna Wiggins Bell, 98, of Gastonia, passed away April 18, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born in Swain County, NC,  on January 4, 1922 to the late Thomas and Hester Medford Wiggins.

Edna loved the Lord, her family, and gardening. She never met a stranger. She was a grandmother to everyone...

Royal Bowen

Royal Bowen

Apr 17, 2020

Royal "Pat" Elwin Bowen, 89, of Gastonia, passed away April 17, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Son of the late Royal and Edith Bowen, he was born March 3, 1931 in Broome Co., NY.

Pat was an avid bowler with Young at Heart Bowling League. He loved the outdoors and playing...

Carole Putnam Fields

Carole Putnam Fields

Apr 15, 2020

Carole Putnam Fields, 75, of Cherryville, passed away April 15, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

She was born in Rutherford County, NC on June 1, 1944 to the late Hugh and Jackie Sullivan Putnam.

She is survived by her sons Scott Carpenter, Deaver Carpenter, Chris Carpenter, and Damon Fields; a daughter...

Frances Marie Cato

Frances Marie Cato

Apr 13, 2020

Frances Marie Cato, 82, of Gastonia, passed away April 13, 2020 at Alexandria Place, Gastonia, NC.

A native of Gaston County, NC, she was born August 14, 1937 to the late David and Mary Faye Chastain Hall.

In addition to her parents, Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Douglas Cato and two...

Sue Wallace

Sue Wallace

Apr 13, 2020

Sue Wallace, 89, passed away on April 13, 2020, at Alexandria Place, Gastonia. She was born August 28, 1930 in Gaston County.

Sue was preceded in death by her father Boyd H. Wallace, her mother Leola B. Wallace and her brother "Bud" Benny L. Wallace Sr.

Sue was a member of the East Gastonia Church...

Helen Nancy Martin

Helen Nancy Martin

Apr 11, 2020

Helen Nancy Martin, 86, of Gastonia, passed away April 11, 2020 at the Wellington House in Gastonia, NC.

She was born July 9, 1933 in Cullman, Alabama to the late James Robert and Deley Plunkett Nail.

Helen attended Parkwood Baptist Church and Zion Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

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