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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Michael Keith Perry

Michael Keith Perry

Jun 23, 2020

Michael Keith Perry, 54, of Dallas, NC, passed away at home on June 23, 2020.

A native of Gaston County, NC, he was born May 30, 1966 to Billie Kelly White and the late Jimmy Virgil Perry.

Michael was a member of Long Creek Baptist Church and was a former member of the Dallas Fire...

Billy "Bill" Andy Wyatt

Billy "Bill" Andy Wyatt

Jun 22, 2020

Mr.  Billy Andy "Bill" Wyatt went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 22, 2020.  His former wife, Gail Wyatt, daughters, Valarie and Mechelle Wyatt, and granddaughter, Abigail Rose Wyatt, dearly loved him.  Born November 24, 1945 in Waynesville, NC, Bill was the son of the late Sallie Gunter Wyatt and Andy Sanford...

Pamela Renay Cloninger

Pamela Renay Cloninger

Jun 22, 2020

Pamela Renay Pennington Cloninger, 69, of Dallas, NC passed away June 22, 2020 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC.

A native of Gaston County, NC, she was born November 21, 1950 to the late James "Pete" Marvin and Connie Sue Briggs Pennington.

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

Laura Jean Caldwell

Laura Jean Caldwell

Jun 22, 2020

Laura Jean Caldwell, 95, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Monday, June 22, 2020 at Novant Health Forysth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC.

She was born May 12, 1925 in Guilford Co, NC, daughter of the late Wade Fite and Margaret Ballard Fite.

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

Andrew Jackson Evans

Andrew Jackson Evans

Jun 21, 2020

Andrew Jackson Evans, 78, of Clover, SC, passed away on June 21, 2020 at his sister's home in Gastonia, NC.

He was born February 22, 1942 in Claremore, OK to the late Sheridan and Woodie Johnson Evans.

In addition to his parents, Andrew is preceded in death by his brothers, Sam Evans, Dean Evans, James...

Furman Louis Sprouse Sr.

Furman Louis Sprouse Sr.

Jun 21, 2020

Furman Louis Sprouse, 89, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away at home on June 21, 2020.

He was born June 6, 1931 in Cherokee County, SC to the late Horace and Dora Mae Wyatt Sprouse.

Furman was retired from Parkdale Mills after many years of service.

In addition to his parents, he is...

Shirley Yonvonne Fleming

Shirley Yonvonne Fleming

Jun 21, 2020

Shirley Fleming, 75, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

A native of Caswell County, NC, she was born August 23, 1944 to the late Clarence Monroe and Rose Huffman.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda McCumbee.

All services are private.

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Doris May Preston

Doris May Preston

Jun 20, 2020

Doris May Preston, 84, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her residence.

She was born June 9, 1936 in Fayette Co, KY, daughter of the late Arvid Grayson and Alma Newby Grayson.

Doris was loving wife, mother, servant of Christ and played the piano at church most of...

Joseph "Joe" Tomberlin

Joseph "Joe" Tomberlin

Jun 19, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Tomberlin, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away June 19, 2020 at Atrium Health-Cleveland, in Shelby, NC.

A native of Gaston County, he was born November 6, 1941 to the late William and Marie Tomberlin.

Joe was a member of First Assembly of God, Gastonia, NC, and former owner of Carolina Movers and...

Oscar "Bull" Griffin

Oscar "Bull" Griffin

Jun 19, 2020

Oscar "Bull" Griffin, 77, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at his home.

He was born November 24, 1942, in Gaston County, son of the late Oscar Griffin Sr. and Lucille Hill Griffin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Pendleton Griffin and granddaughter, Andrea Black....

Jeffrey "Jeff" Gilbow

Jeffrey "Jeff" Gilbow

Jun 19, 2020

Jeffrey "Jeff" Gilbow, 55, of Charlotte, passed away on June 19, 2020, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.

He was born May 9, 1965, in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Kenneth Clifford Gilbow Sr. and Catherine Fore Gilbow.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Greene Funeral Service,...

James Alan Phillips

James Alan Phillips

Jun 14, 2020

James Phillips, 60, went to be with the Lord June 14, 2020.

He was a loving husband to Terri Phillips for 38 years. He was a wonderful dad to Kristina and Amanda Phillips.  He was a very hard worker for his family and worked for Concrete Supply Co for 34 years. James was a member of the...

Grady Keith Ledford

Grady Keith Ledford

Jun 14, 2020

Grady Keith Ledford, 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, June 14, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

He was born, March 30, 1948, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Darrell Ledford and the late Roy Grady Ledford.

In addition to his mother, Grady is survived by his wife, Wanda Ledford;...

Jeffrey Todd Allman

Jeffrey Todd Allman

Jun 13, 2020

Jeffrey Todd Allman, 58, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020.

A native of Gastonia, he was born November 21, 1961 to Barbara Jean Smith and the late Paul Allman.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Allman.

In addition to his mother, he is...

Mike "Katdaddy" Nelms

Mike "Katdaddy" Nelms

Jun 13, 2020

Mike "Katdaddy" Nelms, 64, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Saturday, June 13, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born February 9, 1956 a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Wesley Zack Nelms and Frances Smith Nelms.

Mike was a member of City Church, Gastonia. He was a US Navy...

Martha Simmons Willard

Martha Simmons Willard

Jun 9, 2020

Martha Simmons Willard, 72, of Mount Holly, NC passed away June 9, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Gaston County, NC, she was born August 7, 1947 to the late George Ray and Jessie Elizabeth Simmons.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her life partner, Bobby Green;...

Brenda Kay Watts

Brenda Kay Watts

Jun 7, 2020

Brenda Kay Watts, 71, of Gastonia, passed away on June 7, 2020 at the Wellington House, in Gastonia, NC.

Brenda loved to dance.  She was a well-known CNA for 35 years.  She even helped the staff at Wellington House care for other patients.  Brenda never met a stranger.

A native of Gaston County, NC, she...

Thomas Christopher Beaver

Thomas Christopher Beaver

Jun 7, 2020

Thomas Christopher Beaver, 42, of Gastonia, passed away on June 7, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

A native of Gaston County, Mr. Beaver was born May 10, 1978 to Thomas "Tom" Edwin Beaver and the late Sharon Lee Helton.

In addition to his father, Mr. Beaver is survived by his children,...

Donald Gene Coxey, Jr.

Donald Gene Coxey, Jr.

Jun 6, 2020

Donald "Donnie" Coxey, 33, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Walmart in Cherryville, NC.

He was born June 28, 1986 in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Donald Gene Coxey Sr. and Loretta Hogue Coxey.

Donnie was an employee at Walmart in Cherryville.

In addition to his...

Lynn Renee Vickers

Lynn Renee Vickers

Jun 5, 2020

Lynn Renee Vickers, 66, of Gastonia, passed away at home on June 5, 2020.

She was born May 17, 1954 in Gaston County, NC to the late Herman Daniels and Louise Fletcher Daniels.

The love Lynn had for her husband and children was eternal and always without judgment. She carried the spirit of the Lord...

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