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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Leroy Conard

Leroy Conard

Feb 26, 2020

Leroy Conard, 61, of Gastonia, passed away, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his residence.

He was born December 2, 1958, a native of Gaston County, NC, son of the late Patricia Conard Wheeler.

In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Randi Saldana.

Leroy is survived by his...

Rebecca Joy Gazdik

Rebecca Joy Gazdik

Feb 24, 2020

Rebecca Joy Gazdik, age 44, formerly of Wheeling, West Virginia, born January 22 of 1976 passed away Monday, February 24 of 2020. Rebecca passed from natural causes in her home located in Gastonia, North Carolina. Rebecca was a graduate of Wheeling Park High School in 1994 and was an active member of Trinity Methodist Church. Rebecca is survived by...

Lawrence Mcginnis

Lawrence Mcginnis

Feb 23, 2020

Lawrence McGinnis, a retired Gaston County School Teacher, passed away, February 23, 2020 at Alexandria Place, Gastonia. He was born April 5, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Walter Bell McGinnis and Ella Brack McGinnis. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com

Judy Carole Humphrey

Judy Carole Humphrey

Feb 23, 2020

Judy Carole Humphrey, 74, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House.

She was the daughter of Lena Miller Laughrun and the late Isaac "I.B."  Laughrun.

Judy was a member of City Church where she was active in the children's ministry.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She...

Willa Painter

Willa Painter

Feb 22, 2020

Willa H. "Nana" Painter, 84, of Gastonia passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Morningside Assisted Living in Gastonia. She was born August 31, 1935, in Waco, NC, daughter of the late Loran "JW" and Ellen Bryte Hord. Willa was a former member of Faith United Methodist Church in Gastonia. She was retired from Gaston Memorial Hospital after 32...

Barbara Austin

Barbara Austin

Feb 21, 2020

Barbara Cheria Austin, 90, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at Accordius Health in Gastonia. She was born March 19, 1929, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Raymon and Agnes Franklin. Barbara was a member of Faith Baptist Church and loved to sing. She had a great love for the Lord and was a witness to...

Rita Diane Perkins

Rita Diane Perkins

Feb 20, 2020

Rita Diane Perkins,74, of Gastonia, passed away on February 20, 2020, at her home. She was born September 13, 1945, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Earl Williams and Josie Howard Moore. Rita was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A funeral service...

Doris Rice Barr

Doris Rice Barr

Feb 20, 2020

Doris Rice Barr, 80, of Gastonia,  went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2020 at home.

She was born November 12, 1939 in Gaston County to the late Luther "Luke" and Arnee Watts Rice.

Doris attended the Church of God of Prophecy, Ranlo.  She loved her flowers and yard work.  She enjoyed...

Dc "Curley" Cloninger

Dc "Curley" Cloninger

Feb 17, 2020

DC "Curley" Cloninger, 92, of Cherryville, NC, passed away, Monday, February 17, 2020 at his residence.

He was born, December 16, 1927 a native of Gaston County, son of the late Andrew Sidney Cloninger and Ella Mae Watson Cloninger.

All services are private.

Arrangments are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service,...

Rev. Billy R. Campbell Sr.

Rev. Billy R. Campbell Sr.

Feb 17, 2020

The Rev. Billy R. Campbell Sr., 83, of Gastonia, passed away on February 17, 2020, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC. He was born October 3, 1936, in Gaston County, son of the late Paul and Ruth Campbell. He was a loving husband, father and a wonderful Pastor. He pastored the church in Hendersonville, NC for...

Dawn Wells Owens

Dawn Wells Owens

Feb 16, 2020

Dawn Wells Owens, 50, of Kings Mountain, passed away on February 16, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born April 2, 1969, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Lyman Beaver and Rachel Roberts. Dawn attended Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cherryville. She was a former cook at the Waffle House in Kings Mountain. A funeral service...

Margaret Turner Head

Margaret Turner Head

Feb 14, 2020

Margaret Turner Head, 90, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at her home. She was born September 13, 1929, in Rutherford County, daughter of the late Darvin D. Turner and Estelle (Sisk) Turner. Margaret was the Navy wife of the late MCPO Glenn Head Sr. for 41 years. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will...

Betty Propst Atkins

Betty Propst Atkins

Feb 14, 2020

Betty "Bett" Propst Atkins, 86, of Dallas, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at her son's residence in Blacksburg, SC.

She was born March 21, 1933, in Gaston County, daughter of the late David Henry Propst and Irene Elizabeth Burton Propst.

Ms. Atkins attended Carson Memorial Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents,...

Sam G. Kee

Sam G. Kee

Feb 14, 2020

Sam G. Kee, 74, of Clover, SC, died February 14, 2020 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.

Sam was a native of Cabarrus County, NC.  He retired from Winn-Dixie after 22 years of service and, also retired from Walmart after 8 years of service.  Sam loved his family.  He was a husband, father, grandfather, and...

William Lonnie Jones Jr.

William Lonnie Jones Jr.

Feb 13, 2020

William Lonnie Jones Jr., 74, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, February 13, 2020 at his home. He was born March 14, 1945, a native of Gaston County, NC, son of the late William Lonnie Jones Sr. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Sue Walker Jones; beloved son, Thomas James Jones;...

Spencer C. Nagel

Spencer C. Nagel

Feb 12, 2020

Spencer C. Nagel, 92, passed away on February 12, 2020 at Bel Air Health Care Center in Gastonia, NC.

He was born August 13, 1927 in Jackson County, MN to the late Spencer and Emma Nagel.

He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by...

Brenda Davis Messer

Brenda Davis Messer

Feb 12, 2020

Brenda Davis Messer, 73, of Gastonia, passed away, Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born November 30, 1946 in Robbinsville, NC, daughter of the late Luke Washington Davis and Colean May Davis.

Brenda was a strong, loving Christian woman. She was a devoted mother, grand-mother and spectacular nurse and...

Tony Ray Williams

Tony Ray Williams

Feb 10, 2020

Tony Ray Williams, 45, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. Tony was born October 27, 1974 in Gaston County, NC; and was the son of Charles and Joy Williams. In addition to his parents he is survived by his daughters, Morgan, Taylor, and Payton Williams; a brother Jody Williams (Lisa); and...

Norma Cloniger Stover

Norma Cloniger Stover

Feb 10, 2020

Norma Cloniger Stover, 85, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 10, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born, November 3, 1934, daughter of the late Lawson Cloniger and Edna Cloniger Lyons. She was retired from Homelite. Norma was a member of Ridge Baptist Church and a member of the church choir. She...

Ralph Martin Glover

Ralph Martin Glover

Feb 10, 2020

Ralph "Martin" Glover, 74, of Gastonia, NC, went home to be with his Savior on Monday, February 10, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born, February 27, 1945 a native of Gastonia, NC, son to the late Ralph Lee Glover and Flo Hill Glover. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 16 years,...

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