Bernice J. Thomason
Apr 7, 2020
Bernice J. Thomason, 89, of Gastonia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 7, 2020,
She was born on April 26, 1930, to the late Marion W. Rushing and Louella B. Rushing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne A. Thomason Sr., brothers, Jerry L. Rushing, Heath Rushing, Ward...
Doris Newton Jenkins
Apr 7, 2020
Doris Newton Jenkins, 72, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at her residence.
She was born February 21, 1948 in Cabarrus Co, NC, daughter of the late Buford Julius Newton and Virginia Cleaver Newton.
Doris was a member of South Macon Baptist and was a Sunday school teacher.
In addition...
Stephen "Jack" Manzy Neal Jr.
Apr 6, 2020
Stephen "Jack" Manzy Neal Jr., 84, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Monday, April 6, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.
He was born April 18, 1935 in Rutherford Co, NC, son of the late Stephen Manzy Neal Sr. and Mary Etta Ledford Neal Daniel.
Jack was a US Army Veteran and served on...
Angela Penland Burton
Apr 3, 2020
Angela Penland Burton, 53, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020.
She was born September 12, 1966 in Asheville, NC.
Angela loved her dogs and enjoyed spending time at the lake. She loved and adored her family and will be greatly missed. Angela enjoyed traveling.
She is survived by her father...
Carolyn Dawn Summey Wise
Apr 3, 2020
Carolyn Dawn Summey Wise, 86, passed away at Peak Resources, Cherryville, NC on April 3, 2020.
A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Elsie Tilson Summey.
Carolyn was a charter member of Westview Baptist Church in Bessemer City, where she was the former church secretary. She was also...
Lewis "Chris" Garrison
Apr 3, 2020
Lewis "Chris" Garrison, 65, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away, Friday, April 3, 2020 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby, NC.
He was born February 12, 1955, a native of Lincoln Co, NC, son of the late Lewis Glenn Garrison and Juanita Black Garrison.
Chris had attended High Shoals Baptist Church. He was employed for many years with...
Barbara Mayberry Sharpe
Apr 2, 2020
Barbara Mayberry Sharpe, 85, formerly of Gastonia, NC, passed away on April 2, 2020 at Matthews Medical Center, Matthews, NC.
She was born in Gaston County, NC on April 2, 1935 to the late Jess and Edith Mullinax Mayberry.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Sharpe, Sr.;...
Jim Reep
Apr 1, 2020
Jim Reep, 80, of Clover, SC, passed away, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at White Oak Manor, York, SC.
He was born November 9, 1939, son of the late Robert Pinkney Reep and Elizabeth Allen Reep.
Jim was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Dallas. Mr. Reep loved his family deeply and will be greatly...
James Wayne Fowler
Mar 30, 2020
James Wayne Fowler, 64, of Bessemer City, passed away on March 30, 2020, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born December 26, 1955, in Gaston County, son of the late Willie Lee Fowler and Estelle Carson Fowler.
Due to Covid-19 and the restrictions enforced for gatherings, there will not be a public service...
Belindia Lail
Mar 27, 2020
Belindia "Joyce" Welch Lail, 69, of Gastonia, passed away, Friday, March 27, 2020 at her residence.
She was born, November 15, 1950, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Columbus Wilkins Welch Jr. and Mattie Guffey Thompson.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Sherman Lail.
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James Albert Haskin Jr.
Mar 27, 2020
James Albert Haskin Jr. "Jimmy", 59, of Gastonia, passed away March 27, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
A native of Gaston County, he was born February 26, 1961, in Gaston County, son of the late James Albert Haskin Sr. and Lois Welch Haskin.
James was a member of Southside Baptist Church, Gastonia. He...
James Albert Haskin, Jr.
Mar 27, 2020
James Albert "Jimmy" Haskin, Jr., of Gastonia, 59, passed away on March 27, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
A native of Gaston County, NC, he was born February 26, 1961, the son of the late James Albert Haskin, Sr. and Lois Welch Haskin.
James was a member of Southside Baptist Church, Gastonia,...
Willis Hurtis Holloway
Mar 27, 2020
Willis Hurtis Holloway, 88, of Gastonia, passed away on March 27, 2020, at the Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain.
He was born June 29, 1931, in Madison County, Georgia, son of the late Grady and Annie Holloway.
Willis was a member of Cramerton Free Will Baptist Church.
He was a US...
Edna Ellington Brown
Mar 25, 2020
Edna Ellington Brown, 91, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Accordius Health, Gastonia.
She was born, January 26, 1929, a native of Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Ray David Ellington and Velma Thomas.
Edna retired from the Gaston County School system after 30 years of service.
In...
Carl Eugene Hayes
Mar 25, 2020
Carl Eugene Hayes Jr., 76, of Gastonia, passed away, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.
He was born February 19, 1944 a native of Gaston County, son of the late Carl Eugene Hayes Sr. and Blanche Hayes.
Carl is survived by his wife, Patricia Hayes; and his children.
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Roy Cecil Teague
Mar 24, 2020
Roy Cecil Teague, 87, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 surrounded by his family.
He was born May 31, 1932 in Clover, SC, son of the late Henry Otis Teague and Nancy Humphries Teague.
Roy was a Korean War Veteran and served in the 25 th infantry division in the US...
Brenda Johnson Lineberger
Mar 24, 2020
B renda Johnson Lineberger, 74, of Gastonia, passed away on March 24, 2020, at Carolina Continue Care in Charlotte.
She was born April 1, 1945, Gaston County, daughter of the late Pete and Melrose Johnson.
Mrs. Lineberger retired from John Deere after 30 years of service
All services will be private.
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Alice Jemima Blood
Mar 24, 2020
A lice Jemima Blood, 82 passed away on March 24, 2020 at Atrium Health Kings Mountain,
She was born July 27, 1937, in St. Johnsville, NY, daughter of the late Daniel Blood and Addie Webb Blood.
All services will be private.
Alice is survived by her children, Faith Alnutt (John Plantier), Laura Alasadi,...
Joel Evan Cleary
Mar 24, 2020
On his 62nd birthday, Tuesday, March 24 th 2020, Joel Evan Cleary, loving husband and father, passed away.
Joel was born in Massachusetts but raised by his parents John and Ann Cleary in Saint Petersburg, Florida with his sister Lisa. From there, he raised a family of his own with Tracy Dew. They had two children, Johnathan...
Malissa Lynn Carpenter Anderson
Mar 23, 2020
Malissa "Lynn" Carpenter Anderson, 56, of Bessemer City, passed away on March 23, 2020,
She was born March 1, 1964, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Beauford and Betty Carpenter.
Lynn was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them. She will be dearly...
