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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Dwayne Fitzgerald "Gerald" Littlejohn
May 3, 2020
Dwayne Fitzgerald "Gerald" Littlejohn, 52, passed away into Glory at his home in Grover, NC, on Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was born March 1,1968, to the late Charles and Thelma McConnell Littlejohn. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 30 years, April DuBre - Littlejohn, and their children, Lance, Alyssa and Ryan, grandson Joziah, sister,...
Tracey Dawn Wells
May 3, 2020
"Her mansion was ready, and she moved from her earthly address to her Heavenly address today."
Tracey Dawn Wells, age 53, went to be with her Heavenly Father and her new home on Sunday, May 3, 2020 from her residence in Bessemer City, North Carolina.
She was born May 25, 1966, daughter of William and...
Teresa Louann Early
May 2, 2020
Teresa Louann Early, 65, of Dallas, passed away at her home on May 2, 2020.
A native of Gaston County, she was born January 20, 1955 to the late Lou and Mattie Coleman Johnson.
Teresa was a Christian lady who loved singing, gospel music, and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
...Helen Ramsey
May 1, 2020
Helen Lois Christenbury Ramsey, 89, of Gastonia, passed away at home on Friday, May 1, 2020.
She was born February 14, 1931, in York Co., SC, daughter of the late Eddie Lee Christenbury and Lois Robinson Crump.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Ramsey; brothers, Bobby...
Carl Wayne Mills
Apr 30, 2020
Carl Wayne Mills, 65, of Cramerton, passed away at home on April 30, 2020.
He was born May 10, 1954 in Gaston County to the late William Jessie and Johnnie Mae Cathleen Morris Mills.
Carl attended First Assembly of God in Gastonia. He loved to play horse shoes, fish, and spend time with family and...
Dorothy Dunlap May
Apr 29, 2020
Dorothy May, 72, of Gastonia, passed away at home on April 29, 2020.
She was born in Moore County, NC to the late Joe and Ivy Gardener Dunlap.
Dorothy was a member of Stanley Pentecostal Church in Stanley, NC. She was also involved for many years with the March of Dimes.
In addition...
Eugene Nelson Faris
Apr 29, 2020
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Mr. Eugene (Gene) Nelson Faris, 66, of Belmont, North Carolina.
A Gaston County native, Mr. Faris was born on April 7, 1954, and passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He worked at Norwesco Plastics for over thirty years in a variety of different capacities....
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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; Â a daughter, Mandy Hope; and a grandson,...
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...
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