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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

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...

Joe "Joey" Rufus Webb Iii

Joe "Joey" Rufus Webb Iii

Apr 11, 2020

Joe "Joey" Rufus Webb III, 49, a native of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Saturday, April 11, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born, July 3, 1970, son of Phyllis Bell.

He is preceded in death by his stepfather, Dusty Bell; sister, Kimberly Steele; and grandparents, Ernest and Virgie Steele.

In...

Timothy Shaw Kilgo

Timothy Shaw Kilgo

Apr 9, 2020

Timothy Shaw Kilgo, 59, passed away on April 9, 2020 at Atrium Health – Lincolnton.

He was born August 5, 1960 in Rome, GA to the late Joe Abb and Girtha Mae Deaton Kilgo.

Timothy is survived by family that loved him very much.  The family would like to give a special thank you to...

Julene Henderson Pasour

Julene Henderson Pasour

Apr 9, 2020

Julene Henderson Pasour, 91, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Peak Resources, Cherryville, NC.

She was born, November 1, 1928 a native of Spartanburg, SC, daughter of the late F.O. Henderson and Gertrude Thompson Henderson.

Julene was a member of 1 st United Methodist Church, Dallas. She loved going to horse...

Mary "Betty" Berkley

Mary "Betty" Berkley

Apr 8, 2020

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Berkley, 76, of Gastonia, passed away April 8, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

She was born April 22, 1943 in Daviess County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late W.H. and Maggie Ray Barnett.

Betty was a member of Faith Baptist Church for 50 years where she was...

Vena Griffin

Vena Griffin

Apr 8, 2020

Vena Ann Griffin, 57, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born, December 16, 1962, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late James Frank Griffin and Margaret Louise Carpenter Griffin.

Vena was a member of Southside Baptist Church, Gastonia. She loved reading...

William "Bill" Wilson Riddle

William "Bill" Wilson Riddle

Apr 7, 2020

Clover, SC-William "Bill" Wilson Riddle, Jr., 89, of 975 Ridge Road, passed away on April 7, 2020 peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side.

Bill was a native of Clover, SC and was born on March 26, 1931; he was the son of late William Wilson Riddle and Mary Ida Flanagan Riddle of...

Bernice J. Thomason

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.;...

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