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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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.
...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...
Sandra Walls Pate
Mar 22, 2020
Sandra Walls Pate, 58, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, March 22, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born, June 16, 1961 in Del Rio, TX, daughter of Peggy Jean Gunter Walls and the late David Lee Walls.
Sandra was devoted to her family and was employed with Duke Energy as a...
Joe Edwin Ewart
Mar 18, 2020
Joe Edwin Ewart, 60, of Gastonia, passed away at home on March 18, 2020.
He was the son of the late William and Avis Hendrickson Ewart.
Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Army as a Radio Operator with the 82 nd Airborne.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...
Marie Teague
Mar 18, 2020
Marie Teague, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
She was born February 26, 1932 in Spartanburg, SC, daughter of the late Luther Wiggins and Mae Downs Wiggins.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Teague; 3...
Mary Williamson Caldwell
Mar 16, 2020
Mary Williamson Caldwell, 81, of Bessemer City, passed away March 16, 2020 at Brian Center of  Lincolnton, NC.
She was born December 18, 1938 in Newport, TN to the late Lem and Savannah Conard Williamson.
Mary was retired from the Ragen Mill after 40 years of service. She loved to crochet and help others.
...Michael Eugene Carter
Mar 15, 2020
Kings Mountain, NC -
Michael Eugene Carter, 66, passed away on March 15, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born on June 27, 1953 in High Point, NC, the son of Barbara Carter and the late Oliver Carter.
Michael loved music and playing the guitar. He loved challenges. He loved to...
Norma "Jane" Bowman
Mar 15, 2020
Norma "Jane" Bowman, 62, of Gastonia passed away March 15, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 1, 1957 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of Margaret Helen Raxter. Left to cherish her memory along with her mother are her brother, John Truett; sister, June Sanders (Tony); niece, Kelly Bradshaw; nephew, Scott Truett (Sandy); great-nieces, Angel...
Jane Webber Hartness
Mar 15, 2020
Jane Webber Hartness, 101, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Wellington Place, Gastonia, NC.
She was born, September 28, 1918 in Polk Co, TN, daughter of the late Charles Henry Webber and Harriet "Tiny" Cope Webber.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Luther Hartness;...
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