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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Steven Matthew Treadway

Steven Matthew Treadway

Sep 1, 2019

Dallas, NC - Steven Matthew Treadway, 37, passed away September 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born on December 27, 1981, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late James Henry Treadway and Janice Duncan Treadway. Steven loved to play the guitar and draw cartoons and facial expressions. Survivors include brothers, Frank and wife Margaret Andrews...

Melva Lorene Hamby

Melva Lorene Hamby

Sep 1, 2019

Gastonia, NC - Melva Lorene Hamby, 82, passed away on September 1, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born on April 1, 1937, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Harry Lee Cope and Nettie Jordan Cope. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Steve Hamby and wife, Renee, Jeff Hamby, Jerry Hamby;...

Erma Helton Perry

Erma Helton Perry

Aug 30, 2019

Erma Helton Perry, 94, of Kings Mountain, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019, at her home. She was born, August 25, 1925, in Gaston County, daughter of the late James Claude Helton Sr. and Nancy Jane Quick Helton. Erma loved her family, genealogy and reading. She loved working hard in her home. Left to cherish her memories are her...

Shirley L. Buchanan

Shirley L. Buchanan

Aug 30, 2019

Shirley L. Buchanan, 60, of Gastonia, went home to her heavenly Father on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at her home.

She was born June 17, 1959, in Beaumont, TX, daughter of the late Richard Conrad and Flora Conrad.

Shirley was the most loving wife, mother, and grammy in the world.

She is survived...

Denise Moody

Denise Moody

Aug 28, 2019

Karen "Denise" Moody, of Dallas, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends on August 28, 2019.

A graduate of North Gaston High School and owner of the Boardwalk Bar for many years. Denise always had a smile or her loved ones. Denise loved life and lived it to the fullest. She will be...

Brenda Barker Davis

Brenda Barker Davis

Aug 27, 2019

Brenda Barker Davis, 78, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2019 while surrounded by her family. She was born on May 3, 1941, a native of Gaston County, preceded in death by her parents, Paul James Barker and Pauline Price Barker and son, the late Brian Keith Davis. Brenda was a member of...

George Lindsey Mccombs

George Lindsey Mccombs

Aug 27, 2019

Snow Camp, NC -

George Lindsey McCombs, 95, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2019. He was born May 4, 1924 in Polk County, the son of the late Leonard Minor McCombs and Elnora Harris McCombs. George was a member of Lighthouse Chapel of Sanford, NC. He was an US Army veteran of...

Pamela Renee Phillips Weaver

Pamela Renee Phillips Weaver

Aug 25, 2019

Pamela Renee Phillips Weaver, 55, of Bessemer City, went home to be with the Lord August 25, 2019, at her home. Pam was born in Prince George County, Fort Lee, Virginia, on May 24, 1964. Pam's family moved to North Carolina in 1970. She graduated from Bessemer City High School in 1982. She was the owner and operator of...

Thomas (Tom) Raymond Conner

Thomas (Tom) Raymond Conner

Aug 24, 2019

Thomas (Tom) Raymond Conner, 63, of Gastonia, passed away August 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born on August 21, 1956 in Jackson County, the son of the late Raymond Carl Conner and Dorothy Mc Coy Conner. Tom worked for John Jenkins for 30 plus years. He always had a joke to tell and loved to make others...

Jane Marie Stang

Jane Marie Stang

Aug 22, 2019

Jane Marie Stang, 75, of Clover, SC, passed away on August 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born on December 18, 1943 in Cook County, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ray and Jean Halstead. Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband, Thomas Stang; sons, Chuck Halstead and wife, Sharon, and Thomas Stang and wife, Crista;...

Mercedes Torres Tucker

Mercedes Torres Tucker

Aug 20, 2019

Mercedes Torres Tucker, 53, happily took the hand of Jesus when she heard his call on the 20th of August, surrounded by her family. Mercedes was a devout Christian and a light that shined all over you. She said, "I am not afraid, my heart is with God" and how true that is. She never met a stranger, she...

Mary Francis Emory

Mary Francis Emory

Aug 18, 2019

Mary Francis Emory, 79, of Gastonia, passed away August 18, 2019 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1939 in Commerce, Georgia, the daughter of Thelma Daily Hardy and the late Roy Miles Hardy. Mary was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memories along with her mother, are her loving husband, Ray Emory; son,...

Darlene Miller Elgin

Darlene Miller Elgin

Aug 18, 2019

Darlene Miller Elgin, 68, of Gastonia, passed away on August 18, 2019, at Peak Resources. She was born January 10, 1951, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Frankie Christopher Miller and the late Jack Miller. Darlene is survived by her sons, Adrian Elgin and wife Amy and Anthony Elgin and wife Paula; sister, Dianne Hawkins and husband...

Marty Joe Carter

Marty Joe Carter

Aug 18, 2019

Marty Joe Carter, 52, of Gastonia, passed away, Sunday, August 18, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 20, 1966, in McDowell County, WVA, son of the late Eugene Carter and Lucy Morgan Carter. Marty loved camping and RZR riding with his friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters,...

Alan Dewey Geddings

Alan Dewey Geddings

Aug 17, 2019

Alan Dewey Geddings, 66, of Lincolnton, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born August 24, 1952, in Sumter, SC, son of the late Fred Dewey Geddings and Eula Geddings. Alan loved being on the water with his family and was happiest when he was fishing. He recently retired after 30 years...

Dr. Gene Ware

Dr. Gene Ware

Aug 17, 2019

Dr. Gene Ware, 71, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at his home.

He was born November 1, 1947, in Cleveland County, son of the late Arthur Buyon Ware and Eva Bridges Ware.

Dr. Ware was the Pastor of New Life Baptist Church for...

Bonnie Mae Kelly

Bonnie Mae Kelly

Aug 14, 2019

Bonnie Mae Kelly, 92, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 30, 1927 in Graham County, NC, daughter of the late William Newton Ellis and Cellia Hardin Ellis. Bonnie was a church member of Springwood Church of God. She loved the Lord and to write to people to share Christ...

Lester Charlie Bean

Lester Charlie Bean

Aug 13, 2019

Lester Charlie Bean, 67, of Bessemer City passed away on August 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 19, 1952, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Charlie Conrad Bean and Hattie Mae Welch Bean. He is survived by his daughters, Leslie Bean, Lisa Bean, and Lori Brewer and husband, Joseph; grandchildren, Logan Bean,...

Nell Jones Gaddis

Nell Jones Gaddis

Aug 13, 2019

Nell Jones Gaddis, 87, of Gastonia, passed away August 13, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 2, 1932 in Clover, South Carolina. Mrs. Gaddis was co-owner of Gaddis Upholstery Shop for more than 40 years. Nell was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Gastonia. She was a speed reader and read thousands of books. She...

Gladys Phillips Arnold

Gladys Phillips Arnold

Aug 12, 2019

Gladys Phillips Arnold, 93, of Cramerton passed away August 12, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 8, 1926 in Selma, Alabama. She is survived by her son, Roger Arnold; sister, Myrtle Greene; several brothers; and special friends, Richie and Donna Buchanan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

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