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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Jershea Michele Bolding
Oct 18, 2019
Gastonia, NC - Jershea Michele Bolding, infant daughter of David and Tina Bolding went to be with Jesus on October 18, 2019. She was born a native to Gaston County on July 25, 2019. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brothers, Shannon Eugene Bolding, Benjamin Eugene Bolding; maternal grandfather, Timothy William Guthrie; paternal grandparents, William...
Virginia Smith Jordan
Oct 17, 2019
Virginia Smith Jordan, 95, of Gastonia, passed away on October 17, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice House. She was born on June 6, 1924, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Tracy William Smith and Ethel Bess Smith. Virginia was a charter member of Fraley Memorial Baptist Church where she attended until her failing health....
Norma Haney Clayton
Oct 15, 2019
Norma Haney Clayton, 75, of Belmont passed away on October 15, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 21, 1944, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Joseph Haney and Grace Williams Haney. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Chuck Clayton (Deidra); daughter, Buffy Williams (Mitchell); sisters, Janice Lang, Sheila...
Judy Mathison Dowdle Hicks
Oct 14, 2019
Judy Mathison Dowdle Hicks,70, of Iron Station, passed away on October 14, 2019, at her home. She was born April 10,1949, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Don Mathison Sr. and Vera Silver Mathison. Mrs. Hicks was a member of Trinity Assembly of God in Bessemer City. A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Thursday, October 17,...
Alejandra Cruz De Montellano
Oct 12, 2019
Alejandra Cruz de Montellano, 48, of Gastonia, passed away, Saturday, October 12, 2019. She was born July 10, 1971 in Mexico, daughter of Alejandra Martinez and the late Martin Cruz. Alejandra was a member of Pentecostales de Gastonia. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Andres Montellano Orta; sons, Irving Montellano Cruz, Jovanny Montellano Cruz...
Margie Miller Matthews
Oct 11, 2019
Gastonia, NC - Margie Miller Matthews, 93, went home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born on January 31, 1926, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Isaac Stanley Miller and Grace Johnston Miller. Margie was a member of South Gastonia Church of God. She was a prayer...
Norma Jean Smart
Oct 10, 2019
Norma Jean Smart, age 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on October 10th, 2019, surrounded by her loving family in her home. Norma was born on January 19, 1947 to Grady and Dorothy Smart.
Norma is survived by her daughter, Crystal "Starr" Paul (Harold "HP") of Gastonia, NC; granddaughters, Holly Ambrose (Michael) of Easley, SC, and Allison...
Brenda "Faye" Cook
Oct 10, 2019
Brenda "Faye" Cook, 75, of Bessemer City, passed away on October 10, 2019, at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain.
She was born December 14, 1943, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Walter Alton Clark and Vergie Lockridge Clark.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, October 14, 2019, at Greene Funeral Service,...
Kathleen S. Williams
Oct 9, 2019
Kathleen S. Williams, 87, of Gastonia, passed away, Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born, January 6, 1932 in Cherokee County, NC, daughter of the late Orville Roscoe Smith and Nellie Jane Dewberry Smith. Kathleen was a church member at Ridge Baptist Church, Gastonia and retired from Ti-Caro-A&E. In addition to her parents,...
Kenneth Dwight Grimsley
Oct 6, 2019
Kenneth Dwight Grimsley, 78, of Gastonia passed away October 06, 2019 at home. He was born on June 05, 1941 in Gaston County, son of the late Mollie Elizabeth and Oscar Bynum Grimsley. Dwight was part-owner of Carolina Textile Sales in Gastonia until his retirement. He was a music lover and accomplished guitarist. Funeral Arrangements: Visitation is 1:00 PM...
Kenny Fowler
Oct 4, 2019
Kenny Fowler, 46, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Friday, October 4, 2019, at CaroMont Medical Center. A Gaston County native, he was born December 26, 1972, son of Walter Fowler Sr. and Susan Stewart Fowler. Kenny loved hunting and taking trips to the beach. He loved spending time with his family and dog, and enjoyed riding his bike. In...
Penny Darlene Shedd
Oct 4, 2019
Penny Darlene Shedd, 59, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with Jesus, on Friday, October 4, 2019. A celebration of life officiated by Pastor Scottie Cochran will be held 7:00 p.m. on October 10, 2019 at H.I.S. Frontline Ministries, 301 N. Highland Street, Gastonia, NC. The family will receive friends 30 minutes before the service. In lieu of flowers,...
Mary Woody Mccarter
Oct 3, 2019
Mary Woody McCarter, 87, of Iron Station, NC, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 3, 2019. She was born February 27, 1932 a native of Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late John Henry Wright and Elizabeth Barker Wright. Mary retired from Pharr Yarns, McAdenville. She loved to play the piano for her family gospel group, The...
Elizabeth Ann Carpenter
Oct 1, 2019
Gastonia, NC - Elizabeth Ann Carpenter, 86, passed away on October 1, 2019 at Peak Resources. She was born on July 8, 1933, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Marvin Guy Ruppe and Gertrude Honeycutt Ruppe. Elizabeth is survived by her nephew, Mike and Katie Angley; niece, Sherry and David Turner; 1 great-niece; 4 great-nephews;...
Millard "Guy" Britt Jr.
Sep 30, 2019
Gastonia, NC - Millard "Guy" Britt Jr., 69, passed away on September 30, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Hertford County on August 23, 1950, the son of the late Millard Guy Britt Sr. and Ethel Horton Britt. Guy retired from Gaston Memorial Hospital and Walmart. He loved to fish. He is survived by his loving wife...
Dl Brooks
Sep 29, 2019
Gastonia, NC – DL Brooks, 84, passed away on September 29, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 31, 1935 in Cleveland County, the son of the late Curtis Brooks and Mildred Wellmon Brooks. DL was a member of Charity Independent Baptist Church in Gastonia. He retired from John Deere after 25 years of service....
Brandon Lee Costner
Sep 29, 2019
Brandon Lee Costner, 25, of Kings Mountain, passed away on September 29, 2019. He was born March 1, 1994, in Gaston County. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia. He was employed by C.A. Foy Machine Company in Kings Mountain. Brandon loved skateboarding, paintball, fishing, dirt bike riding and snowboarding with his brother. He played...
James Charlie Massey
Sep 28, 2019
James Charlie Massey, 88, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born March 11, 1931, in Banks County, GA, son of the late Howard Massey and Minnie Rucker Massey.
James was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Gastonia. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran that...
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