Lawrence Bernasconi
Aug 27, 2018
Lawrence Bernasconi, 89, of Gastonia, passed away August 27, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born July 3, 1929 in Bronx, New York the son of the late Lawrence Henry Bernasconi and Philomena Russelli Bernasconi. Lawrence attended Ridge Baptist Church of Gastonia. He attended Iona State College. He was a United States Marine and Air Force...
Rickey Lee Hill Sr.
Aug 22, 2018
Rickey Lee Hill Sr., 75, of Bessemer City, passed away August 22, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born May 18, 1943 a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Marshall Lee Hill and Mabel Beach Hill. Rickey was a member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia. He was also a member of Oasis Shriners...
Kenneth Dale Wilson
Aug 21, 2018
Kenneth Dale Wilson of Gastonia NC passed gracefully, surrounded by his loving family, into the arms of his Heavenly Father on 8/21/18 at the Robin Johnson House. He was born in Gastonia to the late Luke and Selee Wilson on December 13th, 1943. He is survived by his wife of 48 wonderful years, Inez Wilson and their two daughters, Shellie...
Jimmy Nanney Sr.
Aug 21, 2018
Jimmy Lee Nanney Sr., 67, of Dallas, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Carolinas Regional Medical Center. He was born October 8, 1950 in Gaston County, son of Frances Woody Poole and the late William Nanney Jr. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service – 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052....
Kathy Diane Jones
Aug 20, 2018
Kathy Diane Jones, 61, of Gastonia, passed away August 20, 2018 at Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville. She was born May 13, 1957 in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Samuel Jones and Beatrice Lockridge Jones. Kathy is survived by her brothers, Jim Jones, and Randall Jones; sisters, Sandra Christopher, and Janet Coleman; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be...
Nanie Mae Stephens
Aug 19, 2018
Nanie Mae Stephens, 95 of Cherryville went to be with The Lord on August 19, 2018 at Courtland Terrace. She was born June 6, 1923 in White County, Georgia, the daughter of the late John Mulkey and Nancy Jane Mulkey. Nanie was a member of Clover Liberty Pentecostal Church. She loved her family and never met a stranger. She is...
Clyde Campbell Walker
Aug 18, 2018
Clyde Campbell Walker, 90, of Gastonia, passed away, Saturday, August 18, 2018 at his residence. Clyde was born August 28, 1927, in Gaston County, son of the late Lewis Neil Walker and Edna Walker, husband of the late Lalla Walker. He was a US Army Air Corp veteran, serving in WWII. He was a supervisor with Homelite. Left to cherish...
Mary Alice Childers
Aug 17, 2018
Mary Alice Childers, 86, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at the Brian Center. Mary was born February 29, 1932 in Lincoln County the daughter of the late Lorance and Laura Goins. A graveside service will be held 12:00 pm on Wednesday at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia. The family will receive friends from 5 -7 pm on Tuesday...
Vernon Kent Godfrey
Aug 17, 2018
Vernon Kent Godfrey, 59, of Lowell passed away August 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1959 in Gaston County the son of the late Robert Richard Godfrey and Geraldine Jenkins Godfrey. Vernon is survived by his daughters, Nicole Skipper, Tosa Wall; brothers, Wayne Godfrey, Billy Meeks, Donnie Morton and Peanut Morton;...
Sarah Elizabeth Buckner
Aug 17, 2018
Sarah Elizabeth Buckner, 85, of Concord, passed away, Friday, August 17, 2018 at Curis Nursing Home, Concord. Sarah was born May 21, 1933, in Grayson County, Kentucky. Left to cherish her memories are her son, David Buckner; daughters, Belinda Smith, Shelia "Kay" Medlin and husband Mitchell; daughter-in-law Brenda Buckner; grandchildren, Melissa Somerset, April Walker, Stacey and Abe Buckner, Larry Buckner,...
Judith "Judy" Ann Taylor Stroupe
Aug 17, 2018
Gastonia, NC – Judith "Judy" Ann Taylor Stroupe, age 70, passed away August 17, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. The daughter of the late Hubert Thomas Taylor and China Mae Taylor, she was a dedicated, loving wife and mother. In her later years, Judy devoted her time to caregiving for her parents. She loved being a Girl Scout Leader...
Gary Joseph Lavelle
Aug 16, 2018
Gary Joseph Lavelle, 57, of Gastonia, passed away August 16, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 21, 1961 in Miami, Florida the son of the late Albert Joseph Lavelle and Lucille Janet Justice Lavelle. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Mary Brafford Lavelle; daughters, Barbie Conley, Rebecca Cote, Nikki Toney, Jennifer Martens; son, John Martens; brothers, Alvin,...
Ray Smith
Aug 15, 2018
Ray Smith, 81, of Grover, passed away on August 15, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 30, 1936, in McColl, SC, son of the late Ernest Smith and Ada McKaskill Smith. Mr. Smith was a charter member of Holly Ridge Baptist Church in Blacksburg, SC. Ray was a veteran of the US Air...
Ricky Dewayne Burton
Aug 15, 2018
Ricky Dewayne Burton, 67, of Gastonia, passed away August 15, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born April 10, 1951 in Maricopa County, Arizona, the son of the late Richard Burton and Thelma Davis Burton. Ricky is survived by his wife, Cheryl Burton; son, Tarl Burton and wife Mandi; daughter, Alicia LePino and husband Michael; and six...
Dewayne Adams
Aug 14, 2018
Dewayne Adams, 56, of Cherryville, passed away on August 14, 2018. He was born December 17, 1961, in Gaston County, the son of the late Howard Morrow and Nancy Ellen Adams. Dewayne was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was a member of High Shoals Volunteer Fire Department and a former member of Crowders Mountain Fire...
Samuel Leon Hinton Jr.
Aug 14, 2018
Samuel Leon Hinton Jr., 84, of Gastonia, passed away August 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1934 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of the late Samuel Leon Hinton Sr. and Loraine Newman Hinton. Sam lived in Lake County, Ohio, for 30 years and moved to Gastonia, North Carolina in 1985. He retired from CE Tyler...
Marlene Riley
Aug 13, 2018
Marlene Elizabeth Hensley Riley, 67, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at CMC Main. She was born May 21, 1951 in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Jesse Coleman "Mike" Hensley and Muriel Adcock Hensley. Marlene was a member of Flint Grove Baptist Church, she was a homemaker, loved animals, loved crafts, was an avid Panther's fan, and...
Jeffrey Robert Nations
Aug 13, 2018
Jeffrey Robert Nations, 59, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 3, 1959, son of Robert Nations and Jeri Moody Nations. In addition to his parents he is survived by his significant other Cassie; children, Billy and wife Crystal, Anthony, Alexis; brother, Gary Nations; sister, Ginger Monk; grandchild, Collin. He...
Johnny Boyd Robinson Jr.
Aug 13, 2018
Johnny Boyd Robinson Jr., 33, of Gastonia, passed away August 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 26, 1984, a native of Gaston County, the son of Cynthia Lynn Bradshaw and the late Johnny Boyd Robinson Sr. Johnny loved his children and enjoyed fishing. Along with his mother, he is survived by his sons Jacob and Jordyn Robinson;...
Leonard L. Cope
Aug 13, 2018
Leonard L. Cope, 78, of Kings Mountain, passed away August 13, 2018 at Sherrill's Ford Hospice House. He was born August 1, 1940 in Gaston County, the son of the late Harry Cope and Nettie Jordan Cope. Leonard was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his loving wife of over 28 years, Flora "Ellen" Cope;...
