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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Benny George Creasman

Benny George Creasman

Jan 28, 2018

Benny George Creasman, 84, of Dallas, passed from this world to his heavenly   home and saw Jesus face to face on January 28, 2018, at his home with his         loving family by his side.

He was born July 31, 1933, in Gaston County, son of the late Charles "Buster" Creasman and Leta Wampler Creasman.

Mr....

Darrius "Dc" Carter

Darrius "Dc" Carter

Jan 28, 2018

Darrius "DC" Carter, 59, of Dallas, Passed away January 28, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 10, 1958, a native of Gaston County, the son of Isaac Carter Jr. and Wyonia Mobley Carter.

Darrius was born in Gastonia, NC.

He graduated from North Gaston High...

Klaire Marie Benge

Klaire Marie Benge

Jan 26, 2018

Klaire Marie Benge, 7, of Ranlo, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018, at her residence.

She was born January 15, 2011, in Gaston County, daughter of Danny Eugene Benge, Jr. and Natosha Dixon.

Klaire was a first grader at Brookside Elementary in Ranlo and attended Maylo United Methodist Church.  She was a strong and brave...

Carmel "Jack" Cole Jr.

Carmel "Jack" Cole Jr.

Jan 26, 2018

Carmel "Jack" Wayne Cole Jr., of Gaston County, went to be with his Lord on January 26, 2018, at Carolina Care, Cherryville, NC.

He was a retired Jouralman from Local Union 798 Family.

He was born June 27, 1935, in Gaston County, son of the late Carmel Cole Sr., and Ruth Moore Cole.

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Nathlee Nichole "Coco" Wright

Nathlee Nichole "Coco" Wright

Jan 24, 2018

Nathlee Nichole "CoCo" Wright,26, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 24, 2018, at Greenville Memorial Hospital, Seneca, SC. She was born June 8, 1991, in Mecklenburg County. She loved her family and was devoted to them. Nichole cherished her boys and was an awesome mother, along with being an amazing daughter.  Nichole had a heart of gold and will...

John Ray Justice

John Ray Justice

Jan 23, 2018

John "Fat Boy" Ray Justice, 62, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 23, 2018, at Country Time Inn Assisted Living, Kings Mountain. He was born November 21, 1955, in Lenoir City, Tennessee, son of the late Jerry Morgan Justice and Mary Francis Justice. A funeral service will be held 4:00 pm Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Good News Tabernacle,...

Arthur Franklin

Arthur Franklin

Jan 22, 2018

Arthur Franklin, 77, of Gastonia, passed away on January 22, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born April 6, 1940, in Jackson County, NC, son of the late Jesse Franklin and Myrtle Jones Franklin. Mr. Franklin was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church in Gastonia. He loved to paint and draw. Arthur was an artist who...

Oliver "Rusty" Bone

Oliver "Rusty" Bone

Jan 21, 2018

Oliver "Rusty" Bone, 92, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 21, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born July 15, 1925, in Fulton County, Georgia, son of the late Oliver L. Bone Sr. and Annie Sullivan Bone. Mr. Bone was a veteran of the US Coast Guard and received a purple heart for being wounded in...

Edith Finch Price

Edith Finch Price

Jan 19, 2018

Dallas, NC –

Edith Finch Price, age 89, entered her Eternal Home in Heaven on January 19, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was a Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great-Grandmother and Mother-In-Law, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  She was born May 23, 1928 in McCall, South...

Robert "Bob" Nicholas

Robert "Bob" Nicholas

Jan 19, 2018

Robert "Bob" Nicholas, 50, of Charlotte, passed away January 19, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center.

He was born December 15, 1967 in Canton, OH.

A memorial service will be held 7 pm Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia.

The family will receive friends 6 – 7...

Zola Eades

Zola Eades

Jan 19, 2018

On January 19, 2018, Zola Mae Brown Osborne Eades, 99, of Gaffney, passed over into an eternal life, free from pain and sorrow.

She was born November 23, 1918, daughter of the late Crommadore and Mandy Elzona Ellis Brown.

Zola was a native of Wilkes County, NC.

She was preceded in death by...

Peggy Spake Waldrop

Peggy Spake Waldrop

Jan 18, 2018

On January 18, 2018, Peggy Spake Waldrop, 79, of Bessemer City, our beloved mother and grandmother passed away. She was born March 9, 1938, in Gaston County. She was truly loved by so many and will be missed dearly every day. Surviving are daughters, Lorrie Cervantes, Teresa Self; son, Danny Spake; special grandson, "Little Man"; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 3...

Virginia Ruth Morgan

Virginia Ruth Morgan

Jan 17, 2018

Virginia Ruth Morgan, 85, of Gastonia, passed away January 17, 2018 at Courtland Terrace.

She was born June 5, 1932 in Clay County, the daughter of the late Jerry James Mull and Ruby Davis Mull.

Virginia retired from the former Hill Haven Nursing Home in Gastonia, where she was employed as a private duty nurse....

Robert Conner Jr.

Robert Conner Jr.

Jan 17, 2018

Robert Conner Jr., 62, of Gastonia, passed away January 17, 2018.

He was born January 4, 1956, a native of Gaston County, the son of Robert Conner Sr. and the late Helen Jewel Cunningham Conner.

Left to cherish his memories along with his father are his son Ryan Conner; daughters Melissa Long and husband David,...

Carl Mecum

Carl Mecum

Jan 16, 2018

CW02 Retired Carl Mecum, 82, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully, January 16, 2018 surrounded by his family.

He was born November 19, 1935 in Caldwell County, the son of the late Clarence Mecum and Julia Bolick Mecum.

Carl was a retired helicopter pilot with the United States Army.  He was a member South Gastonia of...

Shirley Ann Gibson Norris

Shirley Ann Gibson Norris

Jan 15, 2018

Shirley Ann Gibson Norris, 77, of Gastonia, passed away January 15, 2018 at her residence.

She was born August 31, 1940, in Lancaster County, SC, the daughter of the late Buddy Hood Gibson and Della Mae Thomas Gibson.

Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Bobby Belk and soul-mate, Penny Whitted, Eugene Belk and...

Garret Steven Durbin

Garret Steven Durbin

Jan 15, 2018

Garret Steven Durbin, 47, of Kings Mountain, went to his heavenly home with his wife holding his hand and by his side on Monday, January 15, 2018. He was born March 26, 1970, native of Bellingham, Washington, and the son of Ronald Steven Durbin and the late Theba Drusilla Williamson. Garret was a brilliant businessman, who owned and operated Independent...

Daphne Rhyne

Daphne Rhyne

Jan 15, 2018

Daphne Rhyne

11/19/1967 – 01/15/2018 -

Daphne Rhyne, 50, of Dallas, passed away January 15, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Beloved wife to Scott Rhyne; mother to five girls and grandmother to 13; daughter to Ken and Sara Burnett and Linda Cline; sister to 6 brothers and sisters.

A funeral...

Kimberly Manning Totten

Kimberly Manning Totten

Jan 15, 2018

Kimberly Manning Totten, 54, of Gastonia, passed away January 15, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 15, 1963, in El Paso, TX, the daughter of Vernard Gene Manning and the late, Sara Morgan Manning.

Left to cherish her memory along with her father is her son, Jeremy Totten.

A...

Jan-Michael Dean "Mike" Reinhardt

Jan-Michael Dean "Mike" Reinhardt

Jan 13, 2018

Jan-Michael Dean "Mike" Reinhardt, 33, of Dallas, passed away January 13, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born January 2, 1985, a native of Gaston County, the son of Frances Hale Reinhardt and the late Harold Dean Reinhardt.

Mike loved fishing, mudding and working on cars, but above all he loved his family....

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