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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Donna Elaine Mitchell

Donna Elaine Mitchell

Jul 27, 2017

Donna Elaine Mitchell, 66, of Gastonia, passed away July 27, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 19, 1950, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Frank Aston Jolly and Betty Philbeck Jolly.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 49 years, David Mitchell; son, Shane...

Robert Lacy Neice

Robert Lacy Neice

Jul 27, 2017

Dallas, NC -

Robert Lacy Neice, 85, passed away July 27, 2017 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.  He was born July 16, 1932 in Giles County, VA. Robert was preceded in death by son, Michael Neice and grandson, Matthew Surcy. He is survived by daughter, Susan Surcy; son-in-law, Joey Surcy; granddaughter, Rachel Brooks and great- granddaughter, Kaylei...

Linda Dameron Hill

Linda Dameron Hill

Jul 26, 2017

Linda Kay Hill, 69, of Gastonia, passed away July 26, 2017 at her residence.

She was born February 27, 1948 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Randolph Dameron and Ila Magdeline Teague Dameron.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Hill Harris and husband, Danny "Rusty" Harris Jr.; grandchildren, Jennifer Grigg and husband...

Clyde Thomas Carpenter

Clyde Thomas Carpenter

Jul 25, 2017

Gastonia, NC –

Clyde Thomas Carpenter, 75, passed away July 25, 2017 at his residence.  He was born May 25, 1942, in Cleveland County, the son of the late Charles Frederick Carpenter and Vinnie M. Cash Carpenter. A celebration of life service will be held 7 pm on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 4060 Union Road Fire...

Ronald Truman Duncan, Sr.

Ronald Truman Duncan, Sr.

Jul 24, 2017

Ronald "Dunk" Truman Duncan Sr., 59, of Gastonia, passed away July 24, 2017 at his residence.  He was born October 27, 1957, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Roy Truman Duncan, Jr. and Brenda Revels Reeves.

Dunk was a member of Providence Place Church of Gastonia.  He was an avid wood carver and...

Bobby Gene Sisk

Bobby Gene Sisk

Jul 23, 2017

Bobby Gene Sisk, 84, of Gastonia, passed away July 23, 2017 at his residence.

He was born November 13, 1932 in Cleveland County, the son of the late John Grady Sisk and Maggie Campbell.

Bobby was a member of Crowders Mountain Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.  He was a veteran of the United States Army...

John-Farrell Joseph Bouvette Sloop

John-Farrell Joseph Bouvette Sloop

Jul 23, 2017

John-Farrell Joseph Bouvette Sloop, 29, of Fort Mill, SC joined the Lord in eternal life unexpectedly on July 23, 2017.   John-Farrell was born on June 11, 1988 in Charleston, SC and is survived by the love of his life, best friend, and wife, Jodi Reagan Sloop; parents Theresa (Bouvette) & Rick Sloop of Gastonia; grandmother RoseMary Kerr...

Sherman Timothy Lee

Sherman Timothy Lee

Jul 21, 2017

Sherman Timothy Lee, 54, of Shelby passed away July 21, 2017.

He was born November 29, 1962 in Gaston County, the son of the late Donald Lee and Louise Summitt Lee.

All services are private.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Berdie Gregg Jacques

Berdie Gregg Jacques

Jul 21, 2017

Berdie Gregg Jacques, 77, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, July 21, 2017, at her home.

She was born June 10, 1940, in Newport, Tenn., daughter of the late James Andrew Gregg and Mary Ellen Hayes Gregg.

Berdie was a member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia...

Sue Ann Kontak

Sue Ann Kontak

Jul 21, 2017

Sue Ann (Disbennett) Kontak, 81, of Gastonia, after 12 years of illness, went to her heavenly home on Friday, July 21, 2017.

She was born July 5, 1936, in Wood County, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles Edward Disbennett and Ruth (Mundy) Disbennett.

Sue was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church in Gastonia.

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Rachel Russell Falls

Rachel Russell Falls

Jul 21, 2017

Rachel Russell Falls, 79, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 21, 2017, with the family by her side.

She was born March 23, 1938, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jack and Velma Russell.

Rachel retired after 40 years from Matthew-Belk, where she was a manager over the lingerie...

Charles Phillip Dye

Charles Phillip Dye

Jul 20, 2017

Charles Phillip Dye Sr., 84, of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center Main, Charlotte.

He was born March 21, 1933, in Cleveland County, son of the late Sam Coleman Dye and Emma Goforth Dye.

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Wylie Wesley Johnson Jr.

Wylie Wesley Johnson Jr.

Jul 20, 2017

Wylie Wesley Johnson Jr., 57, of Lincolnton, passed away on July 20, 2017, at the Levine Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville.

He was born July 10, 1960, in York County, SC, son of the late Wylie Wesley Johnson Sr. and Lorraine Carswell Johnson.

A...

Oscar Phillip Greene

Oscar Phillip Greene

Jul 19, 2017

The Rev. Oscar Phillip Greene, 87, of Gastonia, passed away July 19, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Swain County, May 3, 1930, the son of the late Silas Greene and Nora Kirkland Jolly.

The Rev. Greene was a pastor of several churches.  He also enjoyed being a vendor at 161...

Butch Price

Butch Price

Jul 18, 2017

Butch Price, 67, of Gastonia, passed away July 18, 2017 at Testa Hospice in Kings Mountain.

He was born July 13, 1950, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Clyde Price and Betty Cash Rick.

Left to cherish her memories are his former spouse, Anita Marcell Murphy; daughter, Shelly Price; grandchildren, Patrick...

Vernon Everette Pearson

Vernon Everette Pearson

Jul 18, 2017

Vernon Everette Pearson,77, of Kings Mountain, passed away on July 18, 2017, at his home.

He was born March 29, 1940, in Mecklenburg County son of the late Walter Lee Pearson Ethel L. Wynn Pearson.

All services will be private.

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Donald "Don" Baxter Wells, Sr.

Donald "Don" Baxter Wells, Sr.

Jul 17, 2017

Donald "Don" Baxter Wells, Sr., 81, of Gastonia, died July 17, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 28, 1935, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Campbell and Helen Wells.  Don was self-employed as Wells Moving and Portable Buildings for 40 years.  He was also employed by Jenkins Metal Corporation...

Cherie Herring

Cherie Herring

Jul 17, 2017

Cherie Herring, 65, of Belmont, passed away July 17, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 21, 1952 in York County, SC, the daughter of the late, Holmer Lee May and Emma Chandler May.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 37 years, Jerry Herring; sons, Jerry Howell and...

Wallace Toncray Guthrie, Jr.

Wallace Toncray Guthrie, Jr.

Jul 15, 2017

Wallace Guthrie Jr. GASTONIA — Wallace Toncray Guthrie Jr., 57, died Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Wally was the son of the late Wallace and Ellyn Caldwell Guthrie. A former employee of Reliable Carpet Cleaning, he later started his own floor care company, but he was proudest of the time spent as a volunteer with...

Dennis White

Dennis White

Jul 14, 2017

Dennis White, 53, of Dallas, passed away July 14, 2017 at Carolina's Medical Center – Main.

He was born August 31, 1963 a native of Gaston County the son of Norma Jewel Brackett White and the late Lee Roy White.

All services are private.

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