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Recent Obituaries

Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Marion Ruth Kinney

Marion Ruth Kinney

Feb 11, 2018

Dallas, NC -

Marion Ruth Kinney, 84, passed away February 11, 2018 at her residence.

She was born January 12, 1934 in Prince Edward Island, Canada, the daughter of the late George David Lilly and Beulah Griffin Hlad.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Ronald "Leroy" Hamrick Jr.

Ronald "Leroy" Hamrick Jr.

Feb 6, 2018

Ronald "Leroy" Hamrick Jr., 48, of Kings Mountain, passed away on February 6, 2018, at his home. He was born May 25, 1969, in Cleveland County, son of Wilma Brown Hamrick and the late Ronald Gene Hamrick Sr. A memorial service will be held 3:00pm Friday , February 9, 2018, at Pathway Baptist Church, 3100 Parkdale Circle, Kings Mountain.

Jerry Dwayne Starnes

Jerry Dwayne Starnes

Feb 5, 2018

Blacksburg, SC -

Jerry Dwayne Starnes, 72, passed away February 5, 2018 at his brother's home.

He was born March 16, 1945 in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Reilus Starnes and Allie Ramsey Starnes.

Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army.

Left to cherish his memories are...

Thomas "Richard" Glenn

Thomas "Richard" Glenn

Feb 5, 2018

Thomas "Richard" Glenn, 83, passed away at Alexandria Place on February 5, 2018.

He was born August 18, 1934 in Clover, SC, the son of the late Harold Franklin Glenn and Sadie McAbee Glenn.  He retired from Car Fare Motors.  He was a former lieutenant with the Gaston County Sheriffs Department, and a former Sergeant with Gaston...

Peggy Joyce Hawkins Hoffman

Peggy Joyce Hawkins Hoffman

Feb 2, 2018

Peggy Joyce Hawkins Hoffman, 59, of Gastonia, passed away February 2, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born October 14, 1958, the daughter of the late Glen Hawkins and Jane Pack Hawkins.

A graveside service will be held 2 pm Friday, February 16, 2018 at Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 251 Olney...

Terry William Nichols

Terry William Nichols

Feb 2, 2018

Terry William Nichols (Poppy), 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, died on Friday, February 2, while hiking on Battleground Trail in Kings Mountain National Military Park with a favorite canine companion.  Terry and his twin brother Tim, who predeceased him, were born on April 9, 1946, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Stanley Foster Nichols and Stella Colgate Walker Nichols, both of...

Patricia Dula

Patricia Dula

Feb 2, 2018

Patricia Cline Dula, 72, of Grover, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, at Testa Family Hospice, Kings Mountain. She was born February 8, 1945, in Catawba County. She was preceded in death by her son and daughter, Jeffrey and Angela Mays. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Scott Mays and wife, Amy, Raymond Mays and wife, Lori; daughter,...

Linda "Kay" Braswell

Linda "Kay" Braswell

Feb 1, 2018

Linda "Kay" Braswell, 69, of Lowell, passed away February 1, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born August 18, 1948, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late John Henry Braswell and Leona Hall Braswell.

Along with her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her son, Joey Holliday...

Kathleen Holloway Grissom

Kathleen Holloway Grissom

Feb 1, 2018

Kathleen Holloway Grissom, 86, of Gastonia, passed away February 1, 2018 at Meadowwood Nursing Center.

She was born October 16, 1931 in Cherokee County, the daughter of the late Earl Holloway and Veller Tutterow Holloway.

Kathleen was a member of Olney Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her nieces Shirley Holloway, Sandra McMillan,...

Charles Douglas Schrader

Charles Douglas Schrader

Feb 1, 2018

C harles Douglas Schrader, 67, of China Grove passed away on February 1, 2018, at his home. He was born November 1, 1950, in Martinsville, VA, son of the late Douglas Schrader and Mable Lucille Parks Schrader. A memorial service will be held 6:00pm Monday, February 5, 2018, at Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Rd.  Kings Mountain, officiated by...

Terry E. Haas

Terry E. Haas

Jan 31, 2018

On January 31, 2018 the Heavenly Father called home Terry E. Haas, age 60 of Dallas.

He was loved by everyone who knew him.  He is survived by his wife Teresa Haas; mother Barbara Kirby Haas; sisters Sherry Perkins and Ginger Robertson; brother-in-law Rusty Hayes; nieces Danielle Perkins, Sherrie Perkins and Cadance McKinney; nephews Josh Haas and...

Jane Redding Cole

Jane Redding Cole

Jan 30, 2018

Jane Redding Cole, 73, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 30, 2018, at her home. She was born February 12, 1944, in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Harley Spencer Redding II and Virginia Lois Hallman Redding. A graveside service will be held 1:30pm Friday, February 2, 2018, at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia. The family will receive friends...

Misty Dawn Smith Dockery

Misty Dawn Smith Dockery

Jan 30, 2018

Misty Dawn Smith Dockery, 41, of Gastonia, passed away January 30, 2018 at her residence.

She was born May 15, 1976, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Michael Smith and Teresa (Tate) Denton.

Left to cherish her memories along with her parents, step-father Max Denton and step-mother Sandra Smith are her son, Hunter...

Tony Gibson

Tony Gibson

Jan 29, 2018

Tony Gibson, 64, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 29, 2018, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. He was born March 18, 1953, in Gaston County, son of the late Thomas Gibson Sr. and Inez Gibson. He was a member of Harvest Baptist Church in Bessemer City. Tony was a beloved husband, father, paw-paw and brother, who loved...

James "Marvin" Braswell Sr.

James "Marvin" Braswell Sr.

Jan 29, 2018

James "Marvin" Braswell, Sr., 84, of Gastonia, passed away January 29, 2018 at Belaire Health Care Center.

He was born June 14, 1933, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Johnny Henry Braswell and Lessie Wynes Braswell.

Marvin was a veteran of the United States Army.  He was a member of Victory...

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.

...

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...

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