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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Lawrence Linden Green

Lawrence Linden Green

Aug 7, 2017

Lawrence Linden Green, 66, of Gastonia, passed away August 7, 2017 at Peak Resources.

He was born October 4, 1950 in Cleveland County, the son of the late Lawrence Lindell Green and Martha Wilson Green.

A memorial service will be held 2 pm Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel 1503...

Helen Beaty

Helen Beaty

Aug 6, 2017

Gastonia, NC -

Helen Beaty, 92, passed away August 6, 2017 at Belaire Healthcare Center in Gastonia.

She was born September 15, 1924, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Jess Leathco and Hattie Brymer Leathco.

Left to cherish her memories are her son, Norman Beaty and wife, Gwen; daughters,...

Willie Cooke

Willie Cooke

Aug 6, 2017

Willie Mae "Cracker" Cooke, 77, of Kings Mountain passed away August 6, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville.

She was born August 27, 1939 in Pasco Co., Fla., daughter of the late Norris and Edna Mae Chappel Drawdy.

A funeral service, officiated by Pastor David Murray, will be held 2pm Tuesday, August 15 at...

Jessie Edward Ledford

Jessie Edward Ledford

Aug 5, 2017

Jessie Edward Ledford, 55, of Shelby, passed away August 5, 2017 at the Wendover Hospice House.

He was born August 24, 1961 in Gaston County the son of Daris Elmer Ledford and Mary Christine Campbell Ledford.

A memorial service will be held 2 pm Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Love Valley Baptist Church ,...

Gail Stroupe

Gail Stroupe

Aug 5, 2017

Gail Stroupe, 74, of Gastonia, passed away at her residence.

She was born June 27, 1943 in Gaston County, the daughter of Edward and Lucy Mullinax.

Left to cherish her memories are her son David "Nick" Stroupe and wife Audria; grandchildren Calvin, Emily and Marie and many nieces and nephews.

All services will...

Ruby Corlee Kernea

Ruby Corlee Kernea

Aug 4, 2017

Ruby Corlee Kernea, 76, of Newton, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017, at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born September 1, 1940, daughter of the late Eli Gentry Treadway and Edgle Katherine Stiles Treadway.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Kernea; infant daughter, Geraldine; and...

Mary L. Canzler

Mary L. Canzler

Aug 3, 2017

Mary L. Canzler, 58, of Gastonia, passed away August 3, 2017 at Peak Resources.

She was born November 4, 1958 in Waverly, NY, the daughter of the late Eugene Canzler and Viola Hehl Canzler.

Mary was a board member of Hoyle Historic Homestead Museum in Dallas.

Left to cherish her memories are her...

Eric E. Story

Eric E. Story

Aug 2, 2017

Eric E. Story, 34, passed away August 2, 2017 at Carolina's Healthcare System in Lincolnton.

He was born April 19, 1983, a native of Lincoln County, the son of Helen Landers Reinhardt of Vale.

Left to cherish his memories along with his mother are his daughter, Makayla Story of...

Kimberly Benton Williams

Kimberly Benton Williams

Aug 2, 2017

Kimberly Benton Williams, 52, of Union, SC, passed away August 2, 2017, at her home.

She was born October 13, 1964, in Gaston County, daughter of Charles Vernon Benton and the late Margaret Best Hibberts.

A graveside service will be held Noon, Sunday,...

Frances Mize Boley

Frances Mize Boley

Jul 31, 2017

Gastonia, NC -

Frances Mize Boley, 78, formerly of Belmont, passed away July 31, 2017 at her residence.  She was born July 20, 1939 in Greenwood, SC, the daughter of the late, John Thomas Mize and Mary Ilene Dunohue Mize.

Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Garrett and Tommy Willis; daughters, Sandra Perkins...

Bobby Drumm

Bobby Drumm

Jul 29, 2017

Bobby D. Drumm, 85, of Bessemer City, passed away July 29, 2017 at his residence.

A Gaston County native, he was born September 5, 1931, son of the late Ed and Oakley Gantt Drumm.

He was a US Navy veteran and a member of Victory Hill Baptist Church in Dallas.

Left to cherish...

Howard Eugene Gunter

Howard Eugene Gunter

Jul 29, 2017

Howard Eugene Gunter, 66, of Dallas, passed away July 29, 2017 at his residence.

A Gaston county native, he was born June 3, 1951, son of the late Connie Lee Gunter and Margorie Kale Hensley.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Gunter.

Left to cherish...

Gloria Ann Mayo

Gloria Ann Mayo

Jul 29, 2017

Gloria Ann Mayo, 63, of Greeneville, TN, passed away July 29, 2017 at her residence.

She was born April 20, 1954, in Chattanooga, TN daughter of Jean Koerner and the late James Edward Mayo.

Left to cherish her memories, in addition to her mother, are sisters, Sandra Mason and Gwen Harrison and three half-brothers.

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Tracy Hoffman

Tracy Hoffman

Jul 28, 2017

Tracy S. Hoffman, 54, of Gastonia, passed away July 28, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

A Gaston County native, he was born June 27, 1963, son of the late Larry and Jacqueline Cross Hoffman.

Mr. Hoffman was a member of Christ Worship Center in Gastonia.

He was the owner/operator of We's...

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...

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