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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

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.

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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.

Carris Columbus Grigg

Carris Columbus Grigg

Jul 13, 2017

Carris Columbus Grigg, 74, of Grover, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at his home.

He was born October 15, 1942, in Lincoln County, son of the late Ambrose Grigg and Ila Ross Grigg.

Carris loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew him....

Sarah Faith Lytton

Sarah Faith Lytton

Jul 13, 2017

Sariah Faith Lytton, infant daughter of Brandon Scott Lytton of Gastonia and Sandy Proctor of Clover, passed away July 13, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her uncle, Neil Pendleton.

Left to cherish her memories, in addition to her parents, are sister, Daisyana Lafye Lytton; grandparents, Kathy Garrett and husband Benny Garrett, Billy and...

Edward Cain Evans

Edward Cain Evans

Jul 13, 2017

Edward Cain Evans, 82, of Dallas, passed away July 13, 2017 at Alexandria Place.

He was born February 12, 1935, in Haywood County, the son of the late Cain and Lennie Evans.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 54 years, Sadie Poarch Evans; daughter, Lesa Johnson; four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren....

James Willie Lassiter Jr.

James Willie Lassiter Jr.

Jul 12, 2017

James Willie Lassiter Jr., 80, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 12, 2017, at his home.

He was born March 23, 1937, in Pitt County, NC, son of the late James Willie Lassiter Sr. and Nonia Corneluis Lassiter.

A funeral service will...

Shirley Wylie Case

Shirley Wylie Case

Jul 10, 2017

Shirley Wylie Case, 82, of Lowell, passed away July 10, 2017 at her residence.

She was born September 3, 1934 a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late June Monroe Wylie and Viola Davis Wylie.

Shirley retired from Goodwill Industry.  She loved her family and Goodwill family.

Left to cherish her...

Betty Gene Wilson Clontz

Betty Gene Wilson Clontz

Jul 9, 2017

Betty Gene Wilson Clontz, 82, of Gastonia, passed away July 9, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 5, 1935 in Cleveland County, the daughter of the late Ozer Cleaton Wilson and Mary Willie Carr Smart.

Betty was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Gastonia.

Left to cherish her...

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