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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Cathy Ann Stephenson

Cathy Ann Stephenson

Apr 22, 2018

Cathy Ann Stephenson, 59, of Bessemer City, earned her heavenly wings on April 22, 2018.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 9, 1958 the daughter of the late Glen Stephenson and Grace Tallent Whiting.  She is survived by two sisters, Sandy Bray and Penny Greene; niece Brooke Bray; great-nephew Myles Bray and special caregivers Pastor Janice Mack...

Jeffrey Scott Hill

Jeffrey Scott Hill

Apr 21, 2018

Jeffrey Scott Hill, 55, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 21, 2018, at his home.

He was born May 4, 1962, in Gaston County, son of the late John Hill and Betty Grigg Hill.

All services will be private.

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

Gregory Mitchem

Gregory Mitchem

Apr 20, 2018

Gregory Scott Mitchem of Gastonia, passed away April 20, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 16, 1963 in Gaston County, son of Nancy Ferguson and late Kenneth Earl Mitchem.

A gathering of friends and family will be held at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the South...

David Lee Collette

David Lee Collette

Apr 20, 2018

David Lee Collette, 61, of Gastonia, passed away April 20, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, he was born March 21, 1957, son of the late Johnnie and Helen Collette.

David was a member of Christ Fellowship Community Church.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman and all-around outdoorsman.

He...

Bennie Mcclannon

Bennie Mcclannon

Apr 20, 2018

Bennie Sue Cook McClannon, 70, of Gastonia, passed away, April 20, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born March 9, 1948 in Cleveland County, daughter of the late James and Maudie Cook.

Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Danny Cook and Shayne Biggers; daughters, Freddie Dawn Biggers Brakefield and...

Pearl Whitaker Sellers

Pearl Whitaker Sellers

Apr 20, 2018

Pearl Whitaker Sellers, 75, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 20, 2018, at her home. She was born April 29, 1942, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Walter Whitaker and Margaret Carpenter Whitaker. A memorial service will be held 5:00pm Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by Pastor...

Donald E. Richardson Sr.

Donald E. Richardson Sr.

Apr 18, 2018

Donald E. Richardson Sr., 68, of Bessemer City, passed away on April 18, 2018, at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain. He was born August 24, 1949 in Gaston County, son of the late Silas Richardson and Mary Baldwin Richardson. Mr. Richardson was a member of Harvest Baptist Church in Bessemer City. He loved his family and his church family...

Rev. James "Pete" Strickland Jr.

Rev. James "Pete" Strickland Jr.

Apr 16, 2018

The Rev. James "Pete" Strickland Jr., 81, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 16, 2018, at his home. He was born August 14, 1936, in Gaston County, son of the late James Strickland Sr.  and Eula Crane Wood. Rev. Strickland was a faithful servant of God who preached the gospel for over 35 years. He was a member of...

Gene Gordon Eaker

Gene Gordon Eaker

Apr 15, 2018

Gene Gordon Eaker, 69, of Gastonia, passed away April 15, 2018 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

He was born March 8, 1949, a native of Gastonia, the son of the late Herman Alfred Eaker and Allie Mozelle Jenkins.

Survivors include sons, Jamie Gordon Eaker and Jeffrey Alfred Eaker and wife Sonia; daughters, Kimberly Eaker...

Lonnie Arnold Heafner

Lonnie Arnold Heafner

Apr 13, 2018

Lonnie Arnold Heafner, 61, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 25, 1956, a native of Gaston County, son of Marlene Jones Heafner and the late Ned Arnold Heafner. Lonnie loved his family, cars, and motorcycles. Left to cherish his memories in addition to his mother are his daughter, Logan...

Randy Lee Brooks

Randy Lee Brooks

Apr 12, 2018

Randy Lee Brooks, 70, of Gastonia, passed away, April 12, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 10, 1948, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late John Brooks and Margie Mosley Greene.

Randy was a United States Army Veteran, who served during the Korean War.  He was a man...

Johnny A. Haney

Johnny A. Haney

Apr 11, 2018

Johnny A. Haney, 75, of Gastonia passed away April 11, 2018 at Summit Place in Kings Mountain.

He was born May 13, 1942, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Loman "Lum" Haney and Alma Simmonds.

Johnny was a veteran of the Army National Guard.

Johnny is survived by his...

Kenneth Ray Maney

Kenneth Ray Maney

Apr 11, 2018

Kenneth R. Maney, 74, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 11, 2018, at his home. He was born October 18, 1943, in Gaston County, son of the late Cline W. Maney and Lillian Stockton Maney. A graveside service will be held Sunday 2:00pm April 15, 2018 at Westview Gardens 1123 Edgewood Rd. Bessemer City, officiated by Pastor Jimmy Maney...

Anthony Dean Hardin

Anthony Dean Hardin

Apr 10, 2018

Anthony Hardin BELMONT — Anthony Dean Hardin, 61, passed away on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018. Tony was born in Gaston County to Charles and Peggy Hardin on March 27th, 1957. He married Barbara Spencer on November 28th, 1980. He worked for Duke Energy for over 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to be out in the woods;...

Ellen Brewer Long

Ellen Brewer Long

Apr 9, 2018

Ellen Brewer Long, 68, of Dallas, passed away April 9, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 26, 1950, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Giles Benjamin Brewer and the late Pauline Sue Rudisill.

Survivors include son Chris Long and wife Amanda; brothers Roger and Rickie Brewer; sisters Barbara Cobb...

Laura Beth Boryla

Laura Beth Boryla

Apr 8, 2018

Laura Beth Boryla, 49, of Gastonia, passed away April 8, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 26, 1969 in Herrin, IL, the daughter of Gary Reed of Florida and Nancy Whittington Coleson of Gastonia.

Laura was a loving mother who enjoyed gardening and watching baseball.  She was an avid Cubs fan....

Byron Braswell

Byron Braswell

Apr 7, 2018

Byron Braswell, 66, of Gastonia, passed away April 7, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 24, 1951, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Johnnie Henry Braswell and Lessie Wynes Braswell.

Byron was a member of South Gastonia Church of God.  He loved the Lord and his family....

Bob Ledford

Bob Ledford

Apr 7, 2018

Bob Ledford, 84, of Gastonia, passed away, Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his residence.

Bob was born in Cleveland County, son of the late Floyd Ledford and Mattie Proctor Ledford.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of over 50 years, Barbara Ledford; son, Mark Ledford and wife Michelle; daughter, Mary Ledford; grandchildren,...

Robin Witzberger Bishop

Robin Witzberger Bishop

Apr 7, 2018

Robin Witzberger Bishop, 66, of Dallas, passed away, Saturday, April 7, 2018 at her residence.

Robin was born May 16, 1951, in Akron, OH, daughter of the late Robert Bernard Witzberger and Mariam June Beitenman.

She was very dedicated to her family and friends and was even a mother to many children.

Left...

Doris Ferguson

Doris Ferguson

Apr 6, 2018

Doris Taylor Ferguson, 75, of Kings Mountain, passed away, Friday, April 6, 2018 at her residence.

Doris was born May 13, 1942, Habersham County, GA, daughter of the late Fred England and Hazel Crunkleton Brymer.

Left to cherish her memories are her son, Jeffrey Allen Oxendine; daughters, Lisa Whitaker and husband Tony, Betty Rector; sister,...

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