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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Fred Dennis Gilbert

Fred Dennis Gilbert

Aug 23, 2017

Fred Dennis Gilbert, 70, of High Shoals, where he was born and raised, passed away August 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born October 6, 1946, son of the late, Fred Daniel Gilbert and Frances Elizabeth Brock Gilbert. Fred was a member of First Baptist Church in High Shoals and very active in his community. Left to cherish his...

Reginald Wayne Cunningham

Reginald Wayne Cunningham

Aug 23, 2017

Reginald Wayne Cunningham, 72, of Gastonia, passed away August 23, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 12, 1945, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Walter Cunningham and Louise Helms Cunningham.

A celebration of life service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2017 at True Gospel...

William "Bill" Joseph Brewer

William "Bill" Joseph Brewer

Aug 23, 2017

William "Bill" Joseph Brewer, 76, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 25, 1941 in Orange County, New York, the son of the late John Brewer and Frances Robinson. Bill loved his family and the mountains.  He will be greatly missed. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife,...

David Edward Miller

David Edward Miller

Aug 22, 2017

Gastonia, NC – David Edward Miller, 50, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Born in Ohio, David was the son of Robert & Linda Miller, currently of Gastonia. David is survived by his parents Robert & Linda Miller, Gastonia, his son Robert (Robbie) David Miller, TX, his daughter Jessica Sue Miller, MI, his sister Lori Tadlock,...

Rufus Wilson Barnett, Jr.

Rufus Wilson Barnett, Jr.

Aug 21, 2017

Rufus Wilson Barnett, Jr., 91, of Gastonia, passed away August 21, 2017 at CHS – Kings Mountain.  He was born September 14, 1925, in York County, SC, the son of the late Rufus Wilson Barnett Sr. and Emily Delle Bigger Barnett. Wilson was a long-time member of Union Presbyterian Church in Gastonia, where he served many years as secretary, treasurer...

Mort "Butch" Badger

Mort "Butch" Badger

Aug 20, 2017

Mort "Butch" Badger, 75, of Gastonia, passed away August 20, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1942, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late William Badger and Estelle McGaha. Left to cherish his memories are his children, Pamela Badger and family, Ursula Jenkins and family, Martie Badger and Family; step-children, Michelle Raborn...

Kirby Jean Raines

Kirby Jean Raines

Aug 20, 2017

Kirby Jean Raines, 70, of Stanley passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born April 23, 1947, daughter of the late Ernest Lee Robinson and Ethel Evelyn (Dellinger) Robinson. Kirby was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.  She was a wonderful wife, loving mother and Nana. Left to cherish her memories are her husband...

Bobby Edward Maddox

Bobby Edward Maddox

Aug 19, 2017

Bobby Edward Maddox, 81, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at. the Robin Johnson House.

He was born March 19, 1936, native of Gaston County, son of the late George Franklin Maddox and Flossie Stowe Maddox.  He was a retired US Navy veteran.

A memorial service will be held 5:30 pm Monday at...

Haskel Donald Hale

Haskel Donald Hale

Aug 19, 2017

Haskel Donald Hale, 76, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Testa Hospice House, Kings Mountain.  He was born April 4, 1941 in Cleveland County and was the son of the late Rufus Hale and Ruth Thrift Hale.

A graveside service will be held 11 am Monday at Grover City Cemetery with military honors by the Army...

Nancy Rebekak Kiser

Nancy Rebekak Kiser

Aug 19, 2017

Nancy Rebekah Kiser, 77, of Gastonia passed away August 19, 2017 at her home.  She was born January 1, 1940 in Lincolnton, NC, daughter of the late William Paul Kiser and Nancy Rhyne Kiser.

The family will receive friends at Covenant Bible Church in Lincolnton on Thursday, August 24th from 6-7 pm followed immediately by a memorial...

Evelyn Anderson Jenkins

Evelyn Anderson Jenkins

Aug 19, 2017

Evelyn Anderson Jenkins, 84, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born June 18, 1933, in Cherokee County, daughter of the late Edward Anderson and Bonnie Stiles Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jenkins; son, Charles Edwards Jenkins "Eddie"; stepfather,...

Boyd C. Payseur

Boyd C. Payseur

Aug 16, 2017

Boyd C. Payseur Sr., 87, of Bessemer City, passed away August 16, 2017, at Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born March 7, 1930, in Lincoln County, son of the late Audie Cornelius Payseur and Katie Axson Payseur.

A funeral service will...

Margaret Elizabeth Crisp

Margaret Elizabeth Crisp

Aug 15, 2017

Margaret L. Crisp, 90, of Stanley, passed away August 15, 2017 at Stanley Total Living Center.

She was born March 17, 1927 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late Arthur W. Lutz and Allie Smith Lutz.

Margaret was a member of North Gaston Church of God.

Left to cherish her memories are...

Kimberly Steele

Kimberly Steele

Aug 15, 2017

Kimberly Steele, 50, of Gastonia, passed away August 15, 2017 at her residence.  She was born June 4, 1967, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Phyllis and the late Joe Webb and Ernest and Vergie Steele.

Left to cherish Kimberly's memories along with her mother, Phyllis are her loving husband, Johnny L. Parker II; daughter,...

Jimmie Howard Dyson

Jimmie Howard Dyson

Aug 14, 2017

Jimmie Howard Dyson, 71, of Dallas, passed away August 14, 2017 at Charles George VA Medical Center. He was born January 14, 1946 in Lincoln County, the son of late Howard Dyson and Edith Mostellar Dyson. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Jessica Leigh Jones

Jessica Leigh Jones

Aug 14, 2017

Jessica Leigh Jones, 27, of Gastonia, passed away August 14, 2017.  She was born July 3, 1990, a native of Gastonia, the daughter of Burley Job Jones and Tula Darlene Fortner.

Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Brently Jones, Burley Jones, Jr., Jacob Jones, Daniel Fortner; daughter, Katie Jones; brothers, Jimbo Fortner and Richard Fortner;...

Diane Spivey

Diane Spivey

Aug 13, 2017

Diane Spivey, 72, of Kings Mountain, passed away on August 13, 2017, at her home.

She was born February 25, 1945, in Alexandria, Louisiana, daughter of the late George Fredrick Landers and Jewell Bullit Landers.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm...

Ralph "Pop" Melton

Ralph "Pop" Melton

Aug 12, 2017

Ralph "Pop" Melton, 77, of Gastonia, passed away August 12, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born May 15, 1940 in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Guyton Melton and Katherine Denham Melton.

A memorial service will be held 6 pm Friday, August 18, 2017 at Light of Christ Church,...

Rev. Ben Allen Summitt

Rev. Ben Allen Summitt

Aug 11, 2017

Rev. Ben Allen Summitt, 76, of Gastonia went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2017.

A Gaston county native, he was born July 28, 1941, son of the late Mack Lindsey Summitt and Isabelle Phillips Summitt.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

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Danielle Ann Dimarino

Danielle Ann Dimarino

Aug 11, 2017

Danielle Ann DiMarino, 70, of Gastonia, passed away August 11, 2017 at her residence.

She was born July 2, 1947 in Grant County, WV, the daughter of the late Daniel and Louise DiMarino.

All services are private.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Tanya Sharpe and Angela Devlin; grandchildren, Cody Long...

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