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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Michael Scott Bennett
Apr 22, 2017
Michael Scott Bennett, 65, of Iron Station, passed away April 22, 2017 at Lakewood Care Center in Denver. He was born July 6, 1951 in Iaeger, WV, the son of the late Shields Gardner and Audrey Bennett Gardner. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Camden Chas Scott Davidson
Apr 21, 2017
Camden Chas Scott Davidson, infant son of Steven Davidson and Sundasia Adams, was born April 21, 2017 and lived 18 minutes. He passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Grover "Roscoe" Beck
Apr 21, 2017
Grover "Roscoe" Beck, 65, of Clover, SC, passed away April 21, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born July 5, 1951 in Laurens County, SC, the son of the late Alfred Beck Jr. and Tressy Deas Beck.
A memorial service will be held 2 pm Tuesday, April 24, 2017 at Greene...
Mary M. Avery
Apr 20, 2017
Mary M. Avery,67, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 20, 2017, at her home.
She was born June 20, 1949, in Rochester, Indiana, daughter of the late Jesse Merrill and Edith Croussore Merrill.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday,...
Patricia Rickard Harris
Apr 20, 2017
Patricia Rickard Harris, 73, of Gastonia, passed away April 20, 2017 at her residence.
She was born November 3, 1943, in Lincoln County, the daughter of the late Anthony Vernon Rickard and Minnie Smith Rickard.
Patricia was a member at Calvary Cornerstone Holiness Church. Her and her husband, Charles were ministers in the mission field,...
Frances Davis Ratchford
Apr 20, 2017
Frances Davis Ratchford, 90, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away April 20, 2017 at her residence.
She was born April 10, 1927, in McDowell County, NC, the daughter of the late Harvey Davis and Isabelle Gibson Davis.
A funeral service will be held 3:30 pm Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service – South...
Howard "Harry" Causby
Apr 19, 2017
Howard "Harry" Causby, 72, of Gastonia, passed away April 19, 2017 at CMC – Main in Charlotte.
He was born July 7, 1944, in Rutherford County, the son of the late John Freelin Causby and Donna Hudson Causby.
A funeral service will be held 3 pm Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Catawba Heights Baptist Church,...
Joe Baker Costner
Apr 18, 2017
Joe Baker Costner, 87, of Gastonia, passed away April 18, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 21, 1929, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Gladys "Glad" Costner and Nell Vannoy Costner.
Joe was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Gastonia. He was the owner of...
James Ray Bingham
Apr 18, 2017
James Ray Bingham, 81, of Gastonia, passed away April 18, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born August 6, 1935, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late James Manuel Bingham and Vernie Slagle Bingham. He was a member of New Hope Church of God.
Left to cherish his...
Herbert "Herb" Summers
Apr 17, 2017
Herbert "Herb" Summers, 86, of Gastonia, passed away April 17, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 29, 1931 in Fayette County, WV, the son of the late Charles Summers and Edith Batton Summers.
A graveside service will be held 11 am Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 251...
Toni Lynn Beaver
Apr 15, 2017
Toni Lynn Beaver, 69, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully in her sleep April 15, 2017.
She was born January 23, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Clara Francis Fields.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 48 years, Elmer Beaver; children Tammy Sawvel, Lonnie Beaver and Angela Ramsey and...
Fannie Robinson Compton
Apr 15, 2017
Fannie Robinson Compton, 99, of Belmont passed away April 15, 2017 at Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation.
She was born August 2, 1917, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Mary Francis and Isaac Paul Robinson.
She was a long-time member of Centerview Baptist Church in North Belmont, where she worked with many...
Carol D. Truelove
Apr 14, 2017
Carol Lavender Truelove, 72, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 at Peak Resources, Gastonia.
She was born March 31, 1945, native of Gaston County, daughter of the late David Randolph Lavender and Pauline Cole Lavender.
All services are private.
Dorothy "Dot" Foy Clark
Apr 13, 2017
Dorothy "Dot" Foy Clark, 84, of Gastonia, passed away on April 13, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born October 20, 1932, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Livie Lindsay Foy and Willie Maude Hanna Foy.
Mrs. Clark was...
Johnathan Darrell Humphries
Apr 13, 2017
Johnathan Darrell Humphries, 30, of Kings Mountain, passed away April 13, 2017, at his home.
He was born September 2, 1986, in Spartanburg County, SC, son of Serita Owens Sutton of Alexis and the late Leonard Darrell Humphries.
Johnathan was a Junior Member of the Kings Mountain Rescue Squad and also had his Residential Journeyman...
Chhotubnai Khandubhai Desai
Apr 13, 2017
Chhotubnai Khandubhai Desai, 84, of Gastonia passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his home.
He was born November 29, 1932 in Salej, India; son of the late Khandubhai Desai and Ambaben Naik Desai.
Chhotubnai retired from Wix after over 30 years of...
Thomas "Tommy" O. Edwards
Apr 13, 2017
Thomas "Tommy" O. Edwards,73, of Gastonia passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Carolina's Medical Center.
He was born June 25, 1943 in Mitchell County, son of the late Ellis Edwards and Irene Haynes.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife Pat...
Ronnie Lee Cooley
Apr 12, 2017
Ronnie Lee Cooley, 70, of Dallas, bid this world goodbye on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 20, 1946, in Fulton, KY, to the late Paul Lee Cooley and Carolyn Wilson Cooley.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Cooley brother,...
Joe Frank Dellinger
Apr 11, 2017
Joe Frank Dellinger, 88, of Bessemer City, passed away on April 11,2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born December 9, 1928, in Gaston County, son of the late Marcus Wesley Dellinger and Annie Mae Dellinger.
Mr. Dellinger was involved in...
Anne Balthis Dalton
Apr 10, 2017
Anne Lewis Balthis Lyon Dalton, 96, passed away April 10th, 2017 at Courtland Terrace. Anne was born August 29, 1920 in Gastonia to Lewis Hall Balthis and Mary Fry Balthis. Anne graduated from Gastonia High School and Southern Seminary in Virginia, where she studied art. In 1939, she was a Maiden of the Cotton Court at the...
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