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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Betty Jo Watkins

Betty Jo Watkins

Jun 19, 2017

Betty Jo Watkins, 84, of Gastonia, passed away June 19, 2017 at her residence.  She was born March 13, 1933, native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Charles McClure Houck and Josephine Mantooth Houck.

Mrs. Watkins was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and sharing the Gospel with others.  She was the happiest in...

Daniel David Ledford

Daniel David Ledford

Jun 18, 2017

Daniel David Ledford, 76, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on June 18, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, at Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC.

He was born October 4, 1940, in Gaston County, son of the late Elzie Ledford and Audrey Jones Ledford.

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Rev. Edward Monroe Painter

Rev. Edward Monroe Painter

Jun 17, 2017

Rev. Edward Monroe Painter age 85 of Cherryville passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

He was born July 8, 1931 in Murphy NC. He was preceded in death by his parents John Thomas and Nancy Harris Painter.

Mr....

Stephen Michael Hope

Stephen Michael Hope

Jun 17, 2017

Stephen Michael Hope, 70, of Bessemer City, passed away June 17, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born December 18, 1946, in Kings Mountain, the son of the late George Junior Hope and Maggie Humphries Hope.

Stephen was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Marines as a Lance Corporal.  He...

Keller James Conner

Keller James Conner

Jun 17, 2017

Keller James Conner, 46, of Gastonia, passed away June 17, 2017 at Mary Black Health System-Gaffney.

He was born September 2, 1970, in Gaston County, the son of Betty Conner and the late Earl Wade Conner.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at West Franklin Baptist...

Allen "Dee" Costner

Allen "Dee" Costner

Jun 17, 2017

Allen "Dee" Costner,69, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 17, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born December 14, 1947, in Lincoln County, son of the late Grier Wayne Costner and Elizabeth Fowler Costner.

A memorial service will be...

Kathleen Rice

Kathleen Rice

Jun 16, 2017

Kathleen Rice of Lincolnton, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 at Cardinal Health Care and Rehabilitation Center of Lincolnton.

A native of Cleveland County, she was born October 18, 1941, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Owens.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Rice; sisters, Francis Martin, Reatha Mae and Julia Martin;...

Otis Harrison Hart

Otis Harrison Hart

Jun 16, 2017

Otis Harrison Hart, 70, of Gastonia passed away on June 16, 2017, at his home.

He was born September 2, 1946, in Burlington, NC, son of the late Elzie Franklin Hart and Margaret Campbell Hart.

Mr. Hart was a US Army Veteran. Mr....

Mary Owensby Ramsey

Mary Owensby Ramsey

Jun 12, 2017

Kings Mountain, NC –

Mary Owensby Ramsey, 51, died peacefully at her home on June 12, 2017.

She was born August 13, 1965 in Gaston County the daughter of the late Melvin Owensby, Sr. and Mary Mathis McDonald. Left to cherish her memories are her siblings, Annette Martin and husband; Wanda Snipes and children; Pam...

Dottie Hagans Palmer

Dottie Hagans Palmer

Jun 11, 2017

Dottie Hagans Palmer, 81, of Clover, went to be with the Lord June 11, 2017 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born February 20, 1936 in Lincoln County, the daughter of the late Albert Vernon Hagans and Emma Dovie Sisk.

Dottie was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Gastonia for 26...

Peggy B. Hardin

Peggy B. Hardin

Jun 11, 2017

Peggy B. Hardin, 83, of Belmont, passed away June 11, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.  She was born September 21, 1933 to Tom and Ocie Bolick.  Peggy lived a simple life caring for her family.  She was a member of Cramerton Free Will Baptist Church.  Her goal in life was for her children to grow up...

Leslie "Todd" Farkas

Leslie "Todd" Farkas

Jun 11, 2017

Leslie "Todd" Farkas was born August 25, 1973, in Pequannock, New Jersey to Jaunita "Tammy" and Leslie Farkas. He departed this life on June 11, 2017 as the result of a tragic accident while riding his motorcycle. At an early age, Todd was active in soccer, basketball, tennis, and track. He graduated from West Lincoln Senior High School, Lincolnton,...

Doug Hullender

Doug Hullender

Jun 9, 2017

Doug Hullender, 90, of Dallas, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017, at his home.

He was born October 2, 1926, in Gaston County, son of the late Clyde Benjamin Hullender and Lula Mae Neill Hullender.

Doug was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Kings Mountain. He was a US Navy WWII Veteran and Eagle...

Brandi Fulbright Jeffries

Brandi Fulbright Jeffries

Jun 9, 2017

Brandi Fulbright Jeffries, 36, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017, at his home.

She was born December 10, 1980, in Gaston County, daughter of Renee June Simonds and the late Michael Dean Fulbright.

A gathering of friends and family will be held 2-4pm on Sunday, at Brandi's residence.

Lois "Faye" Lamb

Lois "Faye" Lamb

Jun 8, 2017

Lois "Faye" Rimmer Lamb, 76, of Gastonia, passed away June 8, 2017 at Alexandria Place in Gastonia.

She was born October 17, 1940, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Othar Rimmer and Sarah Jennings Rimmer.

Survivors include:  sons David Rimmer; Roger Rimmer and wife Teresa all of Lincolnton; grandchildren Joe Rimmer...

Vanessa Marlene Wilson Chitwood

Vanessa Marlene Wilson Chitwood

Jun 7, 2017

Vanessa Marlene Wilson Chitwood, 60, of Gastonia, passed away on June 7, 2017, at her home.

She was born June 25, 1956, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Alex Wilson Sr. and Opal Lee Shook Wilson.

A memorial service will be held...

Roscoe Mitchell Wooten Jr.

Roscoe Mitchell Wooten Jr.

Jun 6, 2017

Roscoe Mitchell Wooten Jr.,56, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on June 6, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born February 16, 1961, in Gaston County son of the late Roscoe Mitchell Wooten Sr. and Louise Kurrle Wooten.

A gathering of...

Harold Eugene Ledford

Harold Eugene Ledford

Jun 6, 2017

Harold Eugene Ledford, 81, of York, SC, passed away June 6, 2017 at his residence.

He was born April 15, 1936 in Hayesville, NC, the son of the late Adam Ledford and Pauline Hall.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughters, Rose Autry, Shirley Haigens, Debra Mauney and Gail Beam; step-children, Diane Johnson, Susan...

Claudia South

Claudia South

Jun 5, 2017

Claudia South, 70, of Dallas, passed away on June 5, 2017, at Peak Resources in Gastonia.

She was born August 5, 1946, in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Camp and Tynce Freeman.

Mrs. South was of Southern Baptist Faith.

Virginia Gin Mosley

Virginia Gin Mosley

Jun 4, 2017

Virginia Gin Mosley, 84, of Gastonia, passed away June 4, 2017 at Brian Center in Gastonia.

She was born August 29, 1932 in Clover, SC, the daughter of the late Ebbie Lee Christenbury and Lois Robinson Christenbury.

Virginia was a loving mother, sister and daughter.

Left to cherish her memories are her brothers...

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