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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Bobby Glenn Stewart
Jun 3, 2017
Bobby Glenn Stewart died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.  Born May 24, 1951 in Gaston County, Bobby was the son of the late Everett and Fannie Bowen Stewart. He attended Flint Groves School and Hunter Huss High School. Bobby was a US Army Veteran who faithfully served his...
Terriel W. Mitchell, Sr.
Jun 3, 2017
Terriel W. Mitchell Sr., 76, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at his residence.
A Gaston County native, he was born February 22, 1941 the son of the late Walter and Annie Mitchell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Mary Guy
Jun 3, 2017
Mary Ruth Brown Guy, 84, of Alexis, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
She was born June 2, 1933 in Buncombe County, daughter of the late David and Jessie Brown.
A funeral service will be held 3 pm...
Nancy Lee Barnes
Jun 2, 2017
Nancy Lee Barnes, 62, of Clover, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 9, 1954, daughter of the late James and Greta Williams.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Larry "Toby" Thomas
Jun 2, 2017
Larry "Toby" Thomas, 61, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
A Gaston County native, he was born July 12, 1955, son of the late Larry and Peggy Thomas.
Toby was a wonderful father and...
Nancy Eudora Scruggs
May 31, 2017
Nancy Eudora Scruggs, 74, of Shelby, passed away May 31, 2017 at CMC- Main.
She was born November 26, 1942, in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Zean Jamison and Ruby Redman Griffin.
Left to cherish her memories are her sons, David Scruggs; Mike Scruggs and wife, Sandy; Barry "BullDawg" Scruggs and wife, Lori;...
Deboyce "Sonny" Davis Jr.
May 30, 2017
Deboyce "Sonny" Davis Jr., 46, of Bessemer City, left this life too soon on May 30, 2017.
He was born June 12, 1970, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late, Deboyce Davis Sr. and Edith Ann Robertson Davis.
Sonny was a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors and...
Joseph William Sapienza
May 29, 2017
Joseph William Sapienza, 70, of Gastonia, passed away May 29, 2017 at his residence.
He was born October 14, 1946 in Queens, NY, the son of the late Joseph Sapienza and Donna Lee Garrison Russell.
Joseph was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He loved to watch and play baseball.
Left...
Elger Joseph Menard
May 29, 2017
Elger Joseph Menard, 84, of Bessemer City, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born February 27, 1933, in Henry, Louisiana, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dolzie Joseph Menard.
A funeral service will be held at 2 pm Friday June...
Van Hogue
May 28, 2017
Van Hogue aka the "Carolina Kid", 63, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017, at his home.
He was born September 15, 1953, in Gaston County, son of the late Arey Hogue and Lillie Brooks Hogue.
Van loved all old classic cars.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Laura Lane Walls
May 26, 2017
Laura Lane Walls, 90, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017, at Lincoln Rehabilitation Center.
She was born September 10, 1926, in Graham County, daughter of the late William "Dutch" Lane and Ethel Millsaps Lane.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Walls; son, Robert Walls; sister,...
Dorothy Ann Kendrick
May 24, 2017
Dorothy Ann Kendrick, 74, of Hickory, passed away May 24, 2017 at the Brian Center.
She was born January 19, 1943.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Friday June 9, at Mt. Zion Restoration Church, 2311 Cresent Lane, Gastonia.
Connie Clark
May 24, 2017
Connie Clark, 57, of Lincolnton, passed away May 24, 2017 at her residence.
She was born February 13, 1960, in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of Joyce Chaffin Stratton and the late Carl Davis.
Left to cherish her memories along with her mother are her daughter, Samantha Kern and husband, Terry and granddaughter, Kaela.
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Denise Keener Evans
May 23, 2017
Denise Keener Evans, 62, of Dallas, passed away May 23, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born October 1, 1954 in Paris, France, the daughter of Carol Seagle Cline and the late John "Pete" Keener.
A memorial service will be held 2 pm on Saturday, June 3rd at High Shoals United Methodist Church,...
Dalton Edward Rayfield
May 23, 2017
Dalton Edward Rayfield, 94, of Bessemer City passed away Tuesday May 23, 2017 at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas.
He was born February 10, 1923 in Gaston County, to the late William Robert Rayfield and Callie Mauney Rayfield.
Dalton loved his family and gardening and his vineyard. He was...
Michael Wood
May 22, 2017
Michael Wood, 61, of Kings Mountain, passed away Monday May 22, 2017.
He was born July 25, 1955 in Cleveland County, to the late Clarence and Virginia Wood.
Visitation will be held 2-3 pm Tuesday, at Greene Funeral Service 216 Archie Whitesides Road, Gastonia.
A graveside service officiated by Pastor Harry Davis will...
Kirby Ray Hoffman
May 20, 2017
Kirby Ray Hoffman, 82, of Bessemer City passed away May 20, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born June 11, 1934, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late, Clyde V. Hoffman and Pearl Inez Raby.
Kirby was a faithful member of North Gaston Church of God and the...
Ronald "Ronnie" Wallace, Sr.
May 20, 2017
Ronald "Ronnie" Wallace, Sr., 67, of Gastonia, passed away May 20, 2017. He was born June 24, 1949, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late William "Bill" Wallace and Margaret Rankin Wallace.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Cheryl Bradley; sons Ronald Wallace Jr. and wife Sandra Owens and Donnie R....
Carolyn Ivotris Miller
May 18, 2017
Carolyn Ivotris Miller, 69, of Gastonia, passed away May 18, 2017 at her residence.
She was born June 8, 1947, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Fredrick Miller and Mable Shanks Miller.
All services are private.
Daniel Alexander Splawn Sr.
May 17, 2017
Daniel Alexander Splawn, Sr., 86, of Dallas, passed away May 17, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 6, 1930, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Horace and Onie Mae Poteat Splawn.
Daniel was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Gastonia and the VFW. He was...
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