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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Charles Douglas Schrader
Feb 1, 2018
C harles Douglas Schrader, 67, of China Grove passed away on February 1, 2018, at his home. He was born November 1, 1950, in Martinsville, VA, son of the late Douglas Schrader and Mable Lucille Parks Schrader. A memorial service will be held 6:00pm Monday, February 5, 2018, at Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Rd. Kings Mountain, officiated by...
Terry E. Haas
Jan 31, 2018
On January 31, 2018 the Heavenly Father called home Terry E. Haas, age 60 of Dallas.
He was loved by everyone who knew him. He is survived by his wife Teresa Haas; mother Barbara Kirby Haas; sisters Sherry Perkins and Ginger Robertson; brother-in-law Rusty Hayes; nieces Danielle Perkins, Sherrie Perkins and Cadance McKinney; nephews Josh Haas and...
Jane Redding Cole
Jan 30, 2018
Jane Redding Cole, 73, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 30, 2018, at her home. She was born February 12, 1944, in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Harley Spencer Redding II and Virginia Lois Hallman Redding. A graveside service will be held 1:30pm Friday, February 2, 2018, at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia. The family will receive friends...
Misty Dawn Smith Dockery
Jan 30, 2018
Misty Dawn Smith Dockery, 41, of Gastonia, passed away January 30, 2018 at her residence.
She was born May 15, 1976, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Michael Smith and Teresa (Tate) Denton.
Left to cherish her memories along with her parents, step-father Max Denton and step-mother Sandra Smith are her son, Hunter...
Tony Gibson
Jan 29, 2018
Tony Gibson, 64, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 29, 2018, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. He was born March 18, 1953, in Gaston County, son of the late Thomas Gibson Sr. and Inez Gibson. He was a member of Harvest Baptist Church in Bessemer City. Tony was a beloved husband, father, paw-paw and brother, who loved...
James "Marvin" Braswell Sr.
Jan 29, 2018
James "Marvin" Braswell, Sr., 84, of Gastonia, passed away January 29, 2018 at Belaire Health Care Center.
He was born June 14, 1933, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Johnny Henry Braswell and Lessie Wynes Braswell.
Marvin was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Victory...
Benny George Creasman
Jan 28, 2018
Benny George Creasman, 84, of Dallas, passed from this world to his heavenly home and saw Jesus face to face on January 28, 2018, at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born July 31, 1933, in Gaston County, son of the late Charles "Buster" Creasman and Leta Wampler Creasman.
Mr....
Darrius "Dc" Carter
Jan 28, 2018
Darrius "DC" Carter, 59, of Dallas, Passed away January 28, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 10, 1958, a native of Gaston County, the son of Isaac Carter Jr. and Wyonia Mobley Carter.
Darrius was born in Gastonia, NC.
He graduated from North Gaston High...
Klaire Marie Benge
Jan 26, 2018
Klaire Marie Benge, 7, of Ranlo, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018, at her residence.
She was born January 15, 2011, in Gaston County, daughter of Danny Eugene Benge, Jr. and Natosha Dixon.
Klaire was a first grader at Brookside Elementary in Ranlo and attended Maylo United Methodist Church. She was a strong and brave...
Carmel "Jack" Cole Jr.
Jan 26, 2018
Carmel "Jack" Wayne Cole Jr., of Gaston County, went to be with his Lord on January 26, 2018, at Carolina Care, Cherryville, NC.
He was a retired Jouralman from Local Union 798 Family.
He was born June 27, 1935, in Gaston County, son of the late Carmel Cole Sr., and Ruth Moore Cole.
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Nathlee Nichole "Coco" Wright
Jan 24, 2018
Nathlee Nichole "CoCo" Wright,26, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 24, 2018, at Greenville Memorial Hospital, Seneca, SC. She was born June 8, 1991, in Mecklenburg County. She loved her family and was devoted to them. Nichole cherished her boys and was an awesome mother, along with being an amazing daughter. Nichole had a heart of gold and will...
John Ray Justice
Jan 23, 2018
John "Fat Boy" Ray Justice, 62, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 23, 2018, at Country Time Inn Assisted Living, Kings Mountain. He was born November 21, 1955, in Lenoir City, Tennessee, son of the late Jerry Morgan Justice and Mary Francis Justice. A funeral service will be held 4:00 pm Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Good News Tabernacle,...
Arthur Franklin
Jan 22, 2018
Arthur Franklin, 77, of Gastonia, passed away on January 22, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born April 6, 1940, in Jackson County, NC, son of the late Jesse Franklin and Myrtle Jones Franklin. Mr. Franklin was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church in Gastonia. He loved to paint and draw. Arthur was an artist who...
Oliver "Rusty" Bone
Jan 21, 2018
Oliver "Rusty" Bone, 92, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 21, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born July 15, 1925, in Fulton County, Georgia, son of the late Oliver L. Bone Sr. and Annie Sullivan Bone. Mr. Bone was a veteran of the US Coast Guard and received a purple heart for being wounded in...
Edith Finch Price
Jan 19, 2018
Dallas, NC –
Edith Finch Price, age 89, entered her Eternal Home in Heaven on January 19, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great-Grandmother and Mother-In-Law, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was born May 23, 1928 in McCall, South...
Robert "Bob" Nicholas
Jan 19, 2018
Robert "Bob" Nicholas, 50, of Charlotte, passed away January 19, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center.
He was born December 15, 1967 in Canton, OH.
A memorial service will be held 7 pm Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia.
The family will receive friends 6 – 7...
Zola Eades
Jan 19, 2018
On January 19, 2018, Zola Mae Brown Osborne Eades, 99, of Gaffney, passed over into an eternal life, free from pain and sorrow.
She was born November 23, 1918, daughter of the late Crommadore and Mandy Elzona Ellis Brown.
Zola was a native of Wilkes County, NC.
She was preceded in death by...
Peggy Spake Waldrop
Jan 18, 2018
On January 18, 2018, Peggy Spake Waldrop, 79, of Bessemer City, our beloved mother and grandmother passed away. She was born March 9, 1938, in Gaston County. She was truly loved by so many and will be missed dearly every day. Surviving are daughters, Lorrie Cervantes, Teresa Self; son, Danny Spake; special grandson, "Little Man"; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 3...
Virginia Ruth Morgan
Jan 17, 2018
Virginia Ruth Morgan, 85, of Gastonia, passed away January 17, 2018 at Courtland Terrace.
She was born June 5, 1932 in Clay County, the daughter of the late Jerry James Mull and Ruby Davis Mull.
Virginia retired from the former Hill Haven Nursing Home in Gastonia, where she was employed as a private duty nurse....
Robert Conner Jr.
Jan 17, 2018
Robert Conner Jr., 62, of Gastonia, passed away January 17, 2018.
He was born January 4, 1956, a native of Gaston County, the son of Robert Conner Sr. and the late Helen Jewel Cunningham Conner.
Left to cherish his memories along with his father are his son Ryan Conner; daughters Melissa Long and husband David,...
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