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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Brian Keith Billings
Jan 5, 2017
Brian Keith "Boot" Billings, 39, of Blacksburg, SC, Left this earthly life on January 5, 2017. A native of Gaston County NC, he was preceded in death by his Great
Grandparents Ernest and Susan
Elizabeth Beam Brown, grandparents Berlin Keith Pickelsimer, Horace Wilson
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Charles Lee Hulon Sr.
Jan 5, 2017
Charles Lee Hulon, Sr., 72, of Stanley, passed away January 5, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born January 9, 1944 in McColl, SC, the son of the late Eddie Lee Hulon and Cordea Berthea Hulon.
All services are private.
Hilda Irene Jolly Michaels
Jan 4, 2017
Hilda Irene Jolly Michaels, 90, passed away January 4, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born January 20, 1926 in Haywood County, the daughter of the late Walter Springfield Jolly and Eliza Woods Jolly. The joys of her life were going to the beach and her family. Left to...
Mary "Louise" Buchanan
Jan 4, 2017
Mary "Louise" Buchanan, 77, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord, January 4, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born January 3, 1940 in Maggie Valley, the daughter of the late Roy Snipes and Laura Packett Snipes.
Louise was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Left to cherish...
Barbara Davis Ollis
Jan 4, 2017
Barbara Davis Ollis, 54, of Mt. Holly, passed away January 4, 2017 at her residence. She was born July 6, 1962 in Lumberton, NC, the daughter of the late Paul Edward Davis and Millie Marie Turner Davis.
A memorial service will be held 3 pm Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Hillview Baptist Church, 403 Dallas Stanley Hwy.,...
Lewis Glenn Brimer
Jan 3, 2017
Lewis Glenn Brimer, 93, of Gastonia, NC, passed peacefully on Jan. 3 2017.
He was a native of York, SC, son of the late Floyd Vollie Brimer, Sr. and Jessie Eddleman Brimer.
Mr. Brimer was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Aurelia Brannon Brimer, and...
James "J.W." Mclean
Jan 2, 2017
James "J.W." McLean, 86, went to be with the Lord, January 2, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born November 11, 1930 in Catawba County, the son of the late Walter B. McLean and Lillie Baily McLean.
He was a member of Rustic Hills Baptist Church. J.W. was a former pastor...
Timothy "Red" Green
Jan 2, 2017
Timothy "Red" Green, 84, of Gastonia passed away January 2, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 24, 1932, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Jamie M. Green and Dora Hope Green.
Red was a veteran of the US Army and member of Lowell Church of God.
...Myleek Green
Jan 1, 2017
1992 – 2017 -
Myleek Green, 24, of Stanley, passed away January 1, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
All services are private.
E. Joyce Ballard O'Brien
Dec 31, 2016
E. Joyce Ballard O'Brien, of Bessemer City, passed away December 31, 2016, at the Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. She was born November 13, 1939, in Gaston County, daughter of the late C.O. Ballard and Mabel Garrison Ballard. A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Grace Lutheran Church 206 North 14th Street...
Diane Jordan
Dec 30, 2016
Diane Benefield Jordan, 67, of Gastonia, passed away December 30, 2016 at Testa Hospice in Kings Mountain.
She was born May 24, 1949 in Anniston, AL, daughter of Katherine Crumbley Benefield of Gastonia and the late Amos Balious Benefield.
Mrs. Jordan was of the Baptist Faith.
She was employed with Harris Teeter for...
Donna Marie Jones
Dec 30, 2016
Donna Marie Jones, 64, of Cherryville, passed away December 30, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
She was born December 3, 1952 in Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Victor and Dalila Scomillio.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her grandson, Joshua Gavin Taylor Jr.; and her brother,...
Johnnie Mae Greene
Dec 29, 2016
Johnnie Mae Greene, 72, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born April 9, 1944 in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late John and Flossie Carpenter McArver. Johnnie was a member of Maylo United Methodist Church.
A funeral service will be held 11 am Tuesday at the South...
Larry David Melton
Dec 29, 2016
Larry David Melton, 58, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his residence. Larry was born June 26, 1958 in Gaston County and was the son of the late David Kelly Melton and the late Geraldine Varney Revels.
A gathering of friends will be held Monday from 3 – 5:30 pm at Bethlehem Church Youth Recreational Building...
Jesse Willard Haley Jr.
Dec 29, 2016
Jesse Willard Haley Jr., 76, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born December 18, 1940 in Columbus GA and was the son of the late Jesse Willard Haley Sr. and Lorene Almond Wheat. Jesse was a member of Dallas Baptist Church, he was an avid bowler, a member of...
Rev. Lathan Thomas Rollins
Dec 29, 2016
Rev. Lathan Thomas Rollins, 88, of Gastonia, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 29, 2016 following a period of declining health.
Lathan was born December 23, 1928 in Greenville County SC, and was the son of the late Arthur Niles and the late Beatrice Smith Rollins.
He graduated from Welcome High...
Catherine Mccreery
Dec 27, 2016
Catherine "Cappy" McCreery, 97, of Gastonia passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at The Robin Johnson House.
She was born September 4, 1919 in Oxford Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Fred and Catherine Carpenter.
Cappy enjoyed painting, traveling and bowling.
Alice Leatherman Rushing
Dec 27, 2016
Alice Leatherman Rushing, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 7, 1937 in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Fred and Lillian Whitworth Leatherman. Alice was a member of Christ Church at River's Edge.
A memorial service, officiated by Pastor Ray Kruntorad, will be held...
Nancy Phyllis Nielson
Dec 27, 2016
Nancy Phyllis Nielson, 81, passed away, Tuesday, December 27, at her residence. She was born December 17, 1935 in Oregon City, OR and was the daughter of the late Harvey and Orilla Freeze. Nancy was a wonderful mom and a great, grandmother. She was an accomplished musician, playing the violin and piano. Left to cherish her memories are her...
Sandy Teague Burchfield
Dec 26, 2016
Sandy Teague Burchfield, 50, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at her home.
She was born June 9, 1966, native of Gaston County, daughter of Ruby Carol Yelton and the late Gary Authur Teague, Sr.
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