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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Ruby Corlee Kernea

Ruby Corlee Kernea

Aug 4, 2017

Ruby Corlee Kernea, 76, of Newton, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017, at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born September 1, 1940, daughter of the late Eli Gentry Treadway and Edgle Katherine Stiles Treadway.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Kernea; infant daughter, Geraldine; and...

Mary L. Canzler

Mary L. Canzler

Aug 3, 2017

Mary L. Canzler, 58, of Gastonia, passed away August 3, 2017 at Peak Resources.

She was born November 4, 1958 in Waverly, NY, the daughter of the late Eugene Canzler and Viola Hehl Canzler.

Mary was a board member of Hoyle Historic Homestead Museum in Dallas.

Left to cherish her memories are her...

Eric E. Story

Eric E. Story

Aug 2, 2017

Eric E. Story, 34, passed away August 2, 2017 at Carolina's Healthcare System in Lincolnton.

He was born April 19, 1983, a native of Lincoln County, the son of Helen Landers Reinhardt of Vale.

Left to cherish his memories along with his mother are his daughter, Makayla Story of...

Kimberly Benton Williams

Kimberly Benton Williams

Aug 2, 2017

Kimberly Benton Williams, 52, of Union, SC, passed away August 2, 2017, at her home.

She was born October 13, 1964, in Gaston County, daughter of Charles Vernon Benton and the late Margaret Best Hibberts.

A graveside service will be held Noon, Sunday,...

Frances Mize Boley

Frances Mize Boley

Jul 31, 2017

Gastonia, NC -

Frances Mize Boley, 78, formerly of Belmont, passed away July 31, 2017 at her residence.  She was born July 20, 1939 in Greenwood, SC, the daughter of the late, John Thomas Mize and Mary Ilene Dunohue Mize.

Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Garrett and Tommy Willis; daughters, Sandra Perkins...

Bobby Drumm

Bobby Drumm

Jul 29, 2017

Bobby D. Drumm, 85, of Bessemer City, passed away July 29, 2017 at his residence.

A Gaston County native, he was born September 5, 1931, son of the late Ed and Oakley Gantt Drumm.

He was a US Navy veteran and a member of Victory Hill Baptist Church in Dallas.

Left to cherish...

Howard Eugene Gunter

Howard Eugene Gunter

Jul 29, 2017

Howard Eugene Gunter, 66, of Dallas, passed away July 29, 2017 at his residence.

A Gaston county native, he was born June 3, 1951, son of the late Connie Lee Gunter and Margorie Kale Hensley.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Gunter.

Left to cherish...

Gloria Ann Mayo

Gloria Ann Mayo

Jul 29, 2017

Gloria Ann Mayo, 63, of Greeneville, TN, passed away July 29, 2017 at her residence.

She was born April 20, 1954, in Chattanooga, TN daughter of Jean Koerner and the late James Edward Mayo.

Left to cherish her memories, in addition to her mother, are sisters, Sandra Mason and Gwen Harrison and three half-brothers.

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Tracy Hoffman

Tracy Hoffman

Jul 28, 2017

Tracy S. Hoffman, 54, of Gastonia, passed away July 28, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

A Gaston County native, he was born June 27, 1963, son of the late Larry and Jacqueline Cross Hoffman.

Mr. Hoffman was a member of Christ Worship Center in Gastonia.

He was the owner/operator of We's...

Donna Elaine Mitchell

Donna Elaine Mitchell

Jul 27, 2017

Donna Elaine Mitchell, 66, of Gastonia, passed away July 27, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 19, 1950, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Frank Aston Jolly and Betty Philbeck Jolly.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 49 years, David Mitchell; son, Shane...

Robert Lacy Neice

Robert Lacy Neice

Jul 27, 2017

Dallas, NC -

Robert Lacy Neice, 85, passed away July 27, 2017 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.  He was born July 16, 1932 in Giles County, VA. Robert was preceded in death by son, Michael Neice and grandson, Matthew Surcy. He is survived by daughter, Susan Surcy; son-in-law, Joey Surcy; granddaughter, Rachel Brooks and great- granddaughter, Kaylei...

Linda Dameron Hill

Linda Dameron Hill

Jul 26, 2017

Linda Kay Hill, 69, of Gastonia, passed away July 26, 2017 at her residence.

She was born February 27, 1948 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Randolph Dameron and Ila Magdeline Teague Dameron.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Hill Harris and husband, Danny "Rusty" Harris Jr.; grandchildren, Jennifer Grigg and husband...

Clyde Thomas Carpenter

Clyde Thomas Carpenter

Jul 25, 2017

Gastonia, NC –

Clyde Thomas Carpenter, 75, passed away July 25, 2017 at his residence.  He was born May 25, 1942, in Cleveland County, the son of the late Charles Frederick Carpenter and Vinnie M. Cash Carpenter. A celebration of life service will be held 7 pm on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 4060 Union Road Fire...

Ronald Truman Duncan, Sr.

Ronald Truman Duncan, Sr.

Jul 24, 2017

Ronald "Dunk" Truman Duncan Sr., 59, of Gastonia, passed away July 24, 2017 at his residence.  He was born October 27, 1957, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Roy Truman Duncan, Jr. and Brenda Revels Reeves.

Dunk was a member of Providence Place Church of Gastonia.  He was an avid wood carver and...

Bobby Gene Sisk

Bobby Gene Sisk

Jul 23, 2017

Bobby Gene Sisk, 84, of Gastonia, passed away July 23, 2017 at his residence.

He was born November 13, 1932 in Cleveland County, the son of the late John Grady Sisk and Maggie Campbell.

Bobby was a member of Crowders Mountain Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.  He was a veteran of the United States Army...

John-Farrell Joseph Bouvette Sloop

John-Farrell Joseph Bouvette Sloop

Jul 23, 2017

John-Farrell Joseph Bouvette Sloop, 29, of Fort Mill, SC joined the Lord in eternal life unexpectedly on July 23, 2017.   John-Farrell was born on June 11, 1988 in Charleston, SC and is survived by the love of his life, best friend, and wife, Jodi Reagan Sloop; parents Theresa (Bouvette) & Rick Sloop of Gastonia; grandmother RoseMary Kerr...

Sherman Timothy Lee

Sherman Timothy Lee

Jul 21, 2017

Sherman Timothy Lee, 54, of Shelby passed away July 21, 2017.

He was born November 29, 1962 in Gaston County, the son of the late Donald Lee and Louise Summitt Lee.

All services are private.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Berdie Gregg Jacques

Berdie Gregg Jacques

Jul 21, 2017

Berdie Gregg Jacques, 77, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, July 21, 2017, at her home.

She was born June 10, 1940, in Newport, Tenn., daughter of the late James Andrew Gregg and Mary Ellen Hayes Gregg.

Berdie was a member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia...

Sue Ann Kontak

Sue Ann Kontak

Jul 21, 2017

Sue Ann (Disbennett) Kontak, 81, of Gastonia, after 12 years of illness, went to her heavenly home on Friday, July 21, 2017.

She was born July 5, 1936, in Wood County, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles Edward Disbennett and Ruth (Mundy) Disbennett.

Sue was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church in Gastonia.

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Rachel Russell Falls

Rachel Russell Falls

Jul 21, 2017

Rachel Russell Falls, 79, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 21, 2017, with the family by her side.

She was born March 23, 1938, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jack and Velma Russell.

Rachel retired after 40 years from Matthew-Belk, where she was a manager over the lingerie...

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