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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Charles Phillip Dye
Jul 20, 2017
Charles Phillip Dye Sr., 84, of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center Main, Charlotte.
He was born March 21, 1933, in Cleveland County, son of the late Sam Coleman Dye and Emma Goforth Dye.
Wylie Wesley Johnson Jr.
Jul 20, 2017
Wylie Wesley Johnson Jr., 57, of Lincolnton, passed away on July 20, 2017, at the Levine Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville.
He was born July 10, 1960, in York County, SC, son of the late Wylie Wesley Johnson Sr. and Lorraine Carswell Johnson.
A...
Oscar Phillip Greene
Jul 19, 2017
The Rev. Oscar Phillip Greene, 87, of Gastonia, passed away July 19, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Swain County, May 3, 1930, the son of the late Silas Greene and Nora Kirkland Jolly.
The Rev. Greene was a pastor of several churches. He also enjoyed being a vendor at 161...
Butch Price
Jul 18, 2017
Butch Price, 67, of Gastonia, passed away July 18, 2017 at Testa Hospice in Kings Mountain.
He was born July 13, 1950, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Clyde Price and Betty Cash Rick.
Left to cherish her memories are his former spouse, Anita Marcell Murphy; daughter, Shelly Price; grandchildren, Patrick...
Vernon Everette Pearson
Jul 18, 2017
Vernon Everette Pearson,77, of Kings Mountain, passed away on July 18, 2017, at his home.
He was born March 29, 1940, in Mecklenburg County son of the late Walter Lee Pearson Ethel L. Wynn Pearson.
All services will be private.
Donald "Don" Baxter Wells, Sr.
Jul 17, 2017
Donald "Don" Baxter Wells, Sr., 81, of Gastonia, died July 17, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born October 28, 1935, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Campbell and Helen Wells. Don was self-employed as Wells Moving and Portable Buildings for 40 years. He was also employed by Jenkins Metal Corporation...
Cherie Herring
Jul 17, 2017
Cherie Herring, 65, of Belmont, passed away July 17, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born February 21, 1952 in York County, SC, the daughter of the late, Holmer Lee May and Emma Chandler May.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 37 years, Jerry Herring; sons, Jerry Howell and...
Wallace Toncray Guthrie, Jr.
Jul 15, 2017
Wallace Guthrie Jr. GASTONIA — Wallace Toncray Guthrie Jr., 57, died Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Wally was the son of the late Wallace and Ellyn Caldwell Guthrie. A former employee of Reliable Carpet Cleaning, he later started his own floor care company, but he was proudest of the time spent as a volunteer with...
Dennis White
Jul 14, 2017
Dennis White, 53, of Dallas, passed away July 14, 2017 at Carolina's Medical Center – Main.
He was born August 31, 1963 a native of Gaston County the son of Norma Jewel Brackett White and the late Lee Roy White.
All services are private.
Carris Columbus Grigg
Jul 13, 2017
Carris Columbus Grigg, 74, of Grover, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at his home.
He was born October 15, 1942, in Lincoln County, son of the late Ambrose Grigg and Ila Ross Grigg.
Carris loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew him....
Sarah Faith Lytton
Jul 13, 2017
Sariah Faith Lytton, infant daughter of Brandon Scott Lytton of Gastonia and Sandy Proctor of Clover, passed away July 13, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her uncle, Neil Pendleton.
Left to cherish her memories, in addition to her parents, are sister, Daisyana Lafye Lytton; grandparents, Kathy Garrett and husband Benny Garrett, Billy and...
Edward Cain Evans
Jul 13, 2017
Edward Cain Evans, 82, of Dallas, passed away July 13, 2017 at Alexandria Place.
He was born February 12, 1935, in Haywood County, the son of the late Cain and Lennie Evans.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 54 years, Sadie Poarch Evans; daughter, Lesa Johnson; four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren....
James Willie Lassiter Jr.
Jul 12, 2017
James Willie Lassiter Jr., 80, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 12, 2017, at his home.
He was born March 23, 1937, in Pitt County, NC, son of the late James Willie Lassiter Sr. and Nonia Corneluis Lassiter.
A funeral service will...
Shirley Wylie Case
Jul 10, 2017
Shirley Wylie Case, 82, of Lowell, passed away July 10, 2017 at her residence.
She was born September 3, 1934 a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late June Monroe Wylie and Viola Davis Wylie.
Shirley retired from Goodwill Industry. She loved her family and Goodwill family.
Left to cherish her...
Betty Gene Wilson Clontz
Jul 9, 2017
Betty Gene Wilson Clontz, 82, of Gastonia, passed away July 9, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born April 5, 1935 in Cleveland County, the daughter of the late Ozer Cleaton Wilson and Mary Willie Carr Smart.
Betty was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Gastonia.
Left to cherish her...
Iris Fain Skumanick
Jul 8, 2017
Iris Fain Skumanick, 69, of Gastonia, passed away July 8, 2017 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
She was born June 14, 1948 in Greenville, SC, the daughter of the late William Fain and Maude Iris Manley.
The family will receive friends 6 – 8 pm Thursday, July 13, at Greene Funeral Service –...
Stephen "Mark" Robbins
Jul 7, 2017
Gastonia- Stephen "Mark" Robbins, 55, entered into his heavenly home on July 7, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on September 25, 1961 in Gaston County to the late Rev. Sam Robbins and Oimelee Scroggs Robbins. Â He was an industrial painter by trade. He served a limited time in the United States Air Force. He...
Lewis Ray Brown
Jul 7, 2017
Lewis Ray Brown, 74, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born September 15, 1942, in Cherokee County, Tenn., son of the late Clate Brown and Adell Harris Brown.
A funeral service, officiated by Rev. Rick Harris, will be held 2 pm on Wednesday at...
Jerry Kendal Watson
Jul 6, 2017
Jerry Kendal Watson, 63, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the old home place. He was born August 17, 1953 in Sylva, NC and was the son of the late Lewis Watson and Mary Franklin Watson.
A graveside service will be held 2 pm Saturday at Westview Gardens...
Thomas Jackson Truesdale
Jul 5, 2017
Thomas Jackson Truesdale, 73, of Lancaster, S.C. passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Carolina's Healthcare System.
He was born September 6, 1943 in Gaston County, son of the late Fletcher and Inez Truesdale.
Thomas not only loved his children and grandchildren but...
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