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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Sonny Stiles
Apr 26, 2017
Sonny Stiles, 81, of Dallas, passed away April 26, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born January 6, 1936 in Youngstown OH, the son of the late John Herman Stiles and Martha Jane Thomas Stiles.
Sonny was a member of Hardin Community Baptist Church in Dallas.
He retired from Wix Filtration...
Mercy Mibo Tshimungu
Apr 26, 2017
Mercy Mibo Tshimungu, infant son of Chrispin Tshimungu and Sylvie Yimbu passed away April 26, 2017.
He was born April 19, 2017 in Lawrenceville, GA and lived for just seven days.
A funeral service will be held 3 pm Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Living Word Tabernacle, 4432 Kings Mountain Hwy, Bessemer City.
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Nancy Hardin Fowler
Apr 26, 2017
Nancy Hardin Fowler, 81, of Huntersville, passed away April 26, 2017 at Alexandria Place in Gastonia.
She was born May 29, 1935 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Robert James and Margaret Estelle Hardin.
Nancy was a retired registered nurse with over 45 years of service. She enjoyed reading and loved her family. ...
Charles "Charlie" Fredrick Davis
Apr 26, 2017
Charles "Charlie" Fredrick Davis,68, of Gastonia, formerly from Canton, NC, passed away on April 26, 2017.
He was born February 23, 1949, in Haywood County, son of the late Thomas and Mildred Davis.
Charlie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of...
Debra "Deb" Harrison
Apr 25, 2017
Debra "Deb" Harrison, 48, of Gastonia, passed away April 25, 2017 at Universal Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Concord.
She was born October 18, 1968 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Services to be announced at a later date.
Julian "Randy" Manning
Apr 25, 2017
Julian "Randy" Manning, 77, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully April 25, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
Born June 2, 1939 in Cherokee County, SC; the son of the late Boyd and Marie Wray Manning.
Randy was a member of Lowell Church of God and a veteran of the United States Army. Randy was also...
Teddie Willis
Apr 24, 2017
Teddie Willis, 68, of Clover, SC, passed away April 24, 2017 at his residence.  He was born November 11, 1948 in Gaston County, the son of the late Carl Willis and Barbara Stowe Willis. Left to cherish his memories are his sons, Shane Willis and wife Ginger, Teddie Willis; daughter, Michelle Willis; sister, Judy Teague and husband Charles; grandchildren,...
Dorothy Thompson Kinley
Apr 24, 2017
Dorothy Thompson Kinley, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away April 24, 2017 at CMC – Main in Charlotte.
She was born May 30, 1941 in Cherokee County, TN, the daughter of the late James Marion Thompson and Mildred Leoma Womble Thompson.
Dorothy loved her family and will be missed dearly.
Left to...
Shannon Marie Morse
Apr 22, 2017
Shannon Marie Morse, 38, passed away suddenly on April 22, 2017 at her residence.
She was born June 20, 1978 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Susan Elizabeth Phillips and the late Stephen Michael Giroir.
Left to cherish her memories along with her mother are her twin-sister Stephanie Rinkowski and fiancé Raymond Rickert; sons Thomas...
Johnny R. Pennington
Apr 22, 2017
Johnny R. Pennington, 65, of Gastonia, passed away April 22, 2017 at his residence. A Gaston County native, he was born February 25, 1952, the son of the late Lloyd Pennington and Laura Robinson. Johnny was raised by his grandparents, Rev. Lloyd and Annie Bell Pennington, who he considered his Mom and Pop. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed working...
Michael Scott Bennett
Apr 22, 2017
Michael Scott Bennett, 65, of Iron Station, passed away April 22, 2017 at Lakewood Care Center in Denver. He was born July 6, 1951 in Iaeger, WV, the son of the late Shields Gardner and Audrey Bennett Gardner. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Camden Chas Scott Davidson
Apr 21, 2017
Camden Chas Scott Davidson, infant son of Steven Davidson and Sundasia Adams, was born April 21, 2017 and lived 18 minutes. He passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Grover "Roscoe" Beck
Apr 21, 2017
Grover "Roscoe" Beck, 65, of Clover, SC, passed away April 21, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born July 5, 1951 in Laurens County, SC, the son of the late Alfred Beck Jr. and Tressy Deas Beck.
A memorial service will be held 2 pm Tuesday, April 24, 2017 at Greene...
Mary M. Avery
Apr 20, 2017
Mary M. Avery,67, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 20, 2017, at her home.
She was born June 20, 1949, in Rochester, Indiana, daughter of the late Jesse Merrill and Edith Croussore Merrill.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday,...
Patricia Rickard Harris
Apr 20, 2017
Patricia Rickard Harris, 73, of Gastonia, passed away April 20, 2017 at her residence.
She was born November 3, 1943, in Lincoln County, the daughter of the late Anthony Vernon Rickard and Minnie Smith Rickard.
Patricia was a member at Calvary Cornerstone Holiness Church. Her and her husband, Charles were ministers in the mission field,...
Frances Davis Ratchford
Apr 20, 2017
Frances Davis Ratchford, 90, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away April 20, 2017 at her residence.
She was born April 10, 1927, in McDowell County, NC, the daughter of the late Harvey Davis and Isabelle Gibson Davis.
A funeral service will be held 3:30 pm Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service – South...
Howard "Harry" Causby
Apr 19, 2017
Howard "Harry" Causby, 72, of Gastonia, passed away April 19, 2017 at CMC – Main in Charlotte.
He was born July 7, 1944, in Rutherford County, the son of the late John Freelin Causby and Donna Hudson Causby.
A funeral service will be held 3 pm Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Catawba Heights Baptist Church,...
Joe Baker Costner
Apr 18, 2017
Joe Baker Costner, 87, of Gastonia, passed away April 18, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born June 21, 1929, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Gladys "Glad" Costner and Nell Vannoy Costner.
Joe was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Gastonia. He was the owner of...
James Ray Bingham
Apr 18, 2017
James Ray Bingham, 81, of Gastonia, passed away April 18, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born August 6, 1935, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late James Manuel Bingham and Vernie Slagle Bingham. He was a member of New Hope Church of God.
Left to cherish his...
Herbert "Herb" Summers
Apr 17, 2017
Herbert "Herb" Summers, 86, of Gastonia, passed away April 17, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 29, 1931 in Fayette County, WV, the son of the late Charles Summers and Edith Batton Summers.
A graveside service will be held 11 am Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 251...
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