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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Sonny Stiles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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