Obituaries

May 1, 2016

Jerry D. Hopper, 82, of Clover, SC, passed away May 1, 2016 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House.  He was born April 14, 1934 in Gaston County, the son of the late Raymond and Mamie Hopper.

Jerry was a member of Myrtle Methodist Church.  He was a veteran of the US Navy who served during the...

May 1, 2016

Faye Ray Queen, 90, of Gastonia, passed away on May 1, 2016, at Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation Center, Gastonia.

She was born April 24, 1926 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Bertha Sarvis Culp.

Mrs. Queen was a member of First Baptist Church of Bessemer City. She was retired from Wix Filters....

Apr 30, 2016

Alice "Alley" Weathers, 46, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born June 24, 1969, in Gaston County, daughter of Patricia Arlene Black and the late Dannie Beavers.

Alley, a native of Gaston County, loved her family and loved to go shopping and fishing. She...

Apr 30, 2016

Suzanne Carswell Lowman, 59, of Gastonia, went to sing with the heavenly choir on Saturday, April 30, 2016.

She was born June 11, 1956, in Gaston County, daughter of Richard Carswell and Claire Barnes Carswell.

Suzanne, a native of Gaston County, was a member of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church.

Along with her parents,...

Apr 29, 2016

Shirley Jean Henson, 84, of Charlotte, passed away April 29, 2016 at Carolina's ContinueCare Hospital at Pineville.  She was born February 7, 1932 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Charles J. Henson and Atrall Jordan Henson.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 pm, Sunday, May 29th at Strawberry Hill Community Center....

Apr 27, 2016

Harold L. Teague, 87, of Gastonia, passed away April 27, 2016 at his residence.  He was born February 26, 1929 in New Market, TN, the son of the late Horace Loyde Teague and Lillie Layman Teague.

Harold was a veteran of the US Army who served during the Korean War.  He retired from Pharr-Yarns in McAdenville.  Harold...

Apr 26, 2016

Jerry Edward Goble of Gastonia died April 26th.  He was born December 31, 1957, son of Dole Goble the late Edward Monroe Goble.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Monroe Goble.

Along with his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Elmer Beaver (Toni) and Alfred Beaver, both...

Apr 26, 2016

Jareth Morrison Long, infant child of Bradley Usery and Leah Nicole Long passed away in his sleep on April 26, 2016.

He was born a native of Gaston County on March 11, 2016.

A gathering of friends will be held 6 – 7:30 pm Saturday at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel – 1503 S....

Apr 26, 2016

Charles Richard Hodge, 85, of Gastonia, passed away April 26, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 17, 1930, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late John and Ora Hodge.

Charles was a US Army Veteran and a member of Linden ARP Church in Gastonia.  He was the first...

Apr 22, 2016

Lillie Faile Flynn, 75, of Gastonia, passed away April 22, 2016 at her residence.

A native of Chesterfield Co., SC, she was born January 28, 1941 daughter of the late William and Bertha Faile.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Flynn Sr.; two daughters-in-law; and brothers and...

Apr 21, 2016

Virginia B. Hudson, 79, of Dallas, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at her home.

She was born February 22, 1937, in Calhoun County, WV. Daughter of the late Russell Slider and Lydia Pearl Slider.

Services will be held 6:00pm Friday at Light House of Hope, 165 Upper Armstrong...

Apr 19, 2016

Claude "Zeke" Vinsant, 81, of Gastonia, passed away April 19, 2016 at Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation.

He was born February 15, 1935 in La Follette, Tenn., the son of the late Emory and Myrtle Vinsant.

Zeke was a member of Yorkwood Church of God, where he was an usher and greeter and also known as...

Apr 19, 2016

Ronnie Dean Grant, 75, of Dallas, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 24, 1940, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Wade and Marie Grant.

Ronnie was a member of Souls Harbor Tabernacle Church in Gastonia.  He loved to...

Apr 18, 2016

Cassandra Robinson, daughter of the late Benny Burton and of the late Anna Mae Lightner was born April 27, 1948, in Gastonia, North Carolina.  She passed away at her home on Monday April 18, 2016.  A loving mother of five, Cassandra was a caring individual who used her life to aid others.  She brought...

Apr 15, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Genovese or better known as Jerry G, 82, of Dallas, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born December 25, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Joseph Genovese and Clara Gorlick Genovese. Jerry was a member and Past Master of Lowell #590 Masonic Lodge AF and AM. He...

Apr 15, 2016

Theresa "TP" Gibson, 51, Of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016, at her home.

She was born November 29, 1964, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Leroy Purkey and Glenda Dellinger Purkey.

TP was a member of Fairview Baptist Church of Gastonia and a former member of West Franklin Baptist Church. She...

Apr 13, 2016

Frances "Peggy" Bingham, 86, of Gastonia, passed away April 13, 2016 at Meadowwood Nursing Center.

She was born April 6, 1930 in Monroe, NC, the daughter of the late Curtis and Laura Broome.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving son, Allan Bingham and wife Sheri; grandchildren Lily Bingham and Dean Nanney and wife...

Apr 13, 2016

Rena Wells Robinson, 64, of Bessemer City, passed away on April 13, 2016, at her sister's home in Kings Mountain.

She was born April 15, 1951, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Rev. Bob and Betty Wells.

A funeral service will be...

Apr 12, 2016

Susan "Sue" Cotterman Absher, 76, of Gastonia, passed away on April 12, 2016, at Brian Center, Gastonia.

She was born September 12, 1939, in Albany, NY, daughter of the late Almon Cotterman and Mildred Shade Cotterman.

Mrs. Absher was a wonderful, loving wife...

Apr 11, 2016

Sherry Tucker Painter, 69, of Lincolnton, passed away April 11, 2016 at her residence.

She was born January 15, 1947 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Stacy Alexander Tucker and Evelyn Moose Tucker.

Sherry was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Gastonia. She retired from Ti-Caro Threads as a customer service manager. ...