find a loved one

Obituaries

Use the search below to find the obituary of a loved one. We invite you to share memories, offer condolences, and celebrate a life well lived. Each tribute is a place for family and friends to come together in remembrance and support.


Obituary Banner
Black and white illustration of a lit candle.

Recent Obituaries

Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Virginia Louise Culp Noyer

Virginia Louise Culp Noyer

Jan 8, 2015

Virginia Louise Culp Noyer, 94, of Gastonia, passed away January 8, 2015 at Belaire Healthcare Center. She was born February 2, 1920 in York County, SC the daughter of the late Edward and Fannie Culp. All services will be private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

James Edward "Boone" Powell

James Edward "Boone" Powell

Jan 7, 2015

James Edward "Boone" Powell, 67, of Gastonia, passed away January 7, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born October 13, 1947 a native of Gaston County, son of the late Ottoway Edward and Tula Mae Metcalf Powell. James is survived by his daughters, Renee Powell and Mona Meeks; brothers Nelson and Cotton Powell; sister, Rachel Powell Moss; 5...

Raymond Eugene Delong Jr.

Raymond Eugene Delong Jr.

Jan 7, 2015

Raymond Eugene Delong, Jr., 48, of Gastonia, passed away January 7, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 20, 1966 a native of Gaston County, son of the late Raymond Eugene Delong, Sr. and Linda Conrad Delong. Raymond is survived by his; son, Gene Delong; sister, Gina Delong and girlfriend, Vena Griffin. A memorial service will be...

Brenda Sue Cavender Currence

Brenda Sue Cavender Currence

Jan 7, 2015

Brenda Sue Cavender Currence, 61, of Bessemer City, passed away January 7, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born April 12, 1953 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Issac Dedmond Cavender and Bryte Pennington Cavender. Brenda was a member of Independent Full Gospel Church, Dallas. A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday at...

Blair Rice Ii

Blair Rice Ii

Jan 7, 2015

Blair Rice II, 47, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 7, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born January 3, 1968 in New London, Wisconsin son of Gail Lee Huffstetler Rice and the late Daniel Blair Rice. Blair was a good husband, son and father. He was a hard working man who set an example for his...

Florence "Taffy" Humes

Florence "Taffy" Humes

Jan 7, 2015

Florence "Taffy" Humes, 86, of Blacksburg, passed away January 7, 2015 at Peachtree Centre. She was born February 16, 1928 in Jefferson County, KY, daughter of the late, Ernest Galloway and Florence Ethel Woodfield. A funeral service will be held 6 pm Sunday at Living Word Tabernacle Church - 4432 Kings Mountain Highway, Bessemer City, officiated by the Rev. John...

Rebecca Anne Hodge Williams

Rebecca Anne Hodge Williams

Jan 6, 2015

Rebecca Anne Hodge Williams, 24, passed away January 6, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born September 22, 1990 in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late, Calvin John Hodge and Norma Jean Chapman. Rebecca was a very loving and sweet person, and a US Army veteran, who was resilient and brave. She had a passion for life and...

Riley Andrew Williams

Riley Andrew Williams

Jan 6, 2015

Riley Andrew Williams departed this life January 6, 2015 at Levine Children's Hospital. He was born son of Daniel Scott Williams and the late Rebecca Anne Hodge Williams. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to the state troopers and strangers who stopped to assist in any way they could at the scene of the accident. In addition to...

T.J. Featherstone

T.J. Featherstone

Jan 6, 2015

TJ Featherstone, 54, of Gastonia, passed away January 6, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born November 8, 1960 a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late William Calloway and Thelma Hardin Cochran. A funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated by...

Linda Arrowood Stroup

Linda Arrowood Stroup

Jan 5, 2015

Linda Arrowood Stroup, 58, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 5, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born November 3, 1956 in Toluca, NC daughter of the late Elmer Arrowood and Katherine Hayes Arrowood. Mrs. Stroup was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. She was a loving, devoted mother and grandmother, who cherished her...

Paul Ray Walker

Paul Ray Walker

Jan 5, 2015

Paul Ray Walker, 91, of Shelby, passed away on January 5, 2015 at Wendover Hospice House, Shelby. He was born December 7, 1923 in Rutherford County, son of the late Francis Freeman Walker and Janie Hutchins Walker. Mr. Walker was a good and honest Christian Man. He loved his family dearly. He was a master mechanic and was a musician...

Ned Gerald Williams

Ned Gerald Williams

Jan 4, 2015

Ned Gerald Williams, 78, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born February 29, 1936 in Danville, VA, the son of the late David Garrison and Wilma Haynes Williams. A graveside service will be held 11 am Wednesday, January 7, at Gaston Memorial Park with Pastor Greg Neely officiating. The family will receive...

Richard "Rick" Bradley

Richard "Rick" Bradley

Jan 3, 2015

Richard "Rick" Bradley, 63, native of Gaston County passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Kindred Hospital, Greensboro, N.C. He was born June 20, 1951 son of Betty Jo Bradley and the late Dial Henderson Bradley. Mr. Bradley was a Marine Veteran who served in guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the President's Honor Guard. He also worked...

Robert Booth

Robert Booth

Jan 3, 2015

Robert Lee Booth, age 79, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. Son of the late Henry and Bessie Grindle Booth, he was born April 30, 1935 in Gaston County, NC. Mr. Booth is survived by his wife, Bonnie Booth, of the home; three children; brother, Walt; sisters, Jane, Dixie, and...

Eddis Jean Thomas

Eddis Jean Thomas

Jan 2, 2015

Mrs. Eddis Jean Thomas., age 82, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. Daughter of the late James and Vernie Slagle Bingham, she was born May 14, 1932 in Gaston County, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sheila Berry; brother, Oliver Bingham; and...

Kathleen S. White

Kathleen S. White

Jan 1, 2015

Kathleen S. White, 86, passed away January 1, 2015 at Gastonia Care and Rehab, Gastonia. She was born July 13, 1928 in Hartwell, Georgia., daughter of the late Allie Victor and Ruby Saylors. A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Road, Gastonia, officiated by the Rev. Jerry...

Buddy Martin

Buddy Martin

Dec 31, 2014

Buddy Wayne Martin, age 54, of Bessemer City, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born January 11, 1960 in Charlotte, son of the late James Martin Sr. and Ida Ramsey Martin. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Berryhill Baptist Church, 9801 Walkers Ferry Road, Charlotte, NC....

Faye Bryson Burrell

Faye Bryson Burrell

Dec 31, 2014

Faye Bryson Burrell, 86, of Gastonia, passed away December 31, 2014 at Carillon Assisted Living in Shelby. She was born July 3, 1928 in Stilesboro, GA, daughter of the late John Shirley and Maude Dudley Bryson. Faye was a member of Yorkwood Church of God in Gastonia. She loved her family and church family, especially looking after her grandchildren. She...

Joseph David Wylie, Sr.

Joseph David Wylie, Sr.

Dec 30, 2014

Joseph David Wylie, Sr., 87, of Gastonia went to be with the Lord December 30, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House. He was born April 17, 1927 native of Gaston County, son of the late June Monroe and Viola Davis Wylie. He was married to the late Bertie Messer Wylie for 64 years. He was a veteran of the US...

Rev. James Thurman Mcadams Sr.

Rev. James Thurman Mcadams Sr.

Dec 30, 2014

The Rev. James Thurman McAdams Sr., 76, of Gastonia, passed away on December 30, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born May 26, 1938 in Stokes County, NC, son of the late Nick Clemmons and Bertha McAdams. He was a member of the Church of the Living God. Rev. McAdams pastored numerous churches around the area. God...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted

Grief Logo
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.