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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Ronald Gene Ivey, Jr.
Sep 28, 2024
Ronald "Bean Bean" Gene Ivey, Jr., 51, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away September 28, 2024, at his home.
He was born in Gaston County, NC, on May 8, 1973, to Eleanor Ivey and the late Ronald Gene Ivey, Sr.
Ronald was always laughing, picking, and on the go. He would do anything for anyone...
Valerie Hilderbrand
Sep 28, 2024
Valerie Hilderbrand, 67, of Gastonia passed peacefully in her sleep and gained her heavenly wings on September 28, 2024.
Valerie was born and raised here in Gastonia. She got her GED and completed 2.5 years of college.
Valerie was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved a simple life and cared deeply for...
Roger Wayne Stroupe
Sep 27, 2024
Roger Stroupe, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away September 27, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
He was born July 19, 1949, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Wink and Dot Stroupe.
In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his sister, Amelia Blalock.
Roger is...
Boyce Blair Moose
Sep 27, 2024
Boyce Blair Moose Sr. May 26, 1942 - September 27, 2024. Born to Hubert Boyce Moose and Lillie Sosebee Moose (both deceased). Siblings; Frankie Sue, Randy, Scott and Barry. Predeceased in death by Rick and Shirley.
Happily married to Linda Moose for 31 years. 3 Children; Dawn Moose husband Nate Parkes, Boyce Blair Moose Jr (Butch) wife...
Nancy Marie Tignor
Sep 26, 2024
Nancy Marie Tignor, daughter of Ina and Edward Seagle, and North Carolina native, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family, on September 26, 2024. Nancy was born on April 18, 1948, in Gastonia, North Carolina. Nancy's parents both worked and retired from Firestone Fibers. Nancy followed in their footsteps at Firestone in 1968 where she worked...
Robert Wayne Buchanan
Sep 25, 2024
Robert "Wormy" Buchanan, 71, of Lowell, NC, passed away September 25, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
He was born January 2, 1953, in Gaston County, NC, to the late James and Joyce Buchanan.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his step-father, Gibb Fore; and dear friend,...
Eddie Dean West
Sep 24, 2024
Eddie "Little Eddie" West, 42, of Gastonia, NC, passed away at his home on September 24, 2024.
He was born in Gaston County, NC, on March 25, 1982, to Tommie "Big Eddie" West and the late Joyce West.
Little Eddie was an avid dirt track fan. You would often see him at Carolina Speedway, East...
Leroy (Roy) Mitchem
Sep 23, 2024
Leroy (Roy) Mitchem, of Clover SC was called home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2024.
He was a loving husband, daddy and "Papa" to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Â He enjoyed the outdoors when he was working in his garden, riding the tractor while farming, hunting and watching westerns on tv.
Mr....
Sandra Wiggins Green
Sep 22, 2024
Sandra Wiggins Green, 80, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at her home on September 22, 2024.
She was born in Ebenezer, SC, on January 6, 1944; to the late Clyde and Gay Wiggins and also raised and nurtured by the late Mary Wiggins.
Sandra was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...
Robby Dale Rape
Sep 22, 2024
Robby Dale Rape, 33, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born June 21, 1991, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of Roger Eugene Rape, Sr., and Brenda Worrell Rape.
Robby was an avid Panthers fan. He loved to fish, to hunt, and spending time with...
Alesha Brandy Walls
Sep 21, 2024
Alesha Brandy Walls, 43, of Charlotte, NC, passed away September 21, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in High Point, NC.
She was born August 20, 1981, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Dwayne and Nancy Walls.
All services are private.
Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service...
Cheryl Lynne Botts
Sep 21, 2024
Cheryl Lynne Botts, a beloved wife, cherished nurse, and passionate educator, passed away on September 21, 2024, in Gastonia, North Carolina. Born on December 18, 1957, in North Carolina, Cheryl dedicated her life to caring for others through her work as a Registered Nurse at CMC Main and as a teacher of CNA classes at Gaston College.
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Leslie Lee Fenstermacher
Sep 18, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Leslie Lee Fenstermacher, born on February 2, 1978, in Corning, NY. Leslie passed away on September 18, 2024, at his residence in Cherryville, NC at the age of 46.
Leslie was the most honest and loving man. His family, his dogs and his wife was...
Donald Ray Nivens
Sep 17, 2024
Donald Ray "Passinggear" Nivens, 90, of York, South Carolina, passed away September 17, 2024, at the Levine Dickson Hospice House-Southminster in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Don was born on March 15, 1934, in York County, South Carolina to the late Grady and Faye (Turner) Nivens. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by a son,...
Lloyd Allen Carver
Sep 17, 2024
Lloyd Allen Carver, also known as the guy who could fix anything and loved his ribs, passed away on September 17, 2024, in Gastonia, NC, at the age of 80. Born in Homer, Michigan on May 20, 1944, Lloyd spent his life as an aircraft mechanic in the airline industry, all while building two homes and lovingly crafting wood...
Faye Jean Wiggins
Sep 17, 2024
Faye Jean Wiggins, 86, of Gastonia, NC, peacefully passed away on September 17, 2024, at her residence.
Born on November 4, 1937, in North Carolina, daughter of the late Richard Everette Carpenter and Beatrice Harwell Carpenter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Ray Wiggins; sons, Mark Wiggins,...
Stephanie Paige Hord
Sep 17, 2024
Stephanie "Paige" Hord, 58, of Gaston County, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 17, 2024.
Paige was born March 15, 1966, to Steedly Eugene Hord and Vickie Crisp Hord.
She is preceded in death by her father "Gene" and her brother, Chad Eugene Hord; her grandparents, Clinton and...
Tommy Jay Stephens
Sep 16, 2024
Tommy Jay Stephens, age 66, passed away on September 16, 2024, at his home.
He was born in Columbus Co, NC, on May 11, 1958, to his father, Jay Stephens and to his  precious mother, Alice (Ruth) Stephens.
Tommy was preceded in death by both of his parents; and father in law, Bobby Leroy Heffner;...
Linda Lee Hill
Sep 16, 2024
Linda Lee "Dusty" Eastwood Hill passed peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024 at home in Gastonia, NC.
She was born on September 6, 1951 in Anaheim, California to the late Bill Eastwood and Gloria Bynum.
Linda worked as a former imports and exports office clerk for Charlotte Douglas Airport. She also worked on the road...
Michael Lloyd Auten
Sep 15, 2024
Michael Auten, 70, of Cramerton, NC, passed away September 15, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
He was born March 24, 1954, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Lloyd and Geneva Auten.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by brothers, Donald Eugene Auten and Larry Auten.
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