Barbara "Barbie" Caldwell Barber
Feb 22, 2024
Barbara "Barbie" Caldwell Barber, 64, of Gastonia, passed away February 22, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 27, 1959, to Fran Caldwell and the late Ronald Roy Caldwell.
Barbie enjoyed reading, painting, and knitting.
In addition to her father, she was preceded...
Helen Truitt Tart
Feb 22, 2024
Helen Truitt Tart, 69, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Peak Resources, Cherryville NC.
Helen was born June 3, 1954 in Cherokee County, NC and was the daughter of the late Giles and Margaret Truitt. Â Helen was a wonderful and loving Mom, Grandmom, sister and aunt. Â She loved cooking and her family...
Kelia Willis Lay
Feb 20, 2024
Kelia Willis Lay 47, of Kings Mountain, passed away February 20, 2024, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital in Shelby.
She was born January 1, 1977, in Cleveland County, daughter of Timothy Willis and the late Tina Sanders Radford.
She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.
Kelia was a free...
Jerry Walker Oxendine
Feb 20, 2024
Jerry Walker Oxendine, 76, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the Green's.
A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, he was born on January 14, 1948, to the late Rev. Sidney and Sue Oxendine, but spent most of his life in Gaston County.
Jerry was a member of Gaston Baptist Church in...
Christopher "Shane" Wise
Feb 19, 2024
Christopher "Shane" Wise, 47, of Belmont, North Carolina passed away Monday February 19th, 2024, at Gaston Memorial Hospital where he was visited and surrounded by family and loved ones before his passing.
Shane was born October 8th, 1976, to Ronald Tadlock and Tina Wise (Davis) of Belmont.
He grew up and attended school in Belmont...
Ronnie William Cloninger
Feb 17, 2024
Ronnie William Cloninger, 78, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at his residence.
He was born December 13, 1945, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Ernest "Shorty" and Estelle "Henrietta" Cloninger.
Ronnie proudly served in the US Navy. He was an avid fisherman, and was a loving...
John Carl Moran, Sr.
Feb 17, 2024
John Carl Moran, Sr., 87, entered the presence of His Savior on February 17, 2024.
He is survived by his precious wife, Marcia Moran; 3 children, John Carl Moran, Jr., James Freeman Moran, and Joanna Moran Bazen; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.
He was a loving and loyal husband for almost 60 years, devoted...
Jerry "Steve" Stevens Gaddy, Ii
Feb 16, 2024
Jerry Stevens "Steve" Gaddy, II, September 7, 1958 - February 16, 2024.
It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we mourn the passing of Jerry "Steve" Gaddy, of Gastonia, who passed away on February 16, 2024, at the age of 65. Steve was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and cherished friend to many. His...
Lisa Marie White
Feb 15, 2024
Lisa Marie White, 54, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away at her home on February 15, 2024.
She was born July 2, 1969, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, to Elaine Gillar and the late Walter Mikoli.
Lisa was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Lincolnton, NC. Â She was a former employee with Greene Funeral...
Michael Alexander Smothers
Feb 14, 2024
Michael Alexander Smothers, 23, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
He was born September 8, 2000, to Mattie Bolen and the late David Charles Smothers.
In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his brothers, Lee Bolen, Timothy Smothers, David Smothers; sisters, Crystal Barnes, Angela Smothers; numerous nieces and nephews....
Vivian Elizabeth Chandler
Feb 14, 2024
Vivian Elizabeth Chandler, 68, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Gaston County on January 2, 1956, to the late Miles and Alma Davis.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Chandler Jr.; siblings, Clint Davis,...
Wallace "Gene" Eugene Jenkins
Feb 13, 2024
Wallace Eugene "Gene" Jenkins, 85, of Lowell, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his residence.
A native of Gaston County, he was born on May 17, 1938, to the late Turner and Rosie Jenkins.
Gene worked for many years in the textile industry in the dye house.
In addition to his...
George Nelson Carroll Jr.
Feb 13, 2024
George Nelson Carroll Jr., 76, of Bessemer City, passed away February 13, 2024, at his home.
He was born November 18, 1947, in Cleveland County, son of the late George Nelson Carroll Sr. and Mary Sue Weaver Carroll.
He had worked for Wix Corporation for 36 years.
He loved to hunt, fish and...
Ella "Loretta" O'Neal Davis
Feb 13, 2024
Ella "Loretta" O'Neal Davis, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center, Lincolnton, NC.
She was born June 14, 1940, in Beebe Hospital, Lewis Delaware, daughter of the late Edward J. O'Neal and Virgie Hitch O'Neal.
Loretta was a member of Assembly of God, Selbyville, Delaware. She was a...
Kristen Michelle Clark
Feb 12, 2024
On February 12, 2024, Kristen Michelle Clark of Hickory, NC passed away unexpectedly.
She was born on January 18, 1983, in Hickory NC.
Kristen loved playing basketball and volleyball and was involved with travel and high school volleyball. Shortly after receiving her GED, she became a Phlebotomist for Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte and later...
Richard Allan Milliron
Feb 12, 2024
Richard Allan Milliron, 87, of Bessemer City, passed away February 12, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 11, 1936, in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, son of the late Elvin Kenneth Milliron and Hazel Peters Zuk.
Richard retired from Hercules Inc. in Kenvil, New Jersey and from Holiday Inn Express in Kings Mountain.
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Teresa Dianne Whetstine
Feb 12, 2024
Teresa Dianne Whetstine, 63, of Gastonia, passed away February 12, 2024, at her mother-in-law's home.
She was born August 9, 1960, daughter of the late Luther Whitman and Joanne Whitman.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 6-8 pm Friday, February 16, 2024, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Road...
Amanda Hill Greenwood
Feb 11, 2024
Amanda Hill Greenwood, 45, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her residence.
She was born in Hamblen County, Tennessee, on August 9, 1978, to Arvel Hill and Dianne Jones Hill.
Amanda was a strong woman who had battled sickness for many years. She was a wonderful daughter, mother, and sister. She...
Michael Shane Carroll
Feb 11, 2024
Michael Shane Carroll, 48, of Clover, SC, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Gastonia, NC, on November 2, 1975, to James and Betty Carroll.
Michael loved his family; he was so proud of his children. He would help anybody. He enjoyed working on cars, including installing stereo systems....
Freida Carpenter Marr
Feb 10, 2024
Freida Carpenter Marr, 66, of Kings Mountain, passed away February 10, 2024, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital in Shelby.
She was born July 30, 1957, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Billy Vance Carpenter and Martha Wright Carpenter.
Frieda was a member of South Gastonia Church of God in Gastonia.
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