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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Michael Scott Totherow

Michael Scott Totherow

Jun 17, 2023

Michael Scott Totherow, 58, of Greenville, SC, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Gastonia, NC to the late Wayne and Wylene Totherow on August 3, 1964.

Mike loved to fish and cook his catch for anyone who was around to enjoy.

In addition to his...

Pauline Deaver

Pauline Deaver

Jun 17, 2023

Pauline Hansil Deaver, 98, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.

She was born January 12, 1925, in Lincoln County to the late Jasper and Bruna Mae Hansil.

All services will be private.

Condolences may be made online at:  www.greenefuneral.com.

James Henry Gomez

James Henry Gomez

Jun 17, 2023

James "Jim" Henry Gomez, 76, of Kings Mountain, born August 7, 1946, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 17, 2023.

He was born in Moore Haven, Florida. The seventh son of the late T. M. and Martha (Lena) Deese Gomez.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death...

Lewis Eugene Owensby

Lewis Eugene Owensby

Jun 17, 2023

Lewis Eugene Owensby, 82, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Lincoln Rehab in Lincolnton.

He was born August 21, 1940, in Gaston County to the late John and Sarah Owensby.

Lewis was a long-haul truck driver.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his...

Drucilla Theresa Harrison

Drucilla Theresa Harrison

Jun 17, 2023

Drucilla Theresa Harrison, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

She was born in Gaston County on September 2, 1941, to the late Henry and Helen Summitt.

Drucilla attended Good News Tabernacle in Bessemer City before becoming homebound. She sung for the Lord for many years and...

Charlie "Bam-Bam" Chanarah Moore, Iii

Charlie "Bam-Bam" Chanarah Moore, Iii

Jun 15, 2023

Charlie "Bam-Bam" Chanarah Moore, III, 56, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his residence.

He was born August 8, 1966, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Charlie C Moore, Jr., and Evelyn Rich Moore.

Bam-Bam loved dancing and going on road trips. He loved his family and...

Shelley Arliss Lecher

Shelley Arliss Lecher

Jun 15, 2023

Shelley Arliss Lecher, 65, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at her home of 35 years, just a few feet away from one of her favorite places to spend time with the people she loved to laugh with the most (the carport, her own version of her mother's damn porch.

She was born February...

Randall (Randy) Louis Hampton

Randall (Randy) Louis Hampton

Jun 13, 2023

Randall Louis Hampton (Randy), 54 of Gastonia passed away June 13,2023 at his home.

He was born June 16, 1968, in Gaston County, son of the late Calvin Hampton and

Virginia Hampton.

He was a loving brother and uncle. He loved his family.

Randy is preceded in death by his dad,...

Emogene Mckillop Bell

Emogene Mckillop Bell

Jun 13, 2023

Emogene McKillop Bell (Cricket, Granny Bell) of Gastonia passed away peacefully at her home on June 13, 2023, at the age of 90. Emogene was the daughter of the late Thomas Grayson McKillop and Callie Collins Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clemmer Bell, son Randy Bell, brothers Ted McKillop and...

Danny Todd Mayo Sr.

Danny Todd Mayo Sr.

Jun 13, 2023

Danny Todd Mayo Sr., 58, of Vale, NC, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born in Lincoln County, NC to Leonard Mayo and the late Jeanette Hedgepath Mayo on    February 28, 1965.

Danny attended the New Testament Church of the First Born in Gastonia. He...

Terry Miller

Terry Miller

Jun 11, 2023

Terry Miller, 66, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Atrium Health Main, Charlotte.

He was born February 27, 1957, in Pensacola, FL, son of the late Bert and Pat Miller.

He began his ministry as a children's and youth pastor in Florida. He traveled through the Southeast for many years as...

Debbie England

Debbie England

Jun 10, 2023

Debbie England, 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away June 10, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born in Davidson County, NC on April 2, 1951, to the late John Lyman and Jennie Hudson.

Debbie was a loving mother and sister.  She was a sweet lady who will be missed.

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Lisa Lynnette Warner

Lisa Lynnette Warner

Jun 10, 2023

Lisa Lynnette Warner, 56, of Bessemer City, passed away June 10, 2023, at her home.

She was born August 20, 1966, in Gaston County, daughter of Douglas Edward Cobb and Frances Hamrick Thornburg.

Lisa loved spending time with her family, especially her precious grandchildren.

She had retired from the Gaston County Sheriff's Office...

Sandra K. Phillips

Sandra K. Phillips

Jun 9, 2023

Sandra K. Phillips, 65, of Gastonia, passed away June 9, 2003, at her home.

She was born August 28, 1957, in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Frank Smith and Hazel Bonsal.

Sandra was of Baptist faith.

She graduated from Newton-Conover High School and she also graduated from Gaston College with a degree...

India Deanna Nicholson

India Deanna Nicholson

Jun 9, 2023

India DeAnna Nicholson, 30, of Dallas, NC, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born October 9, 1992, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Bobby Edward and Mildred Setzer Nicholson.

India loved to spend time with her children and she loved to cook.

In...

Kim Price Jones

Kim Price Jones

Jun 8, 2023

Kim Price Jones, 59, of Lincolnton, passed away June 8, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born October 14, 1963, in Gaston County, daughter of the late David Price and Edna Parker Price.

She loved her family and cherished every moment with them and her fur babies Guido and Sassy. She...

Talmadge "Catfish" "Bug" Benge

Talmadge "Catfish" "Bug" Benge

Jun 7, 2023

Talmadge "Catfish" "Bug" Benge, 77, of Gastonia, NC, passed away at his home on June 7, 2023.

He was born February 17, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late John and Ada Benge.

Talmadge was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Lowell, NC.  He loved his family, country, fishing, and wrestling.  He loved his...

Carol Nicholson Johnson

Carol Nicholson Johnson

Jun 6, 2023

Carol Nicholson Johnson, 76, of Gastonia, passed away June 6, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born April 14, 1947, in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late James Nicholson and Catherine G. Nicholson.

A gathering of family and friends will be held 6-8pm Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Greene Funeral...

Dale Killman

Dale Killman

Jun 6, 2023

Dale Killman, 60, of Iron Station, NC, passed away June 6, 2023, at Atrium Health in Lincolnton, NC.

He was born September 1, 1962, to the late Noah and Barbara Killman.

Dale was a service manager for Belhaven Tire for almost 30 years.  He loved his family, God, hunting, fishing, racing, and camping.  He enjoyed...

James "Neel" Calhoun

James "Neel" Calhoun

Jun 5, 2023

James "Neel" Calhoun, 63, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at his residence.

He was born November 2, 1959, in Massachusetts to the late James & Donna Calhoun.

Neel earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master's Degree from Clemson University. He retired from Lubrizol in Gastonia, where he was...

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