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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Margaret "Connie" Cornelius Rhyne Haney

Margaret "Connie" Cornelius Rhyne Haney

Jun 29, 2023

Margaret Cornelius Rhyne Haney entered into her Heavenly home on June 29, 2023.

Margaret "Connie" was a resident of Haywood Co, but was born and raised in Dallas, NC.

She was the daughter of the late Mary Russell Rhyne and Glenn Garrison Rhyne.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Catherine Sue Sexton

Catherine Sue Sexton

Jun 28, 2023

Catherine Sue Sexton, 66, of Cherryville, passed away June 28, 2023, at her residence.

She waws born August 9, 1956, in Maryland, to the late Gurney and Bessie Rogers Poe.

Catherine was a loving mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sexton; son,...

Carolyn Smith Riddle

Carolyn Smith Riddle

Jun 28, 2023

Carolyn Smith Riddle, 82, of Gastonia, passed away June 28, 2023, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

She was born February 9, 1941, in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Chapman and Mabel Allen Chapman.

Carolyn loved her church and church family at Midview Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. She also loved gospel music.

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Cynthia Kay Glover

Cynthia Kay Glover

Jun 25, 2023

Cynthia Kay Glover, 70, of Mt Holly, NC, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her residence.

She was born May 30, 1953, daughter of the late Edward Monroe and Betty Glover.

Cynthia was a member of Cornerstone Family Worship. She loved to work around the house, retired from Holy Angels, and loved her pets....

Kenny Ghorley

Kenny Ghorley

Jun 25, 2023

Kenny Ghorley, 44, of Ranlo, NC, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023.

He was born May 23, 1979, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Danny and Kathy Ghorley.

Kenny enjoyed hanging out with friends and working on motorcycles.

Kenny is survived by a brother, Danny Ghorley and wife Jamie.

A...

Boyd Morris Bostic, Jr.

Boyd Morris Bostic, Jr.

Jun 24, 2023

Boyd M. Bostic, Jr., 89, of Gastonia, passed away June 24, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born July 22, 1933, in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Boyd Bostic Sr. and Annie Ramsey Bostic.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean C....

George Lewis, Jr.

George Lewis, Jr.

Jun 24, 2023

Charlotte, NC - George Lewis Jr., 87, of Charlotte, NC, entered into his heavenly home Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Harris Hospice Presbyterian Novant.

He was born May 26, 1936, in Aurora, IL son of the late June and George Lewis Sr. He was preceded in death by his brother Jack Lewis; step-son Bill Holland; and step-grandson...

Todd Sherrill

Todd Sherrill

Jun 21, 2023

Todd Sherrill, 52, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at his residence.

He was born January 28, 1971, in Gaston County to the late Dennis and Rebecca Sherrill.

Todd was a talented musician and was a true artist. He loved his fur babies. He loved to read. Todd was employed at...

Mary "Beth" Bradley

Mary "Beth" Bradley

Jun 20, 2023

Mary "Beth" Bradley, 76, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Charlotte, NC.

She was born in Gaston County, NC on November 1, 1946, to the late Guy and Katherine Wright.

Beth was a graduate of Western Carolina University. She was a substitute teacher in Gaston County for many years. She was a member of...

Ted Dean Abbott

Ted Dean Abbott

Jun 17, 2023

Ted Dean Abbott, 79, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Lincoln Rehab in Lincolnton, NC.

He was born in Montgomery County, Ohio to the late Merle and Alice Abbott on July 11, 1943.

Ted retired from Piedmont Airlines as an aircraft mechanic, a trade he learned while serving in the US Airforce during the...

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...

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