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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Rick Christenbury
Jul 3, 2023
Rick Christenbury, 59, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023.
He was born July 11, 1963, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Etoulia Rollins and the late Ebbie Lee Christenbury, Jr.
Rick loved to play the guitar and to work outside. His children came first, and he was a gentle soul...
David Edward Ramey, Jr.
Jul 2, 2023
David Edward Ramey Jr., 51, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at his residence.
He was born in Gaston County on September 28, 1971, to the late Ed and Ann Ramey.
David was a member of Connections Church in Belmont, NC. He was a member of the South Point Volunteer Fire Department....
Irma Gore Buchanan
Jul 2, 2023
Irma Gore Buchanan, 78, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her residence.
A native of Gaston County, she was born May 16, 1945, to the late Hubbard Gore and Betty Ballew.
Irma was a member of South Gastonia Church of God.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Lisa Huskey Villiers
Jun 30, 2023
Lisa Huskey Villiers, 57, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at her residence.
She was born in Gaston County on January 24, 1965, to the late Ronald and Linda Huskey.
Lisa was a member of Sparrow Springs Baptist Church. She loved her family. She loved fishing and animals. She loved making arts and...
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
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
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.
...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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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: Â www.greenefuneral.com.
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
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
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
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...
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