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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Amanda Dawn Grigg

Amanda Dawn Grigg

Feb 8, 2023

Amanda Dawn Grigg, 37, of Dallas, passed away February 8, 2023.

She was born November 13, 1985, in York County, SC, daughter of Diane Grigg Brooks and the late Robin Griffin.

Amanda loved playing soccer, softball and also cheerleading. As a youngster she loved helping Daddy Gene work on cars. She was loved by her...

Lib Lassiter

Lib Lassiter

Feb 7, 2023

L ib Lassiter, 77, of Kings Mountain, passed away February 7, 2023, at her home.

She was born April 16, 1945, in Edgecombe County, NC, daughter of the late Eugene Whitaker Gray and Margaret Martin Gray.

She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Bessemer City.

Lib was a great mother...

Bruce Bertsie Morrow

Bruce Bertsie Morrow

Feb 6, 2023

Bruce Bertsie Morrow, 87, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born November 16, 1935, in Rutherford Co, NC, son of the late L.A. and Mattie Morrow.

Bruce was a US Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. He was the oldest and the...

Claude Taylor Jr.

Claude Taylor Jr.

Feb 6, 2023

Mr. Claude Taylor Jr. of York, South Carolina went home to be with the Lord, February 6, 2023. He was born in Sharon, South Carolina on August 27, 1941.

Claude retired the first time from Rutland Plastics in Pineville, NC and then became a dump truck driver where he retired from the job he enjoyed the most...

Richard Arthur Mcmillan

Richard Arthur Mcmillan

Feb 6, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the homegoing of Richard Arthur McMillan, son of the late John A. and Lassie McMillan.

Richard was born January 31, 1942, in Gastonia. He retired from Firestone.

Richard was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. He loved fishing and his dog Wilson. The best part of his...

Elsie Zirkle Ruff

Elsie Zirkle Ruff

Feb 5, 2023

Elsie Zirkle Ruff, 85, of Cramerton, NC went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Terra Bella in Cramerton.

She was born in York County South Carolina to the late Will and Bertha Zirkle.

Elsie loved God, her family, and her country.

The family would like to give a special...

Cathy Ann Ford

Cathy Ann Ford

Feb 4, 2023

Cathy Ann Ford, 67, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at her residence.

She was born October 13, 1955, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Coy Lee and Ruby Hoyle Ford.

Cathy was a member of Holland Memorial Baptist Church, Gastonia. She was a very loving mother, and her grandchildren...

Charles Edward Willis, Sr.

Charles Edward Willis, Sr.

Feb 4, 2023

Charles Edward Willis, Sr., born June 17, 1957, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He lived a good life, was a great father, and wonderful friend to many!

He was preceded in death by his mother, Verdi Delinger; his sister, Betty Conley; and his son, Michael...

Robert "Bob" Arthur Charpentier Jr.

Robert "Bob" Arthur Charpentier Jr.

Feb 2, 2023

Robert Arthur Charpentier Jr. "Bob" 63, of Lawndale, passed away Tuesday February 2,2023.

He was a loving father of three.

He was proceeded in death by his Parents Robert Charpentier Sr. and Julia "Judy" Queen Charpentier.

Left to cherish his memories are his children, son, Adam Charpentier; and two daughters, Amanda Nicholson, and...

Hadriel Aurore Munanga Masengo

Hadriel Aurore Munanga Masengo

Feb 1, 2023

Hadriel Aurore Munanga Masengo, 6, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Levine Children's Hospital, Charlotte.

He was born April 29, 2016, in Mecklenburg Co, NC, son of Guylain and Nostalgie Masengo.

Hadriel Aurore was a loving boy. He loved going to school and spending time with his sister and parents.

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Col(Ret) Charles Lewis Pamplin, Iii, Md

Col(Ret) Charles Lewis Pamplin, Iii, Md

Feb 1, 2023

On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, COL(ret) Charles Lewis Pamplin, III, MD died peacefully from complications of dementia at the Wickshire Senior Living facility in Charlotte, NC. Charles was born August 19, 1948 in Hagerstown, Maryland to father Charles Lewis Pamplin, Jr. and Catherine Horst Pamplin.

He graduated from Springbrook High School, Silver Spring Maryland.  He then attended...

James "Pokey" Herbert Billy Mcabee

James "Pokey" Herbert Billy Mcabee

Feb 1, 2023

James Herbert Billy "Pokey" McAbee, 67, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland, Shelby, NC.

He was born July 30, 1955, in Spartanburg Co, SC, son of the late Herbert and Sarah McAbee.

James was a member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church and volunteered at Cherryville Christian Ministries. He...

Keith "Grasshopper" Douglas Harmon

Keith "Grasshopper" Douglas Harmon

Feb 1, 2023

Keith Douglas "Grasshopper" Harmon, 70, of Kings Mountain, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC.

He was born April 15, 1952, in Gaston County to the late Robert and Betty Ann Case Harmon.

Keith was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. He retired from Firestone after over...

Michael Shane Schronce

Michael Shane Schronce

Feb 1, 2023

Michael Shane Schronce, 46 of Kings Mountain, NC born September 13, 1976, passed away February 1, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Shane was a loving husband, son, and father. He enjoyed all sports, family game nights, riding his motorcycle, and playing pool. There was never a dull moment with Shane. It was a...

Beatrice Stewart Patterson

Beatrice Stewart Patterson

Jan 31, 2023

Beatrice Stewart Patterson, 84, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born February 12, 1938, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Claude and Ida Stewart.

All services are private.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com

Rada Jean Mcgraw Worthey

Rada Jean Mcgraw Worthey

Jan 30, 2023

Rada Jean McGraw Worthey, 62, loving wife of Ricky Worthey, of Dallas, passed away January 30, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 28, 1960, in Gaston County.

Rada loved the Lord greatly and was a member of Assembly of Faith in Dallas, NC.

She was a very humble person....

Clyde Joseph Nance

Clyde Joseph Nance

Jan 29, 2023

Clyde Joseph Nance, 92, of Gastonia, passed away January 29, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born September 10, 1930, in Cleveland County, son of the late June Clyde Nance and Beulah Leigh Nance.

Clyde was a member of Second Baptist Church in Gastonia.

He proudly served his country...

Judy Ramsey Matthews

Judy Ramsey Matthews

Jan 29, 2023

Judy Ramsey Matthews, 73, of Stanley, NC passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born February 20, 1949 in Gaston County to the late William and Mildred Ramsey.

Judy was a member of Antioch Lutheran Church in Dallas, NC. She loved her family, and she loved her...

Billy Joe Lowery

Billy Joe Lowery

Jan 29, 2023

Billy Joe Lowery, 76, of Belmont, NC, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born in Mecklenburg County on June 15, 1946, son of the late Billy Joe Mullis and Betty Lowery Hall.

Billy was a veteran of the US Army. He was always on the go....

Robert Dave Miller

Robert Dave Miller

Jan 29, 2023

Robert Dave Miller "Bob", 75 passed away on January 29, 2023. Born in Akron Ohio on September

2, 1947 to the late Dave & Faye Miller of Stow Ohio.

Bob graduate from Stow High School in 1966 and went to work for Lease-way as a Diesel Mechanic,

He then worked as a dairy...

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