Evan James Padgett
Jan 12, 2023
Evan James Padgett, 22, of Lowell, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at his residence.
He was born February 15, 2000, in Gaston County to Scott and Karen Padgett.
Evan was a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill with a major in Biology, and minors in Chemistry and Neuroscience. He was a huge inspiration to all of...
Brenda "Sharky" Keeter Willard
Jan 12, 2023
Brenda Keeter Willard, 52, passed away January 12, 2023. Born in Gastonia, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late George Keeter and Ora Wooten Drennan. Brenda, aka Sharky, loved to laugh and cut up. She was a bright and beautiful soul who loved Jesus and she loved her family more than anything. Especially her kids and grandchildren....
Freida Harvey
Jan 11, 2023
Freida Harvey, 80, of Bowling Green, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
A native of Gaston County, Freida was born April 12, 1942, to the late Phillip and Peggy Sawyer.
Freida was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Martin Dale Cross, Jeffery Scott...
Doris Rae Long
Jan 10, 2023
Doris Rae Long, 86 of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Belaire in Gastonia.
She was born in Gaston County, to the late Pink Ray Long and Ruth Morrow Long on December 7, 1936.
Doris was the owner and operator of A Child's World Daycare. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother.
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Doris Mcdonald Hill
Jan 10, 2023
Doris McDonald Hill, 87, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Gaston County to the late Arthur and Nellie McDonald on July 13, 1935.
Doris was a member of Ridge Baptist Church in Gastonia where she was a former Sunday School Teacher and served as...
Clint "Cj" Dennis Herd, Jr.
Jan 10, 2023
Clint "CJ" Dennis Herd Jr., 17, of Lincolnton, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born in Gaston County, June 13, 2005, to Clint Dennis Herd Sr. and Lindsay Graham Herd.
CJ loved his family. He was a member of the AMA. He loved to race go-carts...
Helen Gertrude Maccaffray
Jan 9, 2023
Helen MacCaffray went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2023.
She was born November 14, 1918, in Boston Massachusetts, to the late Alexander and Bessie Chapski.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Stuart A. MacCaffray; and son, Stuart, Jr.
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Maxine Elliott White
Jan 8, 2023
Maxine Elliott White, 89, of Gastonia, passed away January 8, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born December 19, 1933, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Hardy Plato Beal and Verna Rhyne Beal.
Maxine was a former longtime member of West Avenue Presbyterian Church in Gastonia. She retired after working many...
Boyd A. Mullenax
Jan 7, 2023
Boyd Aldin Mullenax, 88, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Gastonia Health and Rehab. A Gaston County resident, he was born January 6, 1935, son of the late Willard and Iowa Mullenax of Rutherford County.
In addition to his parents, Boyd was preceded in death by his brother, Boyce Mullenax; and two sisters Joyce...
Robert Lee Absher Iii
Jan 5, 2023
Robert Lee Absher III, 56, of Hickory, passed away January 5, 2023, at Atrium Medical Center in Charlotte.
A Gaston County native, he was born August 31, 1966, son of the late Robert Lee Absher Jr. and Mary Ann Witherspoon Absher Cagle of Cherryville.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife...
Donald Allan Fortune
Jan 4, 2023
Donald Allan Fortune, 79, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born May 14, 1943, in Hartford Co, CT.
All services are private.
Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com
Donald Fortune
Jan 4, 2023
Donald Fortune, 79, of Gastonia, passed away January 4, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
Arrangements are with South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia.
Patty R. Meeler
Jan 4, 2023
Patty R. Meeler, 59, of Belmont, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at her residence.
She was born in Gaston County on June 24, 1963, to the late Clyde and Louise Meeler.
Patty was a member of One Accord Independent Church in Gastonia. Patty was loved by all who knew her.
In...
Teresa Darlene Green
Jan 3, 2023
Teresa Darlene Green, 65, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her residence.
She was born January 21, 1957, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late J.B. Green and Gail Evans Green.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Dale Green.
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Whitney ""Whit Whit" Renee Brooks
Jan 3, 2023
Whitney "Whit Whit" Renee Brooks,34, of Dallas, passed away January 3, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital in Shelby
She was born December 15, 1988, in Gaston County, daughter of Geno Brooks and Diane Grigg Brooks.
Whit Whit enjoyed going fishing, old classic cars and trucks.
She loved spending time with her family....
Ruth Jones Kimrey
Jan 3, 2023
Ruth Almedia Jones Kimrey, 83, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Country Time Inn in Kings Mountain.
She was born in Alamance County, NC on May 12, 1939, to the late Buren and Beatrice Jones.
Ruth was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church. She loved to play the piano and organ....
Rickey Fred Dellinger
Jan 3, 2023
Rickey Fred Dellinger, 68, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Tuesday January 3, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, with many broken hearts left behind. He was born March 21, 1954, in Catawba County and was the son of the late Jesse and Wilma Dellinger.
Rick was a loving son, brother, dad, husband, granddad, and friend to all.   ...
Ed Rudisill
Jan 3, 2023
Ed Rudisill, 76, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born September 3, 1946, in Gaston County, to the late Edmon and Etta Rudisill.
Ed was an Air Force Veteran who served in Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, golf, kayaking, and anything outdoors. He was a home remodeling...
George Cecil Estes Jr.
Jan 2, 2023
George Cecil Estes Jr., 93, of Kings Mountain, passed away January 2, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
He was born November 7, 1929, in Chester County, SC, son of the late George Cecil Estes Sr. and Millie Edwards Estes.
George retired from WSOC after 38 years of service where he worked...
Earl "Butch" Jackson Hill
Jan 1, 2023
Earl "Butch" Jackson Hill, Jr., 69, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his residence.
He was born February 20, 1953, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Earl Jackson Hill, Sr., and Edith Lang Hill.
Butch was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Bass Club. He...
