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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
William Eugene Goins
Dec 12, 2022
William Eugene Goins, 69, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at his residence.
He was born June 17, 1953, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Clyde William Goins and Mary Sue Chapman Goins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Edith Allen; father-in-law, Thomas...
Sandra Gisela Conner
Dec 12, 2022
Sandra Gisela Conner, 57, of Lowell, NC, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.
She was born December 12, 1965, in Coryell Co, TX, daughter of Arthur Hamblin and Gerlinda Hamblin.
Sandra was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, Spencer Mtn, NC. She was very loved, kind, giving,...
Marshall "Mp" Paul Warren
Dec 10, 2022
Marshall Paul "MP" Warren, 50, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at his residence.
He was born September 17, 1972, in Gaston County to Ruth Warren and the late Paul Warren.
MP was a member of Hillview Baptist Church in Dallas. He was formerly employed by the Gaston County Sheriffs office. He loved his family....
Myra "Loody" Fair
Dec 10, 2022
Myra "Loody" Fair, 72, of Bessemer City, passed away December 10, 2022, at Accordius Health at Gastonia.
She was born March 11, 1950, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles Wilson and Betty Dixon Wilson.
Myra was a member of Lowell Free Will Baptist Church.
She was deeply loved by all who...
Evangelista Sierra
Dec 10, 2022
Evangelista Sierra, age 100, of Gastonia, passed away December 10, 2022, at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia.
A native of Puerto Rico, she was born October 20, 1922, daughter of the late Evangelista Sierra and Anna Jimenez Sierra.
Ms. Sierra was a member of the Puerto Rican Pentecostal Evangelical Church in Puerto Rico and served over...
Christopher Rae Searcy
Dec 10, 2022
Christopher Rae Searcy, 26, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Atrium Health Kings Mountain.
He was born March 22, 1996, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Michael Searcy and Balinda Harris.
All services are private.
Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com
Betty Davis Barnette
Dec 9, 2022
Betty Davis Barnette, 91, of Clover, SC, went to her heavenly home on December 9, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's.
She was born March 26, 1931, in Gaston Co, daughter of the late Sam and Ethel Davis.
Betty loved the Lord with all her heart....
Roger Dale Mathis
Dec 9, 2022
Roger Dale Mathis, 67, Dallas, NC, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born April 13, 1955, son of the late Charles Alvin Mathis and Mary Buchanan Mathis.
Roger loved spending time in the mountains.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Sandra Holloway Stepp Reynolds
Dec 8, 2022
Sandra Holloway Stepp Reynolds, 73 of Bessemer City went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 8, 2022.
She was born August 13, 1949, the daughter of James and Doris Holloway of Lowell, NC.
Sandra was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother (Meemom) who dearly loved her family. She also cherished...
Clarence Raymond Pasour
Dec 7, 2022
Clarence Raymond Pasour, 89, of Dallas, NC, passed away surrounded by his family, Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at his residence.
He was born December 23, 1932, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Thomas Pasour and Violet Harrill Pasour.
Clarence was a member of Mt Beulah Baptist Church, since 1955. He was...
Fay Rhea Brewer Oates
Dec 6, 2022
Fay Rhea Brewer Oates, 93, passed away, Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at her home on Lake Wylie.
She was born April 9, 1929, in Dallas Texas, to the late Earlton and Minnie Pearl Rhea.
Fay was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Fay was always a very strong woman; she left an...
Martha Faye Weaver
Dec 6, 2022
Martha Faye Weaver, 82, of Gastonia, passed away December 6, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born January 1, 1940, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Bethia Mayes.
Martha loved her Lord, reading his word daily and praying to him. She was a member of New Testament Church of The...
Jennifer Grace Garrett
Dec 5, 2022
Jennifer Grace Garrett, 49, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at her residence.
She was born January 27, 1973, to the late Anita Cheryl Green.
Jennifer was a funny, loving, caring person. She loved her family; boyfriend Jario and furbaby Sunshine.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her...
Freida "Kay" Goble
Dec 5, 2022
Freida "Kay" Goble, 75, of Gastonia passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at her residence.
She was born May 1, 1947, in Gaston County, to the late Lloyd and Martha Louise Burleson.
Kay was a lady with long arms; many hands; a tender, caring heart; and had enough spice to stir some trouble occasionally. She...
Mildred Hardin Sims
Dec 5, 2022
Mildred Hardin Sims, 92, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.
She was born July 1, 1930, in Cherokee County, North Carolina to the late Thomas and Sallie Hardin.
Mildred was an active member of Beech Avenue Baptist Church in Gastonia for more than 60 years, where she...
Margaret Eugenia Long
Dec 4, 2022
Margaret Eugenia Long, 90, of Wingate, NC, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, surrounded by her family at Union County Hospice House.
She was born April 7, 1932, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Charlie and Nellie Branch Harwell.
Margaret was a native of Gaston Co, NC. She loved her family, listening to...
Benjamin Fields
Dec 4, 2022
Benjamin 'Benny' Byers Fields, 74, passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2022. He was born September 24, 1948, to the late John Wesley Fields and Arlene Jenkins Beaty.
There's not a way to put into words who Benny was. He was funny, loving, fearless, and stubborn. Benny served his country in the United States Army,...
Nancy M. Rumfelt
Dec 3, 2022
Nancy Sue McAbee Rumfelt, age 85, of 121 South Glenn Drive, Shelby, N.C. died Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was the daughter of William Henry McAbee and Letitia (Essie) Petty McAbee of the Spencer Mountain Community of Gaston County.
Nancy attended Ranlo Elementary School, graduated from Lowell High School, and earned an Associate of Divinity Degree from...
John Edward Whitley
Dec 3, 2022
John Edward Whitley, better known as Bubba to friends and family, 33 of Gastonia, North Carolina on December 3rd, 2022 left this Earth.
Father of Hannah and Madison Whitley. Brother to Matthew Whitley. Bubba will be remembered by his family and friends as an amazing father, wild friend, a creative inspiration, and a guy who loved all...
Bobbie Evans Leagon
Dec 2, 2022
Bobbie Evans Leagon, 89, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia, NC.
She was born January 17, 1933, in Gaston County to the late Ernest and Viola Goble.
Bobbie was a member of Union Presbyterian Church. Bobbie loved to cook for her boys, and she enjoyed her times at...
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