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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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.
...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...
Jason "Shakey" Absher
Jan 1, 2023
Jason "Shakey" Absher, 43, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 1, 2023.
He was born August 19, 1979, in Gaston County, son of late Will Ervin Absher Jr. and Susan C. Absher.
Jason loved his family and friends and always checked in on them to see if they needed anything. He loved all types...
Betty Grigg Howell
Dec 31, 2022
Betty Grigg Howell, 88, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 31, 2022.
She was born in York, SC on August 23, 1934, to the late David and Sudie Grigg.
Betty was a member of Dallas Church of God.
In addition to her parents Betty was also preceded in...
Anna Taylor Harris
Dec 30, 2022
Anna Taylor Harris, 79, of Clover, passed away December 30, 2022, at Atrium Health Kings Mountain Hospital.
She was born April 15, 1943, in Nicholas County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Edwin McClellan Taylor and Stella Doris Hamrick Taylor.
She was a member of Upper Room Tabernacle in Gastonia.
A funeral service...
Michael Nathan Baity
Dec 30, 2022
Michael Nathan Baity, 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away unexpectedly on December 30,2021.
He was preceded in death by his father Arthur P. Baity and sister Beverly Brown.
Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Joann Baity; wife of 42 years, Debbie Baity; daughter, Jodie Mclaughin (Josh); sons, Tim Baity and Davontae Friday;...
Sarah Alexandria Cope
Dec 29, 2022
Sarah Alexandria Cope, 33, passed away December 29, 2022, at Holy Angels in Belmont, NC.
She was born January 8, 1989, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Samuel Henry Cope and Linda Adair MacPherson.
Sarah was an avid book reader, loved being the boss, to joke, SpongeBob, and being a prankster. She loved Duke. ...
Elena Peyton Postell
Dec 28, 2022
Peyton Postell, 4, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022, at Levine Dickson Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC.
She was born March 7, 2018, in Gaston County to Jonathan Keith and Elizabeth West Postell.
Peyton loved Trolls and loved the movie "Trolls". She was always a fighter and was tough. She...
James David Robinson
Dec 27, 2022
James "David" Robinson, 69, of Clover, SC, passed away December 27, 2022, at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House at Southminster in Charlotte, NC.
He was born November 16, 1953, in Gaston County, NC, to the late James Luther and Monnie Jonas Robinson.
David was employed with Advance Auto Parts for over 40 years as...
Teri Diane Owens
Dec 25, 2022
Teri Diane Owens, 67, of Sharon SC passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at 11:36 am.
Teri was born on July 10, 1955, in Ranlo, NC, to the late Bertha Waters Hudson and Zeb Hudson.
Teri retired from Lowes Home Improvement after 15+ years. Teri had a love of gardening and grew beautiful flowers every...
Marjorie Louise Jory Parton
Dec 23, 2022
Marjorie was a resident of Gaston County after moving from Cherokee County, North Carolina as a young child with her mother, Vesta Lou Jory, and father Clinton Jory.
Marjorie was a graduate of Cramerton High School. Marjorie met her late husband, Reverend Jerry Parton during their years at Cramerton High School. Marjorie and Jerry were married 59...
Elaine Lay
Dec 19, 2022
Elaine Lay, 79, of Dallas, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at home in Dallas, NC.
She was born on January 28, 1943, in Gaston County to the late Wilbur and Meril Mauney.
Left to cherish Mrs. Lay's memory are her loving sons, James Lay (Karen), Richard Lay (Donna), Jeff Lay (Connie); two brothers,...
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