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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Ronald "Ronnie" Whitlock

Ronald "Ronnie" Whitlock

Aug 30, 2022

Ronald "Ronnie" Whitlock Jr., 52, of Lincolnton, NC passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Accordius Health Care in Concord.

He was born in Gaston County, NC on April 7, 1970, to the late Ronald "Ronnie" Lee and Carol Jean Holt Whitlock.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Mary Willie Hill

Mary Willie Hill

Aug 29, 2022

Mary Willie Hill, 95, of Dallas, NC, passed away, Monday, August 29, 2022, at Carolina Care in Cherryville.

She was born October 6, 1926, in Gaffney, South Carolina to the late William and Mary Coyle Hill.

Mary attended Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church in Dallas and Lowell Church of God.

She is survived...

Norman Hilburn

Norman Hilburn

Aug 28, 2022

Norman Hilburn, 85, of Lowell, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born August 28, 1937, to the late Solomon and Rose Ann Cartrette Hilburn in Columbus County North Carolina.

Norman was a member of Dallas Church of God. He was a weaving technician in the cotton...

Ronald Robert Antalik

Ronald Robert Antalik

Aug 28, 2022

Ronald Robert Antalik, 76, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born October 26, 1945, in Bridgeport, CT, son of the late Andrew Leo Antalik and Mary Posh Antalik.

Everyone knew Ron as "Mr. Fish". He worked on the Blackhawk fishing boat and loved fishing...

Mollie Ann Baynard

Mollie Ann Baynard

Aug 27, 2022

Trust in the Lord with all Thine heart and He will direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

Mollie Ann Adams Baynard entered the heavenly gates August 27, 2022, after living a full life of love and service.

Born November 13, 1942, in Clover to Roy and Lillian Adams, Mollie was one of eight children.

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James Martin Bridges

James Martin Bridges

Aug 26, 2022

James Martin Bridges Sr., 88, went home to be with the Lord, August 26, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 6, 1934, to the late James and Kathryn Hager Bridges, in Gastonia.

James loved to travel, cook, and paint. He also loved going fishing, John Deere tractors, and sitting on his...

Shirley Stines Black

Shirley Stines Black

Aug 26, 2022

Shirley Stines Black, 83, of Dallas, NC passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at her residence.

She was born April 19, 1939, in Gaston County to the late Floyd and Margie Eades Stines.

Shirley, a native of Gaston County, was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Dallas. She enjoyed her family, gardening, and...

Paul Dean Brock

Paul Dean Brock

Aug 25, 2022

Paul Dean Brock, 75, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born April 29, 1947, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Doyle Paul and Helen Crook Brock.

Paul was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, Belmont. He was the former pastor...

Dan Michaels

Dan Michaels

Aug 25, 2022

Dan Lewis Michaels, 71, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at his residence.

He was born January 13, 1951, in Gaston County, NC to the late Ralph and Ezelee "Ebb" Ferguson Michaels.

A week ago, Saturday, Dan said that God had started the paperwork for him.  On...

George Charles Blasavage

George Charles Blasavage

Aug 25, 2022

George Charles Blasavage, 77, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 25th,

2022, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born May 7th, 1945, in Waterbury, Connecticut, son of the late John Joseph and Margaret

(Yescavage) Blasavage.

In his youth, he enjoyed basketball, fishing, golfing, and bowling. Later in...

Donald "Big Duck" Terry

Donald "Big Duck" Terry

Aug 25, 2022

Donald "Big Duck" Terry, 78, of Kings Mountain, passed away August 25, 2022, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

He was born May 28, 1944, in Gaston County, son of the late Hustell Terry and Bessie Lee.

Donald retired form Firestone after 30 plus years of service.

Those who knew him best not...

Walter Wayne Carr

Walter Wayne Carr

Aug 24, 2022

Walter Wayne Carr, 65, of Lincolnton, passed away August 24, 2022, at his home.

He was born September 17, 1956, in Gaston County, son of Walter Smith Carr and Minnie Smith Carr.

Walter was a long-time employee at South Fork Textiles.

He loved to play sports like Basketball, Pool, Horseshoes and Darts. He...

Barbara Carpenter

Barbara Carpenter

Aug 24, 2022

Barbara Carpenter, 60, of Dallas, NC passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at her residence.

She was born January 27, 1962, in Rutherford County to Wayne Honeycutt and the late Carole Haulk Honeycutt.

Barbara was a member of Flint Groves Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir. She loved working with the...

Israel Ruiz

Israel Ruiz

Aug 24, 2022

Israel Ruiz, 63, passed away August 24, 2022, at Robin Johnson House.

He was born January 19, 1959, to the late Cornelio Ruiz Echevarria and Aida Rosa Y Sanchez Ruiz, in Lakewood, NJ.

Israel was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Mercado's Dumpster Service.

In addition to his parents, he...

Betty Melton

Betty Melton

Aug 21, 2022

Betty Melton, 87, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain, NC.

She was born September 29, 1934, in Cherokee Co, SC, daughter of the late Carl Vernon and Bea Foster Manning.

Betty was a member of New Life Baptist Church, Bessemer City, NC.

In...

Justin "Brett" Reynolds

Justin "Brett" Reynolds

Aug 20, 2022

Justin "Brett" Reynolds, 33 of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his residence in Gastonia.

He was born March 22, 1989, the son of Sandra Holloway Stepp Reynolds and Jack Reynolds, Jr.

Brett was a graduate of Tabernacle Christian Academy. He was a gifted athlete and easily excelled at sports.  He...

Ivy Joe Butler

Ivy Joe Butler

Aug 19, 2022

Ivy Joe Butler, 72, passed away August 19, 2022, at Carolinas Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC

He was born April 20, 1950, to the late L.C. Butler and Mazie Lee Terrell Butler in Lincoln County Mississippi.

Ivy was a veteran of the US Army and an avid gardener; he was a welder in tool...

June Hollifield

June Hollifield

Aug 19, 2022

June Long Hollifield, 74, of Gastonia, passed away August 19, 2022, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

A Gaston County native, she was born April 23, 1948, daughter of the late Jethro "Jett" Long and Nellie Lawing.

June had worked for Beltex and Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was a quiet, gentle, generous...

Diane Mincey

Diane Mincey

Aug 19, 2022

Diane Mincey, 55, of Belmont, NC passed away August 19, 2022, at her residence after a short battle of cancer.

She was born February 2, 1967, in Rome, NY.

All services are private.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com

Mary Elizabeth (Lowery) Cullen

Mary Elizabeth (Lowery) Cullen

Aug 19, 2022

Mary Elizabeth (Lowery) Cullen (91) passed away peacefully August 19, 2022.

Daughter of the late Raymond and Cleo Dunbar Lowery.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty Gregory (Mark); son, Doug Cullen (Joli); 7 grandchildren, Beth (Bill), C.J. (Virginia), Conrad (Ingrid), Christopher (Tracie), Clifton (Marjorie), Caitlyn (Jonathan), and Crystal (Michael); 7 great grandchildren, Ashley, Sean,...

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