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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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