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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Edward Joe Smith Sr.

Edward Joe Smith Sr.

Aug 17, 2022

Edward Joe Smith Sr., 85, of Gastonia, passed away August 17, 2022, at the Ivy in Gastonia.

He was born November 21, 1936, in Gaston County, son of the late General C. Smith and Ruth Young Smith.

Edward was an Air Force Veteran. One of his favorite hobbies was collecting coins.

He enjoyed...

Whitney Jacklyn Calhoun

Whitney Jacklyn Calhoun

Aug 17, 2022

Whitney J. Calhoun, was born to Donald and Andrea Calhoun in November of 1988 and grew up in Gastonia, North Carolina. Whitney passed away on August 17, 2022, at the age of 33, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. After graduating from Hunter Huss High school in...

Michael Scotty England

Michael Scotty England

Aug 17, 2022

Michael "Scotty" England, 59, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022

He was born January 5, 1963, in Mecklenburg County, NC to the late James Roy and Brenda McCameron England.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a special niece, Crystal Walker.

Scotty was a hard worker...

Doris Heffner

Doris Heffner

Aug 16, 2022

Doris Heffner, 83, of Hampstead, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at her residence.

She was born October 19, 1938, in Spartanburg Co, SC, daughter of the late J.D. Hayes and Janie Hamilton.

Doris was of the Baptist faith and taught Sunday School in Gastonia, for many years. She formerly worked at Rex #2,...

Richard "Ricky" White

Richard "Ricky" White

Aug 16, 2022

Richard "Ricky" White, 67, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at his residence.

He was born July 18, 1955, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Mal White and Nellie Lawson White.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Nellie Mae McMillen, and Nancy Lovelace....

Gloria Jean Holder Scruggs

Gloria Jean Holder Scruggs

Aug 15, 2022

Gloria Jean Holder Scruggs, 65, of Bessemer City, passed away Monday August 15, 2022.

She was born January 2, 1957, in Gaston County to the late Jimmy Lee and Ocie Mae Stacy Holder.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Mike Scruggs, and her sister, Linda Hill.

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Mandie Cooper Pace

Mandie Cooper Pace

Aug 13, 2022

Mandie Cooper Pace, 52, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at her residence.

She was born April 2, 1970, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Dora Marlene Davis and the late Larry Sexton.

Mandie loved to read, taking walks, to decorate, the beach, and her fur baby, Coty.

In addition...

Danny "Wimpy" Keith Camp

Danny "Wimpy" Keith Camp

Aug 12, 2022

Danny "Wimpy" Keith Camp, 54, of Kings Mountain, passed away August 12, 2022, at his home.

He was born May 25, 1968, in Cleveland County, son of Linda Butler Caldwell and the late Maynard Camp.

Danny loved listening to all types of music and his favorite animal was a horse.

Danny is survived...

Janell Tilley Thorn

Janell Tilley Thorn

Aug 12, 2022

Janell "Peanut" Tilley Thorn, 75, of Gastonia, passed away August 12,2022.

She was born September 10, 1946, to the late Luther Tilley and Nicie Cochran.

Janell was a member of Lowell Church of God. She was a cook for many years in the food service industry. She loved dirt track racing.

In addition...

Brenda Edwards Grindle

Brenda Edwards Grindle

Aug 12, 2022

Brenda Edwards Grindle, 78, of Gastonia, NC passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at her residence.

She was born October 15, 1943, to the late Eugene and Doris Lynn Edwards of Gaston County.

Brenda was the first female employed by Eaton Corporation in Gastonia. She was a member of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church. Her favorite...

Sherry Lanette Leatherwood

Sherry Lanette Leatherwood

Aug 12, 2022

Sherry Lanette Leatherwood, 69, of Gastonia, passed away August 12, 2022, at Robin Johnson House.

She was born in Mecklenburg County, to the late J.D. Leatherwood II and Frances Beatrice Leatherwood.

Sherry was a faithful Christian and was a wonderful and caring mother. Sherry was a member of Full Gospel Church in Belmont, NC. She...

Michelle Mccarn Van Duzee

Michelle Mccarn Van Duzee

Aug 11, 2022

Michelle McCarn Van Duzee, 49, of Gastonia, passed away August 11, 2022, at her residence.

All services are private.

Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium – South Chapel is serving the family.

Condolences may be made online at:  www.greenefuneral.com

Wilma Jones

Wilma Jones

Aug 10, 2022

Wilma Jones, 96, of Gastonia, passed away August 10, 2022, at her home.

She was born May 9, 1926, in Gaston County, NC to the late Charles Quincy Bell, Sr. and Dolly Elizabeth Bell.

In addition to her parents, Wilma was also preceded in death by her husband, Maynard T. Jones, and brother, Charles R....

Laura "June" England Laws

Laura "June" England Laws

Aug 8, 2022

L aura "June" England Laws went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 8, 2022.

She was born July 30, 1951, in Cleveland County.

Laura was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Richard Laws; her parents Lewis and Virginia England; brothers, Robert and Ronnie England.

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Charles Ray Bryant

Charles Ray Bryant

Aug 7, 2022

Charles R. Bryant sadly passed away on August 7, 2022, at the age of 78 in his hometown of Dallas, NC. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his strength in facing life's challenges with a smile.

He was born January 4, 1944, to the late Surgen and Thelma Bryant in Gaston County, NC....

Camellia Belcher

Camellia Belcher

Aug 6, 2022

Camellia Iveria Byers Belcher, 69, of Belmont, went home August 6, 2022, surrounded by family and the angels of Caromont Regional Medical Center after a long battle with COVID.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Henry and Effie Byers.

She is survived by her sons Paul Belcher and wife Miranda of...

Fred Carl Quinn Jr.

Fred Carl Quinn Jr.

Aug 3, 2022

Fred Carl Quinn Jr., 77, of Clover SC, passed away August 3, 2022, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital in Shelby.

He was born October 19, 1944, in Gaston County, to the late Fred Carl Quinn Sr. and Margaret Robinson.

Fred graduated from Frank L. Ashley High School and spent most of his working career in...

Shirley Faye Mosteller

Shirley Faye Mosteller

Aug 2, 2022

Shirley Faye Mosteller, 77, of Gastonia, NC, passed away August 2, 2022, at Country Time Inn, Kings Mountain, NC.

She was born July 7, 1945, in Jackson County, NC to the late Frank and Britta Wilson Hooper.

Shirley was a cake decorator for retail grocery.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Joyce Lorraine Brest

Joyce Lorraine Brest

Aug 1, 2022

Joyce Lorraine Brest, 88, of Dallas, NC, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, at her residence.

She was born March 18, 1934, in Itasca Co, MN, daughter of the late Harvey James Weller and Mary Rachel Moore Weller.

Joyce was a member of Linden AARP Church, where she taught Sunday School, and a teacher of...

Ida Christine Staten Barrett

Ida Christine Staten Barrett

Aug 1, 2022

Ida Christine Chapman Staten Barrett was born October 16, 1928, to the late Daniel Chapman and Thelma Garris in Vanceboro, North Carolina. She was the oldest of what would eventually be a total of 10 siblings through Papa Daniel and six additional siblings connected to Ida's early childhood experiences.

At the tender age of 17, she found...

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