Patricia Ann Rice
Sep 11, 2022
Patricia Ann Rice, 74, of Grover, passed away September 11, 2022, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.
She was born February 14, 1948, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Clarence Philbeck and Lilly Sanders Melton.
All services will be private.
Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, Gastonia
William "Flash" R. Gordon
Sep 10, 2022
William "Flash" R. Gordon, 76, of Gastonia, NC passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born December 1, 1945, in York County, SC to the late Earl Heath and Macie Lee Wooten Gordon.
Mr. Gordon was an auto detailer. He attended Victory Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was...
Roy L. Smith
Sep 10, 2022
Roy L. Smith, 83, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022.
He was born December 14, 1938, in Gaston County to the late Myrtle Smith.
Mr. Smith was a lifetime member of the Gaston Shaggers. He was an avid golfer and loved to shag to beach music. He loved to visit the beach...
Dan Jerry Morrison
Sep 8, 2022
Dan Jerry Morrison, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at his residence.
He was born December 18, 1940, in Cleveland County, to the late Melvin and Lillian Willis Morrison.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Morrison, brother, Michael Morrison, and sister, Edith Bridges....
Andrew Justin Dellinger
Sep 8, 2022
Andrew Justin Dellinger, 31, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away September 8, 2022.
He was born in Gaston County, NC, on August 19, 1991, to Cynthia Michelle Clemmer Randolph and the late Andrew "Cracker" Dellinger.
In addition to his mother, Justin is survived by his stepfather, Jimmy Randolph; grandparents, Roy and Pam Clemmer; uncles, Bryan...
Kimberly Drum King
Sep 8, 2022
Kimberly Drum King, 41, of Forest City, passed away at Rutherford Regional on September 8, 2022. She was born December 17, 1980 in Gaston County, NC to Ricky and Denise Drum.
Those left to cherish her memory include her fiancé of 14 years Tony Reeves, her children, Joshua King and Emily King, parents Ricky and Denise Drum,...
Billy Edwin Herron
Sep 7, 2022
Billy Edwin Herron, 92, of Gastonia, passed away at his home on September 7, 2022.
He was born December 23, 1929, in Burke County, NC, to the late Rev. D.P. Herron and Julia Lloyd Herron. He was the oldest of four children.
Billy loved the Lord, his family, and his church. He was a member...
Marlene Goodman Harris
Sep 4, 2022
Marlene Goodman Harris, 83, of Bessemer City, passed away September 4, 2022, at her residence.
She was born June 24, 1939, in Gaston County to the late Ralph James and Edna Ledford Goodman.
Marlene was a 1959 graduate of Ashley High School. She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. She was a certified...
Thomas Lee Crowe, Sr.
Sep 4, 2022
Thomas Lee Crowe, Sr., 82, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at his residence.
He was born August 29, 1940, in Cherokee Co, SC, son of the late Ambrose Crowe and Ellen Correll.
Thomas was a member of South Gastonia Pentecostal Holiness Church. He loved his wife of 58 years, Odessa, children,...
Eric Brian Long
Sep 3, 2022
Eric Long, 65, of Gastonia, passed away September 3, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born November 9, 1956, in Gaston County, NC to the late William "Bill" George and Anita Wilkinson Long.
Eric loved baseball and the Atlanta Braves. He played baseball in high school. His nickname was "Crash".
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Billy Eugene Hester Sr.
Sep 1, 2022
Billy Eugene Hester, Sr., formerly of Gastonia, was reunited in heaven with his loving wife of 57 years, Shelby Jean, on September 1 st , 2022, with his loving daughter by his side.
Mr. Hester was born September 13 th , 1934, son to the late Willie O.B. Hester and Wordlee McClure Hester.
Mr. Hester...
Brenda Kay Briand
Aug 31, 2022
Brenda Kay Briand, 76, of Clover, SC, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born February 26, 1946, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late David and Oma Crawford Hughes.
Brenda was a member of Southside Baptist Church, Gastonia.
She is survived by her husband...
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...
