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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Lenora Long Davis
Feb 23, 2022
Lenora Long Davis, 88, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at her residence.
She was born January 4, 1934, in Habersham Co, GA, daughter of the late Arthur Smith and Eva Jones Nix.
Lenora was a member of South Gastonia Church of God. She loved her family and church family, especially her...
Patricia Mae Thomas Allen
Feb 23, 2022
Patricia Mae Thomas Allen, 51, of Kings Mountain, passed away on February 23, 2022, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.
She was born December 30, 1970, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Haskell Jerald Thomas and Terry Helms Thomas Stiles.
Patricia was known for her quick wit, her infectious smile, kind compassionate spirit, time...
Renae Bates Bingham
Feb 23, 2022
Renae Bates Bingham, 72, of Kings Mountain, passed away February 23, 2022, at her mother's home in Gastonia.
She was born April 9, 1949, in Gaston County, daughter of Betty Louise Grindstaff Drennan and the late Joe Clarence Bates.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, February 28, 2022, at Greene Funeral Service,...
Charles Mccarter
Feb 23, 2022
Charles McCarter, 93, of Gastonia, passed away February 23, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
He was born February 20, 1929, in York County, SC to the late D.D. and Beatrice Grayson McCarter.
Charles was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Gastonia, NC.
In addition to his parents, he...
Jerry Franklin Black
Feb 22, 2022
Jerry Franklin Black, 87, of Dallas, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at his residence.
He was born November 14, 1934, in Gaston, NC, son of the late Raymond Leander Black and Evelyn Huggins.
Jerry was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Dallas. He loved the Atlanta Braves, his family, and the mountains....
Alice Messick Long
Feb 20, 2022
Alice Messick Long, 65, of Bessemer City, passed away February 20, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born February 28, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Leroy Davis and Doris Grant Davis.
A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Gaston Memorial Park, 1200...
Dewayne Randolph Hamacher
Feb 19, 2022
Dewayne Randolph Hamacher, 56, of Cherryville, passed away February 19, 2022, at Atrium Health – Cleveland, in Shelby, NC.
Dewayne was born December 3, 1965 in Gaston County, NC to Mitchell and Shelia Welch Hamacher.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Gilbert; paternal grandfather, William Hamacher; and paternal great-grandparents, Henry and...
Jimmie Sloop Jr.
Feb 19, 2022
Jimmie Sloop Jr., 57, of Summerville, SC, passed away February 19, 2022, in Gastonia, NC.
He was born July 21, 1964, in Germany, son of Jimmie Sloop Sr. and Peggy Sloop.
Jimmie was an avid bass fisherman. He loved to play golf. He loved his daughter and grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory,...
Robert Kenneth Rowland
Feb 19, 2022
Robert Kenneth Rowland, known to his friends and family as "Bobby", age 69 of Gastonia, North Carolina passed away on Saturday February 19th, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends.
Bobby was a family man blessed with 43 years of marriage to his wife Jo. He was the best father to his two sons and the most...
Jerry Hughes
Feb 18, 2022
Jerry Dillard Hughes, 69, of Rock Hill, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022, at Hospice of Cleveland County, surrounded by his children.
He was born August 23, 1952, in Newport News, Virginia, oldest son of the late Sue Ann Owens and James Odell Hughes.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Cecil "Cj" Clark
Feb 18, 2022
Cecil "CJ" Clark, 61, of Belmont, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born October 8, 1960, in Los Angeles County, California, son of the late Ralph Clark and Bobbie Elmore.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Thomas.
CJ...
Linda Smith
Feb 18, 2022
Linda Spivey Smith, 72, of Kings Mountain, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.
She was born September 20, 1949, in Columbus County, NC, daughter of the late Grover and Emma Spivey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Spivey.
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Billy Ray Steele
Feb 17, 2022
Billy Ray Steele, 90, of Bessemer City, passed away February 17, 2022, at his home.
He was born January 22, 1932, Gaston County, son of the late Thomas and Bessie Warlick Steele.
Billy was a proud Air Force Veteran serving his country for 27 years and served during both the Vietnam and Korean Conflicts.
...Shirley "Jackie" Jacobs
Feb 17, 2022
Shirley "Jackie" Jacobs, 74, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
A Gaston County native, she was born May 16, 1947, daughter of the late David and Irene Campbell.
Jackie loved her family and friends! She was a hard worker who always put others...
Willie Eugene Brown
Feb 17, 2022
Willie Eugene Brown, 49, of Tabor City, NC, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at McLeod-Seacoast Medical, Little River, SC.
He was born November 20, 1972, in Gaston Co, NC, son of Billy Eugene Brown and Brenda Faye Simmons Brown.
Willie is the owner and operator of Eugene's Towing and Recovery, Tabor City, NC. He...
Phyllis Smith Teague
Feb 16, 2022
Phyllis Smith Teague, 73, of Lowell, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at her residence.
She was born February 10, 1949, in Darlington Co, SC, daughter to the late Willie J. Smith, Sr. and Annie Mae Hall Smith.
Phyllis was full of life. She was a very generous and accepting lady. She loved her...
Rebecca Gail Waters
Feb 16, 2022
Rebecca Gail Waters, 74, of Lowell, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born May 13, 1947, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Billy B. Waters and Ruth Bynum Waters.
Rebecca was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren...
Brenda Joyce Little Lackey
Feb 16, 2022
Brenda Joyce Little Lackey, 80, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at her residence.
She was born May 19, 1941, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Samuel Clyde Little and Elizabeth Shue Little.
Brenda retired from Gastonia City Police Department as an officer.
In addition to her parents,...
Jerry Lee Rhyne
Feb 14, 2022
Jerry Lee Rhyne, 79, of Dallas, passed away February 14, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
He was born April 4, 1942, in Gaston County, NC to the late Glen Garrison and Mary Ann Russell Rhyne.
Jerry was a member of the North Gaston Church of God, Dallas, NC. He was a...
Mary Lineberger Rankin
Feb 14, 2022
Mary Lineberger Rankin, 85, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born February 15, 1937, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Gano Lineberger and Annie Mae Hart Lineberger.
Mary was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church, Gastonia. She taught Sunday School for...
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