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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

William Levi Sutton

William Levi Sutton

Jul 19, 2022

William Levi Sutton, 92, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born August 14, 1929, in Gaston Co, NC.

Services are incomplete at this time.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com

Diane Springfield Costner

Diane Springfield Costner

Jul 19, 2022

Diane Springfield Costner,66, of Bessemer City, NC, went to be eternally with God on July 19, 2022.

She was born on September 17, 1955, daughter of Harold B. Springfield and Peggy J. Springfield.  Diane was preceded in homegoing by her beloved husband, Jeffrey Alan Costner; sister, Sandra Lee; and maternal and paternal grandparents.

Diane loved...

William "Bill" Dean Turner

William "Bill" Dean Turner

Jul 19, 2022

William "Bill" Dean Turner, 78, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born February 13, 1944, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Joseph Earl and Alva Petty Turner.

After a 3-year battle with ALS; Bill went to be home with the Lord,...

Mollie Louise Carver

Mollie Louise Carver

Jul 17, 2022

Mollie Louise Carver, 88, of Mt. Holly, passed away July 17, 2022, at Woodlawn Haven.

She was born January 1, 1934, in Transylvania County, NC, to the late Miles Clayton Aiken and Geneve Ramey Aiken.

Mollie was a member of Day Star Baptist Church in Mt. Holly.  She was a knitter in the textile industry....

John Eric Simpson

John Eric Simpson

Jul 17, 2022

J ohn Eric Simpson, 47, of Bessemer City, passed away July 17, 2022, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

He was born July 17, 1975, in Cleveland County, son of the late John Morgan Simpson and Lola Schied Simpson.

A gathering of family and friends will be held 5-7 pm Saturday, August 6,...

Michael David Anderson

Michael David Anderson

Jul 16, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Michael David Anderson, 10-22-1961 of Gastonia N.C. He died at age 60 on 07-16-2022. From a battle of heart conditions.

He leaves behind two children Christopher Anderson and Sunday Miller. Two sisters Judy Morgan and Janet Spivey.

He enjoyed painting and going to the mountains to enjoy...

Leslie Thomasson Edwards

Leslie Thomasson Edwards

Jul 16, 2022

Leslie Thomasson Edwards, 56, of Charlotte, NC passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Novant Health in Charlotte, NC.

She was born, July 14, 1966, in Cleveland County, NC to Brenda Eng Thomasson and the late Gerald Dean Thomasson.

In addition to her mother, Leslie is survived by her husband Thomas Glenn Edwards; son, Holden...

Thomas D. Smith

Thomas D. Smith

Jul 16, 2022

Thomas D. Smith, 36, passed away Saturday July 16, 2022, at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, NC.

He was born February 18, 1986, in Gaston County, to Eric Smith and Cheryl Ann Mason.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Amanda Webb Smith; son, Trey Smith; daughters, Bailey Smith, Caitlyn Smith; and...

Bobby Creighton

Bobby Creighton

Jul 12, 2022

Bobby Creighton, 69, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away July 12, 2022, at Hospice of Wendover in Shelby, NC.

He was born January 24, 1953, in Spartanburg County, SC, to the late Bobby and Etrula Tesseniar Creighton.

Bobby attended All About Jesus Church in Kings Mountain, NC.  He was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, and...

Rev. Raymond Eugene Priest

Rev. Raymond Eugene Priest

Jul 12, 2022

Rev. Raymond Eugene Priest Sr., 83, of Gastonia NC, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022

He was born February 5, 1939, in Scotland Co., to the late Duncan Thomas and Corrina (McGee) Priest.

Rev. Priest was pastor at Trinity Holiness Church of God.  He was a veteran of the US Navy.  He served in law enforcement...

Howard Russ

Howard Russ

Jul 11, 2022

Howard Russ, 87, of Gastonia, NC, died July 11, 2022, at Carolinas Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

Mr. Russ was born on August 4, 1934, in Cleveland Co., NC, to the late Walter and Mildred (Ayers) Russ.

Howard is a veteran of the US Navy.  He worked as a technician for Honeywell for 30 years....

Violet Wood

Violet Wood

Jul 9, 2022

Violet Messer Wood, 76, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Atrium Health in Kings Mountain.

A Gaston County native, she was born April 17, 1946, daughter of the late Jesse and Ella Messer.

She was a member of Harvest Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.

In addition to her parents,...

Danny Varlin Knight

Danny Varlin Knight

Jul 9, 2022

Danny Varlin Knight, 74, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born March 28, 1948, in Little Laurel, WV, son of the late George D. Knight and Nellie Hosey Knight.

Danny was a former employee of American Efird, Mt. Holly, NC. He loved to...

Walter Harman Iii

Walter Harman Iii

Jul 8, 2022

Walter Cornelius Harman III, 71, of Lincolnton, passed away July 8, 2022, at his home.

He was born March 2, 1951, in Gaston County, NC to the late Walter and Vivian Taffer Harman.

Walter retired from Duke Power.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Foster Harman; stepson, Carl Hudson and wife Kimberly;...

Michael Mccullough

Michael Mccullough

Jul 7, 2022

Michael Ralph McCullough, 70, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Atrium Health, Lincolnton, NC.

He was born March 20, 1952, a native of Gaston Co., NC, son of the late Ralph Terrell McCullough and Dorothy Kirkman Fore.

Michael was a welder and metal fabricator.  He loved his family.  He also...

Ella Mae Anderson Waldt

Ella Mae Anderson Waldt

Jul 6, 2022

Ella Mae Anderson Waldt,77, of Kings Mountain, passed away July 6, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born October 20, 1944, in Robbinsville, NC, daughter of the late Norman and Birdie Anderson. She grew up in Gastonia and moved to Kings Mountain 35 years ago.

A devout Christian, Ella Mae was...

John Bruzgis

John Bruzgis

Jul 5, 2022

John Bruzgis, 76, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at his residence.

He was born December 17, 1945, in Union Co, NJ, son of the late John Joseph Bruzgis, Sr. and Olivette Canton.

John was a member of the American Legion in Gastonia, and the DAV. He was also a Vietnam Veteran,...

Harold Glen Palmer

Harold Glen Palmer

Jul 4, 2022

Harold Glen Palmer, 93, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2022

He was born February 26, 1929, in Murphy, North Carolina to the late Glen and Allie Palmer.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Faye Walker Palmer and his five brothers:  Arnold, Gene, Dillard, Roy, and Jim Palmer.

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Loraine Lodge Hildebrand

Loraine Lodge Hildebrand

Jul 4, 2022

Loraine Lodge Hildebrand, 88, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, at Preston House.

She was born July 23, 1933, in Woodbury, NJ to the late Roy Paul Lodge and Hallie May Ure.

Loraine taught English in the elementary school system overseas with the USAF. She loved family gatherings and entertaining.

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Eloise Reeves Queen

Eloise Reeves Queen

Jul 3, 2022

Eloise Reeves Queen, 103, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Alexandria Place.

She was born October 18, 1918, in Oconee County, SC, daughter of the late John and Vena Sanders Reeves.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William Glenn Queen, a...

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