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Maxine Jane Hines
Jan 12, 2021
MAXINE JANE HINESNovember 8, 1951 - January 12, 2021Maxine Jane Hines, 69, of Chicago, IL; Logan, WV; and Charlotte, NC (she was a rolling stone), passed away in peace on January 12, 2021, in Gastonia, NC. Maxine was born in Chicago, IL, and was a Class of '69 graduate of Argo Community High School in Summit, IL.As a single mother...
JD Hensley
Jan 11, 2021
JD Hensley1933-2021Dallas – Jean Dewey "JD" Hensley, 87 passed away suddenly on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his residence.He was born in Rutherfordton County on September 25, 1933 to the late Hiram and Elizabeth Silvers Hensley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Lois Hughes Hensley; his son Ronnie Hensley; brothers, Rotha Hensley, Grady...
Christopher Scott "Scooter" White
Jan 9, 2021
Christopher Scott "Scooter" White, Jr.1995-2021Gastonia – Christopher Scott "Scooter" White, Jr., 25 passed away suddenly on January 9, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. He was born in Wooster, Ohio on June 30, 1995 to Christopher Scott White, Sr. and Kelli Hayes Hawkins. Scooter worked at Carolina Golf Cars as a golf car tech. Left to cherish his memories is his loving...
Danny Cole Gelsinger
Jan 8, 2021
Danny Cole Gelsinger1998 - 2021Lexington, NC – Danny Cole "Ko Ko" Gelsinger, 22, passed away on January 8th at his residence. He was born in Lincoln County, NC on July 20, 1998 to Heather Gelsinger Gomez and Leon Thurman. Danny Cole Gelsinger, known to many as "Ko Ko" was a wonderful, loving, caring person and was the most amazing son...
Acie Quinn Wells
Jan 8, 2021
Acie Quinn Wells, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021 at White Oak Manor, Charlotte and he was born on May 2, 1938 in Gastonia and is the son of the late Campbell and Helen Skidmore Wells.Acie was a loving son, brother and friend to so many. He will truly be missed by so many. Acie loved Burger...
John "Tony" Bryant
Jan 6, 2021
John Anthony Bryant1949 - 2021Kings Mountain – John "Tony" Anthony Bryant, 71, went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.He was born on September 15, 1949 in Franklin, North Carolina to the late John and Emma Bryant. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister...
Roy Samuel Hammett
Jan 2, 2021
Roy Samuel Hammett1940 - 2021Kings Mountain – Roy Samuel Hammett – 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 2, 2021 at Atrium Health-Main.He was born in Spartanburg County, South Carolina on August 28, 1940 to the late J.D. Hammett and Viola Fowler Hammett.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife...
Charles Monroe Hedrick
Jan 2, 2021
Charles Monroe Hedrick1944 - 2021Morganton – Charles Monroe Hedrick, 76, passed away on January 2, 2021, at Carolina Healthcare Blue Ridge in Morganton, North Carolina. He was born on August 23, 1944, in Mecklenburg County to the late Jake and Vannie Hedrick. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Gene, Randy, Steven, and Aubrey...
Melvin Broughton Stokes
Dec 30, 2020
Melvin B. Stokes1944 - 2020Gastonia – Melvin Broughton Stokes, 76, passed away on December 30, 2020 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.He was born in Pitt County, North Carolina on February 3, 1944 to the late Jennings Bryan and Mamie Rouse Stokes. He is also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.Melvin retired from Case Heavy Equipment Company...
Billy Joe Deaton
Dec 29, 2020
Billy Joe Deaton1929 - 2020Gastonia - Billy Joe Deaton, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Brian Center, Hendersonville. Billy Joe was born in Cramerton on March 18, 1929 and is the son of the late Creed Shelby and Minnie Ella Reinhardt Deaton.Billy Joe was a graduate of Gastonia High School, he then entered the United States...
Tamie Kelley Smith
Dec 27, 2020
Tamie K. Smith1967 - 2020Kings Mountain – Tamie Kelley Smith, 53, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Seneca, SC on July 13, 1967 to John and Gail Kelley. She was preceded in death by her nephew and niece, Seth Kelley and Leah...
Fran Brayton Screws
Dec 25, 2020
FRAN SCREWS1944-2020Fran Brayton Screws, 76, of Belmont went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2020, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1944, in Burlington, Vermont to the late Raymond and Catherine Cheeseman Brayton. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years, Cleo Screws, and...
Eloise Armstrong Buthe
Dec 23, 2020
Eloise Armstrong Buthe1932 – 2020Gastonia - Eloise Armstrong Buthe, 88, passed away on December 23, 2020. Eloise was born in Gaston County on July 2, 1932. She was the daughter of Ralph M. Armstrong (Buck) and Louise Gaston Armstrong. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by husbands, Hugh Allen Mullis and Egon Buthe and siblings, Ralph M. Armstrong,...
Doris "Dot" Ervin
Dec 22, 2020
Doris "Dot" Ervin1936 - 2020Gastonia - Doris "Dot" Dickerson Ervin, 84, passed away peacefully on December 22nd at Courtland Terrace.She was born in Gaston County, NC on November 15, 1936 to the late Charlie H. and Margaret Lowe Dickerson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Massey and Margaret Rose Irvin.Dot was a...
Bob Hue Teague
Dec 20, 2020
Bob H. Teague1934 - 2020Gastonia – Bobby Hue "Bob" Teague, 86 passed away on December 20th at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Clover, South Carolina on July 22, 1934 to the late Ermon and Pearl McCurry Teague. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amy Teague and a brother, Roger Teague.Bob...
Betty Anthony Mincey
Dec 18, 2020
Betty Mincey1930 - 2020Smyrna, GA – Betty Anthony Mincey, 90, formerly of Gastonia, NC passed away on December 18, 2020 at Delmar Gardens of Smyrna, Georgia.She was born in Gaston County, NC on August 14, 1930 to the late Irene Martin Anthony and Edgar Anthony. She was preceded in death by her husband Hugh Mincey and brother John Anthony.Betty was...
Lamar "Yock" Wesley Stroupe
Dec 18, 2020
Lamar W "Yock" Stroupe1929-2020Dallas - Lamar Wesley (Yock) Stroupe, 91, passed away December 18, 2020, at Morningside of Gastonia after a battle with pneumonia. He was born January 22, 1929, to the late Henry and Wilma Arthurs Stroupe. A native and lifelong resident of Dallas, most people simply knew him as Yock, a nickname he acquired as a young boy...
Shelby Sparrow Ferguson
Dec 18, 2020
Shelby Ferguson1937- 2020Gastonia – Shelby Sparrow Ferguson, 83, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2020 at Brookdale – Robinwood.She was born in Gaston County on October 11, 1937 to the late Frank and Lois Hallman Sparrow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Louise Keener.Shelby was a faithful member of West Avenue Presbyterian for...
Calvin Caldwell Hart
Dec 17, 2020
Calvin C. Hart1925 - 2020Mt. Holly – Calvin Caldwell Hart, 95, passed away peacefully on December 17th at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hart was born in Gaston County on February 21, 1925 to the late Marion and Cora Keller Hart. Mr. Calvin Hart was a very active member of New Covenant United Methodist Church. He was...
Ted William Kennedy
Dec 16, 2020
Ted William Kennedy, 72, beloved son, husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Stanley on October 21, 1948 and is the son of the late Willis T. Kennedy and Alma Small Kennedy Homesley.Ted was a graduate of Stanley High School and attended Gaston College. He...
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