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Ruth Edison
Dec 18, 2018
Ruth Edison1937 -2018Dallas – Ruth Brown Edison, 81, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2018 at the Brian Center, Lincolnton. She was born in Gaston County on February 9, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Zora Brown; her husband, Max Ray Edison, sons, Rodney, Timmy and Arnold Eidson, and a grandson, Jeffery Eidson, her brother...
Michael Steven Holifield
Dec 18, 2018
Mike Holifield1953 - 2018Kings Mt., - Michael Steven "Mike" Holifield, 65, passed away on December 18, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland County.He was born in Piggott, Arkansas on October 24, 1953 to the late Fred and Bobby Crawford Holifield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson Kasen Holifield, his mother and father-in-law, Irma and...
Rose "Tootie" Spicer
Dec 17, 2018
Rose Bolding Spicer1942-2018Gaffney, SC - Rose Marie "Tootie" Bolding Spicer, 76, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2018.She was born in Gaston County on April 29, 1942 to the late Clifford and Geneva Haynes Bolding.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Dale Spicer; sisters and brothers, Betty McAteer, Jeanette Clark and Jimmy Bolding.Tootie...
Joyce Bishop Cook
Dec 16, 2018
Joyce Bishop Cook1936-2018Belmont - Joyce Bishop Cook, 82, entered into Heaven on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. Joyce was born in Cramerton on April 30, 1936 and was the daughter of the late John Earl and Geraldine Reel Bishop.Joyce was a graduate of Cramerton High School, Mars Hill College and received...
Betty Ford Senetta
Dec 13, 2018
Betty Ford Senetta1931-2018Gastonia – Betty Ford Senetta, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 13th at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gaston County on June 4, 1931 to the late Larkin Alexander Ford and Hattie Pendleton Ford. Betty's father passed when she was 18 months old. When she was 5 years old, her mother married...
Ben Brewer
Dec 12, 2018
Ben Brewer1927-2018Dallas – Giles Benjamin "Ben" Brewer, 91, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House. He was born in Gaston County, NC on March 6, 1927 to the late James Ellis and Ellen Victoria Auten Brewer.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Giles "Butch" Brewer and a daughter, Ellen...
Frank Parker
Dec 7, 2018
Frank Parker1929 - 2018Dallas – Frank Parker, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House. He was born in Huntsville, AL and was the son of the late Joe and Margaret Herron Parker. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Gin Deal and brothers, Ed and Noble Parker.Frank...
Sandra "Sandy" Diana Eller Jenkins
Dec 5, 2018
Sandy Jenkins1957-2018Gastonia – Sandra "Sandy" Eller Jenkins, 61, passed away on December 5, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Gaston County on November 17, 1957 to the late Grace Lang. In addition to her mother she is preceded in death by a brother, Charles Michael Eller.Sandy worked as an Field Supervisor and Score keeper with the Gastonia Parks...
Jobill Nelson Bowman
Dec 1, 2018
Jobill Bowman1947 - 2018Gastonia – Jobill "Jo" Nelson Bowman, 71, passed away on December 1, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.Mr. Bowman was born August 17, 1947 in Ararat, Virginia to the late Perry and Mary Alice Harold Bowman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Glenn, Marvin, Malcolm, Harry Joseph...
Randall Lamar Avery
Nov 28, 2018
Randall Avery1965 - 2018Gastonia – Randall Lamar Avery, 53passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on September 18, 1965 and was the son of the late Herbert Lamar and Shirley Mathis Avery.Randy was a wonderful, caring person.Left to cherish his memories includes his fiancée, Tonya Inscoe; his sister...
Grace McKenzie Lane
Nov 27, 2018
Grace Lane1926 - 2018Gastonia – Grace Ellen McKenzie Lane, 92 went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 27, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House.She was born in Marion, SC, on September 19, 1926 to the late Fred and Fannie Herring McKenzie.In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of...
Hunter Craig
Nov 25, 2018
Hunter Craig1932-2018 Gastonia - Richard Hunter Craig, 86, entered into Heaven on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Hunter was born in Gastonia and was the son of the late Joseph Hunter and Mabel Price Craig. Hunter was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War. He is...
Colleen Moore Friday
Nov 22, 2018
Colleen Friday1929 - 2018Dallas-Colleen Moore Friday, 89 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2018. She was born in Caldwell County, to the late Herman and Luna Smith Moore on August 13, 1929.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Justice W Friday, Sr., sons James Robert...
Rachel Cloer Little
Nov 20, 2018
Mrs. Rachel Cloer Little, age 85, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Funeral Service will be 12:00 PM Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Alexis Baptist Church, 118 Alexis Church Road, Alexis, NC 28006. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Dan Deaton will officiate. Mrs. Little was born on October 27, 1933,...
Garry Leonhardt
Nov 18, 2018
Garry Leonhardt1942 - 2018Maiden - Garry Dean Leonhardt, 76, passed away peacefully on November 18th at the Brian Center Lincolnton surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Catawba County on February 7, 1942 to the late Raymond and Edith Leonhardt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Leonhardt and step father, Paul...
Mancy Holland Price
Nov 17, 2018
Mancy Holland Price1940-2018Dallas – Samathia "Mancy" Holland Price, 78, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2018at the Robin Johnson House.She was born in Gaston County on September 22, 1940 to the late Bert and Martha Chandler Holland. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Holland and brother, Carlton Holland.Mancy was a loving wife,...
Vickie Diane Brown Rogers
Nov 14, 2018
Vickie Brown Rogers1940-2018Gastonia – Vickie Diane Brown Rogers, 78, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Gaston County on February 17, 1940 to the late Howard Monroe and Ruth Grigg Brown. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years,...
Margot E Smith
Nov 6, 2018
Margot Smith1960- 2018Gastonia – Margot E Smith, 58 passed away peacefully on November 6, 2018 at her residence with her loving family by her side.She was born in Germany on January 22, 1960 to the late Pauline Pionke.She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who will be greatly missed!Margot was a member of First United Methodist Church....
Bonnie Mae Wilson Hammonds
Nov 6, 2018
Bonnie Hammonds1926-2018Gastonia – Bonnie Mae Wilson Hammonds, 91, passed away peacefully on November 6th surrounded by her loving family at her residence.She was born in Hayesville, NC on December 17, 1926 to the late Homer and Emma Worley Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Odell Hammonds; her children, Odell, Jr., Otis, William,...
Josh Meeks
Nov 5, 2018
Dallas – Joshua Theodore "Josh" Meeks, 37, passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Gaston County on July 18, 1981 to James and Miranda Friday Meeks.Survivors include his wife, Gina Walden Meeks of the home; son, Dallas Tyler Meeks and daughter Makayla Shyanne Meeks; James and Patricia Friday Meeks; sisters, Heather Nicole Meeks...
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