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Charlie Stiles
May 29, 2018
Charlie James Stiles1961 - 2018Gastonia – Charlie James Stiles, 57, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House. He was born in Longview, Washington on March 19, 1961 to Allie Fair Kell Stiles and the late Charles William Stiles.In addition to his father he is preceded in death by a sister Norma Jean Picklesimer.Charlie was owner...
Richard "Rick" Dwayne Green
May 29, 2018
Rick Green1959 - 2018Gastonia – Richard Dwayne "Rick" Green, 58 passed away on May 29, 2018. He was a native of Gaston County, born October 18, 1959 to Jack L Green and the late Judy Gayle Simpson Green.In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his daughter, Amber Colleen Iverson.Rick is survived by his parents, Jack L...
Terry Swayney Armstrong
May 29, 2018
Terry Armstrong1946-2018Belmont - "Terry" Ann Swayney Armstrong, 72, entered into Heaven on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. Terry was born in Gaston County on April 5, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Paul Henry and Addie Belle White Swayney.Terry was a graduate of Belmont High School and graduated from...
Homer Earl Wright
May 28, 2018
Homer E. Wright1938 - 2018Gastonia – Homer Earl Wright, 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 28, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main. He was born in Ellenboro, NC on September 17, 1938 to the late William and Pearley Mae Dalton Wright.Mr. Wright was an active member of Cramerton Free Will Baptist Church. He loved his church...
Katelyn Tyler Self
May 20, 2018
Katelyn Self1992-2018Dallas – Corporal Katelyn "Kate" Tyler Self, 26, was taken from this world way too soon and joined her Heavenly father on May 20, 2018.She was born in Mecklenburg County on March 26, 1992 to Roger and Dianne Crosby Self.She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jane Crosby and Guy Self, and her sister-in-law, Amanda Self.Kate was raised...
Jeffrey Chad Stewart
May 18, 2018
Chad Stewart1970 - 2018Gastonia-Jeffrey Chad Stewart, 47 went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 18, 2018 at his residence. Chad was born in Gaston County on December 21, 1970 to Ann Cannon Stewart and the late Charles "Cookie" Stewart.Chad was a kind hearted person and loved his family very much. He was a graduate of East Gaston High...
Sara Fogle Beaty
May 18, 2018
Sara Fogle Beaty1942-2018Dallas – Sara Frances Fogle Beaty, 75 joined our heavenly Father peacefully on Friday, May 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gaston County on October 20, 1942 to the late Walter Woodrow and Nancy Rhyne Fogle.Sara devoted her life to raising her family and was very involved in all of their lives. She enjoyed...
Billy Anthony King
May 17, 2018
Billy Anthony King, 64, entered into Heaven on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Billy was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late Dalton and Loretta "Doodle" Morgan King.Billy loved his family with all his heart and loved to surprise his loving family with gifts, he...
Bobby Harold Phillips
May 17, 2018
Bobby Harold Phillips, 81, entered into Heaven on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Bobby was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late J. Denzil and Stella Ledford Phillips. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Larry and Mack Phillips, sister...
Timothy Blair Massey
May 16, 2018
Timothy Blair Massey1954 - 2018Kings Mountain – Timothy Blair Massey, 63, passed away on May 16, 2018 his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born on May 20, 1954 to the late William Howard Massey, Jr. and Elizabeth Johnson Massey.He retired from Bridgestone Americas Tire Manufacturing as a technician.He is survived by his children, Timothy Brent Massey and Martha...
Ron Sanders
May 14, 2018
Ron Sanders1964 - 2018Cramerton – Ronald Franklin "Ron" Sanders, 53 passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018. He was a native of Gaston County, born on September 9, 1964.Ron enjoyed working on cars, model cars, traveling to the mountains and listening to old rock & roll music. He will always be remembered for his contagious smile and will be greatly...
Nancy Elmore Deaton
May 10, 2018
Nancy Elmore Deaton1934 - 2018Gastonia - Nancy Elmore Deaton, 83, entered into Heaven on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Nancy was born in Gastonia and was the daughter of the late C.L. "Doc" and Pearl Shepherd Elmore.Nancy was a graduate of Belmont High School where she was a cheerleader...
Sharon Jackson
May 6, 2018
Sharon Jackson1948-2018Gastonia - Sharon Cecilia Jackson, 70, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center, Main, Charlotte with her loving family by her side. She was born in Charlotte and was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Hazel Maxwell Jackson.Sharon was a graduate of Ashley High School, Gastonia and retired from the Home Health Care profession.Sharon...
Kenny Williams
May 6, 2018
Kenny Williams1946 - 2018Belmont - Kenneth Wayne Williams, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 6th, 2018 at his home in Belmont, NC.Kenny is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dianne Morgan Williams and his daughter, Sharon Williams Taylor (Jason) of Kannapolis, NC. He is also survived by his brother, Kermit Dean Williams (Gerri) of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren Kimberly...
Gaynell "Doodie" Spicer
May 5, 2018
Gaynell "Doodie" Spicer1942-2018Gastonia – Gaynell "Doodie" Miller Spicer, 75 passed away peacefully on May 5, 2018.She was born in Gaston County on November 28, 1942 to the late Garland and Ella Cody Miller.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Lawrence Spicer; her brothers Lewis Miller, Gene Miller and sister, Katherine Miller.She...
Joe Robert Woody
May 3, 2018
Joe Woody1948 - 2018Gastonia – Robert Joe Woody, 70 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 3, 2018. He was born in Gaston County on April 4, 1948 to the late Millard and Lila Chambers Woody. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy and Ralph Woody and...
Joseph Ferguson
May 2, 2018
Joseph Ferguson1950 - 2018Dallas – Joseph "Joe" Earle Ferguson, 67 passed away on May 2, 2018 after a 6 year courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Gaston County on November 20, 1950 to the late Edwynne Shell and James L. Ferguson. Joe grew up in Dallas and spent his early years playing basketball, football and baseball. Later in...
Carmel Ledford
May 2, 2018
Carmel Ledford1941 - 2018Bessemer City - Carmel Dean Ledford, 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Brian Center of Gastonia. He was born in Shoal Creek, North Carolina and was the son of the late Eulan and Grace Brewster Ledford.The family would like to express thankfulness to Brenda and Richard Lollis, Dean's sister-in-law and brother-in-law for the constant...
Johnny Stamey
Apr 24, 2018
Johnny Stamey1960 - 2018Gastonia – Johnny Ray Stamey, 58, passed away at his residence on April 24, 2018.He was born in Gaston County on April 14, 1960 to the late John Charles and Alice Rick Stamey.Johnny was an avid fisherman and loved being outdoors. He loved gardening and racing. But most of all he loved spending time with his son...
Debra Mathews
Apr 23, 2018
Debra Mathews1960-2018Gastonia - Debra Michelle Thompson Mathews passed peacefully on April 23, 2018. Debra was born in Charlotte, NC, December 20, 1960, to Joseph E. Thompson and Patricia Snipes Thompson, who have both predeceased her. Debra's career spanned a decade in the airline Industry (Eastern Airlines) and real estate. Her accomplishments and contributions in her life were numerous.Debra was an...
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