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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Dennis "Mike" Greene

Dennis "Mike" Greene

Jan 24, 2019

Dennis "Mike" Greene, 71, of Gastonia, passed away January 24, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 3, 1947 in Rutherford County, the son of the late Dennis Alton Greene and Marie Thomas Greene. Mike was a US Airforce Vietnam Veteran. He retired after many years from Pinkerton Tobacco Company then spent more than 12 years...

Max Elliott Glenn

Max Elliott Glenn

Jan 22, 2019

Max Elliott Glenn, 87, passed away January 22, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House. Born in Iron Station, NC to the late Lonnie Alexander and Francis Evelyn Glenn, he served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He retired, after 50 years, from Parkdale Mills and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He is survived by...

Susan Barrett

Susan Barrett

Jan 21, 2019

Susan Barrett, 64, of Lowell, passed away January 21, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born December 24, 1954 a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Charles Douglas Hope and Betty Jean Ledford Hope. Susan is survived by her loving husband of over 25 years, Mike Barrett; sons, Michael Ray Jenkins and...

Rita Correll

Rita Correll

Jan 20, 2019

Rita Correll, 65, of Gastonia passed away on January 20, 2019 at her home. She was born December 24, 1953, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Frank John Correll and Flonnie Cash. Rita was a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt who will be truly missed by those who knew and loved her. A funeral service will be held...

Joseph Jacob Black

Joseph Jacob Black

Jan 18, 2019

Joseph Jacob Black, 39, of Dallas, passed away January 18, 2019, at his home.

He was born January 18, 1980, in Astoria, NY, son of Jake Monroe Black, Jr. and Susan Lowder James.

Joseph worked for several years at the AMC Cinemas, Pineville. He loved doing D.J. work and was an expert at computers.

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John Eric Lewallen

John Eric Lewallen

Jan 18, 2019

John Eric Lewallen, 48, of Gastonia, passed away January 18, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born June 4, 1970, in Gaston County, son of the late Jimmy Ray Lewallen Sr. and Barbara Anne Chitwood Lewallen.

John loved to travel and visit antique stores and auctions and enjoyed restoring old antiques.

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Ricky Leroy Carnes

Ricky Leroy Carnes

Jan 17, 2019

Ricky Leroy Carnes, 65, of Kings Mountain, passed away January 17, 2019, at his home. He was born September 11, 1953, in Gaston, NC, son of the late Paul Leroy Carnes and Vadie Liner Carnes. A funeral service will be held Sunday, January 20 at 3:00 pm at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated...

Larry James Alexander

Larry James Alexander

Jan 17, 2019

Larry James Alexander, 73, of Clover, SC, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, at his home.

He was born November 13, 1945, in York County, SC, son of the late James Calhoun Alexander and Amy Catherine Lynn Alexander.

Larry was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired after 18 years of service...

Kristin Vick O'Neal

Kristin Vick O'Neal

Jan 17, 2019

Kristin Vick O'Neal, 49, of Kings Mountain, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born August 28, 1969, in Gaston County, daughter of Lyman David Vick and Margaret Ann Clampett Laugheed.

Kristin loved the beach and loved being fancy. She loved nursing others.

In addition to...

Brenda "Gail" Anthony

Brenda "Gail" Anthony

Jan 17, 2019

Brenda "Gail" Anthony, 71, of Gastonia, passed away January 17, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born June 4, 1947, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Dick Enoch Leroy Hannah and Maude Rector Hannah.

Gail was a loving, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a member...

Sara Rhyne Davis

Sara Rhyne Davis

Jan 15, 2019

Sara Rhyne Davis, 92, of Gastonia passed away January 15, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born May 13, 1926, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late, John Henderson Rhyne and Stella Stroupe Rhyne. Sara is survived by her loving daughter, Sally Jenkins Jones of Gastonia; grandchildren, Katrina Duncan, Sara Adams, Peggy Gunter, Rebecca...

Aaron Mathis

Aaron Mathis

Jan 12, 2019

Aaron Donnie Franklin Mathis, 75, of Bessemer City, passed away January 12, 2019 at his residence. A native of Gaston County, he was born February 7, 1943. He was a US Navy veteran. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8pm Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd., Gastonia....

Lillian Jackson

Lillian Jackson

Jan 12, 2019

Lillian Jackson, 85, of Gastonia, passed away January 12, 2019 at Carillon Assisted Living in Cramerton. A native of Gaston County, she was born May 28, 1933, the daughter of the late Glenn and Gladys Green. She was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Jackson;...

Kenneth Roseberry

Kenneth Roseberry

Jan 11, 2019

Kenneth Lee Roseberry, 64, of Gastonia, passed away January 11, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. A native of Gaston County, he was born December 11, 1954, the son of the late William and Maudridge Roseberry. Kenneth was retired from Pharr Yarns and was the owner/operator of Roseberry's Salvage Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Richard Earl Brown

Richard Earl Brown

Jan 10, 2019

Richard Earl Brown, 75, of Belmont, passed away January 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 3, 1943, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Fred Brown and Lula MacMahan Brown. Richard was a retired United States Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He loved fishing and hunting. In addition to his...

Katherine Crumbley Benefield

Katherine Crumbley Benefield

Jan 9, 2019

Katherine Crumbley Benefield, 91, of Gastonia, passed away January 9, 2018 at Morning Side of Gastonia. She was born March 18, 1927 in Tallapoosa, GA, the daughter of the late Harvey James Crumbley and Nora Dell Kelly Crumbley. Katherine attended First Assembly of God and New Covenant Church in Gastonia. She loved her family and helping others. She was...

Dawn Michelle Stone Bryson

Dawn Michelle Stone Bryson

Jan 9, 2019

Dawn Michelle Stone Bryson,53, of Gastonia, passed away January 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 22, 1965, the daughter of Brenda Dickerson Barrett and the late Ernest Lee Stone. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her boyfriend of 17 years, Robert Crump; children, Jack Lee Bryson, Jr., Samantha Crowthers, Brian Bryson, Crystal Bryson,...

Tina Gay Carpenter

Tina Gay Carpenter

Jan 8, 2019

Tina Gay Carpenter, 65, of Gastonia, passed away January 8, 2019 at The Brian Center. She was born August 20, 1953, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Howard Julius Carpenter and Oreta Glenn Sumner Carpenter. Tina was a member of Ridge Baptist Church in Gastonia. She loved people and never met a stranger. She is...

Pauline Phillips Tench

Pauline Phillips Tench

Jan 7, 2019

Dallas, NC - Pauline Phillips Tench, 91, passed away peacefully January 7, 2019 at home. Pauline was born in Waynesville, NC on June 14, 1927. She was the oldest of 12 children born to the late Charles Richard and Gertrude McMahan Phillips. She was preceded in death by her husband William L. Tench Jr. along with 8 brothers; 2...

Bill Smith

Bill Smith

Jan 6, 2019

Bill Smith, 86, of Gastonia, passed away, Sunday, January 6, 2019. He was born, April 21, 1932 in Gaston County, son of the late Clarence Smith and Betty Dailey Smith. Bill was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean Conflict. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Klara Bieringer Smith. Left...

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