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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Lisa Walters

Lisa Walters

Nov 20, 2018

Lisa "Nana" Michelle Walters, 52, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was born May 18, 1966, a native of Gaston County, daughter of Wilbur Eugene Walters and Jeanette Huffstetler Walters. Lisa worked for Wix Filtration for over 30 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister and she loved knitting. In addition to her parents,...

Ronnie William Watson

Ronnie William Watson

Nov 19, 2018

Ronnie William Watson, 68, of Gastonia, passed away November 19, 2018 at his brother's residence. He was born, November 11, 1950, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late James Watson Sr. and Bertha Watson Gibby. Ronnie was a Security Guard (Captain) for 25 years for American Security Service American Efird Plant #21 location. He is survived by...

Epifania Welch

Epifania Welch

Nov 18, 2018

Epifania "Fanie" Welch, 55, of Stanley, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 18, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 6, 1963 in Sagay City, Negros Occidental in the Philippines, daughter of the late, Jose Rivera Tupas and Maria Perez Tupas. Fanie was a member at North Gaston Church of God in Dallas. She loved doing missionary...

Margaret Robinson

Margaret Robinson

Nov 18, 2018

Margaret Gray Robinson, 75, of Grover, passed away, Sunday, November 18, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 8, 1943 in Edgecombe County, NC, daughter of the late Eugene Whitaker Gray Sr. and Margaret Alberta Martin. Margaret retired from Sara Lee with over 25 years of service. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Mary "Janice" Wombough

Mary "Janice" Wombough

Nov 16, 2018

Mary "Janice" Wombough, 68, of Leicester, NC, passed away November 16, 2018 at Mission Hospital. She was born April 7, 1950 in Gaston County, the daughter of Juanita Setzer Spencer of Gastonia and the late Robert Gamewell Spencer. Janice was a member of Little Sandy United Methodist Church in Leicester. She retired from NC Department of Corrections after 25 years...

Joann J. Freeman

Joann J. Freeman

Nov 16, 2018

JoAnn J. Freeman, 72, of Gastonia, went home to be with Jesus on November 16, 2018 at her residence with her loving family at her side. A Gaston County native, she was born December 28, 1945, the daughter of the late Walden and Betty Jenkins. JoAnn was a member of Clover First Free Will Baptist Church and was a devoted...

Grover Lester Denton

Grover Lester Denton

Nov 15, 2018

Clover, SC - Grover Lester Denton, 85, passed away November 15, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1932 in Lincoln County, NC the son of the late Robert Lester Denton and Cora Adaline Gibson. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of over 39 years, Mary Lou Denton; sons, Daniel Denton and wife Angel, Grover Lester...

Sharon Beard Warner

Sharon Beard Warner

Nov 14, 2018

Sharon Beard Warner, 76, of Bessemer City, passed away November 14, 2018 at her residence. She was born August 3, 1942 in Catawba County, the daughter of Walter William Beard and Minnie Travis Beard. Sharon was a member of New Vision Ministries in Lincolnton. Left to cherish her memories are her children and their spouses, Sherry Pineda (Lincolnton), Tommy Stiles...

Tim Bumgardner

Tim Bumgardner

Nov 13, 2018

Tim Bumgardner, 58, of Kings Mountain, passed away November 13, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born July 14, 1960 in Lincoln County, the son of the late John Thomas Bumgardner and Georgia Ann Neal. Tim loved his family, loved to fish and go to Carowinds. He loved to drive his truck all over the country. He was...

Ina Mae Hyde Justice

Ina Mae Hyde Justice

Nov 12, 2018

Ina Mae Hyde Justice, 75, of Stanley, passed away November 12, 2018 at her residence. She was born November 16, 1942 in Graham County, the daughter of the late Orbin Hyde and Rhoda Cable Hyde. Ina loved God and her family, beach and mountains, church and picnics and get-togethers with her family. Left to cherish her memories are her children,...

Ruth Estelle Stennett Lovelace

Ruth Estelle Stennett Lovelace

Nov 12, 2018

Ruth Estelle Stennett Lovelace, 60, of Kings Mountain, passed away on November 12, 2018, at her home. She was born October 6, 1958, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Robert Stennett and Ruby Keever Stennett. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Ruth's life will be held 3-5 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Greene Funeral Service,...

Gary Eugene Welch Jr.

Gary Eugene Welch Jr.

Nov 10, 2018

Gary Eugene Welch Jr., 26, of Dallas, was taken way too soon on November 10, 2018. He was born January 2, 1992 in Lincoln County, the son of Gary Eugene Welch Sr. and Angela Michelle Postell Welch. Gary was employed with Heaffner's Towing Company. He loved his family, cars and music. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...

Geraldine Griffie Hyde

Geraldine Griffie Hyde

Nov 8, 2018

Geraldine Griffie Hyde left for her heavenly home on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack C. Hyde Sr.; son, Rocky Hyde; granddaughter, Roxanne Hyde; parents, Oscar and Lena Griffie; sister, Ruth Terris; and brother, Howard Griffie. She is survived by her sons, Bobby Hyde, Sr. (Shelby),...

Wilma Fox Wilson

Wilma Fox Wilson

Nov 6, 2018

Wilma Fox Wilson, 84, of Gastonia, passed away on November 6, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born August 9, 1934, daughter of the late Mae and Foy Fox. A gathering of family and friends will be held 6-8 pm Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia. All other...

James "Jim" Annon

James "Jim" Annon

Nov 5, 2018

James "Jim" Annon, 65, of Kings Mountain, passed away November 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 25, 1953 in Greenville, SC, the son of the late Rexford Annon and Frances Webb Conner. Jim was the State Director for Brothers of the Third Wheel (BTW). He retired from RSM after 35 years of service. He enjoyed spending time...

Floyd Clubb Jr.

Floyd Clubb Jr.

Nov 2, 2018

Floyd Charles "Chuc" Clubb Jr., 52, of Gastonia, passed away November 2, 2018 at his residence. Chuc was born November 7, 1965 in Gaston County, the son of Floyd Charles Clubb Sr. and Rachel Presley Orendorff. All services will be private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Nancy Blalock

Nancy Blalock

Nov 2, 2018

Nancy Irene Blalock, 58, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at Belaire Health Care Center, Gastonia. She was born September 27, 1960 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Sylvester Lonzo Mosteller and Gladys Morgan Mosteller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Tommy Mosteller and Linda Wallace. Nancy is...

Robert Dale Smith

Robert Dale Smith

Nov 1, 2018

Robert Dale Smith,69, of Gastonia, passed away on November 1, 2018, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born June 2, 1949, in Gaston County, son of the late Curtis Smith and Ethel Mull Smith. Robert had been with Putnam Auto Parts for over 48 years. He was a member and Past Master of Post 704 Masonic...

Jaxon Harvell

Jaxon Harvell

Nov 1, 2018

Jaxon Dale Harvell, infant son of Spc. Conner Lucero and Pfc. Brooklyn Harvell, passed away November 1, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 23, 2018 in Gaston County. In addition to his parents, Jaxon is survived by his grandparents, Chris and Amy Harvell of Gastonia; great-grandparents, Mike and Jean Harvell of Gastonia; stepfather, Josh Cochrane; cousin, Darien Brice;...

Sandra "Kay" Derreberry Stewart

Sandra "Kay" Derreberry Stewart

Oct 31, 2018

Sandra "Kay" Derreberry Stewart, 67, of Gastonia passed away October 31, 2018 at Carolinas ContinueCare Hospital at Pineville. She was born March 14, 1951, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Lloyd Ray Derreberry and Fannie Mae Winkler Derreberry Brooks. She is survived by her son, Joseph Stewart and wife Leah; daughters, Melissa Stewart and Christina Helms...

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